Review of Policy Research

Aims & Scope

The Review of Policy Research (RPR) is an international peer-reviewed journal devoted to the publication of research and analysis examining the politics and policy of science and technology.

These may include issues of science policy, environment, resource management, information networks, cultural industries, biotechnology, security and surveillance, privacy, globalization, education, research and innovation, development, intellectual property, health and demographics.

The journal encompasses research and analysis on politics and the outcomes and consequences of policy change in domestic and comparative contexts.

The audience for RPR comprises members of the academic community, as well as members of the policy community, including government officials, NGOs and advocacy groups, research institutes and policy analysts.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.2
2024	2.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.756

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	57

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7311

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	426

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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 Environmental Science 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.

• Women Offenders and the Gendered Effects of Public Policy¹

  Citation: 224

  Authors: Barbara, Barbara, Stephanie

• The Adoption of State Climate Change Policies and Renewable Portfolio Standards: Regional Diffusion or Internal Determinants?

  Citation: 222

  Authors: Daniel C.

• The New World of Crises and Crisis Management: Implications for Policymaking and Research

  Citation: 211

  Authors: Arjen

• USING SOCIAL GOALS TO EVALUATE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL DECISIONS

  Citation: 199

  Authors: Thomas C.

• States on Steroids: The Intergovernmental Odyssey of American Climate Policy

  Citation: 180

  Authors: Barry G.

• Fostering Quality of Life through Social Innovation: A Living Lab Methodology Study Case

  Citation: 179

  Authors: Mónica E., Cristian E., Enrique

• Rethinking the Porter Hypothesis: The Underappreciated Importance of Value Appropriation and Pollution Intensity

  Citation: 178

  Authors: Giorgio, Barbara, Francesco

• Civic Hackathons: Innovation, Procurement, or Civic Engagement?

  Citation: 164

  Authors: Peter, Pamela

• The Politics of “Fracking”: Regulating Natural Gas Drilling Practices in Colorado and Texas

  Citation: 149

  Authors: Charles

• A System‐of‐Systems Perspective for Public Policy Decisions

  Citation: 147

  Authors: Dan, Robert K. “CAB”

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