South African Journal of Higher Education
Stellenbosch University · South Africa
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Aims & Scope
The South African Journal of Higher Education is an independent, fully accredited open access publication, and serves as a medium for articles of interest to researchers and practitioners in higher education. The Journal provides a focal point for the publication of educational research from throughout the world including research done by members of prominent education associations in the country, in particular The Higher Education Learning and Teaching Association of South African (HELTASA). It is a referee-assisted publication and enjoys the professional support of an International Advisory Board as well as the assistance of Consultant Editors. The journal is interdisciplinary in approach, and its purpose is to provide institutions of higher education and professional readers with scholarly information on major innovations in higher education, research projects and trends.
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Frequently asked questions about South African Journal of Higher Education
Is South African Journal of Higher Education a predatory journal?
PubScope has no integrity flags on record for South African Journal of Higher Education: it is indexed in Web of Science, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 68/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.
What is the impact factor of South African Journal of Higher Education?
South African Journal of Higher Education is indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection, so Clarivate publishes an official Journal Impact Factor for it (since the 2023 Journal Citation Reports, every Core Collection journal — including Arts & Humanities and Emerging Sources titles — receives one). PubScope links to Clarivate's official source rather than reprinting the number, which can be out of date.
Is South African Journal of Higher Education indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?
South African Journal of Higher Education is indexed in Web of Science, DOAJ.
What is the aims and scope of South African Journal of Higher Education?
The South African Journal of Higher Education is an independent, fully accredited open access publication, and serves as a medium for articles of interest to researchers and practitioners in higher education. The Journal provides a focal point for the publication of educational research from throughout the world including research done by members of prominent education associations in the country, in particular The Higher Education Learning and Teaching Association of South African (HELTASA). It is a referee-assisted publication and enjoys the professional support of an International Advisory
How much does it cost to publish in South African Journal of Higher Education?
South African Journal of Higher Education charges an article processing charge (APC) of about ZAR 370 for open-access publication.
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