Copenhagen Journal of Asian Studies

Aims & Scope

The Copenhagen Journal of Asian Studies is a double-blind peer-reviewed open-access journal.

It aims to promote an interface between humanities and social sciences and to analyse modern Asia in comparative, cross-cultural perspectives.

The geographic scope of Asia covers cultural-economic regions of East Asia, Inner Asia, West Asia, Central Asia, South Asia and South-East Asia as well as it includes Asian cultural spheres globally.

The CJAS publishes articles (6-8.000 words), reports from the field and book reviews that focus on the following: Culture, historical legacies and intellectual traditions: Understanding new forms of inter- and intra-cultural coexistence and exchange alongside cosmopolitan sensibilities that provide a nuanced picture of the international and local perspectives on (pop-)culture, education, heritage and heritagization in Asia and beyond.

Society, sustainability and politics: Research on sustainability, development, migration and ‘business in society’ that elucidates new social, cultural and political values as well as environmental concerns that are pertinent for the 21st century Asia.

Theory: Analysis of contemporary and historical issues in Asia that use innovative theoretical approaches and concepts from both local and global perspectives.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

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• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in 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.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Apc url
• License

APC Details

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

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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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.

• Everyday Forms of Resistance

  Citation: 274

  Authors: James C.

• The Political Management of Mayors in Post-Deng China

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Pierre F.

• Strategic Communication in Crisis Governance: Analysis of the Singapore Management of the SARS Crisis

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Yan, Austine, Glen T.

• The Rise of Culinary Tourism and Its Transformation of Food Cultures: The National Cuisine og Taiwan

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Hui-Tun

• Methodology for Understanding Indian Culture

  Citation: 29

  Authors: Jai B.P., Rajesh

• Fei Xiaotong's Comparative Theory of Chinese Culture: Its Relevance for Contemporary Cross-disciplinary Research on Chinese 'Collectivism'

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Carsten

• Alternative Meanings of Political Reform in Contemporary Thailand

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Duncan

• The Belt and Road Initiative: Implications for China and East Asian Economies

  Citation: 25

  Authors: SARAH

• Trends and Determinants of Korean Outward FDI

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Jungmin, Dong Kee

• The Rise of Industrial East Asia: The Role of Confucian Values

  Citation: 22

  Authors: Tu