Rivista Italiana di Scienza Politica

Aims & Scope

Established in 1971 by Giovanni Sartori, Italian Political Science Review is acknowledged as the flagship publication of the Italian political science community, contributing greatly to its growth and development.

Over four decades on from its launch, IPSR/RISP continues to publish high quality and original peer reviewed research by leading political scientists and the best young scholars, from Italy and around the world.

IPSR/RISP embraces all approaches to political science research, without restriction to any particular theory, method or topic.

Whether theoretical or empirical, articles should seek to engage with current debates and disciplinary developments.

Contributions are welcome from all subfields, including Italian politics, European politics, comparative politics, political behaviour, political theory, political economy, political methodology, public administration, public policy and international relations.

Publishing three fully English-language issues per year, IPSR/RISP employs a strict double-blind peer-review process.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	1.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.768

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	18

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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.

• Belief in conspiracy theories and attitudes toward political violence

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Federico, Levente

• Varieties of populism: insights from the Italian case

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Manuela, Paolo R.

• European populism before the pandemic: ideology, Euroscepticism, electoral performance, and government participation of 63 parties in 30 countries

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Paul, Andrea L. P.

• IL MODELLO SUD-EUROPEO Dl WELFARE STATE

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Maurizio

• Rich kids of Europe? Social basis and strategic choices in the climate activism of Fridays for Future

  Citation: 37

  Authors: Donatella, Martín

• The personal party: an analytical framework

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Mauro

• DAL PLURALISMO POLARIZZATO AL PLURALISMO MODERATO. IL MODELLO DI SARTORI E LA TRANSIZIONE ITALIANA

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Adriano

• The politicization of immigration in Italy. Who frames the issue, when and how

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Ornella

• Digital revolution and party innovations: An analysis of the Spanish case

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Francesco, Valeria

• LA DEMOCRAZIA PROCEDURALE

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Robert A.

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