AFRICAN ECONOMIC HISTORY

metrics 2024

Illuminating Economic Narratives Across Africa

Introduction

AFRICAN ECONOMIC HISTORY is a distinguished academic journal published by the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s African Studies Program, focusing on the complex interplay of economic and historical dynamics in Africa. With its ISSN 0145-2258 and E-ISSN 2163-9108, this journal has been a vital resource since its inception in 1976, showcasing pioneering research that traverses various periods and regions across the continent. The journal is highly regarded in its field, holding a Q2 ranking in History and a Q4 ranking in Economics and Econometrics according to the latest category quartiles. It remains committed to advancing knowledge through rigorous scholarship while maintaining academic integrity and relevance in an evolving global landscape. Although not open access, it provides critical insights and a platform for discourse among researchers, economists, and historians alike. By delving deeply into the economic factors that shape societies, AFRICAN ECONOMIC HISTORY continues to contribute significantly to the understanding of Africa's past and its implications for the future.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.15
Journal Impact Factor0.70
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.70
H-Index13
Journal IF Without Self0.70
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.11
Influence0.97
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life12.90
Citing Half Life39.80
JCI1.24
Total Documents197
WOS Total Citations162
SCIMAGO Total Citations116
SCIMAGO SELF Citations11
Scopus Journal Rank0.15
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.42
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.39
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.49

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

History in Arts and Humanities
Rank #595/1760
Percentile 66.19
Quartile Q2
Economics and Econometrics in Economics, Econometrics and Finance
Rank #653/716
Percentile 8.80
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

HISTORY
Rank 42/518
Percentile 92.00
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

HISTORY
Rank 99/519
Percentile 80.92
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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