An Assessment of Journal Quality in Public Administration

Using results from a survey of editors and board members from 39 public administration journals as well the impact factor scores created by ISI Thompson this research develops an integrated assessment of journal quality using both objective and subjective measurement tools. The findings suggest that...

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Published in:International journal of public administration 2010-01, Vol.33 (2), p.98-106
Main Authors: Bernick, Ethan, Krueger, Skip
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bias
editor survey
impact factor scores
Measurement
Measurement techniques
Periodicals
Public Administration
Publishing
Quality standards
Ranking
rankings of public administration journals
Scholarly publishing
Studies
U.S.A
United States of America
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Summary:Using results from a survey of editors and board members from 39 public administration journals as well the impact factor scores created by ISI Thompson this research develops an integrated assessment of journal quality using both objective and subjective measurement tools. The findings suggest that relying on one ranking approach misses out on several important issues regarding journal quality. In addition, when evaluating outlets for publishing in public administration, there often exists a bias against journals not published in the United States. Finally, the highest-ranked generalist journals are also publishing work that is also applicable to scholars working in various subfields.
ISSN:0190-0692
1532-4265
DOI:10.1080/01900690903188891