Assessing JPAM after 20 Years

Peter Reuter and Jeri Smith-Ready
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Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, 2002, vol. 21, issue 3, 339-353

Abstract: JPAM aims to be the principal research journal for public policy scholars. A citation analysis of JPAM and competitor journals for the period 1986-1995 shows that JPAM 's most frequently cited articles are cited more often than those of other broad policy journals, about as often as those in journals on specific policy areas, except for health policy, and less often than principally methodological journals. JPAM does meet its goal of serving as an outlet primarily for public policy scholars and it covers a wide range of policy topics. A survey of subscribers shows correspondingly broad interests and that members rated the journal among their most valued. However, few articles are frequently cited, very few of the citations appear in major journals, and the range of disciplines represented is narrow. Some suggestions are offered for strengthening the journal. © 2002 by the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management.

Date: 2002
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DOI: 10.1002/pam.10048

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