Political Science Quarterly Journal Citation Rate 2026
0032-3195
eISSN 1538-165X
Oxford University Press
US
Q3 Quartile
About Political Science Quarterly
Political Science Quarterly (PSQ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering American Constitutional Law and Politics and Global Peace and Security Dynamics, published by Oxford University Press in US, catalogued under ISSN 0032-3195 (e-ISSN 1538-165X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.36 (Q3 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 ~$3600 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 17,279 works and 334,889 citations, with an h-index of 241.
Political Science Quarterly Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Political Science Quarterly has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.36, placing it in the Q3 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.
Political Science Quarterly operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Political Science Quarterly 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 Political Science Quarterly against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Political Science Quarterly
- Budget $3600 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers American Constitutional Law and Politics, Global Peace and Security Dynamics, International Relations and Foreign Policy. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0032-3195 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1538-165X |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3600 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Political Science Quarterly is published by Oxford University Press and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3600.
In our subject taxonomy, Political Science Quarterly is classified under American Constitutional Law and Politics, Global Peace and Security Dynamics, International Relations and Foreign Policy and Political and Economic history of UK and US.
Political Science Quarterly 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.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.359.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.359 | 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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