Current History
Published by University of California Press
ISSN : 0011-3530 eISSN : 1944-785X
Abbreviation : Curr. Hist.
Aims & Scope
Begun as a supplement to the New York Times in 1914, Current History is the oldest publication devoted exclusively to international affairs published in the United States.
Current History is published nine times a year with seven issues focusing on a specific region: China and East Asia, Russia, the Middle East, Latin America, South Asia, Europe, and Africa.
The remaining two issues address global trends and special topics of general global interest.
The journal aims to observe and explain the profound changes transforming every region of the world, providing readers with a better understanding of today’s crucial events and pressing global trends through contributions from leading and emerging experts and scholars.
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Impact Factor
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.2 |
| 2024 | 2.40 |
Journal Rank
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 15512 |
Journal Citation Indicator
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 196 |
SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.336 |
Quartile
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Q1 |
h-index
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 30 |
Impact Factor Trend
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