Comparative Political Studies
Country
United States
Northern America
Subject Area and Category
Social Sciences
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Sociology and Political Science
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
3.796
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
142
Citations / Doc (2yr)
4.75
Total Docs. (latest)
136
Total Citations (3yr)
1,463
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
15523829, 00104140
Coverage
1968-2026
Journal Rank
#467
Subject Categories
Sociology and Political Science
Q1
Subject Areas
Aims & Scope
Comparative Political Studies is a journal of social and political science which publishes scholarly work on comparative politics at both the cross-national and intra-national levels.
We are particularly interested in articles which have an innovative theoretical argument and are based on sound and original empirical research.
We also encourage submissions about comparative methodology, particularly when methodological arguments are closely linked with substantive issues in the field.
Abstracting & Indexing
Scopus
Google Scholar
Web of Science
Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 136 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 226 |
| Total Refs. | 11,744 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 1,463 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 226 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 4.75 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 86.35 |
| % Female | 33.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Comparative Political Studies?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Comparative Political Studies has an SJR of 3.796 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Comparative Political Studies?
Comparative Political Studies has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 3.796 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Comparative Political Studies?
The H-index of Comparative Political Studies is 142, meaning 142 of its articles have each been cited at least 142 times.
Is Comparative Political Studies indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Comparative Political Studies is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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