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International Communication of Chinese Culture
ISSN 2197-4233 · eISSN 2197-4241
International Communication of Chinese Culture: CAS Zone 4 · Sociology (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.5 (journal website); hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,290; median 53 days to acceptance (71 articles, last 24 months); 37 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Communication of Chinese Culture is in Zone 4 of Sociology in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Chinese history and philosophy, Asian Culture and Media Studies and Japanese History and Culture, together about 50.7% of its articles. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
ICCC is an academic journal covering the fields of international communication, contemporary China, and cross-cultural studies. The journal is committed to publishing high-quality research on the analysis, communication, perception, and representation of Chinese culture, both within China and globally. ICCC invites authors to submit original research articles that offer new critical perspectives on how Chinese culture interacts and exchanges with other cultures in both historical and contemporary contexts, shaped through various media and technical platforms such as social networks, intelligent computing, literature, film, podcasting, gaming, design, sports, digital publishing, and intangible cultural heritage. Submissions should employ quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-method approaches and provide empirical evidence. ICCC publishes in English, and all articles will undergo single-blind peer review. Contact UsE-mail: ICCC@bnu.edu.cn
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Multiple
Editorial board by country: 19 in mainland China (about 33%); most named Mainland China 19, United States 10, Hong Kong, China 5, United Kingdom 5, Denmark 3 (57 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Chinese history and philosophySocial Sciences27.1%
- Asian Culture and Media StudiesSocial Sciences14.9%
- Japanese History and CultureSocial Sciences8.7%
- Hong Kong and Taiwan PoliticsSocial Sciences5.2%
- China's Socioeconomic Reforms and GovernanceSocial Sciences3.9%
- Language, Metaphor, and CognitionPsychology3.1%
- Philippine History and CultureSocial Sciences3.1%
- Media Studies and CommunicationSocial Sciences2.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Sociology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Area Studies | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Asian Studies | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Sociology Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Area Studies | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Asian Studies | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Sociology Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Sociology | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Area Studies | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Asian Studies | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
ESCILetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSSPublisher website
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
- 0.5Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 0.7Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 15OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 22OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.01OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 20%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 15.91%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 37LetPub ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 109,300Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 371 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31 | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 | 37 | 4 | 66 |
| 2024 | 36 | 1 | 36 |
| 2023 | 16 | 13 | 27 |
| 2022 | 23 | 12 | 80 |
| 2021 | 28 | 6 | 102 |
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
53 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 30 days – 99 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 19 days (71 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 80 days
- Sample
- 71 articles with submission and acceptance dates (77 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
- 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 3,290 / EUR 2,690 / GBP 2,390 | — | — |
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 prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Reference style
- APA
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, Open access
- AI use Generative AI Images
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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 Conflict of interest
When an author or the institution of the author has a relationship, financial or otherwise, with individuals or organizations that could influence the author’s work inappropriately, a conflict of interest may exist. Examples of potential conflicts of interest may include but are not limited to academic, personal, or political relationships; employment; consultancies or honoraria; and finical conne…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics Ethical standards
Manuscripts submitted for publication must contain a declaration that the experiments comply with the current laws of the country in which they were performed. Please include this note in a separate section before the reference list.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in International Communication of Chinese Culture, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. 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
- ISSN
- 2197-4233
- Electronic ISSN
- 2197-4241
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 13, Issue 3 (September 2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Communication of Chinese Culture
What CAS zone is International Communication of Chinese Culture in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, International Communication of Chinese Culture is in Zone 4 of Sociology, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Area Studies / Asian Studies. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Sociology. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of International Communication of Chinese Culture?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 0.5 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; h-index 15.
How long does peer review take at International Communication of Chinese Culture?
Based on the dates recorded on 71 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 53 days (interquartile range 30–99 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 International Communication of Chinese Culture?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Reference style: APA; Suggested reviewers: Optional. 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 International Communication of Chinese Culture based?
Of the 57 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 19 (about 33%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Mainland China (19), United States (10) and Hong Kong, China (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index International Communication of Chinese Culture?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Communication of Chinese Culture is indexed in ESCI.
Is International Communication of Chinese Culture open access, and what is the APC?
International Communication of Chinese Culture is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,290.
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: .