European Journal of Political Research

Aims & Scope

European Journal of Political Research publishes original and substantial contributions to the study of comparative European politics.

We specialise in articles articulating conceptual and comparative perspectives with a broad theoretical relevance, speaking to different academic literatures on a variety of sub-fields and topics.

We welcome both quantitative and qualitative approaches as well as contributions from other sub-disciplines (including international relations and political theory) and geographical areas (including North and South America) that are relevant to the comparative study of politics.

Authors are strongly encouraged to reflect deeply on the broader theoretical implications of their empirical research so as to engage as broad an audience as possible.

Likewise, reviewers are expected to evaluate and stimulate the broader theoretical contributions of the submitted pieces.

EJPR also publishes short research notes, responses to previously published articles that are theoretically relevant, and state-of-the-field review articles on topics of particular relevance to the journal.

It also publishes special issues and forum sections.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.2
2024	3.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	3.377

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	127

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	578

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1409

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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.

• NINE SECOND‐ORDER NATIONAL ELECTIONS – A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE ANALYSIS OF EUROPEAN ELECTION RESULTS

  Citation: 1562

  Authors: KARLHEINZ, HERMANN

• Globalization and the transformation of the national political space: Six European countries compared

  Citation: 965

  Authors: HANSPETER, EDGAR, ROMAIN, MARTIN, SIMON, TIMOTHEOS

• Populism as political communication style: An empirical study of political parties' discourse in Belgium

  Citation: 813

  Authors: JAN, STEFAAN

• Extreme right‐wing voting in Western Europe

  Citation: 571

  Authors: Marcel, Mérove, Peer

• THE UNCERTAINTY OF THE PAST: ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING UNDER AMBIGUITY*

  Citation: 570

  Authors: JAMES G., JOHAN P.

• Going, going, . . . gone? The decline of party membership in contemporary Europe

  Citation: 554

  Authors: INGRID, PETER, THOMAS

• When parties matter: A review of the possibilities and limits of partisan influence on public policy

  Citation: 534

  Authors: MANFRED G.

• THE DYNAMICS OF EUROPEAN PARTY SYSTEMS: CHANGING PATTERNS OF ELECTORAL VOLATILITY

  Citation: 496

  Authors: MOGENS N.

• ‘Governance’ as a bridge between disciplines: Cross‐disciplinary inspiration regarding shifts in governance and problems of governability, accountability and legitimacy

  Citation: 490

  Authors: Kees Van, Frans Van

• The silent counter‐revolution

  Citation: 447

  Authors: PIERO

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