Journal profile · SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Fudan Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences
ISSN 1674-0750 · eISSN 2198-2600 · Springer Nature · 4 issues per year
Fudan Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences: CAS Zone 1 · Sociology (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal); impact factor 1.5 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 2,390; median 211 days to acceptance (43 articles, last 24 months); 20 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Fudan Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences is published by Springer Nature and is in Zone 1 of Sociology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition, Top journal). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Chinese history and philosophy, China's Socioeconomic Reforms and Governance and International Development and Aid, together about 34.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Political Science and International Relations. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Fudan Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences (FDHS) is the preeminent interdisciplinary journal based in China, offering a peer-reviewed platform for advancing research across the full spectrum of the humanities and social sciences. Committed to high-quality scholarship, FDHS promotes original work that bridges disciplines, fosters conceptual innovation, and engages critically with contemporary and historical challenges. The journal emphasizes theoretical and conceptual advancement, methodological creativity, empirically grounded analysis that push beyond conventional boundaries. FDHS supports multidisciplinary dialogue and fresh perspectives in any disciplines that contribute meaningfully to evolving debates and global knowledge production. Alongside regular issues, the journal publishes special topics and themed issues curated by leading scholars as guest editors. These collections highlight urgent questions and emerging research agendas, positioning FDHS at the forefront of shaping the intellectual future of the humanities and social sciences.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Editor-in-chief Sujian GuoPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 23 in mainland China (about 57%); most named Mainland China 23, United States 12, Hong Kong, China 1, United Kingdom 1, Japan 1 (40 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Chinese history and philosophySocial Sciences15.1%
- China's Socioeconomic Reforms and GovernanceSocial Sciences10.1%
- International Development and AidSocial Sciences9.6%
- International Relations and Foreign PolicySocial Sciences8.1%
- Global Peace and Security DynamicsSocial Sciences7.3%
- Political Philosophy and EthicsSocial Sciences6%
- Japanese History and CultureSocial Sciences3.1%
- Fiscal Policy and Economic GrowthEconomics, Econometrics and Finance3.1%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Sociology Zone 1
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 1 |
| Minor | Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary | Zone 1 |
Top journal: yesReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Sociology Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Web of SciencePublisher website
Other: Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSS
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 (publisher) 2025
- 1.5Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.4Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.6LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 3.6Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.31LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.67LetPub ·
- h-index
- 28OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 92OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 3.19OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 13.3%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 23.66%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 19LetPub ·
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 2,025Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 166,100Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 491 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 12 | 7 |
| 2025 | 20 | 9 | 104 |
| 2024 | 40 | 5 | 138 |
| 2023 | 35 | 15 | 243 |
| 2022 | 24 | 8 | 151 |
| 2021 | 26 | 9 | 406 |
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
211 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 104 days – 346 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 27 days (43 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 228 days
- Sample
- 43 articles with submission and acceptance dates (47 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
- Submission to first decision
- 9 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 2,390 / EUR 3,290 | — | — |
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 prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 10,000 words
- Reference style
- Author–date
- Suggested reviewers
- Required
Article types accepted3, with length limits
- book reviewng, including references and footnotes. Book review essay should be 2,000 to 2,500 words, focused on a recently published academic books. Back to tomain text ≤ 2,500 words
- editorialIf you have any question regarding the manuscript submission, styles and format, and editorial procedure, please contact Professor Sujian Guo, Editor-in-Chief, …Length not stated
- research paperstructions for Authors Length of papers Research papers should be approximately 6,000 to 10,000 words long, including references and footnotes. Book review essa…main text ≤ 10,000 words
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
- AI use Generative AI Images
Please check Springer’s policy on generative AI images and make sure your work adheres to the principles described therein. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
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 Competing Interests
Authors are requested to disclose interests that are directly or indirectly related to the work submitted for publication. Interests within the last 3 years of beginning the work (conducting the research and preparing the work for submission) should be reported. Interests outside the 3-year time frame must be disclosed if they could reasonably be perceived as influencing the submitted work. Disclo…
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 Fudan Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Double-blind peer review
This journal follows a double-blind reviewing procedure. This means that the author will remain anonymous to the reviewers throughout peer review. It is the responsibility of the author to anonymize the manuscript and any associated materials. Author names, affiliations and any other potentially identifying information should be removed from the manuscript text and any accompanying files (such as …
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
- Springer Nature
- Frequency
- 4 issues per year
- ISSN
- 1674-0750
- Electronic ISSN
- 2198-2600
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 19, Issue 3 (September 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Fudan Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences
What CAS zone is Fudan Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Fudan Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences is in Zone 1 of Sociology, and in Zone 1 of the minor category Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary; it is a Top journal. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Sociology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Fudan Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 1.5 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 3.6, h-index 28.
How long does peer review take at Fudan Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences?
Based on the dates recorded on 43 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 211 days (interquartile range 104–346 days). 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 Fudan Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Manuscript length: ≤ 10,000 words; Reference style: Author–date; Suggested reviewers: Required. 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 Fudan Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences based?
Of the 40 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 23 (about 57%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (23), United States (12) and Hong Kong, China (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Fudan Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Fudan Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences is indexed in ESCI and Scopus. The journal's website also lists Web of Science; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Fudan Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences open access, and what is the APC?
Fudan Journal of the Humanities and Social Sciences is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 2,390.
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 2026-08-25). Last updated: .