American Journal of Political Science
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Aims and Scope
The American Journal of Political Science is a journal published by the Midwest Political Science Association. It was formerly known as the Midwest Journal of Political Science. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2016 impact factor of 5.044, ranking it 1st out of 165 journals in the category "Political Science". According to SCImago Journal & Country Rank it ranks 3rd best in the field of Political Science and Sociology. Also by other authors it is ranked among 5 best journals in political science. The journal publishes articles on all areas of political science. Less
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- PublisherWILEY
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyQuarterly
- LanguageEnglish
- FrequencyQuarterly
- Publication Start Year1975
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| Months | % Papers published |
|---|---|
| 0-3 | 0% |
| 4-6 | 4% |
| 7-9 | 6% |
| >9 | 90% |
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FAQs
Since when has American Journal of Political Science been publishing? 
The American Journal of Political Science has been publishing since 1975 till date.
How frequently is the American Journal of Political Science published?
American Journal of Political Science is published Quarterly.
What is the H-index. SNIP score, Citescore and SJR of American Journal of Political Science?
American Journal of Political Science has a H-index score of 193, Citescore of 8.3, SNIP score of 4.2, & SJR of Q1
Who is the publisher of American Journal of Political Science?
The publisher of American Journal of Political Science is WILEY.
Where can I find a journal's aims and scope of American Journal of Political Science?
For the American Journal of Political Science's Aims and Scope, please refer to the section above on the page.
How can I view the journal metrics of American Journal of Political Science on editage?
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What is the eISSN and pISSN number of American Journal of Political Science?
The eISSN number is 1540-5907 and pISSN number is 0092-5853 for American Journal of Political Science.
What is the focus of this journal?
The journal covers a wide range of topics inlcuding Field experiment, Hate crime, Direct democracy, Media consumption, Digital media, Public infrastructure, Accountability, Air pollution, Gender inequality, Social rights, Rule of law, Anatomy, Social desirability, Political theology, Representative democracy.
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While high-impact journals offer greater visibility, they are often highly competitive. It's essential to balance the journal's impact factor with the likelihood of your work being accepted.