Aims & Scope
Political parties are intrinsic to every democratic political system, and with the dramatic changes that regularly sweep the political landscape, the study of their function and form is one of the most dynamic areas within contemporary scholarship.
Party Politics is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the study of this integral component within political science.
This major international journal provides a forum for the analysis of political parties, including their historical development, structure, policy programmes, ideology, electoral and campaign strategies, and their role within the various national and international political systems of which they are a part.
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Impact Factor
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.2 |
| 2024 | 2.40 |
SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.186 |
Quartile
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Q1 |
h-index
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 92 |
Journal Rank
| Year | Value |
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| 2024 | 1216 |
Journal Citation Indicator
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1404 |
Impact Factor Trend
Abstracting & Indexing
Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.
Subjects & Keywords
Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.
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.
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Measuring party positions in Europe
Citation: 633
Authors: Ryan, Catherine, Erica, Liesbet, Seth, Gary, Jonathan, Jan, Marco, Milada Anna
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Expert Interpretations of Party Space and Party Locations in 42 Societies
Citation: 548
Authors: John, Ronald