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Journal of Chinese Film Studies

Walter de Gruyter GmbH · Germany · Est. 2021

ISSN2702-2285
SJR Q2Scopus / SJR
18
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
Scopus Q2+18
Total18
Journal Impact Factor
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SJR Score
0.128
H-Index
5
SNIP
0.249
Total Works
168
Total Citations
124
2yr Mean Citedness
0.21
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on the analysis of Chinese cinema, encompassing its historical development, industrial trends, and transnational circulation. It examines the evolution of film production, distribution, and exhibition within China and its global diaspora, exploring themes of national identity, cultural exchange, and the impact of technology and market forces on filmmaking. The journal also investigates the representation of gender, sexuality, and social issues in Chinese films, as well as the influence of Chinese cinema on international audiences and vice versa.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionGermany
Primary Language
1st Year Published2021
Annual Volume~ 36 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications168
Publisher OrgDe Gruyter

Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

4/12 · 33%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Does the journal have a website?
No URL
Is the ISSN verified?
2702-2285
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
N/A

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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.

Visual Arts and Performing ArtsQ2
Cultural StudiesQ3
HistoryQ3

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

HistoryCultural StudiesVisual Arts and Performing Arts

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Hong Kong and Taiwan PoliticsCinema and Media StudiesAsian Culture and Media StudiesChinese history and philosophyDigital Media and Visual ArtCultural Industries and Urban DevelopmentChina's Socioeconomic Reforms and GovernanceJapanese History and CultureVietnamese History and Culture StudiesMedia, Gender, and Advertising
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref