The Political Quarterly Journal Citation Rate 2026
0032-3179
eISSN 1467-923X
Wiley
GB
Q3 Quartile Verified Publisher
About The Political Quarterly
The Political Quarterly (PQ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Irish and British Studies and Political Systems and Governance, published by Wiley in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0032-3179 (e-ISSN 1467-923X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.78 (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 ~$3350 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating B), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 6,500 works and 43,457 citations, with an h-index of 80.
The Political Quarterly Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The Political Quarterly has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.78, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Irish and British Studies 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.
The Political Quarterly operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The Political 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 The Political Quarterly against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for The Political Quarterly
- Budget $3350 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Irish and British Studies, 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) | 0032-3179 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1467-923X |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3350 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
The Political Quarterly is published by Wiley and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3350.
In our subject taxonomy, The Political Quarterly is classified under Irish and British Studies, Political Systems and Governance, Political and Economic history of UK and US and Scottish History and National Identity.
The Political Quarterly 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 0.781.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.781 | 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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