East European Politics and Societies

Aims & Scope

East European Politics and Societies (EEPS) is an international, interdisciplinary journal for the examination of critical issues related to Eastern Europe.

It serves as a forum for current work in East Europe studies, including comparative analyses and theoretical issues with implications for other world areas.

Its geographical scope is the area that lies between Germany to the west and Russia to the east, and includes the Baltic region and the Balkans.

The editorial board is composed of distinguished historians, cultural historians, literary scholars, political scientists, anthropologists, and social scientists.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1
2024	0.70

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	14661

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	220

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.367

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	50

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Path Dependence and Privatization Strategies in East Central Europe

  Citation: 264

  Authors: David

• National Interests, State Power, and EU Enlargement

  Citation: 150

  Authors: Andrew, Milada A

• The State as a Firm: Understanding the Autocratic Roots of Technocratic Populism

  Citation: 119

  Authors: Lenka, Petra

• The Determinants of Economic Reform in the Post-communist World

  Citation: 118

  Authors: M. Steven

• Lost in Transition

  Citation: 110

  Authors: Mitja

• Symbolic Thickening of Public Culture and the Rise of Right-Wing Populism in Poland

  Citation: 100

  Authors: Marta, Jan

• Explaining Labor Weakness in Post-Communist Europe: Historical Legacies and Comparative Perspective

  Citation: 99

  Authors: Stephen

• European Regional Organizations, Political Conditionality, and Democratic Transformation in Eastern Europe

  Citation: 97

  Authors: Frank

• Hurricane Season

  Citation: 97

  Authors: Tim, Kevin

• The Radical Right in Postsocialist Central and Eastern Europe: Comparative Observations and Interpretations

  Citation: 95

  Authors: Michael

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