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eISSN: 1541-0072pISSN: 0190-292X
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Aims and Scope of Policy Studies Journal
Policy Studies Journal is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the Policy Studies Organization and the American Political Science Association's Public Policy Section. The journal was established in 1972. The current editor-in-chief is Dr. Michael D. Jones (University of Tennessee Knoxville). The journal publishes articles on a wide range of public policy issues. Less
Key Metrics
CiteScore 
9.2
Eigenfactor
0.001 - 0.005
H-Index
81
Impact Factor
5 - 10
SJR
Q1Public Administration
SNIP
2.72
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Policy Studies Journal Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | WILEY |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Publication Start Year | 1972 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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