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Journal of Southern African Studies

Impact, Factor and Metrics, Impact Score, Ranking, h-index, SJR, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and More

Last Updated on October 31, 2023

Impact Score

2022-2023

0.61

h-Index

2022-2023

 53

Rank

2022-2023

 17154

SJR

2022-2023

 0.243

Note: The impact score or impact index shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.

Important Metrics and Factor

Title Journal of Southern African Studies
Abbreviation J. South. Afr. Stud.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q2); Geography, Planning and Development (Q3); Sociology and Political Science (Q3)
h-index 53
Overall Rank/Ranking 17154
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.243
Impact Score 0.61
Publisher Routledge
Country United Kingdom
ISSN 03057070, 14653893
Best Quartile Q2
Coverage History 1974-2022




About Journal of Southern African Studies


Journal of Southern African Studies is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q2); Geography, Planning and Development (Q3); Sociology and Political Science (Q3). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Southern African Studies is 17154. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.243. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come. SJR acts as an alternative to the Journal Impact Factor (or an average number of citations received in last 2 years). This journal has an h-index of 53. The best quartile for this journal is Q2.

The ISSN of Journal of Southern African Studies journal is 03057070, 14653893. An International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic. Journal of Southern African Studies is cited by a total of 131 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2022).


Journal of Southern African Studies Impact IF 2022-2023


The Impact IF 2022 of Journal of Southern African Studies is 0.61, which is computed in 2023 as per its definition. Journal of Southern African Studies IF is decreased by a factor of 0.09 and approximate percentage change is -12.86% when compared to preceding year 2021, which shows a falling trend. The impact IF, also denoted as Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Journal of Southern African Studies Impact IF 2023 Prediction


Impact IF 2022 of Journal of Southern African Studies is 0.61. If the same downward trend persists, Impact IF may fall in 2023 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal of Southern African Studies. Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 0.61
2021 0.70
2020 0.64
2019 0.82
2018 0.86
2017 0.58
2016 0.58
2015 0.69
2014 0.97

Journal of Southern African Studies h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of Southern African Studies has an h-index of 53. It means 53 articles of this journal have more than 53 number of citations. The h-index is a way of measuring the productivity and citation impact of the publications. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal/author has published h papers that have each been cited at least h number of times.




Journal of Southern African Studies ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of Southern African Studies is 03057070, 14653893. ISSN stands for International Standard Serial Number.

An ISSN is a unique code of 8 digits. It is used for the recognition of journals, newspapers, periodicals, and magazines in all kind of forms, be it print-media or electronic.

Table Setting

Journal of Southern African Studies Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of Southern African Studies is 17154. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.243. SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.

SJR of Journal of Southern African Studies by Year


Year SJR
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 0.243
2021 0.189
2020 0.382
2019 0.459
2018 0.559
2017 0.530
2016 0.470
2015 0.565
2014 0.574

Ranking of Journal of Southern African Studies by Year


Year Ranking
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 17154
2021 19101
2020 12556
2019 10576
2018 8617
2017 8807
2016 9755
2015 8320
2014 7990

Journal of Southern African Studies Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of Southern African Studies is published by Routledge. It's publishing house is located in United Kingdom. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 1974-2022. The organization or individual who handles the printing and distribution of printed or digital publications is known as Publisher.


Call For Papers


Visit the official website of the journal/conference to check the further details about the call for papers.


Abbreviation


The IS0 4 standard abbreviation of Journal of Southern African Studies is J. South. Afr. Stud.. This abbreviation ('J. South. Afr. Stud.') is well recommended and approved for the purpose of indexing, abstraction, referencing and citing goals. It meets all the essential criteria of ISO 4 standard.

ISO 4 (International Organization for Standardization 4) is an international standard that defines a uniform and consistent system for abbreviating serial publication titles and journals.


How to publish in Journal of Southern African Studies


If your research field is/are related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q2); Geography, Planning and Development (Q3); Sociology and Political Science (Q3), then please visit the official website of this journal.


Acceptance Rate


The acceptance rate/percentage of any academic journal/conference depends upon many parameters. Some of the critical parameters are listed below.

  • The demand or interest of researchers/scientists in publishing in a specific Journal/Conference.
  • Peer review complexity and timeline.
  • The mix of unsolicited and invited submissions.
  • The time it takes from manuscript submission to final publication.
  • And Many More.

It is essential to understand that the acceptance rate/rejection rate of papers varies among journals. Some Journals considers all the manuscripts submissions as a basis of acceptance rate computation. On the other hand, few consider the only manuscripts sent for peer review or few even not bother about the accurate maintenance of total submissions. Hence, it can provide a rough estimation only.

The best way to find out the acceptance rate is to reach out to the associated editor or to check the official website of the Journal/Conference.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


What's the latest impact IF of the Journal of Southern African Studies?

Journal of Southern African Studies latest impact IF is 0.61. It's evaluated in the year 2022. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 0.97 (2014) and 0.58 (2017), respectively, in the last 9 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.72 in the previous 9 years.


What's the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of the Journal of Southern African Studies?

The Journal of Southern African Studies has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.243, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2023. In the past 9 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.574 in 2014 and the lowest being 0.189 in 2021. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of Southern African Studies over the previous 9-year period stands at 0.72.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal of Southern African Studies?

The latest h-index of the Journal of Southern African Studies is 53.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of Southern African Studies?

The Journal of Southern African Studies is published by the Routledge, with its country of publication being the United Kingdom.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of Southern African Studies?

The Journal of Southern African Studies is currently ranked 17154 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 9 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 7990 in 2014 and its lowest position of 19101 in 2021.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal of Southern African Studies?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of Southern African Studies is J. South. Afr. Stud..


Is the "Journal of Southern African Studies" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Journal of Southern African Studies is classified as a journal that the Routledge publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal of Southern African Studies?

The Journal of Southern African Studies encompasses the following areas:

  • Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
  • Geography, Planning and Development
  • Sociology and Political Science

For a more comprehensive understanding of its scope, check the official website of this journal.


What's the ISSN of the Journal of Southern African Studies?

The Journal of Southern African Studies is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 03057070, 14653893.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of Southern African Studies?

The best quartile for the Journal of Southern African Studies is Q2 (2022).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of Southern African Studies?

The Journal of Southern African Studies coverage history can be summarized as follows: 1974-2022.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/



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Year wise Impact Score (IS) of Journal of Southern African Studies

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 0.61
2021 0.70
2020 0.64
2019 0.82
2018 0.86
2017 0.58
2016 0.58
2015 0.69
2014 0.97



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