Asian and African Studies

metrics 2024

Unlocking insights into the heart of Asia and Africa.

Introduction

Asian and African Studies, published by the Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Oriental & African Studies, is a pivotal open-access journal that has been disseminating critical research since its inception in 1987. With its commitment to scholarly excellence and accessibility, this journal has been recognized as a Q3 journal in both Arts and Humanities and Cultural Studies, and holds a significant standing within Sociology and Political Science. The journal serves as an essential platform for researchers, professionals, and students interested in the cultural, social, and political dynamics of Asian and African regions. With its ISSN 1335-1257 and E-ISSN 2585-8793, the journal's rich content offers valuable insights into diverse interdisciplinary topics, and since transitioning to an open-access model in 2015, it has broadened its reach, engaging a wider audience and facilitating the exchange of ideas. The journal is based in Bratislava, Slovakia, and is proud to feature works that contribute meaningfully to the understanding of complex intercultural relations.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.12
Journal Impact Factor0.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.20
H-Index6
Journal IF Without Self0.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.02
Influence0.17
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life-
Citing Half Life18.90
JCI0.54
Total Documents223
WOS Total Citations61
SCIMAGO Total Citations88
SCIMAGO SELF Citations31
Scopus Journal Rank0.12
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.14
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.20
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.19

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Arts and Humanities in Arts and Humanities
Rank #80/173
Percentile 53.76
Quartile Q2
Cultural Studies in Social Sciences
Rank #709/1304
Percentile 45.63
Quartile Q3
Sociology and Political Science in Social Sciences
Rank #1173/1466
Percentile 19.99
Quartile Q4

JCI (Web Of Science)

HUMANITIES, MULTIDISCIPLINARY
Rank 141/406
Percentile 65.27
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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