PaperPop Journal Ranking Module Guide
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 60+ 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 | 2022 | Four tiers: A*, A, B, C; ~1,700 journals; one of the leading business discipline rankings |
| CCF Recommended Conferences and Journals | 2022 (6th Edition) | Three tiers: A, B, C; includes both conferences and journals, ~600 journals |
| Southwest Jiaotong University Journal Classification | 2024 | Six tiers: A++, A+, A, B+, B, C; ~10,000 journals |
2. Global Rankings — Pro Only
These 10 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 |
| Google Scholar Metrics | 2025 | ~4,600 | Based on h5-index and h5-median |
| 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 |
| 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 |
3. China Rankings — Pro Only
These 6 ranking systems are China's authoritative domestic journal evaluation standards:
| Chinese Name | English Name | Version | Journal Count | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSCD（中国科学引文数据库） | CSCD - Chinese Science Citation Database | 2025-2026 | ~1,500 | Divided into core (C) and extended (E) collections; authoritative for science and engineering |
| 中国科技核心期刊目录 | CN_SCI_Tech_Core | 2024 | ~2,600 | S&T core journal catalog compiled by the Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China (ISTIC) |
| FMS管理科学高质量期刊推荐列表 | FMS Management Science High-Quality Journal List | 2025 | ~1,300 | Chinese journals: T1, T2; International journals: A, B, C, D |
| AMI综合评价（中国人文社科期刊） | AMI Comprehensive Evaluation (Chinese H&SS Journals) | 2022 | ~2,200 | Tiers: Top, Authoritative, Core, Indexed, Extended |
| 国家自然科学基金委管理科学部认定的重要期刊 | NSFC Management Science Department Recognized Important Journals | 2025 | 30 | Internally recognized standard by NSFC, influencing grant project reviews |
| SCD来源期刊目录（科学引文数据库） | 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 |
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:
| Chinese Name | English Name | Journal Count |
|---|---|---|
| 心血管病学科技期刊分级目录 | Cardiovascular Medicine | 46 |
| 内分泌学科技期刊分级目录 | Endocrinology | 38 |
| 儿科学科技期刊分级目录 | Pediatrics | 39 |
| 医学影像学科技期刊分级目录 | Medical Imaging | 46 |
| 耳鼻咽喉科学科技期刊分级目录 | Otorhinolaryngology | 35 |
| 眼科学科技期刊分级目录 | Ophthalmology | 37 |
| 呼吸病学科技期刊分级目录 | Respiratory Medicine | 35 |
| 消化病学科技期刊分级目录 | Gastroenterology | 46 |
| 神经病学科技期刊分级目录 | Neurology | 70 |
| 妇产科学科技期刊分级目录 | Obstetrics and Gynecology | 33 |
| 肿瘤学科技期刊分级目录 | Oncology | 62 |
| 烧伤外科学科技期刊分级目录 | Burn Surgery | 37 |
| 整形外科学科技期刊分级目录 | Plastic Surgery | 22 |
| 外科学综合科技期刊分级目录 | General Surgery | 142 |
| 临床医学与内科学综合科技期刊分级目录 | Clinical Medicine and Internal Medicine (Comprehensive) | 145 |
| 精神病学科技期刊分级目录 | Psychiatry | 128 |
| 感染性疾病与传染病学科技期刊分级目录 | Infectious Diseases | 85 |
| 皮肤病与性病学科技期刊分级目录 | Dermatology and Venereology | 23 |
| 血液病学科技期刊分级目录 | Hematology | 22 |
| 肾脏病学科技期刊分级目录 | Nephrology | 14 |
| 风湿病学科技期刊分级目录 | Rheumatology | 10 |
| 病理学科技期刊分级目录 | Pathology | 24 |
| 检验医学科技期刊分级目录 | Laboratory Medicine | 17 |
5. Subject Area Catalogs — Pro Only
Compiled and published by various Chinese academic societies. All are 2024v4 edition:
| Chinese Name | Issuing Body | Tier System | Journal Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 自动化学科领域高质量科技期刊分级目录 | Chinese Association of Automation | A+, A, B | 315 |
| 能源电力领域高质量科技期刊分级目录 | Chinese Society for Electrical Engineering | T1, T2, T3 | 139 |
| 中医药领域科技期刊分级目录 | China Association of Chinese Medicine | T1, T2 | 64 |
| 中国地球科学领域科技期刊分级目录 | Geological Society of China | T1, T2, T3 | 642 |
| 机械工程领域科技期刊分级目录 | Chinese Mechanical Engineering Society | T1, T2, T3 | 141 |
| 建筑科学领域科技期刊分级目录 | Architectural Society of China | T1, T2, T3 | 120 |
| 煤炭领域科技期刊分级目录 | China Coal Society | T1, T2, T3 | 125 |
| 地理资源领域科技期刊分级目录 | Geographical Society of China / Chinese Society of Natural Resources | T1, T2, T3 | 406 |
| 航空航天领域科技期刊分级目录 | Chinese Society of Aeronautics and Astronautics | T1, T2, T3 | 62 |
| 植物科学领域科技期刊分级目录 | Botanical Society of China | T1, T2, T3 | 142 |
| 有色金属领域科技期刊分级目录 | Chinese Society of Nonferrous Metals | T1, T2, T3 | 232 |
| 细胞生物学领域科技期刊分级目录 | Chinese Society for Cell Biology | T1, T2, T3 | 39 |
| 汽车工程领域科技期刊分级目录 | Society of Automotive Engineers of China | T1, T2 | 24 |
| 管理科学领域科技期刊分级目录 | Chinese Society of Optimization, Overall Planning and Economic Mathematics | T1, T2, T3 | 1,041 |
6. China University Rankings — Pro Only
| Chinese Name | English Name | Version | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 浙江大学国内学术期刊分级目录 | 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 |
| 复旦大学学位与研究生教育国内期刊指导目录 | Fudan Core Journal List | 2018 | Two tiers: Class A (authoritative) and Class B (core); 1,200+ journals |
| 复旦大学管理学院学位与研究生教育期刊指导目录 | Fudan School of Management Journal Catalog | 2024 | Tiers: A+, A, A−, B (domestic); 98 journals total |
| 上海交大中文期刊级别目录 | Shanghai Jiao Tong University Chinese Journal Ranking | 2014 | Four tiers: A, B+, B, C; 1,800+ journals total |
| 对外经济贸易大学中文高水平期刊目录 | UIBE Chinese High-Quality Journals List | 2022 | Four tiers: A, B+, B, C; 600+ journals total |
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!