Pacific Affairs Journal Citation Rate 2026
0030-851X
eISSN 1715-3379
University of British Columbia
CA
Q3 Quartile
About Pacific Affairs
Pacific Affairs (PA) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Asian Studies and History and Chinese history and philosophy, published by University of British Columbia in CA, catalogued under ISSN 0030-851X (e-ISSN 1715-3379). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.91 (Q3 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model. It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating B), among the databases we track.
Pacific Affairs Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Pacific Affairs has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 0.91, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the Asian Studies and History research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Pacific Affairs operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Pacific Affairs should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Pacific Affairs against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Pacific Affairs
- This journal covers Asian Studies and History, Chinese history and philosophy, Japanese History and Culture. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0030-851X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1715-3379 |
| Publisher | University of British Columbia |
| Country | Canada |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
Pacific Affairs is published by University of British Columbia and based in Canada.
In our subject taxonomy, Pacific Affairs is classified under Asian Studies and History, Chinese history and philosophy, Japanese History and Culture and Southeast Asian Sociopolitical Studies.
Pacific Affairs is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of B (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 0.910.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.910 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: May 11, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S22496335
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