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China Quarterly

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

3.22

h-Index

2024-2025

 103

Rank

2024-2025

 3560

SJR

2024-2025

 1.198

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title China Quarterly
Abbreviation China Q.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Development (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1)
h-index 103
Overall Rank/Ranking 3560
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 1.198
Impact Score 3.22
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 03057410, 14682648
Best Quartile Q1
Coverage History 1960-2025




Aim and Scope


The China Quarterly is the leading scholarly journal in its field, covering all aspects of contemporary China including Taiwan. Its interdisciplinary approach covers a range of subjects including anthropology/sociology, literature and the arts, business/economics, geography, history, international affairs, law, and politics. Edited to rigorous standards by scholars of the highest repute, the journal publishes high-quality, authoritative research, keeping readers up to date with events in China. International in scholarship, The China Quarterly provides readers with historical perspectives, in-depth analyses, and a deeper understanding of China and Chinese culture.


About China Quarterly


China Quarterly is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Development (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of China Quarterly is 3560. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.198. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 103. The best quartile for this journal is Q1.

The ISSN of China Quarterly journal is 03057410, 14682648. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. China Quarterly is cited by a total of 606 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


China Quarterly Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of China Quarterly is 3.22, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. China Quarterly IF is increased by a factor of 0.51 and approximate percentage change is 18.82% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

China Quarterly Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of China Quarterly is 3.22. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of China Quarterly. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.22
2023 2.71
2022 2.00
2021 1.76
2020 1.97
2019 2.09
2018 2.03
2017 2.36
2016 2.58
2015 2.20
2014 1.75

China Quarterly h-index


  Table Setting

China Quarterly has an h-index of 103. It means 103 articles of this journal have more than 103 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




China Quarterly ISSN


The ISSN of China Quarterly is 03057410, 14682648. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

China Quarterly Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of China Quarterly is 3560. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 1.198. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of China Quarterly by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 1.198
2023 0.716
2022 0.794
2021 0.871
2020 1.161
2019 1.009
2018 1.582
2017 2.289
2016 1.427
2015 1.525
2014 1.124

Ranking of China Quarterly by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3560
2023 7262
2022 6035
2021 5043
2020 3476
2019 4278
2018 2048
2017 1087
2016 2563
2015 2307
2014 3646

China Quarterly Publisher


Table Setting

China Quarterly is published by Cambridge University Press. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1960-2025. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of China Quarterly is China Q.. This abbreviation ('China Q.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in China Quarterly


If your research field is/are related to Development (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Political Science and International Relations (Q1), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the China Quarterly?

China Quarterly latest impact IF is 3.22. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 3.22 (2024) and 1.75 (2014), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 2.24 in the previous 11 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the China Quarterly?

The China Quarterly has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 1.198, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 2.289 in 2017 and the lowest being 0.716 in 2023. Furthermore, the average SJR of the China Quarterly over the previous 11-year period stands at 2.24.


What's the latest h-index of the China Quarterly?

The latest h-index of the China Quarterly is 103.


Who's the publisher of the China Quarterly?

The China Quarterly is published by the Cambridge University Press, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the China Quarterly?

The China Quarterly is currently ranked 3560 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 1087 in 2017 and its lowest position of 7262 in 2023.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the China Quarterly?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the China Quarterly is China Q..


Is the "China Quarterly" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

China Quarterly is classified as a journal that the Cambridge University Press publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the China Quarterly?

The China Quarterly encompasses the following areas:

  • Development
  • Geography, Planning and Development
  • Political Science and International Relations

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the China Quarterly?

The China Quarterly is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 03057410, 14682648.


What's the best quartile of the China Quarterly?

The best quartile for the China Quarterly is Q1 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the China Quarterly?

The China Quarterly coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1960-2025.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of China Quarterly

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 3.22
2023 2.71
2022 2.00
2021 1.76
2020 1.97
2019 2.09
2018 2.03
2017 2.36
2016 2.58
2015 2.20
2014 1.75



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