Classification of Journals in the Scimago Database Related to Subfields of Public Administration Science

Sasvári, Péter László and Belényesi, Emese (2024) Classification of Journals in the Scimago Database Related to Subfields of Public Administration Science. In: Proceedings of the Central and Eastern European eDem and eGov Days 2024. ACM, New York, pp. 25-37. ISBN 9798400717093

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Abstract

In terms of academic advancement, a crucial factor is “scientific visibility,” the publication of research results in internationally recognized journals related to the specific subject area. However, delineating the subject area of public administration science is not straightforward. On the one hand, it encompasses various disciplines related to public administration or applicable knowledge, while on the other hand, its interdisciplinary nature is also reflected in the research. Nevertheless, it is worthwhile to select from available options and strategically publish in journals that best represent the research subfield and are most adequate in terms of international visibility. The aim of this study is twofold: on the one hand to examine the subdivisions of public administration science and on the other hand to classify journals related to its subfields into quartiles (Q1-Q4) in the Scimago database, thereby formulating suggestions for the placement of publications. The subdivision of public administration science was conducted using the Webster-Watson analysis method, and articles published in public administration journals were processed using a data analytics approach by the authors. Based on the research findings, public administration science was divided into 5+1 subfields, and then the 63,144 articles published in 197 journals listed in the Scimago database were classified into quartiles according to these subfields, thus supporting the decision-making of the authors on the placement of publication.

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