As a generalist journal, Chinese Political Science Review is committed to advancing the frontiers of the discipline. It welcomes theoretically ambitious, methodologically rigorous, and empirically grounded work that speaks to core debates in political science—regardless of geographic focus. The journal’s mission is to support research that reshapes theoretical frameworks, deepens analytical precision, and pushes the boundaries of how political phenomena are understood and explained.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Political Science and International RelationsQ1
Sociology and Political ScienceQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Political Science
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political SciencePolitical Science and International Relations
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
China's Socioeconomic Reforms and GovernanceInternational Relations and Foreign PolicyInternational Development and AidPolitical Conflict and GovernanceChinese history and philosophyPopulism, Right-Wing MovementsGlobal Peace and Security DynamicsHong Kong and Taiwan PoliticsElectoral Systems and Political ParticipationGlobal trade and economics