Africa Spectrum

metrics 2024

Unveiling the Spectrum of African Studies

Introduction

Africa Spectrum, published by SAGE Publications Inc, is a prominent journal dedicated to the exploration of African studies, focusing on cultural, political, and developmental issues within the continent. With its ISSN 0002-0397 and E-ISSN 1868-6869, the journal has garnered a significant reputation, boasting a remarkable impact factor within the Q1 category across various fields, including Cultural Studies, Political Science and International Relations, and Sociology. Since adopting an Open Access model in 2009, Africa Spectrum has made cutting-edge research widely available, fostering scholarly communication and collaboration among researchers, professionals, and students. The journal's diverse scope spans critical analyses of contemporary societal challenges and transformative developments, proving indispensable for those engaged in understanding and addressing the complexities of African contexts. Located in Germany, Africa Spectrum serves as a vital platform for high-quality research that shapes discourses around the African continent and its global interactions, making it an essential resource for anyone invested in the continent's future.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.68
Journal Impact Factor1.90
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)2.00
H-Index29
Journal IF Without Self1.90
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.13
Influence0.91
Immediacy Index0.90
Cited Half Life7.70
Citing Half Life11.50
JCI2.17
Total Documents353
WOS Total Citations463
SCIMAGO Total Citations1000
SCIMAGO SELF Citations77
Scopus Journal Rank0.68
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.84
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.80
Cites / Document (4 Years)2.42

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #46/1304
Percentile 96.47
Quartile Q1
Political Science and International Relations in Social Sciences
Rank #77/706
Percentile 89.09
Quartile Q1
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #231/1466
Percentile 84.24
Quartile Q1
Development in Social Sciences
Rank #69/306
Percentile 77.45
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

AREA STUDIES
Rank 15/176
Percentile 91.80
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

AREA STUDIES
Rank 11/176
Percentile 93.75
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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