Asian Theatre Journal

Aims & Scope

Asian Theatre Journal is dedicated to the performing arts of Asia, focusing upon both traditional and modern theatrical forms.

It aims to facilitate the exchange of knowledge throughout the international theatrical community for the mutual benefit of all interested scholars and artists.

This engaging, intercultural journal offers descriptive and analytical articles, original plays and play translations, book and audiovisual reviews, and reports of current theatrical activities in Asia.

Full-color plates and black-and-white photographs illustrate each issue.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.3
2024	0.30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	24205

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	9

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.154

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

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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 Arts and Humanities, 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.

• Bharatha Natyam-What Are You?

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Avanthi

• "Traditional" Indian Dance and the Making of Interpretive Communities

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Janet

• Training in Indian Classical Dance: A Case Study

  Citation: 19

  Authors:

• "Alienation-Effect" for Whom? Brecht's (Mis)interpretation of the Classical Chinese Theatre

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Min

• Where the Hand [Is]...

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Phillip B.

• Peking Opera as "National Opera" in Taiwan: What's in a Name?

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Nancy A.

• The Dancer and the Danced: Trance Dance and Theatrical Performance in West Java

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Kathy

• A Collision of Cultures: Some Western Interpretations of the Indian Theatre

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Rustom

• Images of Culture and National Development in Indonesia: The Cockroach Opera

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Mary S.

• Kingdom of Desire: The Three Faces of Macbeth

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Catherine

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