The School of Public Policy Publications Journal Citation Rate 2026
2560-8312
eISSN 2560-8320
University of Calgary
CA
Q3 Quartile Open Access Diamond OA
About The School of Public Policy Publications
The School of Public Policy Publications (SPPP) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Political institutions and public administration (General), published by University of Calgary in CA and in circulation since 2018, catalogued under ISSN 2560-8312 (e-ISSN 2560-8320). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.24 (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 is fully open access and free to publish (no APC). It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track.
The School of Public Policy Publications Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The School of Public Policy Publications has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.24, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Political institutions and public administration (General) 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.
As a fully open-access publication, The School of Public Policy Publications makes all articles freely available to readers.
Researchers looking to publish in The School of Public Policy Publications 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 School of Public Policy Publications against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for The School of Public Policy …
- As a Diamond Open Access journal, there are no publication fees — an excellent choice for researchers without grant funding.
- This journal covers Political institutions and public administration (General). Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 2560-8312 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2560-8320 |
| Publisher | University of Calgary |
| Country | Canada |
| Established | 2018 |
| APC / Cost | Free (Diamond) |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
The School of Public Policy Publications is published by University of Calgary, based in Canada and in publication since 2018. It is a Diamond Open Access title, free for both readers and authors.
In our subject taxonomy, The School of Public Policy Publications is classified under Political institutions and public administration (General).
The School of Public Policy Publications is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.237.
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| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.237 | 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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