Academic Journal
Q1Public Administration and Development
About Public Administration and Development
About Public Administration and Development
Public Administration and Development is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by 60 (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 1981-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 0271-2075, 1099-162X; H-index 59.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (59): Strong citation impact — 59 articles cited at least 59 times each, reflecting solid influence.
Publishing in Public Administration and Development
An established venue in its field. The journal welcomes solid, well-executed research. Ensure your manuscript fits the stated scope and follows author guidelines carefully.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of Public Administration and Development?
0271-2075, 1099-162X.
Who publishes Public Administration and Development?
60.
What are Public Administration and Development's metrics?
H-index 59.
Is Public Administration and Development peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Verified field sources
- Editor(s): Mariana Chudnovsky and Ian C. Elliott (Editor) — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Editorial leadership listed under Edited By on the Wiley journal homepage; publisher role retained without assuming Editor-in-Chief.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
Local Government Finance and Decentralization; Public Policy and Administration Research; International Development and Aid; Legal Issues in South Africa; Public-Private Partnership Projects; Urban and Rural Development Challenges.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
3,010.00 USD; 2,510.00 EUR; 1,980.00 GBP
APC list prices reported by OpenAlex, which obtains this information from DOAJ. Confirm current charges, taxes, waivers and eligibility with the publisher; this is not a fee quotation.
Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
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