Political Research Quarterly

Aims & Scope

Political Research Quarterly publishes scholarly research that covers the breadth of methodological approaches, theoretical perspectives, and substantive topics in the study of politics.

Primary fields of research include the following: American Politics Comparative Politics Gender, Race, and Identity International Relations Methodology Political Theory Public Administration Public Law Public Policy PRQ especially encourages research that is problem-driven and that utilizes multiple methodological and theoretical frameworks to address major political problems or puzzles.

The journal also attempts to reflect the diversity of the discipline of political science and to serve as a meaningful forum for critical analysis and debate.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.1
2024	1.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.422

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	105

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2619

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	922

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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.

• Case Selection Techniques in Case Study Research

  Citation: 2368

  Authors: Jason, John

• The Impact of Public Opinion on Public Policy: A Review and an Agenda

  Citation: 981

  Authors: Paul

• Race and Gender Cues in Low-Information Elections

  Citation: 462

  Authors: Monika L

• The Consequences of Gender Stereotypes for Women Candidates at Different Levels and Types of Office

  Citation: 398

  Authors: Leonie, Nayda

• Considerations on Mainstreaming Intersectionality

  Citation: 394

  Authors: Rita Kaur

• <i>Who</i> Supports Populism and <i>What</i> Attracts People to It?

  Citation: 381

  Authors: Bram, Gil, Filip

• Gender as a Factor in the Attribution of Leadership Traits

  Citation: 357

  Authors: Deborah, Kristi

• Women, War, and Winning Elections: Gender Stereotyping in the Post-September 11th Era

  Citation: 347

  Authors: Jennifer L.

• Social Networks and Political Participation: The Role of Social Interaction in Explaining Political Participation

  Citation: 334

  Authors: Scott D.

• Unraveling the Effects of the Internet on Political Participation?

  Citation: 324

  Authors: Caroline J., Ramona S.

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