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African Studies Quarterly

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

0.90

h-Index

2024-2025

 26

Rank

2024-2025

 24892

SJR

2024-2025

 0.145

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 African Studies Quarterly
Abbreviation Afr. Stud. Q.
Publication Type Journal
Subject Area, Categories, Scope Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q4)
h-index 26
Overall Rank/Ranking 24892
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.145
Impact Score 0.90
Publisher University of Florida
Country United States
ISSN 21522448
Best Quartile Q4
Coverage History 2002-2024




About African Studies Quarterly


African Studies Quarterly is a journal covering the technologies/fields/categories related to Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q4). It is published by University of Florida. The overall rank of African Studies Quarterly is 24892. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.145. 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 26. The best quartile for this journal is Q4.

The ISSN of African Studies Quarterly journal is 21522448. 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. African Studies Quarterly is cited by a total of 29 articles during the last 3 years (Preceding 2024).


African Studies Quarterly Impact IF 2024-2025


The Impact IF 2024 of African Studies Quarterly is 0.90, which is computed in 2025 as per its definition. African Studies Quarterly IF is increased by a factor of 0.68 and approximate percentage change is 309.09% when compared to preceding year 2023, which shows a rising 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

African Studies Quarterly Impact IF 2025 Prediction


Impact IF 2024 of African Studies Quarterly is 0.90. If the same upward trend persists, Impact IF may rise in 2025 as well.


Impact IF Trend


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


Year Impact IF
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.90
2023 0.22
2022 0.34
2021 0.69
2020 0.59
2019 0.50
2018 0.69
2017 0.26
2016 0.56
2015 0.41
2014 1.06

African Studies Quarterly h-index


  Table Setting

African Studies Quarterly has an h-index of 26. It means 26 articles of this journal have more than 26 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.




African Studies Quarterly ISSN


The ISSN of African Studies Quarterly is 21522448. 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

African Studies Quarterly Rank and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The overall rank of African Studies Quarterly is 24892. According to SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), this journal is ranked 0.145. 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 African Studies Quarterly by Year


Year SJR
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.145
2023 0.154
2022 0.206
2021 0.242
2020 0.201
2019 0.181
2018 0.206
2017 0.246
2016 0.142
2015 0.147
2014 0.223

Ranking of African Studies Quarterly by Year


Year Ranking
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 24892
2023 22716
2022 18866
2021 16715
2020 19226
2019 19641
2018 17532
2017 15193
2016 22039
2015 21239
2014 15984

African Studies Quarterly Publisher


Table Setting

African Studies Quarterly is published by University of Florida. It's publishing house is located in United States. Coverage history of this journal is as following: 2002-2024. 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 African Studies Quarterly is Afr. Stud. Q.. This abbreviation ('Afr. Stud. Q.') 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 African Studies Quarterly


If your research field is/are related to Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (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 African Studies Quarterly?

African Studies Quarterly latest impact IF is 0.90. It's evaluated in the year 2024. The highest and the lowest impact IF or impact score of this journal are 1.06 (2014) and 0.22 (2023), respectively, in the last 11 years. Moreover, its average IS is 0.57 in the previous 11 years.


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

The African Studies Quarterly has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.145, according to the latest data. It is computed in the year 2025. In the past 11 years, this journal has recorded a range of SJR, with the highest being 0.246 in 2017 and the lowest being 0.142 in 2016. Furthermore, the average SJR of the African Studies Quarterly over the previous 11-year period stands at 0.57.


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

The latest h-index of the African Studies Quarterly is 26.


Who's the publisher of the African Studies Quarterly?

The African Studies Quarterly is published by the University of Florida, with its country of publication being the United States.


What's the current ranking of the African Studies Quarterly?

The African Studies Quarterly is currently ranked 24892 out of 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series in the latest ranking. Over the course of the last 11 years, this journal has experienced varying rankings, reaching its highest position of 15193 in 2017 and its lowest position of 24892 in 2024.


What's the abbreviation or short name for the African Studies Quarterly?

The standard ISO4 abbreviation for the African Studies Quarterly is Afr. Stud. Q..


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

African Studies Quarterly is classified as a journal that the University of Florida publishes.


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

The African Studies Quarterly encompasses the following areas:

  • Social Sciences (miscellaneous)

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


What's the ISSN of the African Studies Quarterly?

The African Studies Quarterly is assigned the following International Standard Serial Numbers (ISSN): 21522448.


What's the best quartile of the African Studies Quarterly?

The best quartile for the African Studies Quarterly is Q4 (2024).


What's the coverage history of the African Studies Quarterly?

The African Studies Quarterly coverage history can be summarized as follows: 2002-2024.


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 African Studies Quarterly

Impact Score Table

Year Impact Score (IS)
2025/2026 Coming Soon
2024 0.90
2023 0.22
2022 0.34
2021 0.69
2020 0.59
2019 0.50
2018 0.69
2017 0.26
2016 0.56
2015 0.41
2014 1.06



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