CRITICAL ASIAN STUDIES

metrics 2024

Exploring the Dynamics of Asia's Complexities

Introduction

CRITICAL ASIAN STUDIES is a leading academic journal published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, dedicated to exploring the complex social, cultural, and political dynamics of Asia. With an ISSN of 1467-2715 and an E-ISSN of 1472-6033, this journal serves as an essential resource for researchers and professionals interested in Asian studies, sociology, and geography. Boasting an impressive Q2 ranking in both Geography, Planning and Development, and Sociology and Political Science for 2023, it is recognized for its influential contributions to these fields. The journal’s accessibility options further enhance its appeal, allowing broader dissemination of critical research findings. Established in 1968 and continuing its rigorous publication through to 2024, CRITICAL ASIAN STUDIES facilitates in-depth dialogue and scholarship, thus playing a vital role in advancing understanding of Asian issues on a global scale.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.49
Journal Impact Factor1.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.60
H-Index45
Journal IF Without Self1.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.33
Influence1.32
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life6.70
Citing Half Life8.50
JCI2.01
Total Documents725
WOS Total Citations816
SCIMAGO Total Citations2254
SCIMAGO SELF Citations71
Scopus Journal Rank0.49
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.22
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.97
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.11

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #363/1466
Percentile 75.24
Quartile Q1
Geography, Planning and Development in Social Sciences
Rank #276/821
Percentile 66.38
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

AREA STUDIES
Rank 18/176
Percentile 90.10
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

AREA STUDIES
Rank 13/176
Percentile 92.61
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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