China Quarterly of International Strategic Studies

metrics 2024

Exploring the Dynamics of Global Strategy

Introduction

The China Quarterly of International Strategic Studies, published by World Scientific Publishing Company, is an essential open-access journal dedicated to the interdisciplinary exploration of international strategic dynamics, particularly pertaining to China. Since its inception in 2015 and embracing the open-access model in 2018, this journal has aimed to foster rigorous scholarship in political science and international relations, providing a platform for in-depth research that bridges gaps between theory and practice. With a growing reputation reflected in its Q3 ranking in Political Science and International Relations and a Q4 ranking in Sociology and Political Science for 2023, the journal is positioned to contribute significantly to academic discourse. Researchers and professionals keen on the evolving geopolitical landscape will find valuable insights and analyses, thereby supporting their work and studies in this ever-relevant field. The journal is based in Singapore and provides a global forum for knowledge exchange.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.15
Journal Impact Factor0.50
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.20
H-Index13
Journal IF Without Self0.50
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.07
Influence0.36
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life5.40
Citing Half Life3.70
JCI0.13
Total Documents220
WOS Total Citations187
SCIMAGO Total Citations338
SCIMAGO SELF Citations7
Scopus Journal Rank0.15
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.39
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.56
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.88

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Political Science and International Relations in Social Sciences
Rank #453/706
Percentile 35.84
Quartile Q3
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #942/1466
Percentile 35.74
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 242/317
Percentile 23.80
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

POLITICAL SCIENCE
Rank 265/317
Percentile 16.40
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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