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Journal of East Asian Studies
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Journal of East Asian Studies

1598-2408

Published by: Cambridge University Press

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/journal-of-east-asian-studies

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Political Science 243 9 20 4

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 10
Documents by Best Scientists*: 21
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 32
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.416
Impact Factor: 1.6

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of East Asian Studies?

The concepts of Political economy, Politics, China, Economic history and Democracy are tackled in the journal. Issues in Political economy were discussed, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Authoritarianism, East Asia, State (polity), Democratization and Power (social and political). In the journal, Government, Development economics, Economic system and Public administration are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Politics research.

While work presented in it provided substantial information on China, it also covered topics in International trade and Economy. Journal of East Asian Studies explores research in Economic history and the adjacent study of Media studies.

  • Political economy (39.50%)
  • Politics (29.00%)
  • China (25.71%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Strong Demands and Weak Institutions: The Origins and Evolution of the Democratic Deficit in the Philippines (152 citations)
  • The Adaptive Developmental State in East Asia (127 citations)
  • Bitter Taste of Paradise: North Korean Refugees in South Korea (80 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of East Asian Studies:

The most cited articles are mainly concerned with subjects like Politics, Development economics, Political economy, China and Democracy. The journal papers explore topics in Politics which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Incentive and Power (social and political). Issues in Political economy were discussed in the journal publications, taking into consideration concepts from other disciplines like Authoritarianism, Sovereignty, Opposition (politics), Communism and Economic opportunity.

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 mostly deals with topics like China, Economic history, Politics, Political economy and East Asia. Journal of East Asian Studies addresses concerns in China which are intertwined with other disciplines, such as Nationalism, Militarism and Sanctions. It explores issues in Economic history which can be linked to other research areas like Meritocracy, Democracy, Scientific publishing and Trade war.

While Politics is the focus of it, it also provided insights into the studies of Trade preference and Self-interest. The concepts on Political economy presented in it can also apply to other research fields, including Bureaucratic corruption and Beijing. Topics in East Asia explored in Journal of East Asian Studies were investigated in conjunction with research in Democratic system, Immigration and Corruption.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Ethnic and religious sentiments in Indonesian politics : evidence from the 2017 Jakarta gubernatorial election (2 citations)
  • OPPOSITION REPERTOIRES UNDER AUTHORITARIAN RULE: VIETNAM'S 2016 SELF-NOMINATION MOVEMENT (1 citations)
  • Turkey and China: Political, Strategic, and Economic Aspects of the Relationship. By Selçuk Çolakoglu. London: World Scientific Publishing Europe Ltd., 2021. 222 pp. $78.00 (paper). (0 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 Journal of East Asian Studies (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Yves Tiberghien (6 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Paul Schuler (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Victor Shih (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Ivo Plsek (5 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Jong-sung You (5 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous 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 Journal of East Asian Studies (based on the number of publications) are:

  • University of British Columbia (14 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 3 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of Toronto (3 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Ottawa (3 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Hong Kong (3 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Texas at Austin (3 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, 76.47% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 100.00% 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 0.00% of all publications and 0.00% 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 East Asian Studies

While focusing on research and academic pursuits in East Asian studies is valuable, many assume roles outside academia as well. Government services, international organizations, private corporations, and schools are always in need of expertise in East Asian affairs. For instance, utilizing your knowledge and skills as a school librarian could be a rewarding career path. In Louisiana, the process of becoming a school librarian involves obtaining a Master’s of Library Science degree, something that could be achieved while specializing in East Asian studies.

Interested individuals can find a detailed guide on how to become a school librarian in Louisiana here. This role may lead to engaging with the academic community, providing resources on East Asian Studies, and instilling an interest in this discipline in students from an early age.

Aside from being a school librarian, roles such as cultural advisors, policy analysts, translators, and research consultants can also be suitable for those with a specialization in East Asian studies. These positions allow professionals to take on more significant roles in shaping international relations, corporate strategies, and cultural understanding, demonstrating the versatility and applicability of a background in East Asian Studies in various sectors.

Top Publications

  • Single-Party Incumbency Advantage in Vietnam: A Conjoint Survey Analysis of Public Electoral Support

    Edmund Malesky;Paul Schuler

    (2020)
    13 Citations
  • How History Wars Shape Foreign Policy: An Ancient Kingdom and the Future of China–South Korea Relations

    (2022)
    10 Citations
  • WHO PROTESTS AND WHY: HIERARCHICAL GOVERNMENT TRUST AND PROTEST PARTICIPATION IN CHINA

    Yen-Hsin Chen;Philip Paolino;T. David Mason

    (2021)
    7 Citations
  • POWER SHIFTS: CONNECTING IR THEORY WITH THE CHINESE CASE

    (2020)
    5 Citations
  • Thailand's Movement Party: The Evolution of the Move Forward Party

    (2024)
    1 Citations
  • How Much Opposition to Aggrandizers? Explaining Differences in Pushback against Three Philippine Presidents

    (2024)
    1 Citations
  • Roundtable on Rick Doner, Gregory Noble, and John Ravenhill, The Political Economy of Automotive Industrialization in East Asia

    (2023)
    0 Citations
  • JEA volume 21 issue 3 Cover and Front matter

    (2021)
    0 Citations
  • JEA volume 23 issue 2 Cover and Front matter

    (2023)
    0 Citations
  • Roundtable on Rick Doner, Gregory Noble, and John Ravenhill, The Political Economy of Automotive Industrialization in East Asia

    (2022)
    0 Citations

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