PaperPop Journal Ranking Database (100+ Systems)
TL;DR What you get:
- 🆓 5 free built-in rankings — CSSCI, CCF, ABDC, Peking Core, SWJTU classification
- 🌍 Pro global rankings — SCI/SCIE, SSCI, A&HCI, CiteScore, SJR, Google Scholar Metrics, Nature Index, ABS, FT50, UTD24, EI, Early Warning List (12 systems)
- 🇨🇳 Pro China rankings — CSCD, CSTPCD, FMS, AMI, SCD, RCCSE (Wuhan U), and more (9 systems)
- 🏥 Clinical medicine catalogs — 23 subjects (cardiology, oncology, neurology, pediatrics...) with T1/T2/T3 tiers
- 🔬 Subject area catalogs — 55+ disciplines (automation, energy, geo-science, computing, info-comm) with T-tier classification
- 🏫 University catalogs — Zhejiang U, Fudan, SJTU, Renmin U, Wuhan U and 15 leading institutions
- 📥 Custom datasets (Pro) — Up to 20 datasets × 20,000 records each, CSV import
Overview
Overview
PaperPop provides a comprehensive journal ranking system to help researchers quickly assess the academic impact and quality ratings of journals. The system integrates authoritative domestic and international journal evaluation frameworks, covering natural sciences, social sciences, engineering, and more.
Access Levels
Free Users
- Access to 5 built-in rankings
- No download required — ready to use out of the box
- Covers the most commonly used journal evaluation systems
Pro Users
- Access to all 100+ ranking datasets, including international rankings, China rankings, clinical medicine subject catalogs, discipline-specific catalogs, and Chinese university journal catalogs
- Create up to 20 custom ranking datasets
Ranking Categories
1. Built-in Free Rankings
These 5 ranking systems are the most widely used evaluation standards in Chinese academia, available to all free users:
| Ranking Name | Version | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Peking University Core Journals (Guide to Core Journals of China) | 2023 | One of China's most authoritative Chinese-language journal evaluation systems, combining quantitative and qualitative assessment. Divided into core and extended collections, ~2,300 journals |
| CSSCI - Chinese Social Sciences Citation Index | 2023-2024 | The most authoritative evaluation system in social sciences, split into source journals and extended edition, ~900 journals |
| ABDC Journal Quality List | 2025 | Four tiers: A*, A, B, C; ~2,600 journals; one of the leading business discipline rankings |
| CCF Recommended Conferences and Journals | 2026 (7th Edition) | Three tiers: A, B, C; includes both conferences and journals, ~700 journals |
| Southwest Jiaotong University Journal Classification | 2024 | Six tiers: A++, A+, A, B+, B, C; ~10,000 journals |
2. Global Rankings — Pro Only
These 12 ranking systems are internationally recognized authoritative journal evaluation standards:
| Ranking Name | Version | Journal Count | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCI/SCIE - Science Citation Index/Expanded | 2025 | ~9,500 | Authoritative international science citation index |
| SSCI - Social Sciences Citation Index | 2025 | ~3,500 | Leading index for social sciences |
| A&HCI - Arts and Humanities Citation Index | 2021 | ~1,800 | Leading index for arts and humanities |
| CiteScore | 2025 | ~30,000 | All journals indexed in Scopus |
| SJR - SCImago Journal Rank | 2024 | ~30,000 | Comprehensive journal ranking based on citation data across all disciplines. Includes SCImago journal metrics, quartiles, and H-Index |
| Google Scholar Metrics | 2025 | ~4,600 | Based on h5-index and h5-median |
| ABS Academic Journal Guide (formerly ABS List) | 2024 | ~1,800 | Five tiers: 4*, 4, 3, 2, 1; one of the most authoritative business rankings |
| Nature Index | 2025 | 145 | Article counts from 145 top natural science journals |
| UTD24 (UT Dallas Top Business Journals) | 2025 | 24 | 24 top business journals used in business school rankings |
| FT50 - Financial Times Top 50 Journals | 2025 | 50 | Financial Times top 50 journals in business, management, economics, and finance |
| Engineering Index (EI) | 2025 | ~5,700 | Globally authoritative engineering and technology literature database, covering journals and conference proceedings |
