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Social Transformations in Chinese Societies (STICS) is an interdisciplinary journal which provides a forum for research on contemporary China and Chinese communities across the globe.

ISSN: 1871-2673
eISSN: 2515-8481

You can choose to publish your article open access in this journal by indicating on the editorial system when you submit your paper.

Aims and scope

The journal Social Transformations in Chinese Societies (STICS) publishes research on contemporary China and Chinese communities across the globe, at a time of rapid and significant social, political, economic, and cultural change.

The journal welcomes research from several disciplines, including, but not limited to:

  • Anthropology
  • Demography
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Geography
  • History
  • Law
  • Media studies
  • Political Science
  • Sociology.

The journal operates a double-blind peer review process.

The journal welcomes proposals for special issues. If you would like to propose a special issue, please contact the Editor in the first instance.

This title is aligned with our fairer society goal

We are passionate about working with researchers globally to deliver a fairer, more inclusive society. This perhaps has never been more important than in today’s divided world.

SDG 1 No poverty
SDG 2 Zero hunger
SDG 5 Gender equality
SDG 8 Decent work & economic growth
SDG 10 Reduced inequalities
SDG 16 Peace, justice & strong institutions
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