The Australian Political Studies Association (APSA), as the peak body in Political Science and International Relations in Australia, developed a preferred journal rankings list to demonstrate journal quality. The list is ranked A* through to C, with 5% of journals ranked A*, 15% A, 30% B and 50% C.
2019 APSA Preferred Journal List
Further information about the list can be found via the APSA Publications website
Journal articles will give you more detailed analysis and critical research on political science in theory and in practice. Use Library Search for articles across a wide range of the UQ Library's journal article collections, or select an individual database for a more targeted subject-specific approach.
Explanation of peer reviewed articles and journals (YouTube, 1m51s)