Parliamentary Affairs Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0031-2290 eISSN 1460-2482 Oxford University Press GB

Q2 Quartile

About Parliamentary Affairs
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Parliamentary Affairs (PA) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Commonwealth, Australian Politics and Federalism and Electoral Systems and Political Participation, published by Oxford University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0031-2290 (e-ISSN 1460-2482). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.46 (Q2 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 (APC ~$3769 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating B), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 5,445 works and 41,126 citations, with an h-index of 81.

Parliamentary Affairs Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Parliamentary Affairs has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.46, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Commonwealth, Australian Politics and Federalism 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.

Parliamentary Affairs operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Parliamentary Affairs 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 Parliamentary Affairs against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Parliamentary Affairs
  • Budget $3769 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Commonwealth, Australian Politics and Federalism, Electoral Systems and Political Participation, Irish and British Studies. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Parliamentary Affairs Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-81%
Field avg: 7.75
APC vs Field Avg
+15%
Field avg: $3271

Compared against 9 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0031-2290
ISSN (Online) 1460-2482
Publisher Oxford University Press
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3769 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Parliamentary Affairs is published by Oxford University Press and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3769.

In our subject taxonomy, Parliamentary Affairs is classified under Commonwealth, Australian Politics and Federalism, Electoral Systems and Political Participation, Irish and British Studies and Political Systems and Governance.

Parliamentary Affairs is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of B (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 1.457.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Parliamentary Affairs

Parliamentary Affairs does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.457 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Parliamentary Affairs is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Parliamentary Affairs is $3769 USD.

Parliamentary Affairs is published by Oxford University Press.

Parliamentary Affairs shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex, ABDC B. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Parliamentary Affairs is 0031-2290. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1460-2482.

Parliamentary Affairs sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.46, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated May 2026

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Predatory Check
Clean
Citation Rate
1.457
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.457 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.

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Last updated: May 11, 2026

Updated by: openalex_bulk

OpenAlex ID: S166995097

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