MODERN ASIAN STUDIES

metrics 2024

Championing Excellence in Asian Academic Discourse

Introduction

Modern Asian Studies, published by Cambridge University Press, is a highly esteemed journal that encompasses scholarly research focused on the vibrant and complex narratives of Asian societies, cultures, and histories. With an ISSN of 0026-749X and an E-ISSN of 1469-8099, this journal has been at the forefront of Asian studies since its inception in 1967 and continues to evolve, striving towards excellence with a convergence period extending to 2024. It holds a prestigious Q1 ranking in History and Q2 rankings in both Geography, Planning, and Development as well as Sociology and Political Science as of 2023. With Scopus rankings placing it in the top 92nd percentile in History and maintaining significant standing in other social sciences categories, Modern Asian Studies provides invaluable insights for researchers, professionals, and students alike. Although not an open-access journal, it remains committed to disseminating impactful research that addresses critical issues within Asian studies, enhancing the academic discourse and contributing to a deeper understanding of the region's past and present.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.44
Journal Impact Factor1.00
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.30
H-Index48
Journal IF Without Self1.00
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.53
Influence0.92
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life14.40
Citing Half Life28.20
JCI1.18
Total Documents1216
WOS Total Citations2076
SCIMAGO Total Citations2450
SCIMAGO SELF Citations107
Scopus Journal Rank0.44
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.89
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.99
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.13

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

History in Arts and Humanities
Rank #134/1760
Percentile 92.39
Quartile Q1
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #635/1466
Percentile 56.68
Quartile Q2
Geography, Planning and Development in Social Sciences
Rank #477/821
Percentile 41.90
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

AREA STUDIES
Rank 50/176
Percentile 71.90
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

AREA STUDIES
Rank 45/176
Percentile 74.43
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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