| International Journal Early Warning List | 2025 | ~130 | Published by the National Science Library, Chinese Academy of Sciences; flags journals with publication-quality concerns |
3. China Rankings — Pro Only
These 9 ranking systems are China's authoritative domestic journal evaluation standards:
| Ranking Name | Version | Journal Count | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSCD - Chinese Science Citation Database | 2025-2026 | ~1,500 | Divided into core (C) and extended (E) collections; authoritative for science and engineering |
| CSTPCD (Chinese Science and Technology Periodicals Database) | 2025/2024 | ~2,700 | Published by ISTIC; primarily covers natural sciences including science, engineering, agriculture, and medicine |
| FMS Management Science High-Quality Journal List | 2025 | ~1,300 | Chinese journals: T1, T2; International journals: A, B, C, D |
| AMI Comprehensive Evaluation (Chinese H&SS Journals) | 2022 | ~2,200 | Built by CASSES; tiers: Top, Authoritative, Core, Indexed, Extended |
| NSFC Management Science Department Recognized Important Journals | 2025 | 30 | Internally recognized standard by NSFC, influencing grant project reviews |
| SCD (Science Citation Database) | 2025 | ~2,000 | Large citation database covering all non-classified disciplines including natural sciences, engineering, medical sciences, and humanities/social sciences |
| CHSSACD (Chinese H&SS A-Journal Citation Database) | 2021 | ~2,000 | Built by CASSES (formerly CHSSCD); covers major journals in philosophy, history, literature, and other humanities and social science disciplines |
| RCCSE (Wuhan University Chinese Core Journals) | 2023 | ~4,600 | Wuhan University's Chinese Core Journals Directory; four tiers: A+, A, A−, B+ |
| International Journal Early Warning List | 2025 | ~130 | Published by the National Science Library, Chinese Academy of Sciences; also listed under Global Rankings |
4. Clinical Medicine Subject Catalogs — Pro Only
Compiled by the Chinese Medical Association and published by China Association for Science and Technology. All are 2024v4 edition, with T1, T2, T3 tiers (Pediatrics adds a T13 tier):
| English Name | Journal Count |
|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Medicine | 46 |
| Endocrinology | 38 |
| Pediatrics | 39 |
| Medical Imaging | 46 |
| Otorhinolaryngology | 35 |
| Ophthalmology | 37 |
| Respiratory Medicine | 35 |
| Gastroenterology | 46 |
| Neurology | 70 |
| Obstetrics and Gynecology | 33 |
| Oncology | 62 |
| Burn Surgery | 37 |
| Plastic Surgery | 22 |
| General Surgery | 142 |
| Clinical Medicine and Internal Medicine (Comprehensive) | 145 |
| Psychiatry | 128 |
| Infectious Diseases | 85 |
| Dermatology and Venereology | 23 |
| Hematology | 22 |
| Nephrology | 14 |
| Rheumatology | 10 |
| Pathology | 24 |
| Laboratory Medicine | 17 |
5. Subject Area Catalogs — Pro Only
Compiled and published by various Chinese academic societies. All are 2024v4 edition:
| Ranking Name | Issuing Body | Tier System | Journal Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-Quality Journals in Automation | Chinese Association of Automation | A+, A, B | 315 |
| High-Quality Journals in Energy and Electric Power | Chinese Society for Electrical Engineering | T1, T2, T3 | 139 |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine – Journal Classification | China Association of Chinese Medicine | T1, T2 | 64 |
| Earth Sciences (Chinese) – Journal Classification | Geological Society of China | T1, T2, T3 | 642 |
| Mechanical Engineering – Journal Classification | Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society | T1, T2, T3 | 141 |
| Architectural Science – Journal Classification | Architectural Society of China | T1, T2, T3 | 120 |
| Coal Industry – Journal Classification | China National Coal Association | T1, T2, T3 | 125 |
| Geographic Resources – Journal Classification | Geographical Society of China / China Society of Natural Resources | T1, T2, T3 | 406 |
| Aerospace – Journal Classification | Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics | T1, T2, T3 | 62 |
