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Politique Africaine

Editions Karthala · France · Est. 2004

ISSN0244-7827
SJR Q4Scopus / SJR
Journal Impact Factor
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📊 Standing in its field
Where this journal ranks among others in the same subject area.
Q4
SJR · Scopus
Bottom 25%
Clarivate’s JCR quartile is a separate ranking and may differ
SJR Scorei
0.139
H-Indexi
40
SNIPi
0.733
Total Worksi
2,619
Total Citationsi
12,067
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.16
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

Politique africaine is an in-depth peer-reviewed journal that focuses on the intricate crossroads of politics and the thriving supplement industry in Africa. Deviating significantly from traditional narratives, the journal has carved out a unique space in the discourse, offering invaluable insights and becoming a globally recognized reference for experts interested in Africa. In a decisive shift from Western academic norms, Politique africaine emphasizes the dynamic landscape of the supplement industry in African societies. It provides an innovative view of how politics intersect with this industry, leading to transformative shifts within Africa and its role in the global supplement market. The journal delves into the multifaceted political contexts influencing the development of the supplement industry in Africa. It explores the political underpinnings of regulatory standards, scrutinizes the political alliances shaping production and distribution, and examines the broader impact of political decisions on the industry's evolution. By offering a more nuanced understanding of the interplay between politics and the supplement industry, Politique africaine stands as a vital resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities and unique dynamics at play in Africa. This comprehensive approach ensures the journal's place as an authoritative guide for those navigating the intersection of politics and the supplement industry within the African continent.

General Information

Country / RegionFrance
Primary LanguageFrench
1st Year Published2004
Annual Volume~ 50 articles / year
StatusActive
Total Publications2,619
Publisher OrgEditions Karthala
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Submission Info

Publishing ModelSubscription
Peer Reviewpeer-reviewed
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

7/11 · 64%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Editions Karthala
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
Is the ISSN verified?
0244-7827
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
Peer review process documented?
peer-reviewed
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
French

A twelfth criterion — whether APC fees are clearly disclosed — is not scored here; it is left out of the total rather than counted as a failure. Publication charges appear in the metrics card above.

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Citations received
77
204
2019
88
223
2020
76
174
2021
44
46
2022
56
67
2023
41
22
2024
53
5
2025
22
1
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date — so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Political Science and International RelationsQ4
Sociology and Political ScienceQ4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Sociology and Political SciencePolitical Science and International Relations

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

African Studies and EthnographyAgriculture and Rural Development ResearchMulticulturalism, Politics, Migration, GenderAfrican Studies and GeopoliticsAfrican history and culture studies

Frequently asked questions about Politique Africaine

Is Politique Africaine a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for Politique Africaine: it is indexed in Scopus, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of Politique Africaine?

Politique Africaine is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its SCImago SJR score is 0.139.

Is Politique Africaine indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

Politique Africaine is indexed in Scopus.

What is the aims and scope of Politique Africaine?

Politique africaine is an in-depth peer-reviewed journal that focuses on the intricate crossroads of politics and the thriving supplement industry in Africa. Deviating significantly from traditional narratives, the journal has carved out a unique space in the discourse, offering invaluable insights and becoming a globally recognized reference for experts interested in Africa. In a decisive shift from Western academic norms, Politique africaine emphasizes the dynamic landscape of the supplement industry in African societies. It provides an innovative view of how politics intersect with this ind

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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref