Polis (United Kingdom)

Aims & Scope

Polis (AGPT) was founded in 1977 to provide a forum for publication to scholars specializing in what was then a neglected sub-field – ancient Greek political thought.

More recently, Polis has expanded its coverage to include Hellenistic and Roman political thought.

Over the years Polis evolved into a fullyfledged academic journal that publishes material of interest to those who study ancient Greek political thought broadly understood, whether they do so as classicists, ancient historians, philosophers, or political scientists.

Polis also welcomes articles on the reception of ancient political thought in Europe, America, or elsewhere.

Since its inception the journal speaks for no particular perspective or methodology and it is devoted to the publication of original papers, even though extensive literature reviews, critiques of contemporary research and review essays are also included.

All submissions are sent to two referees and normally an editorial decision is taken within 3 months from the time of submission.

While Polis primarily features contributions written in English, submissions in French and German are also welcome.

The views and opinions expressed in peer-reviewed articles published in Polis are those of the authors and do not reflect the position of Journal.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.4
2024	0.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.247

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	11

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	18701

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	39

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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 Arts and Humanities 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.

• Was Attic Tragedy Democratic?

  Citation: 30

  Authors: D.M.

• On Plato’s Phaedrus: Politics Beyond the City Walls

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Russell

• Did the ancient Greeks have the concept of human rights?

  Citation: 21

  Authors: M.F.

• Plato's Totalitarianism1

  Citation: 19

  Authors: C.C.W.

• Aristotle on Law

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Donald N.

• Swillsburg City Limits (The ‘City Of Pigs’: Republic 370C–372D)

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Catherine

• Demagogues and Demos in Athens

  Citation: 11

  Authors: P.J.

• ARISTOTLE'S MIDDLE CONSTITUTION

  Citation: 11

  Authors: John

• Aristotle’S Denial of Deliberation About Ends

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Daniela

• Aristotle and Women: Household and Political Roles

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Paul

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