| Plant Science – Journal Classification | Botanical Society of China | T1, T2, T3 | 142 |
| Nonferrous Metals – Journal Classification | Nonferrous Metals Society of China | T1, T2, T3 | 232 |
| Cell Biology – Journal Classification | Chinese Society for Cell Biology | T1, T2, T3 | 39 |
| Automotive Engineering – Journal Classification | Society of Automotive Engineers of China | T1, T2 | 24 |
| Management Science – Journal Classification | Chinese Society of Optimization, Overall Planning and Economic Mathematics | T1, T2, T3 | 1,041 |
| Metallurgical Engineering & Metal Materials | The Chinese Society for Metals | T1, T2, T3 | 158 |
| Materials Failure & Protection | Chinese Society for Corrosion and Protection | T0, T1, T2, T3 | 102 |
| Railway Transportation – Journal Classification | China Railway Society | T1, T2, T3 | 90 |
| Ecology – Journal Classification | Ecological Society of China | T1, T2, T3 | 177 |
| Mathematics – Journal Classification | Chinese Mathematical Society | T1, T2, T3 | 449 |
| Comprehensive Materials – Journal Classification | Chinese Materials Research Society | T1, T2, T3 | 369 |
| Information & Communication – Journal Classification | China Institute of Communications | T0, T1, T2, T3 | 75 |
| Safety Science – Journal Classification | China Occupational Safety and Health Association | T1, T2, T3 | 65 |
| Instrumentation – Journal Classification | China Instrument and Control Society | T1, T2, T3 | 55 |
| Nuclear Science – Journal Classification | Chinese Nuclear Society | T1, T2, T3 | 88 |
| Computing – Journal Classification | China Computer Federation | T1, T2, T3 | 68 |
| Inorganic Non-Metallic Materials | Chinese Ceramic Society | T1, T2, T3 | 79 |
| Preventive Medicine & Hygiene | Chinese Preventive Medicine Association | T1, T2, T3 | 122 |
| Vibration Engineering – Journal Classification | Chinese Society for Vibration Engineering | T1, T2, T3 | 87 |
| Environmental Science – Journal Classification | Chinese Society for Environmental Sciences | T1, T2, T3 | 161 |
| Simulation Science & Technology | China Simulation Federation | T1, T2, T3 | 49 |
| Textile – Journal Classification | China Textile Engineering Society | T1, T2, T3 | 43 |
| Ordnance Science & Technology | China Ordnance Society | T1, T2, T3 | 113 |
| Geophysics – Journal Classification | Chinese Geophysical Society | Tier 1–4 | 287 |
| Geotechnical Mechanics & Engineering Geology | Chinese Society for Rock Mechanics and Engineering | CT1–CT3 / ET1–ET3 | 129 |
| Navigation – Journal Classification | Chinese Institute of Navigation | T1, T2, T3 | 42 |
| Nursing – Journal Classification | Chinese Nursing Association | T1, T2, T3 | 88 |
| Highway Transportation – Journal Classification | China Highway and Transportation Society | T1, T2, T3 | 77 |
| Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering | Chinese Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers | T1, T2, T3 | 108 |
| Optical Engineering & Optics | Chinese Society for Optical Engineering | T1, T2, T3 | 88 |
| Popular Science Journals – Directory | Chinese Association of Science Writers | Unclassified | 50 |
| Lighting – Journal Classification | China Illuminating Engineering Society | T1, T2, T3 | 99 |
| Food Science & Engineering | Chinese Institute of Food Science and Technology | T1, T2, T3 | 155 |
| Image & Graphics – Journal Classification | Chinese Society of Image and Graphics | T1, T2, T3 | 195 |
| Technical Economics – Journal Classification | Chinese Society for Technical Economics | T1, T2, T3 | 174 |
| Petroleum & Natural Gas | Chinese Petroleum Society | T1, T2, T3 | 109 |
| Electrical Engineering – Journal Classification | China Electrotechnical Society | T1, T2, T3 | 106 |
| Graphics – Journal Classification | China Graphics Society | T1, T2, T3 | 71 |
| Command & Control – Journal Classification | Chinese Institute of Command and Control | T1, T2, T3 | 38 |
| Electronics & Information Technology | Chinese Institute of Electronics | T1, T2, T3 | 418 |
| Sports Science – Journal Classification | China Sport Science Society | T1, T2, T3 | 161 |
