SOUTH AFRICAN HISTORICAL JOURNAL

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Charting the Course of South African Historical Inquiry

Introduction

The SOUTH AFRICAN HISTORICAL JOURNAL, published by ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, serves as a vital platform for the dissemination of historical research focusing on South Africa and the broader African continent. Established in 1969, this esteemed journal has evolved to showcase high-quality scholarly articles and original research that contribute significantly to the field of history, achieving a commendable Q2 ranking within the History category as of 2023. With an impressive Scopus rank of #424 out of 1760, positioned in the 75th percentile of its category, the journal attracts contributions from a diverse array of historians and social scientists. Although not an open-access publication, it remains accessible to academia through institutional subscriptions, promoting critical discourse among researchers, students, and professionals. The SOUTH AFRICAN HISTORICAL JOURNAL is not only a repository of knowledge but also a catalyst for groundbreaking discussions and insights into the rich tapestry of South African history.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.18
Journal Impact Factor0.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.60
H-Index21
Journal IF Without Self0.40
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.10
Influence0.48
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life13.90
Citing Half Life52.50
JCI1.26
Total Documents761
WOS Total Citations336
SCIMAGO Total Citations619
SCIMAGO SELF Citations84
Scopus Journal Rank0.18
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.29
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.38
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.36

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

History in Arts and Humanities
Rank #424/1760
Percentile 75.91
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

HISTORY
Rank 121/518
Percentile 76.70
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

HISTORY
Rank 94/519
Percentile 81.89
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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