International Journal of Public Sector Management

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Public Sector Management (IJPSM) publishes academic articles on the management, governance, and reform of public sector organizations around the world, aiming to provide an accessible and valuable resource for academics and public managers alike.

IJPSM covers the full range of public management research including studies of organizations, public finances, performance management, Human Resources Management, strategy, leadership, accountability, integrity, collaboration, e-government, procurement, and more.

IJPSM encourages scholars to publish their empirical research and is particularly interested in comparative findings.

IJPSM is open to articles using a variety of research methods and theoretical approaches.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.5

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.646

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	71

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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 Environmental Science and 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.

• Universities in a competitive global marketplace

  Citation: 548

  Authors: Jane, Izhar

• Performance measurement in humanitarian relief chains

  Citation: 459

  Authors: Benita M., Burcu

• The world of the social entrepreneur

  Citation: 379

  Authors: John L.

• Barriers and benefits in the adoption of e‐government

  Citation: 295

  Authors: David, Pierre, Darren

• Let me go to the office! An investigation into the side effects of working from home on work-life balance

  Citation: 273

  Authors: Rocco

• ICT and sustainability in smart cities management

  Citation: 263

  Authors: Francesco, Marco, Cristina Caterina, Anna

• Organisational culture in the public sector: evidence from six organisations

  Citation: 258

  Authors: Rachel, Lisa

• Examining student satisfaction with higher education services

  Citation: 235

  Authors: Thorsten, Stefan, Roediger, Michaela

• Contextualizing co-production of health care: a systematic literature review

  Citation: 221

  Authors: Rocco

• Creating public value through smart technologies and strategies

  Citation: 197

  Authors: J. Ignacio, J. Ramon

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