Early Medieval China

Aims & Scope

Established in 1994, Early Medieval China is the world's only journal dedicated to the transformative period roughly between the end of the Han and beginning of the Tang eras (ca. 220–589).

This interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal explores all aspects of Chinese history, literature, society, religion and thought, and material culture of China's early medieval age.

Scope •History and culture of the Southern and Northern Dynasties, as well as relevant developments during the late Han and early Tang •Belles-lettres and literary criticism of the period •Religious and philosophical movements •Ethnic minorities and interactions among Chinese and non-native dynasties •Art and archaeology •Scientific and technological inventions

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.3
2024	0.30

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	27177

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.121

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	6

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
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• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

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

• THE XIANBEI IN CHINESE HISTORY

  Citation: 19

  Authors: Charles

• An Archaeological Study of Taiyi (Grand One) Worship

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Li, Donald

• Reply to James' O. Caswell's “Sinology or Art History, Pt II—A Response to Victor H. Mair”

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Victor H.

• Miracle Tales as Scripture Reception: A Case Study Involving the <i>Lotus Sutra</i> in China, 370–750 CE

  Citation: 5

  Authors:

• The<i>Shishuo xinyu</i>as Data Visualization

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Jack W., Zoe, Yoh, Ryan

• Eastern Jin Epitaphic Stones —With Some Notes on the “Lanting Xu” Debate

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Hua, Ian H.

• Recruitment Revisited: the Commissioned Civil Service of Later Han

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Rafe

• Strange Writing: Anomaly Accounts in Early Medieval China

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Eugene Y.

• Letters and Letter Writing in Early Medieval China

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Antje

• Tribute, Hostages, and Marriage Alliances: A Close Reading of Diplomatic Strategies in the Northern Wei Period

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Armin

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