Demeter, M., Goyanes, M., Háló, G., & Xu, X. (2024). The internationalization of Chinese social sciences research: Publication, collaboration, and citation patterns in economics, education, and political science. Policy Reviews in Higher Education, 9(1), 81–107.
Despite recent Chinese government policies aiming to balance international and national publishing patterns, the enduring impact on China’s global engagements, publications, and collaborations remains uncertain. Analyzing 8,962 publications from Scopus between 2016 and 2020, the paper assesses publication, collaboration, and citation patterns among the top 500 productive China-affiliated scholars within Economics, Education, and Political Science. Results indicate that publications are primarily in Western journals, with Political Science often focusing on China-specific issues, suggesting potential ‘silos’. Co-authorship patterns show Western dominance, with diverse international collaborations in Education and Economics, but more national-focused in Political Science. The paper concludes with discussions on practical implications and study limitations.