Asian Journal of Social Science

Aims & Scope

The Asian Journal of Social Science (AJSS) is a principal outlet for scholarly articles on Asian societies published by the Department of Sociology, National University of Singapore.

AJSS provides a unique forum for theoretical debates and empirical analyses that move away from narrow disciplinary focus.

It is committed to comparative research and articles that speak to cases beyond the traditional concerns of area and single-country studies.

AJSS strongly encourages transdisciplinary analysis of contemporary and historical social change in Asia by offering a meeting space for international scholars across the social sciences, including anthropology, cultural studies, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology.

AJSS also welcomes humanities-oriented articles that speak to pertinent social issues.

AJSS publishes internationally peer-reviewed research articles, special thematic issues and shorter symposiums.

AJSS also publishes book reviews and review essays, research notes on Asian societies, and short essays of special interest to students of the region.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2
2024	1.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.345

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15280

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	132

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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 Social Sciences, 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.

• What is Social Capital? A Comprehensive Review of the Concept

  Citation: 279

  Authors: Humnath, Kumi

• Intellectual Imperialism: Definition, Traits, and Problems

  Citation: 114

  Authors:

• Vulnerability, Adaptation, and Resilience to Floods and Climate Change-Related Risks among Marginal, Riverine Communities in Metro Manila

  Citation: 96

  Authors: Emma

• Gender Role Attitudes around the Globe: Egalitarian vs. Traditional Views

  Citation: 93

  Authors: Mandy

• Divorce Trends in Asia

  Citation: 69

  Authors: Premchand, Gavin

• Theorising Patriarchy: The Bangladesh Context

  Citation: 64

  Authors: Farah Deeba

• End of the Era of Productivist Welfare Capitalism? Diverging Welfare Regimes in East Asia

  Citation: 64

  Authors: Young Jun

• Intergenerational Support and Gender: A Comparison of Four Asian Countries

  Citation: 63

  Authors: Mary Beth, John, Napaporn

• ‘Illegal’ Migration as Resistance: Legality, Morality and Coercion in Indonesian Domestic Worker Migration to Malaysia

  Citation: 52

  Authors: Olivia

• The Evolving Role of Filial Piety in Eldercare in Hong Kong

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Odalia, Beatrice

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