Critical Social Policy : Impact Factor & More
eISSN: 1461-703XpISSN: 0261-0183
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Aims and Scope of Critical Social Policy
Critical Social Policy is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes articles in the field of political science. The journal was established in 1981.
Key Metrics
CiteScore 
4.9
Eigenfactor
0.001 - 0.005
H-Index
72
Impact Factor
< 5
SJR
Q1Political Science and International Relations
SNIP
1.82
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Critical Social Policy Journal Specifications
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 1981 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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