Asia Pacific

Aims & Scope

The Asia Pacific Research Journal is a peer-reviewed, annually published journal in the field of social sciences, recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC).

The journal aims to provide a forum for researchers, scholars, and academicians to engage in interdisciplinary research on various aspects of the Far East & Southeast Asian region, including cultural studies, ethnic and linguistic diversity, political and economic analysis, security and trade relations, and business and economic development.

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Google Scholar

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Economics, Econometrics and Finance and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

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APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Economics, Econometrics and Finance and Social Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 120.00 USD. Learn more.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Push and Pull Factors of International Higher Education: A Case Study of Pakistani Female Students Studying in Malaysia

  Citation: 2

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• CULTURAL DIPLOMACY: THE CASE STUDY OF PAKISTAN-JAPAN CULTURAL RELATIONS

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Ishrat Afshan, Nimra

• BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Munawar Hussain

• STRING OF PEARLS AND NECKLACE OF DIAMONDS: SINO-INDIAN GEO-STRATEGIC COMPETITION IN THE INDIAN OCEAN

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Jahanzaib, Muhammad Nadeem

• CHALLENGES TO THE US ASIA PIVOT STRATEGY

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Tahir Mahmood, Majid Ali

• Achieving Soft Power Goals Through Education Diplomacy by Southeast Asian Nations

  Citation: 1

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• PEACE PROCESS IN KOREAN PENINSULA: PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Summar Iqbal Babar, Imran Ali, Syed Fraz Hussain Naqvi

• SYSTEMIC TRANSFORMATIONS AND CHINESE IMAGE OF THE WORLD ORDER: TRANSCENDING GREAT WALL THROUGH NEO-CONFUCIANISM AND TIANXIA SYSTEMS

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Muhammad Nadeem, Farrukh Zaman

• THE US POLICY SHIFT FROM ‘PIVOT TO ASIA’ TO ‘FREE INDO PACIFIC’: IMPLICATIONS FOR PAKISTAN

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Tatheer Zahra, Amna

• ASIA PACIFIC GEOPOLITICS: US STRATEGIES AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR CHINA

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Hussain, Bilal Habib, Jeved