African Journal of Disability

metrics 2024

Championing Accessibility Through Evidence-Based Practices.

Introduction

African Journal of Disability, published by AOSIS, is a prominent Open Access journal dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of disability, with a special emphasis on rehabilitation practices and policies. Since its establishment in 2012, the journal has positioned itself as a vital resource for researchers, practitioners, and students engaged in the fields of physical therapy, sports therapy, and rehabilitation, particularly within the African context. With an ISSN of 2223-9170 and an E-ISSN of 2226-7220, the journal is accessible for free, fostering global dissemination of knowledge. In recent years, it has shown considerable academic impact, achieving a Q2 classification in the 2023 category of Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, and Q3 in Rehabilitation. With robust Scopus rankings, including rank #77/161 in Medicine - Rehabilitation, the African Journal of Disability plays a crucial role in promoting high-quality research and practical insights that contribute to the understanding and improvement of disability services across Africa and beyond, making it an essential read for all stakeholders in this dynamic field.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.39
Journal Impact Factor1.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.80
H-Index16
Journal IF Without Self1.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.14
Influence0.46
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life5.40
Citing Half Life8.00
JCI0.49
Total Documents231
WOS Total Citations533
SCIMAGO Total Citations758
SCIMAGO SELF Citations63
Scopus Journal Rank0.39
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.67
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.86
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.16

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Rehabilitation in Medicine
Rank #77/161
Percentile 52.17
Quartile Q2
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation in Health Professions
Rank #134/247
Percentile 45.75
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Rank 136/174
Percentile 22.10
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES
Rank 127/175
Percentile 27.43
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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