Academic Journal
Q1Democratization
About Democratization
Democratization is a scholarly journal published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 1.848 and H-index of 83.
Coverage: 1994-2026. Research categories: Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1).
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- Journal Impact Factor: 3.2 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Publisher-reported Journal Impact Factor and year from Taylor & Francis About this journal information.
- Impact Factor year: 2025 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Publisher-reported Journal Impact Factor and year from Taylor & Francis About this journal information.
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Topics in published research
Political Conflict and Governance; Electoral Systems and Political Participation; Populism, Right-Wing Movements; International Development and Aid; Social Policy and Reform Studies; Religion and Society Interactions.
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