Academic Journal
Q1International Relations of the Asia-Pacific
About International Relations of the Asia-Pacific
About International Relations of the Asia-Pacific
International Relations of the Asia-Pacific is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Oxford University Press (United Kingdom). It focuses on Q1. Publication coverage spans 2001-2026.
Key indicators: ISSN 1470-4838, 1470-482X; H-index 40.
Understanding This Journal's Metrics
Journal metrics help researchers assess fit, but they must be interpreted in context:
- H-index (40): 40 articles have each received at least 40 citations, indicating growing recognition.
Publishing in International Relations of the Asia-Pacific
When considering this journal, verify its current indexing status, editorial board, and recent publications to ensure it meets your needs for visibility and credibility.
- Scope fit: Confirm your research aligns with Q1. Off-scope manuscripts are typically desk-rejected quickly.
- Author guidelines: Follow formatting, reference style, and article-type requirements exactly — non-compliant manuscripts may be returned without review.
- Submission: Submit via the official journal website.
Is This Journal Right for Your Paper?
- Audience match: Will the journal's readers cite and build on your findings?
- Timeline: Higher-tier journals mean longer review and higher rejection risk. Balance prestige against your schedule.
- Indexing: Confirm indexing in Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed (if biomedical) meets your institutional requirements.
- Open access needs: Check funder mandates and whether the journal offers compliant OA options.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ISSN of International Relations of the Asia-Pacific?
1470-4838, 1470-482X.
Who publishes International Relations of the Asia-Pacific?
Oxford University Press.
What are International Relations of the Asia-Pacific's metrics?
H-index 40.
Where do I submit to International Relations of the Asia-Pacific?
Via the official website.
Is International Relations of the Asia-Pacific peer-reviewed?
Yes — it is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal indexed in major academic databases.
Source-backed journal facts
Topics in published research
International Relations and Foreign Policy; International Development and Aid; Japanese History and Culture; Peacebuilding and International Security; Global trade and economics; Political Conflict and Governance.
OpenAlex classifies topics from published works. These topics are not the publisher’s official aims and scope.
Reported open-access list prices
3,571.00 USD
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Source: OpenAlex source record. Retrieved 2026-10-03. Source record updated 2026-10-02. OpenAlex metrics are different from SCImago metrics and the Clarivate Journal Impact Factor.
Journal Metrics
Quartile, SJR and the listed SCImago H-index use the 2025 imported SCImago dataset. A quartile may vary by subject category. Values without a source or reporting year are unverified historical entries. Verify the current Journal Impact Factor with Clarivate or the publisher before using it.
Aims & Scope
The publisher’s official aims and scope have not yet been verified for this profile. Use the journal website to check subject fit and accepted article types before submitting.
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