Journal profile · Social Sciences-Communication
Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia
ISSN 2383-9449 · World Association for Triple helix and Future strategy studies · Korea, Republic of
Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 14 weeks (community reports); 0 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia is published by World Association for Triple helix and Future strategy studies. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are International Relations and Foreign Policy, Hong Kong and Taiwan Politics and Political Conflict and Governance, together about 22.9% of its articles. Its main subfields are Political Science and International Relations and Sociology and Political Science. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia (ISSN 2383-9449) is a refereed biannual journal that takes a lead on a new scholarship in Asia. In the past, the JCEA was dedicated to the study of current political, social and economic trends in East and Southeast Asia. But now, the JCEA finds unique aspects of Asian scholarship by expanding its scope to (socio-technical) convergence and future (network) studies. The JCEA editors are working very hard to boost the scholarly presence of new Asian scholarship around the world and secure its reputation as an emerging world-class publishing outlet. The editors welcome manuscripts based on original research or significant reexamination of existing literature. Currently indexed by:
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Social Sciences-Communication
Editor-in-chief Han Woo PARKPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 5%); most named South Korea 11, United States 10, Hong Kong, China 3, Australia 3, Mainland China 2 (43 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- International Relations and Foreign PolicySocial Sciences9%
- Hong Kong and Taiwan PoliticsSocial Sciences7.5%
- Political Conflict and GovernanceSocial Sciences6.4%
- Social Media and PoliticsSocial Sciences6.4%
- China's Socioeconomic Reforms and GovernanceSocial Sciences6.4%
- Political Theory and DemocracySocial Sciences5.9%
- Electoral Systems and Political ParticipationSocial Sciences5.3%
- Media Studies and CommunicationSocial Sciences4.8%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology and Political Science | Q3 | 777/1530 | 49th |
| Communication | Q3 | 283/541 | 47th |
| Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) | Q3 | 165/283 | 41st |
| Computer Networks and Communications | Q3 | 378/568 | 33rd |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 1.4LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.21LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.54LetPub ·
- h-index
- 15OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 27OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 117 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | 41 |
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
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 14 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 14 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
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
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC-ND | |
| Publisher website | USD 100 / USD 200 / USD 300 | — | — |
Other charges and waivers (author guidelines)
- Submission fee
- USD 200
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
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 8,000 words
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Required, 3
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted13, with length limits
- book reviews5,000 words (book reviews, incl. abstract and bibliography)Length not stated
- editor's noteThe Editor’s Note provides a platform for JCEA editors to communicate with the readers of our journal and the broader academic community.Length not stated
- editorialJCEA accepts full-length original research papers and short research papers. The journal routinely announces calls for special issue papers. Only full-length or…Length not stated
- full research paperJCEA accepts full-length original research papers and short research papers. The journal routinely announces calls for special issue papers. Only full-length or…Length not stated
- full-length original research papersJCEA accepts full-length original research papers and short research papers.Length not stated
- letterJCEA accepts full-length original research papers and short research papers. The journal routinely announces calls for special issue papers. Only full-length or…Length not stated
- original researchJCEA accepts full-length original research papers and short research papers. The journal routinely announces calls for special issue papers. Only full-length or…Length not stated
- original research paperJCEA accepts full-length original research papers and short research papers. The journal routinely announces calls for special issue papers. Only full-length or…Length not stated
- rapid communicationJCEA accepts full-length original research papers and short research papers. The journal routinely announces calls for special issue papers. Only full-length or…Length not stated
- rapid communicationsA short research paper or rapid communications is a paper limited to 2000-3000 words.Length not stated
- research paperJCEA accepts full-length original research papers and short research papers. The journal routinely announces calls for special issue papers. Only full-length or…main text ≤ 3,000 words
- reviewJCEA accepts full-length original research papers and short research papers. The journal routinely announces calls for special issue papers. Only full-length or…Length not stated
- short research papersJCEA accepts full-length original research papers and short research papers.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Authorship Authorship Change Request
For authors who wish to request a change of authorship for accepted manuscripts prior to publication, please download and submit the complete form for Request of Authorship Change.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics PUBLICATION ETHICS & Peer-review process
Follows COPE guidelines Model summary
JCEA is committed to upholding the integrity of the academic record. JCEA takes issues of copyright infringement, plagiarism or other breaches of best practice in publication very seriously. We seek to protect the rights of our authors and the reputation of the journal. We will take prompt actions to investigate claims of plagiarism or misuse. Submitted articles may be checked for duplication. Whe…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Copyright retained by authors Model summary
In submitting the manuscript, the authors certify that: 1. They are authorized by their co-authors to enter into these arrangements. 2. The submitted manuscript is original and has not been published before (except in the form of an abstract or as part of a published lecture, review, thesis or working paper), that it is not under consideration for publication elsewhere, that its publication has be…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Open access: all content freely available without charge; users may read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to full texts without prior permission. Model summary
JCEA is an open access journal which means that all content is freely available without charge to the user or his/her institution. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, without asking prior permission from the publisher or the author.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review PUBLICATION ETHICS & Peer-review process
JCEA is committed to upholding the integrity of the academic record. JCEA takes issues of copyright infringement, plagiarism or other breaches of best practice in publication very seriously. We seek to protect the rights of our authors and the reputation of the journal. We will take prompt actions to investigate claims of plagiarism or misuse. Submitted articles may be checked for duplication. Whe…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Plagiarism check required Model summary
Please submit a comprehensive plagiarism check report along with your manuscript and cover letter.
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
- World Association for Triple helix and Future strategy studies
- Country or region
- Korea, Republic of
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2383-9449
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia
How long does peer review take at Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia?
Authors report an average review time of about 14 weeks. 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 Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Manuscript length: ≤ 8,000 words; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Required, 3; Cover letter: 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 Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia based?
Of the 43 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 5%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are South Korea (11), United States (10) and Hong Kong, China (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex, DOAJ; 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 2026-08-26). Last updated: .