International Review of Public Administration

Aims & Scope

From its inception in 1996, the primary aim of the International Review of Public Administration (IRPA) is to provide a comprehensive knowledge of public administration and policy based on high-quality academic research.

The journal seeks to promote the dissemination and discussion of academic research and strives to provide a worldwide audience with the opportunity for communication and further understanding on issues of public administration and policy.

Moreover, it stimulates research and critical thinking, which can contribute to the quality of government and public services.

Its primary target audience is the academic and research community, but it also values practical implications.

IRPA covers a wide array of public administration field, including but not confined to: -public management- comparative and international administration- governance and intersectoral relationships- democratic governance and public administration- organizational theory and human resource management in the public sector- innovation and organizational learning in the public sector- public budgeting and finance- policy tools and evaluation- various fields of public policy (social welfare policy, education policy, health policy, etc.)

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15056

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	103

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.353

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	25

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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

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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.

• Leadership in Times of Crisis: A Framework for Assessment

  Citation: 189

  Authors: Arjen, Sanneke, Werner

• What’s in a Name? Grasping New Public Governance as a Political-Administrative System

  Citation: 149

  Authors: Jacob, Peter

• Innovation, Human Capital, and Creativity

  Citation: 69

  Authors: Sam Youl, Richard, Gary

• The New Public Service: An Approach to Reform

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Robert B., Janet V.

• Public Service Motivation and Ethical Conduct

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Do

• Policy Advice in Multi-Level Governance Systems: Sub-National Policy Analysts and Analysis

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Michael

• Public servant leadership: Myth or powerful reality?

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Dong Chul, Hyun Hee, Tae Ho

• Networks, Network Governance, and Networked Networks

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Junki

• Importance of Access to Finance in Reducing Income Inequality and Poverty Level

  Citation: 34

  Authors: Kwangbin, Dongsook, Hosung

• E-government success assessment from a public value perspective

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Majdi, Fatma, Omar

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