Journal of African Business

metrics 2024

Pioneering Research for a Thriving African Business Environment

Introduction

Journal of African Business, published by Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd, is a premier academic journal dedicated to the intricate dynamics of business and economic development across the African continent. Since its inception in 2000, the journal has established itself as a vital resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers by providing insightful analyses and cutting-edge research that address contemporary challenges faced by African economies. With an impressive ranking of Q2 in both Development and Geography, Planning and Development, this journal is positioned among the top-tier publications in its field, further evidenced by its Scopus rankings—66th out of 306 in Social Sciences Development and 192nd out of 821 in Geography. While currently not open access, it offers invaluable content that is crucial for understanding the intricate links between business practices and socio-economic growth in Africa. The Journal of African Business remains an essential platform for innovative dialogues and knowledge dissemination, making it a must-read for stakeholders engaged in African business research and development.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.48
Journal Impact Factor2.10
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.10
H-Index38
Journal IF Without Self2.10
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.17
Influence0.44
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life4.90
Citing Half Life9.20
JCI0.38
Total Documents570
WOS Total Citations972
SCIMAGO Total Citations2445
SCIMAGO SELF Citations263
Scopus Journal Rank0.48
Cites / Document (2 Years)2.97
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.07
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.82

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Development in Social Sciences
Rank #66/306
Percentile 78.43
Quartile Q1
Geography, Planning and Development in Social Sciences
Rank #192/821
Percentile 76.61
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

BUSINESS
Rank 176/302
Percentile 41.90
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

BUSINESS
Rank 206/302
Percentile 31.79
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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