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Questions about Public Opinion Quarterly

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Public Opinion Quarterly founded?

Public Opinion Quarterly was founded in 1937. Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs sponsored this new publication.

Who served as the first editor-in-chief of Public Opinion Quarterly?

DeWitt Clinton Poole, a former diplomat, served as the first editor-in-chief of Public Opinion Quarterly. He led the journal from its inception until his successor took over.

What is the current impact factor of Public Opinion Quarterly?

Journal Citation Reports lists the 2022 impact factor at 3.4 for Public Opinion Quarterly. This number measures how often other scholars cite articles from Public Opinion Quarterly.

Which organization owns the intellectual property rights to Public Opinion Quarterly?

The American Association for Public Opinion Research owns the intellectual property rights to Public Opinion Quarterly. Oxford University Press handles all production and distribution tasks under a partnership agreement.

How many editors have led Public Opinion Quarterly since its founding?

Five editors have led Public Opinion Quarterly since its founding. DeWitt Clinton Poole, Howard Schuman, Stanley Presser, Eleanor Singer, and James Druckman currently serve as the editor-in-chief.