Public Administration Journal Citation Rate 2026
0033-3298
eISSN 1467-9299
Wiley
GB
Q1 Quartile Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Public Administration
Public Administration (PA) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Local Government Finance and Decentralization and Political Systems and Governance, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0033-3298 (e-ISSN 1467-9299). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.53 (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 (APC ~$3760 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 5,700 works and 136,257 citations, with an h-index of 156.
Public Administration Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Public Administration has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.53, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Local Government Finance and Decentralization 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.
Public Administration operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Public Administration 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 Public Administration against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Public Administration
- Budget $3760 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Local Government Finance and Decentralization, Political Systems and Governance, Political and Economic history of UK and US. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0033-3298 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1467-9299 |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3760 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Public Administration is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3760.
In our subject taxonomy, Public Administration is classified under Local Government Finance and Decentralization, Political Systems and Governance, Political and Economic history of UK and US and Public Policy and Administration Research.
Public Administration 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 3.531.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.531 | 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
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