Last Updated on June 22, 2023

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


Published By: Routledge

Abbreviation: J. Contemp. Afr. Stud.




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.

0.91

SJR

 0.261

h-Index

 37

Rank

 16468

Important Details

Title Journal of Contemporary African Studies
Standard Abbreviation J. Contemp. Afr. Stud.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Political Science and International Relations (Q2); Development (Q3); Geography, Planning and Development (Q3)
Impact Score 0.91
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.261
h-index 37
Overall Rank 16468
Publisher Name Routledge
Publication Country United Kingdom
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 14699397, 02589001
Coverage and History 1981-1984, 1986-2022
Best Quartile Q2
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
104

About Journal of Contemporary African Studies


Journal of Contemporary African Studies is a journal published by Routledge. This journal covers the area[s] related to Political Science and International Relations, Development, Geography, Planning and Development, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 1981-1984, 1986-2022. The rank of this journal is 16468. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 0.91, 37, and 0.261, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 14699397, 02589001.

The best quartile of Journal of Contemporary African Studies is Q2. This journal has received a total of 104 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2022).


Journal of Contemporary African Studies Impact Score 2022-2023


The latest impact score (IS) of the Journal of Contemporary African Studies is 0.91. It is computed in the year 2023 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 0.91

It is decreased by a factor of around 0.01, and the percentage change is -1.09% 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 Journal of Contemporary African Studies Impact Score 2023


Impact Score 2022 of Journal of Contemporary African Studies is 0.91. If a similar downward trend continues, IS may decrease in 2023 as well.


Impact Score Graph


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


Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 0.91
2021 0.92
2020 0.70
2019 0.94
2018 0.76
2017 0.49
2016 0.78
2015 0.72
2014 1.02

Journal of Contemporary African Studies h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of Journal of Contemporary African Studies is 37. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 37 published articles with more than 37 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.




Journal of Contemporary African Studies ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Journal of Contemporary African Studies is/are as follows: 14699397, 02589001.

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

Journal of Contemporary African Studies Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The Journal of Contemporary African Studies is ranked 16468 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.261.

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.


Journal of Contemporary African Studies Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of Journal of Contemporary African Studies is Routledge. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United Kingdom. Its coverage history is as follows: 1981-1984, 1986-2022.


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 Journal of Contemporary African Studies is J. Contemp. Afr. Stud.. 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 ('J. Contemp. Afr. Stud.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in Journal of Contemporary African Studies


If your area of research or discipline is related to Political Science and International Relations, Development, 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 Journal of Contemporary African Studies?

The latest impact score of Journal of Contemporary African Studies is 0.91. It is computed in the year 2023.


What is the h-index of Journal of Contemporary African Studies?

The latest h-index of Journal of Contemporary African Studies is 37. It is evaluated in the year 2023.


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

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of Journal of Contemporary African Studies is 0.261. It is calculated in the year 2023.


What is the ranking of Journal of Contemporary African Studies?

The latest ranking of Journal of Contemporary African Studies is 16468. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2023.


Who is the publisher of Journal of Contemporary African Studies?

Journal of Contemporary African Studies is published by Routledge. The publication country of this journal is United Kingdom.


What is the abbreviation of Journal of Contemporary African Studies?

This standard abbreviation of Journal of Contemporary African Studies is J. Contemp. Afr. Stud..


Is "Journal of Contemporary African Studies" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

Journal of Contemporary African Studies is a journal published by Routledge.


What is the scope of Journal of Contemporary African Studies?

The scope of Journal of Contemporary African Studies is as follows:

  • Political Science and International Relations
  • Development
  • Geography, Planning and Development

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


What is the ISSN of Journal of Contemporary African Studies?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of Journal of Contemporary African Studies is/are as follows: 14699397, 02589001.


What is the best quartile for Journal of Contemporary African Studies?

The best quartile for Journal of Contemporary African Studies is Q2.


What is the coverage history of Journal of Contemporary African Studies?

The coverage history of Journal of Contemporary African Studies is as follows 1981-1984, 1986-2022.


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 of Contemporary African Studies Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Updated Soon
2022 0.91
2021 0.92
2020 0.70
2019 0.94
2018 0.76
2017 0.49
2016 0.78
2015 0.72
2014 1.02



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