State and Local Government Review

Aims & Scope

State and Local Government Review welcomes manuscripts that focus on state and local governments and those that explore the intergovernmental dimensions of public-sector activity.

The journal seeks to publish research illuminating federal and multi-level systems of governance around the globe.

The journal includes four types of contributions: (1) Research Articles (about 8,000 words in length), (2) Response Essays from scholars and practitioners (about 2,500 words in length), (3) Field Notes, which include research notes by scholars and case studies illustrating innovations by practitioners (about 4,000 words in length), and (4) Perspectives, invited essays from leaders in state and local government (about 2,500 words in length).

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.402

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	11

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13744

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	108

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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.

• <i>Introduction</i>: Paths to New Regionalism

  Citation: 147

  Authors: H. V., Ronald K.

• Fiscal Stress and Cutback Management Amongst State and Local Governments

  Citation: 100

  Authors: Eric A., Christina

• Women in Local Government

  Citation: 80

  Authors: Mirya R.

• Conceptualizing E-Government from Local Government Perspectives

  Citation: 76

  Authors: Aroon P., Alex

• Using Transparency to Enhance Responsiveness and Trust in Local Government

  Citation: 71

  Authors: Gregory A.

• Factors Influencing Local Government Sustainability Efforts

  Citation: 69

  Authors: Devashree

• Determinants of Job Satisfaction of Municipal Government Employees

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Mark C., Kay

• The “New Normal” for Local Government

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Lawrence L., Richard, Jenna

• The Costs of Cooperation

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Jered B., Christopher V.

• Special-District Formation among the States

  Citation: 62

  Authors: Coyle McCabe

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