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Chinese Journal of International Politics
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Chinese Journal of International Politics

1750-8916

Published by: Oxford University Press

https://academic.oup.com/cjip

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Political Science 256 6 9 4

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 10
Documents by Best Scientists*: 13
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 41
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.702
Impact Factor: 2.9

Overview

Top Research Topics at The Chinese Journal of International Politics?

The Chinese Journal of International Politics covers a variety of subjects, including China, Political economy, International relations, Politics and Power (social and political). Topics in China were tackled in line with various other fields like Development economics, Foreign policy, Economy and Public administration. Many of the studies tackled connect Development economics with a similar field of study like East Asia.

The works on Foreign policy deal in particular with Foreign relations. Some problems in Political economy that were presented in The Chinese Journal of International Politics overlapped with concepts under Diplomacy, Government, Beijing, Economic system and Great power. In addition to International relations research, The Chinese Journal of International Politics aims to explore topics under Social science, State (polity), Scholarship and Law and economics.

Most of the Politics studies addressed also intersect with Context (language use). The studies in Power (social and political) featured incorporate elements of Argument and Hegemony.

  • China (60.00%)
  • Political economy (43.75%)
  • International relations (21.67%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • The Gathering Storm: China’s Challenge to US Power in Asia (271 citations)
  • China in International Society: Is ‘Peaceful Rise’ Possible? (169 citations)
  • From Keeping a Low Profile to Striving for Achievement (146 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at The Chinese Journal of International Politics:

China, Political economy, Power (social and political), International relations and Development economics are the main subjects of interest in the most cited papers. The published papers explore issues in China which can be linked to other research areas like Order (exchange), Dialectic and Foreign policy, Politics. The journal articles facilitate discussions on Power (social and political) that incorporate concepts from other fields like Government, White paper, Economic system and World War II.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • World War II
  • Law
  • China

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The journal mainly deals with areas of study such as China, Political economy, International relations, Power (social and political) and Economy. The Chinese Journal of International Politics explores themes in China like Strategic competition and links them with other fields of study like Descent (aeronautics). The Chinese Journal of International Politics focuses on Political economy research which is adjacent to topics in Sovereignty.

Issues in International relations were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Competition (economics) and Beijing. The Chinese Journal of International Politics focuses on Power (social and political) but sometimes tackles the closely related topic of Politics which is concerned with Blame and Argument. It addresses concerns in Economy which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Geopolitics and Securitization.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Rethinking Revisionism in World Politics (2 citations)
  • English School—“Chinese IR” Engagements: Order, Harmony, and the Limits of Elitism in Global IR (1 citations)
  • Layering and Displacement in Development Finance: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and the Belt and Road Initiative (1 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in The Chinese Journal of International Politics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Barry Buzan (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Kai He (5 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Xuetong Yan (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Peter Harris (3 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Georg Strüver (3 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in The Chinese Journal of International Politics (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Tsinghua University (15 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • London School of Economics and Political Science (7 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (5 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Oxford (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Australian National University (4 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 6.67% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 35.71% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 0.00% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 14.29% of all publications and 50.00% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

Career Opportunities in International Politics and How to Get Started

In order to contribute to the Chinese Journal of International Politics and the academic dialogue it supports, many individuals dedicate themselves to the study of international relations, political economy, and related fields. However, the steps to engaging with these academic disciplines and pursuing a relevant career can be complex and diverse. Many prospective contributors must first seek out relevant educational opportunities. Programs that focus on international politics and related fields, such as development economics or public administration, can be found in universities around the world. Graduates of these programs may pursue a range of careers, such as Foreign Service officers, policy analysts, global development workers, non-profit administrators, and more. Similarly, individuals interested in becoming librarians can specifically specialize in managing political science and international relations collections. These librarians collaborate directly with academics and researchers, assisting them in their work by compiling relevant resources and managing comprehensive collections. For more details on this career and how to pursue it, take a look at our guide on how to become a librarian in New Hampshire. What ties all these potential career paths together is a dedication to understanding international relations and its impact on our world today. Those who choose to fully immerse themselves in the research and discourse surrounding international politics can make significant contributions, both in The Chinese Journal of International Politics and in the global academic community as a whole.

Top Publications

  • China’s Rise and Balance of Power Politics

    (2020)
    51 Citations
  • Preventing the China-U.S. Cold War from Turning Hot

    Christopher Layne

    (2020)
    23 Citations
  • China through the lens of modernity

    Barry Buzan;George Lawson

    (2020)
    15 Citations
  • The Relevance of Deep Pluralism for China’s Foreign Policy

    (2022)
    8 Citations
  • Before the Nation-State: Civilizations, World Orders, and the Origins of Global International Relations

    (2023)
    2 Citations
  • Multiple Modernities in Civilizational Perspective: An Assessment of the Global Civilization(s) Initiative

    (2024)
    2 Citations
  • Is There a Chinese School of IR Theory?

    (2024)
    1 Citations
  • Six Alternatives to War, One Solution for Peace: The Pacifying Effect of Civil Society

    (2024)
    0 Citations
  • Forum: Debating the Chinese School(s) of IR Theory

    (2024)
    0 Citations

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