Comparative Political Studies : Impact Factor & More
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Aims and Scope of Comparative Political Studies
Comparative Political Studies is a peer-reviewed academic journal. It was established in 1968 by SAGE Publications, who continue to publish it today. The editors are David J. Samuels, University of Minnesota, and Benjamin W. Ansell, University of Oxford. The journal publishes methodological, theoretical, and research articles in the field of comparative politics at both the cross-national and intra-national levels. Less
Key Metrics
CiteScore 
6.6
Eigenfactor
0.01 - 0.05
Impact Factor
5 - 10
SJR
Q1Sociology and Political Science
SNIP
3.52
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Publication Start Year | 1968 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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