| Biomedical Engineering – Journal Classification | Chinese Society of Biomedical Engineering | T1, T2, T3 | 72 |
| Acoustics – Journal Classification | Acoustical Society of China | T1, T2, T3 | 201 |
| Remote Sensing Science & Technology | China Remote Sensing Application Association | T1, T2, T3 | 140 |
| Chemical Engineering – Journal Classification | Chemical Industry and Engineering Society of China | T1, T2, T3 | 93 |
| Agricultural Engineering – Journal Classification | Chinese Society for Agricultural Machinery | T1, T2, T3 | 194 |
| Stomatology – Journal Classification | Chinese Stomatological Association | T1, T2, T3 | 36 |
| Soil Science – Journal Classification | Chinese Society of Soil Science | T1, T2, T3 | 175 |
6. China University Rankings — Pro Only
| Ranking Name | Version | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Zhejiang University Domestic Academic Journal Classification Catalog | 2024 | Two tiers: Domestic Tier 1 (367 journals, including 21 authoritative H&SS journals) and Domestic Core (1,500 journals); 1,867 total |
| Fudan Core Journal List | 2018 | Two tiers: Class A (authoritative) and Class B (core); 1,200+ journals |
| Fudan School of Management Journal Catalog | 2024 | Tiers: A+, A, A−, B (domestic); 98 journals total |
| Shanghai Jiao Tong University Chinese Journal Ranking | 2014 | Four tiers: A, B+, B, C; 1,800+ journals total |
| SJTU Journal Ranking List (International) | 2018 | International journals across three tiers: Special, A, B; 1,300+ journals |
| UIBE Chinese High-Quality Journals List | 2022 | Four tiers: A, B+, B, C; 600+ journals total |
| Renmin University of China Core Journal Directory | 2017 | Chinese journals: A/B/C; international journals: A+/A/A−/B/C (humanities: A/B/C only); 1,500+ journals |
| Nankai University Chinese Core Journals List | 2018 | 2009 edition revised in November 2018; ~1,000 journals |
| NJUST High-Quality Academic Journals and Conferences Directory | 2021 | Two categories: A and B; 2,317 journals/conferences total (1,626 science & engineering, 503 humanities & social sciences, 188 CS conferences) |
| Sichuan University SCI Journal Ranking List | 2009 | Five tiers: A, B, C, D, E; ~400 journals |
| Xidian University High-Level Journal List | 2025 | Top Achievement Class A/B and Contribution Level 1/2/3; ~800 journals |
| Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics Authoritative Journal List | 2021 | International journals: A++, A+, A (~170); Chinese journals: A+, A, B+, B (~150+); 320+ total |
| Xihua University Humanities & Social Sciences Journal List | 2024 | Independent of SSCI etc.; Grade A and B; ~250 journals |
| Southwestern University of Finance and Economics High-Level Directory | 2021 | Tiers: A+, A; both Chinese and English; ~600 journals |
| RCCSE (Wuhan University Chinese Core Journals) | 2023 | Four tiers: A+, A, A−, B+; ~4,600 journals |
Custom Ranking Datasets (Pro Feature)
Pro users can create their own journal ranking datasets with support for:
- Up to 20 custom datasets
- Up to 20,000 journal records per dataset
- Import via CSV file (format:
journal_full_name, rank) - Fully local storage — your data stays private
CSV Import Format Requirements (template available for download in the interface)
csv
journal_full_name,rank
Nature,A+
Science,A+
Journal Full Name,A+Notes:
- Use the full journal name rather than abbreviations (required for matching journal names on the page)
- Journal names must be unique
- Custom datasets are stored locally in the browser — uninstalling the extension or browser will result in data loss
Use Cases
- Literature Search: Display real-time journal rankings on academic platforms such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect
- Submission Selection: Compare journal tiers across different evaluation systems
- Research Evaluation: Comprehensively assess journal quality using multiple ranking systems
- Field Customization: Build your own discipline-specific journal ranking datasets
Tip: Upgrade to Pro to unlock all authoritative ranking systems and create personalized journal datasets!