African Studies is a journal that publishes research across a broad range of disciplines within the humanities and social sciences, with a particular focus on Africa. It covers areas such as area studies, history, politics, sociology, anthropology, economics, development studies, and cultural studies. The journal aims to foster human progress through knowledge by sharing and challenging ideas that shape these fields.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Cultural StudiesQ1
HistoryQ1
AnthropologyQ2
Political Science and International RelationsQ2
Sociology and Political ScienceQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Area Studies
Scopus Categories
AnthropologySociology and Political ScienceHistoryCultural StudiesPolitical Science and International Relations
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
African history and culture studiesSouth African History and CultureAfrican studies and sociopolitical issuesAfrican history and culture analysisHuman auditory perception and evaluation