Critical African Studies

metrics 2024

Connecting Scholars to Africa's Vital Conversations

Introduction

Critical African Studies, published by TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, is a premier journal dedicated to advancing the discourse on critical issues affecting Africa and its diaspora. With an ISSN of 2168-1392 and an E-ISSN of 2040-7211, this journal has established itself as a leading publication in the field of Arts and Humanities, ranked Q1 in Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) and Q2 in Social Sciences (miscellaneous) as of 2023, showcasing its commitment to high-quality research. Over its converged years from 2015 to 2024, it has become a critical platform for scholars and practitioners to explore diverse perspectives, innovative ideas, and multidisciplinary approaches to issues such as social justice, governance, and cultural narratives within the African context. The journal's Scopus rankings reflect its significant impact, with impressive placements in both the Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences categories. Critical African Studies aims to foster a robust dialogue among researchers, professionals, and students, making it essential reading for anyone interested in the complexities of Africa's socio-political landscape and cultural heritage.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.53
Journal Impact Factor1.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)-
H-Index14
Journal IF Without Self1.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.14
Influence-
Immediacy Index0.20
Cited Half Life4.70
Citing Half Life12.20
JCI1.03
Total Documents207
WOS Total Citations273
SCIMAGO Total Citations520
SCIMAGO SELF Citations10
Scopus Journal Rank0.53
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.16
Cites / Document (3 Years)2.10
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.80

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

General Arts and Humanities in Arts and Humanities
Rank #7/173
Percentile 95.95
Quartile Q1
General Social Sciences in Social Sciences
Rank #80/275
Percentile 70.91
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

ANTHROPOLOGY
Rank 47/139
Percentile 66.50
Quartile Q2
AREA STUDIES
Rank 28/176
Percentile 84.40
Quartile Q1
SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 103/263
Percentile 61.00
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ANTHROPOLOGY
Rank 36/139
Percentile 74.10
Quartile Q2
AREA STUDIES
Rank 57/176
Percentile 67.61
Quartile Q2
SOCIAL SCIENCES, INTERDISCIPLINARY
Rank 67/263
Percentile 74.52
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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