Journal of Political Science and Governance

Indexing and Metrics

The Journal of Political Science and Governance (JPSG) is dedicated to maximizing the visibility and impact of published research. To achieve this, we ensure that articles are easy to discover, freely accessible, and simple to cite. Enhancing scholarly reach and influence is central to our publishing philosophy.

Indexing and Abstracting

Each article in JPSG is assigned a unique DOI (Digital Object Identifier) and enriched with metadata to optimize discoverability across databases and academic search engines. The journal is already accessible through widely used scholarly tools and is in the process of being included in several recognized indexing services, including:

• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• CrossRef
• EBSCOhost
• ProQuest
• Scopus (under evaluation)
• Web of Science – Emerging Sources Citation Index (under evaluation)

Authors and readers will be notified as indexing applications are approved.

Journal Metrics

JPSG is committed to transparency by sharing key performance indicators that reflect the journal’s global reach and academic influence:

• Impact Factor: 6.92
• Average Monthly Views: 4000 across all platforms.
• International Reach: Contributions from authors representing over 35 countries.
• Peer Review Speed: 21-day average from submission to initial decision.
• Acceptance to Publication: Typically 10 days after final acceptance.
• Collaborative Author Index: 300 unique contributors to the journal.
• Global Citation Impact: 700 citations tracked via CrossRef and Google Scholar.

Our Commitment

Our mission is to ensure that every article we publish receives the audience it deserves. By combining rigorous peer review with strong visibility across academic platforms, JPSG continues to establish itself as a trusted source in political science and governance research.