The Harvard International Journal of Press/Politics (HIJPP)

The International Journal of Press/Politics (IJPP) is a leading interdisciplinary journal that examines the relationship between media and politics in both domestic and international contexts. Originally launched in 1996 as the Harvard International Journal of Press/Politics, it was later rebranded under SAGE Publications to reflect its global scope. The journal publishes cutting‑edge research on political communication, journalism, media systems, public opinion, and policymaking. Its mission is to bridge the gap between academic scholarship and the practical concerns of journalists, policymakers, and political actors. Each quarterly issue features empirical studies, theoretical analyses, and comparative research that highlight how media influences political behavior, democratic processes, and governance. IJPP is widely cited in communication and political science, with articles addressing topics such as election coverage, framing, agenda‑setting, digital media, misinformation, and the role of press freedom in shaping democracy. With rigorous peer review and an international editorial board, the journal maintains high academic standards while fostering dialogue across disciplines. By combining scholarly depth with policy relevance, IJPP continues to be a vital resource for researchers, educators, and practitioners seeking to understand the evolving dynamics of press and politics worldwide.

The Harvard International Journal of Press/Politics (HIJPP) is :-

• International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Communication, Sociology and Political Science, The journal publishes cutting‑edge research on political communication, journalism, media systems, public opinion, policymaking, theoretical analyses, and comparative research that highlight how media influences political behavior, democratic processes , Online or Print , Quarterly Journal

• UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 1081-180X, E-ISSN: 1531-328x, Established: 1996,
• Does Not Provide Crossref DOI

• Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE