Representation

Aims & Scope

Representation is a peer-reviewed journal.

All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Editors, and, if found suitable for further consideration, to peer review by independent, anonymous expert referees.

Peer review is double blind and submission is online via ScholarOne.

Representation seeks contributions that explore the interface between democratic practice and theory.

It has been publishing since the 1960s and has a general interest in all matters relating to the theme of representative democracy.

For example, theoretical discussion could make a significant contribution to current practices in topics such as the democratic deficit, representation for women and minorities, modernising elections, voter education and democratic institutions at transnational, or global, level.

Representation offers a place for debates and scholarship, both empirical and normative, on democrat practices around the world.

Representation – the journal of representative democracy - has the following aims:- • To publish cutting edge articles about the study of elections and voting systems throughout the world. • To encourage debate on democratic practices. • To critically explore the interface between democratic practice and theory. • To produce special issues devoted to questions of democracy and representation; • To attract an audience of academics and students, journalists, election practitioners and all those interested in the nature of representative democracy.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.903

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	32

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5671

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	275

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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.

• RETHINKING WOMEN'S SUBSTANTIVE REPRESENTATION

  Citation: 251

  Authors: Karen, Sarah, Johanna, Mona Lena

• ELECTORAL GENDER QUOTAS: BETWEEN EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY AND EQUALITY OF RESULT

  Citation: 127

  Authors: Drude

• THE POOR POLITICAL REPRESENTATION OF THE POOR IN A COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE

  Citation: 120

  Authors: Nathalie, Jan, Julian

• THE BLIND CORNER OF POLITICAL REPRESENTATION

  Citation: 89

  Authors: Jacques

• PARTIES IN THE DIGITAL AGE—A REVIEW ARTICLE

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Rachel, Stephen

• ‘THICK’ CONCEPTIONS OF SUBSTANTIVE REPRESENTATION: WOMEN, GENDER AND POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS

  Citation: 87

  Authors: Fiona

• FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED: THE EFFECT OF BALLOT POSITION ON ELECTORAL SUCCESS IN OPEN BALLOT PR ELECTIONS

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Georg

• THE CONSTITUTIVE REPRESENTATION OF GENDER: EXTRA‐PARLIAMENTARY RE‐PRESENTATIONS OF GENDER RELATIONS1

  Citation: 79

  Authors: Judith

• Electoral systems and women's representation: a long‐term perspective

  Citation: 76

  Authors: Ian, Donley T.

• FEMINIST TRIANGLES: A CONCEPTUAL ANALYSIS

  Citation: 76

  Authors: Anne Maria

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