The Political Quarterly Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0032-3179 eISSN 1467-923X Wiley GB

Q3 Quartile Verified Publisher

About The Political Quarterly
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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.
How The Political Quarterly Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-44%
Field avg: 1.39
APC vs Field Avg
0%
Field avg: $3353

Compared against 14 journals in the same research areas.

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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Frequently Asked Questions about The Political Quarterly

The Political Quarterly does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 0.781 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, The Political Quarterly is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for The Political Quarterly is $3350 USD.

The Political Quarterly is published by Wiley.

The Political Quarterly 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 The Political Quarterly is 0032-3179. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1467-923X.

The Political Quarterly sits in the Q3 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 0.78, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated May 2026

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Citation Rate
0.781
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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Citation Rate by Year
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

OpenAlex ID: S12780936

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