Journal profile · Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Asia-Pacific Journal of Atmospheric Sciences
ISSN 1976-7633 · eISSN 1976-7951 · Korean Meteorological Society · SOUTH KOREA · Quarterly · Founded 2010
Asia-Pacific Journal of Atmospheric Sciences: CAS Zone 4 · Earth Sciences (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.25; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,190; median 159 days to acceptance (70 articles, last 24 months); community-reported acceptance: easy; 35 articles in 2025; indexed in SCIE and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Asia-Pacific Journal of Atmospheric Sciences is published by Korean Meteorological Society and is in Zone 4 of Earth Sciences in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Legal and Regulatory Analysis, Linguistic, Cultural, and Literary Studies and Military Technology and Strategies, together about 47.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Atmospheric Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Asia-Pacific Journal of Atmospheric Sciences (APJAS) is co-published by the Korean Meteorological Society (KMS) and Springer in February, May, August and November. The APJAS publishes original scientific research in all the fields of atmospheric sciences, with emphasis on but not limited to theoretical/observational/numerical studies on meteorological, climatological, and atmospheric environmental issues. In addition to original articles, the APJAS publishes comprehensive reviews on topical subjects, and brief research notes and communications of preliminary results. It has started from 2008 by succeeding the KMS' former journal, the Journal of the Korean Meteorological Society (JKMS), which published a total of 47 volumes as of 2011, in its time-honored tradition since 1965.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Editor-in-chief Sang-Wook YehPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 6 in mainland China (about 10%); most named South Korea 37, United States 9, Mainland China 6, Japan 2, Hong Kong, China 1 (61 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Legal and Regulatory AnalysisSocial Sciences15.7%
- Linguistic, Cultural, and Literary StudiesSocial Sciences15.7%
- Military Technology and StrategiesEngineering15.7%
- Climate variability and modelsEnvironmental Science11.1%
- Meteorological Phenomena and SimulationsEarth and Planetary Sciences10.9%
- Tropical and Extratropical Cyclones ResearchEarth and Planetary Sciences4.3%
- Atmospheric aerosols and cloudsEnvironmental Science3.9%
- Atmospheric chemistry and aerosolsEarth and Planetary Sciences3.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Earth Sciences Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Earth Sciences | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Earth Sciences Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Earth Sciences | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Earth Sciences Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Earth Sciences | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SCIEScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
INSPECPublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Astrophysics Data System, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS, Semantic Scholar
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 2.25LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2.3Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 2.4Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 4.6LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.72LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.81LetPub ·
- h-index
- 23LetPub ·
- h-index
- 50OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 407OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.93OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 30.84%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 35LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 119,500Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,832 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 34 | 10 | 5 |
| 2025 | 35 | 12 | 43 |
| 2024 | 39 | 16 | 160 |
| 2023 | 39 | 16 | 300 |
| 2022 | 41 | 17 | 380 |
| 2021 | 43 | 18 | 429 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
159 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 119 days – 211 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 23 days (70 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 195 days
- Sample
- 70 articles with submission and acceptance dates (69 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- over 12 weeksLetPub ·
- Average acceptance (community reports)
- EasyLetPub ·
- Submission to first decision
- 6 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,190 / EUR 2,590 / GBP 2,290 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare3 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- Author–date
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Generative AI Images
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Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
No publication charges for papers submitted after 2019 Model summary
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Disclosures and declarations
All authors are requested to include information regarding sources of funding, financial or non-financial interests, study-specific approval by the appropriate ethics committee for research involving humans and/or animals, informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved animals (as appropriate). The decision whether such …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Compliance with Ethical Standards
To ensure objectivity and transparency in research and to ensure that accepted principles of ethical and professional conduct have been followed, authors should include information regarding sources of funding, potential conflicts of interest (financial or non-financial), informed consent if the research involved human participants, and a statement on welfare of animals if the research involved an…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Open Choice articles do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. In opting for open access, the author(s) agree to publish the article under a Creative Commons license. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Asia-Pacific Journal of Atmospheric Sciences, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Single-blind peer review
Single-blind peer review Model summary
This journal follows a single-blind reviewing procedure. This journal also publishes special/guest-edited issues. The peer review process for these articles is the same as the peer review process of the journal in general. Additionally, if a guest editor authors an article in their issue/collection, they will not handle the peer review process. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Korean Meteorological Society
- Country or region
- SOUTH KOREA
- Language
- English
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Founded
- 2010
- ISSN
- 1976-7633
- Electronic ISSN
- 1976-7951
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Asia-Pacific Journal of Atmospheric Sciences
What CAS zone is Asia-Pacific Journal of Atmospheric Sciences in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Asia-Pacific Journal of Atmospheric Sciences is in Zone 4 of Earth Sciences, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Earth Sciences. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Asia-Pacific Journal of Atmospheric Sciences?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.25; CiteScore 4.6, h-index 50.
How long does peer review take at Asia-Pacific Journal of Atmospheric Sciences?
Based on the dates recorded on 70 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 159 days (interquartile range 119–211 days); authors report an average review time of over 12 weeks; the community-reported acceptance is “Easy”. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Asia-Pacific Journal of Atmospheric Sciences?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: Author–date. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Asia-Pacific Journal of Atmospheric Sciences based?
Of the 61 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 6 (about 10%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are South Korea (37), United States (9) and Mainland China (6). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Asia-Pacific Journal of Atmospheric Sciences?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Asia-Pacific Journal of Atmospheric Sciences is indexed in SCIE and Scopus. The journal's website also lists INSPEC; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Asia-Pacific Journal of Atmospheric Sciences open access, and what is the APC?
Asia-Pacific Journal of Atmospheric Sciences is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,190.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-24). Last updated: .