Last Updated on June 22, 2023

Africa- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: Cambridge University Press

Abbreviation: Africa




Impact Score

The impact Score or journal impact score (JIS) is equivalent to Impact Factor. The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a scientometric index calculated by Clarivate that reflects the yearly mean number of citations of articles published in the last two years in a given journal, as indexed by Clarivate's Web of Science. On the other hand, Impact Score is based on Scopus data.

1.21

SJR

 0.527

h-Index

 49

Rank

 9843

Important Details

Title Africa
Standard Abbreviation Africa
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Anthropology (Q1); Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Geography, Planning and Development (Q2)
Impact Score 1.21
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.527
h-index 49
Overall Rank 9843
Publisher Name Cambridge University Press
Publication Country United Kingdom
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 00019720, 17500184
Coverage and History 1928-1940, 1943-2022
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
160

About Africa


Africa is a journal published by Cambridge University Press. This journal covers the area[s] related to Anthropology, Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous), Geography, Planning and Development, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 1928-1940, 1943-2022. The rank of this journal is 9843. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 1.21, 49, and 0.527, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 00019720, 17500184.

The best quartile of Africa is Q1. This journal has received a total of 160 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2022).


Africa Impact Score 2022-2023


The latest impact score (IS) of the Africa is 1.21. It is computed in the year 2023 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 1.21

It is increased by a factor of around 0.31, and the percentage change is 34.44% compared to the preceding year 2021, indicating a rising trend.

The impact score (IS), also denoted as the Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Prediction of Africa Impact Score 2023


Impact Score 2022 of Africa is 1.21. If a similar upward trend continues, IS may increase in 2023 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of Africa. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1.21
2021 0.90
2020 0.71
2019 0.83
2018 0.76
2017 0.52
2016 0.58
2015 1.51
2014 1.38

Africa h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of Africa is 49. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 49 published articles with more than 49 citations.

What is h-index?

The h-index (also known as the Hirsch index or Hirsh index) is a scientometric parameter used to evaluate the scientific impact of the publications and journals. It is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given Journal has published at least h papers and each has at least h citations.




Africa ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Africa is/are as follows: 00019720, 17500184.

The ISSN is a unique 8-digit identifier for a specific publication like Magazine or Journal. The ISSN is used in the postal system and in the publishing world to identify the articles that are published in journals, magazines, newsletters, etc. This is the number assigned to your article by the publisher, and it is the one you will use to reference your article within the library catalogues.

ISSN code (also called as "ISSN structure" or "ISSN syntax") can be expressed as follows: NNNN-NNNC
Here, N is in the set {0,1,2,3...,9}, a digit character, and C is in {0,1,2,3,...,9,X}

Table Setting

Africa Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Africa is ranked 9843 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.527.

SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.


Africa Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Africa is Cambridge University Press. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United Kingdom. Its coverage history is as follows: 1928-1940, 1943-2022.


Call For Papers (CFPs)


Please check the official website of this journal to find out the complete details and Call For Papers (CFPs).


Abbreviation


The International Organization for Standardization 4 (ISO 4) abbreviation of Africa is Africa. ISO 4 is an international standard which defines a uniform and consistent system for the abbreviation of serial publication titles, which are published regularly. The primary use of ISO 4 is to abbreviate or shorten the names of scientific journals using the technique of List of Title Word Abbreviations (LTWA).

As ISO 4 is an international standard, the abbreviation ('Africa') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Africa


If your area of research or discipline is related to Anthropology, Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous), Geography, Planning and Development, etc., please check the journal's official website to understand the complete publication process.


Acceptance Rate


There are several factors that influence the acceptance rate of any academic journal. Here are some critical parameters that are considered while calculating the acceptance rate:

  • Interest/demand of researchers/scientists for publishing in a specific journal/conference.
  • The complexity of the peer review process and timeline.
  • Time taken from draft submission to final publication.
  • Number of submissions received and acceptance slots
  • And Many More.

The simplest way to find out the acceptance rate or rejection rate of a Journal/Conference is to check with the journal's/conference's editorial team through emails or through the official website.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What is the impact score of Africa?

The latest impact score of Africa is 1.21. It is computed in the year 2023.


What is the h-index of Africa?

The latest h-index of Africa is 49. It is evaluated in the year 2023.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Africa?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Africa is 0.527. It is calculated in the year 2023.


What is the ranking of Africa?

The latest ranking of Africa is 9843. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2023.


Who is the publisher of Africa?

Africa is published by Cambridge University Press. The publication country of this journal is United Kingdom.


What is the abbreviation of Africa?

This standard abbreviation of Africa is Africa.


Is "Africa" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

Africa is a journal published by Cambridge University Press.


What is the scope of Africa?

The scope of Africa is as follows:

  • Anthropology
  • Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
  • Geography, Planning and Development

For detailed scope of Africa, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of Africa?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Africa is/are as follows: 00019720, 17500184.


What is the best quartile for Africa?

The best quartile for Africa is Q1.


What is the coverage history of Africa?

The coverage history of Africa is as follows 1928-1940, 1943-2022.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/
  • Issn.org, https://www.issn.org/
  • Scopus, https://www.scopus.com/

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


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Journal/Conference/Book Title Type Publisher Ranking SJR h-index Impact Score
Applied Ecology and Environmental Research Journal Corvinus University of Budapest 17545 38 0.74
Istanbul University - Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Journal University of Istanbul 24654 0 0.00
Journal of Applied Business Research Journal 23890 29 0.28
Journal of Supply Chain Management Journal Wiley-Blackwell 378 104 12.58
Air and Space Power Journal (discontinued) Journal AU Press 28397 9 0.20
International Journal of Research and Method in Education Journal Taylor and Francis Ltd. 5180 34 2.49
European Surgery - Acta Chirurgica Austriaca Journal Springer Medizin 16873 23 0.58
Sapporo Medical Journal Journal Cancer Research Institute, Sapporo Medical University 20468 3 0.00
Oral Radiology Journal Springer Japan 9461 20 2.06
SPE International Formation Damage Control Symposium Proceedings Conference And Proceedings 21934 16 0.00

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Africa Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Updated Soon
2022 1.21
2021 0.90
2020 0.71
2019 0.83
2018 0.76
2017 0.52
2016 0.58
2015 1.51
2014 1.38



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