Last Updated on June 22, 2023

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


Published By: University of Stellenbosch

Abbreviation: Afr. Finance J.




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.

0.08

SJR

 0.124

h-Index

 6

Rank

 23858

Important Details

Title African Finance Journal
Standard Abbreviation Afr. Finance J.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Finance (Q4)
Impact Score 0.08
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.124
h-index 6
Overall Rank 23858
Publisher Name University of Stellenbosch
Publication Country South Africa
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 16059786
Coverage and History 2013-2020
Best Quartile Q4
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
8

About African Finance Journal


African Finance Journal is a journal published by University of Stellenbosch. This journal covers the area[s] related to Finance, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 2013-2020. The rank of this journal is 23858. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 0.08, 6, and 0.124, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 16059786.

The best quartile of African Finance Journal is Q4. This journal has received a total of 8 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2022).


African Finance Journal Impact Score 2022-2023


The latest impact score (IS) of the African Finance Journal is 0.08. It is computed in the year 2023 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 0.08

It is decreased by a factor of around 0.13, and the percentage change is -61.9% compared to the preceding year 2021, indicating a falling 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 African Finance Journal Impact Score 2023


Impact Score 2022 of African Finance Journal is 0.08. If a similar downward trend continues, IS may decrease in 2023 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of African Finance Journal. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 0.08
2021 0.21
2020 1.31
2019 0.33
2018 0.67
2017 0.25
2016 0.13
2015 0.47
2014 0.89

African Finance Journal h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of African Finance Journal is 6. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 6 published articles with more than 6 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.




African Finance Journal ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of African Finance Journal is/are as follows: 16059786.

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

African Finance Journal Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The African Finance Journal is ranked 23858 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.124.

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.


African Finance Journal Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of African Finance Journal is University of Stellenbosch. The publishing house of this journal is located in the South Africa. Its coverage history is as follows: 2013-2020.


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 African Finance Journal is Afr. Finance J.. 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 ('Afr. Finance J.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in African Finance Journal


If your area of research or discipline is related to Finance, 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 African Finance Journal?

The latest impact score of African Finance Journal is 0.08. It is computed in the year 2023.


What is the h-index of African Finance Journal?

The latest h-index of African Finance Journal is 6. It is evaluated in the year 2023.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of African Finance Journal?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of African Finance Journal is 0.124. It is calculated in the year 2023.


What is the ranking of African Finance Journal?

The latest ranking of African Finance Journal is 23858. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2023.


Who is the publisher of African Finance Journal?

African Finance Journal is published by University of Stellenbosch. The publication country of this journal is South Africa.


What is the abbreviation of African Finance Journal?

This standard abbreviation of African Finance Journal is Afr. Finance J..


Is "African Finance Journal" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

African Finance Journal is a journal published by University of Stellenbosch.


What is the scope of African Finance Journal?

The scope of African Finance Journal is as follows:

  • Finance

For detailed scope of African Finance Journal, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of African Finance Journal?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of African Finance Journal is/are as follows: 16059786.


What is the best quartile for African Finance Journal?

The best quartile for African Finance Journal is Q4.


What is the coverage history of African Finance Journal?

The coverage history of African Finance Journal is as follows 2013-2020.


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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African Finance Journal Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Updated Soon
2022 0.08
2021 0.21
2020 1.31
2019 0.33
2018 0.67
2017 0.25
2016 0.13
2015 0.47
2014 0.89



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