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Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS)

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

Last Updated on June 27, 2025

Impact Score

2024-2025

0.17

h-Index

2024-2025

 23

Rank

2024-2025

 25729

SJR

2024-2025

 0.135

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 African Population Studies (JAPS)
Abbreviation J. Afr. Popul. Stud. (JAPS)
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Demography (Q4)
h-index 23
Overall Rank/Ranking 25729
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.135
Impact Score 0.17
Publisher Union for African Population Studies
Country South Africa
ISSN 29610052
Best Quartile Q4
Coverage History 2023-2024




About Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS)


Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS) is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Demography (Q4). It is published by Union for African Population Studies. The overall rank of Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS) is 25729. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.135. 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 23. The best quartile for this journal is Q4.

The ISSN of Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS) journal is 29610052. 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 African Population Studies (JAPS) is cited by a total of 4 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS) Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS) is 0.17, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. 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 African Population Studies (JAPS) Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS) is 0.17. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


Year wise Impact IF of Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS). Based on Scopus data.


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.17

Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS) h-index


  Table Setting

Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS) has an h-index of 23. It means 23 articles of this journal have more than 23 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 African Population Studies (JAPS) ISSN


The ISSN of Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS) is 29610052. 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 African Population Studies (JAPS) Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS) is 25729. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.135. 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 African Population Studies (JAPS) by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.135

Ranking of Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS) by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 25729

Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS) Publisher


Table Setting

Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS) is published by Union for African Population Studies. It's publishing house is located in South Africa. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2023-2024. 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 African Population Studies (JAPS) is J. Afr. Popul. Stud. (JAPS). This abbreviation ('J. Afr. Popul. Stud. (JAPS)') 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 African Population Studies (JAPS)


If your research field is/are related to Demography (Q4), 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 African Population Studies (JAPS)?

Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS) latest impact IF is 0.17. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 0.17 (2024) and 0.17 (2024), respectively, in the last 1 year. Moreover, its average IS is 0.17 in the previous 1 year.


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

The Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS) has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.135, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 1 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.135 in 2024 and the lowest being 0.135 in 2024. Furthermore, the average SJR of the Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS) over the previous 1-year period stands at 0.17.


What's the latest h-index of the Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS)?

The latest h-index of the Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS) is 23.


Who's the publisher of the Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS)?

The Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS) is published by the Union for African Population Studies, with its country of publication being the South Africa.


What's the current ranking of the Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS)?

The Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS) is currently ranked 25729 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 1 year, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 25729 in 2024 and its lowest position of 25729 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS)?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS) is J. Afr. Popul. Stud. (JAPS).


Is the "Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS)" classified as a Journal, Conference and Proceedings, Trade Journal or Book Series?

Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS) is classified as a journal that the Union for African Population Studies publishes.


What's the scope or major areas of the Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS)?

The Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS) encompasses the following areas:

  • Demography

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


What's the ISSN of the Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS)?

The Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS) is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 29610052.


What's the best quartile of the Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS)?

The best quartile for the Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS) is Q4 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS)?

The Journal of African Population Studies (JAPS) coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2023-2024.


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 African Population Studies (JAPS)

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.17



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