African Journal of Science Technology Innovation & Development

metrics 2024

Elevating African Voices in Science and Technology.

Introduction

African Journal of Science Technology Innovation & Development, published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, serves as a premier platform for disseminating cutting-edge research within the fields of science, technology, and development in the African context. Established in 2013, this journal has garnered a notable reputation, achieving a Q2 ranking in Civil and Structural Engineering and Development, as well as a Q3 ranking in both Computer Networks and Communications and Computer Science Applications for the year 2023. With its commitment to rigorous peer review and an emphasis on impactful research, the journal provides a vital avenue for scholars and practitioners alike seeking to contribute to technological and scientific advancements across the continent. Though operating under a traditional subscription model, the journal maintains accessibility for its readership, ensuring that important innovations reach a broad audience. The African Journal of Science Technology Innovation & Development is essential not only for researchers but also for policy-makers and industry stakeholders aiming to foster sustainable development through science and technology.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.41
Journal Impact Factor1.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.30
H-Index22
Journal IF Without Self1.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.19
Influence0.21
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life3.80
Citing Half Life8.50
JCI0.27
Total Documents878
WOS Total Citations966
SCIMAGO Total Citations1925
SCIMAGO SELF Citations176
Scopus Journal Rank0.41
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.82
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.90
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.79

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Development in Social Sciences
Rank #110/306
Percentile 64.05
Quartile Q2
Civil and Structural Engineering in Engineering
Rank #188/379
Percentile 50.40
Quartile Q2
Computer Networks and Communications in Computer Science
Rank #218/395
Percentile 44.81
Quartile Q3
Computer Science Applications in Computer Science
Rank #468/817
Percentile 42.72
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES
Rank 65/134
Percentile 51.90
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES
Rank 75/135
Percentile 44.44
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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