Asia-Pacific Journal of Financial Studies

Aims & Scope

The Asia-Pacific Journal of Financial Studies publishes original research articles that focus on empirical and theoretical research on capital markets.

Papers in any of the following fields will be considered: -investments- capital and security markets- market microstructure- corporate finance, and quantitative methods of particular relevance to financial researchers.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	1.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.399

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13809

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	209

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

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

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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.

• Finance and Corporate Innovation: A Survey

  Citation: 248

  Authors: Jie (Jack), Xuan

• FinTech, Lending and Payment Innovation: A Review

  Citation: 150

  Authors: Sumit, Jian

• Does Corporate Board Diversity Affect Corporate Payout Policy?

  Citation: 113

  Authors: Soku, Kiyoung, Young Sang

• ESG and Stock Price Crash Risk: Role of Financial Constraints*

  Citation: 85

  Authors: JinCheol, Xiaotong, Myung‐In

• Estimating the Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on Firm Value Using Geographic Identification

  Citation: 80

  Authors: Pandej, Pornsit, Napatsorn, Travis

• Sustainable Finance: ESG/CSR, Firm Value, and Investment Returns*

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Xin, Kangkang, Yaling, Pei Fun

• Information Effects of Trade Size and Trade Direction: Evidence from the KOSPI 200 Index Options Market*

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Hee‐Joon, Jangkoo, Doojin

• Size, Value, and Momentum in Emerging Market Stock Returns: Integrated or Segmented Pricing?

  Citation: 56

  Authors: Matthias X., Martin

• How Does Diversification Impact Bank Stability? The Role of Globalization, Regulations, and Governance Environments

  Citation: 56

  Authors: Meng‐Fen, Pei‐Fen, Chien‐Chiang, Shih‐Jui

• Political Uncertainty and Finance: A Survey

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Lili, Bohui

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