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West European Politics is a peer-reviewed academic journal of comparative politics focusing on Western Europe. It was established in 1978 and serves as one of the main publication venues in that field. Its founding editors-in-chief were Vincent Wright and Gordon Smith; the current editors are Klaus Goetz, Anand Menon and Wolfgang C. Müller. According to the Journal Citation Reports, the journal has a 2015 impact factor of 1.464, ranking it 36th out of 163 journals in the category "Political Science". Less
West European Politics Key Metrics
CiteScore 
7.2
H-Index
93
SJR
Q1Political Science and International Relations
SNIP
2.6
Topics Covered on West European Politics
Democracy
Government
Parliament
Welfare state
Social policy
Rightward shift
National identity
Survey experiment
Radical right
Representative democracy
Accountability
Sensitivity analysis
Electoral system
Prime minister
Party competition
Citizenship education
Substantive representation
Social Democratic Party
Liberal democracy
West European Politics Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Bi-monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1978 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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FAQs on West European Politics
How long has West European Politics been actively publishing? 
West European Politics has been in operation since 1978 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of West European Politics?
West European Politics published with a Bi-monthly frequency.
How many articles did West European Politics publish last year?
In 2023, West European Politics publsihed 77 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for West European Politics?
For West European Politics, eISSN is 1743-9655 and pISSN is 0140-2382.
What is Citescore for West European Politics?
Citescore for West European Politics is 7.2.
What is the H Index for West European Politics ?
H Index for West European Politics is 93.
What is SNIP score for West European Politics?
SNIP score for West European Politics is 2.6.
What is the SJR for West European Politics?
SJR for West European Politics is Q1.
Who is the publisher of West European Politics?
ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD is the publisher of West European Politics.
