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American Political Science Review Journal Citation Rate 2026
0003-0554
eISSN 1537-5943
Cambridge University Press
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About American Political Science Review
American Political Science Review (APSR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering American Constitutional Law and Politics and Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, published by Cambridge University Press in US, catalogued under ISSN 0003-0554 (e-ISSN 1537-5943). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.14 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model. It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 34,478 works and 751,999 citations, with an h-index of 401.
Authors typically receive a first decision in around 45 days.
American Political Science Review Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
American Political Science Review has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.14, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the American Constitutional Law and Politics research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
American Political Science Review operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view. Average submission-to-decision turnaround is approximately 45 days — fast by sector standards.
Researchers looking to publish in American Political Science Review should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare American Political Science Review against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for American Political Science Review
- The average time from submission to first decision is 45 days, which is moderate for the field.
- This journal covers American Constitutional Law and Politics, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Electoral Systems and Political Participation. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How American Political Science … Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0003-0554 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1537-5943 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
| Review Speed | ~45 days to first decision |
| h-index | 401 |
| Total Works | 34,478 |
| Total Citations | 751,999 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 5.74 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
American Political Science Review is published by Cambridge University Press and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, American Political Science Review is classified under American Constitutional Law and Politics, Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Electoral Systems and Political Participation and Legal case studies and regulations.
American Political Science Review is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A* (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
For prospective authors, American Political Science Review returns a first decision in about 45 days (moderate for its field).
OpenAlex records 34,478 works that have together drawn 751,999 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 401; its citation rate has fallen over the last 2 years, from 54.055 (2023) to 4.137 (2025); OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 5.74.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
The impact factor has declined by 92% over the last 2 years (from 54.055 to 4.137). Researchers should monitor ongoing metrics before submission.
Citation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.137 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2024 | 56.900 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
| 2023 | 54.055 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 101 | 254 |
| 2024 | 144 | 1,383 |
| 2023 | 152 | 3,042 |
| 2022 | 136 | 4,587 |
| 2021 | 155 | 7,859 |
| 2020 | 112 | 9,266 |
| 2019 | 85 | 6,361 |
| 2018 | 93 | 8,769 |
| 2017 | 83 | 8,316 |
| 2016 | 69 | 6,175 |
| 2015 | 64 | 6,607 |
| 2014 | 67 | 6,432 |
Journal at a Glance
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