Journal profile · Social Sciences-Political Science and International Relations
Perspectives on Political Science
ISSN 1045-7097 · eISSN 1930-5478 · Taylor & Francis
Perspectives on Political Science: subscription journal; APC charged, amount not published; review about 214 days (submission to first decision, publisher); acceptance rate 39% (journal website); 36 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Perspectives on Political Science is published by Taylor & Francis. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Political Philosophy and Ethics, American Constitutional Law and Politics and Political Theory and Democracy, together about 31.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Political Science and International Relations. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Perspectives on Political Science has published leading scholars in political philosophy and featured fascinating symposia on topics ranging from Shakespeare to liberal education to the political dimension of American architecture. Our journal features a judicious mix of symposia and unsolicited articles, presenting the perspectives of established and widely published scholars, as well as the fresh views of promising newcomers. This highly acclaimed journal offers a theoretical and deeply political perspective to classic texts in subject areas including: Political philosophy Literature Popular culture Issues in public policy Religion Constitutional law Public policy Perspectives on Political Science has also published symposia on the work of the best thinkers of our time, such as Joseph Cropsey, Mark Blitz, and Catherine Zuckert. In addition, it includes long, thoughtful, and often provocative book reviews. Perspectives on Political Science does not accept responsibility for views expressed in articles, reviews, and other contributions that appear in its pages. It provides opportunities for the publication of materials that may represent divergent ideas, judgments, and opinions. Peer Review Policy: Research articles and Essays submitted to this journal undergo a "double anonymous" peer review by at least two independent referees; Comments are subject to editorial screening only. Papers published from symposia are reviewed by the Journal Editor and symposium organizers.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Social Sciences-Political Science and International Relations
Editor-in-chief Daniel J. MahoneyPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 14 (14 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Political Philosophy and EthicsSocial Sciences12.1%
- American Constitutional Law and PoliticsSocial Sciences9.6%
- Political Theory and DemocracySocial Sciences9.3%
- Political Science Research and EducationSocial Sciences7.8%
- Political Theory and InfluenceSocial Sciences7.7%
- Seventeenth-Century Political and Philosophical ThoughtArts and Humanities7.6%
- International Relations and Foreign PolicySocial Sciences6.3%
- Classical Philosophy and ThoughtArts and Humanities5.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Science and International Relations | Q4 | 700/745 | 6th |
| Sociology and Political Science | Q4 | 1445/1530 | 5th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
ERICPublisher website
Other: ProQuest, A Matter of Fact, America: History and Life, Book Review Index, Current Index to Journals in Education, EBSCOhost, Education Digest, GEOBASE, Historical Abstracts, International Development Abstracts, International Political Science Abstracts, Social Studies/ Social Science Education (ERIC), Universal Reference System
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 0.2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.1LetPub ·
- SJR (publisher) 2025
- 0.1Publisher website ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0LetPub ·
- SNIP (publisher) 2025
- 0.1Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 21OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 46OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.14OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 25,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,169 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33 | 2 | 59 |
| 2025 | 36 | 5 | 130 |
| 2024 | 35 | 4 | 188 |
| 2023 | 40 | 5 | 242 |
| 2022 | 24 | 2 | 241 |
| 2021 | 40 | 4 | 259 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Acceptance rate (publisher)
- 39%Publisher website ·
- Submission to first decision
- 214 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 32 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Article types accepted4
- commentsComments are subject to editorial screening only.Length not stated
- essaysResearch articles and Essays submitted to this journal undergo a "double anonymous" peer review by at least two independent refereesLength not stated
- papers published from symposiaPapers published from symposia are reviewed by the Journal Editor and symposium organizers.Length not stated
- research articlesResearch articles and Essays submitted to this journal undergo a "double anonymous" peer review by at least two independent refereesLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- License & copyright
The journal does not accept responsibility for views expressed in articles, reviews, and other contributions; it provides opportunities for publication of materials that may represent divergent ideas, judgments, and opinions. Model summary
Perspectives on Political Science does not accept responsibility for views expressed in articles, reviews, and other contributions that appear in its pages. It provides opportunities for the publication of materials that may represent divergent ideas, judgments, and opinions.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
Perspectives on Political Science is a hybrid open access journal that is part of the Taylor & Francis Open Select publishing program, giving you the option to publish open access. Publishing open access means that your article will be free to access online immediately on publication, increasing the visibility, readership, and impact of your research. Why choose open access? Increase the discovera…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Research articles and Essays undergo double anonymous peer review by at least two independent referees; Comments are subject to editorial screening only; Papers published from symposia are reviewed by the Journal Editor and symposium organizers. Model summary
Research articles and Essays submitted to this journal undergo a "double anonymous" peer review by at least two independent referees; Comments are subject to editorial screening only. Papers published from symposia are reviewed by the Journal Editor and symposium organizers.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Before you submit
Five checks before submitting to Perspectives on Political Science
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Political Philosophy and Ethics, American Constitutional Law and Politics.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatPrepare text, figures and references as the author guidelines ask.Submission rules
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4FeesYes, amount not published (Publisher website)Fee details
- 5Expected review time214 days · Publisher-reported, submission to first decision (includes desk rejections)Review data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- ISSN
- 1045-7097
- Electronic ISSN
- 1930-5478
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 55, Issue 3 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Perspectives on Political Science
How long does peer review take at Perspectives on Political Science?
The publisher reports about 214 days (submission to first decision); first decisions include desk rejections; the journal's website gives an acceptance rate of 39%. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of Perspectives on Political Science based?
Of the 14 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (14). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Perspectives on Political Science?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Perspectives on Political Science is indexed in Scopus. The journal's website also lists ERIC; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Perspectives on Political Science open access, and what is the APC?
Perspectives on Political Science is a subscription journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .