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African Journal of Drug and Alcohol Studies

African Center for Research and Information on Substance Abuse · Nigeria · Est. 2007

ISSN1531-4065
SJR Q4Scopus / SJR
5
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
Scopus Q4+5
Total5
Journal Impact Factor
Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals.
SJR Score
0.12
H-Index
15
Total Works
175
Total Citations
930
2yr Mean Citedness
0.30
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The African Journal of Drug and Alcohol Studies focuses on the prevalence, correlates, and interventions related to substance use and alcohol consumption. Articles examine the social, familial, and environmental factors influencing substance use, particularly among youth and young adults in various African contexts. The journal also addresses the impact of substance use on mental health, academic performance, and societal well-being, alongside exploring treatment modalities and public health approaches.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q4
SJR Rank
Bottom 25%

General Information

Country / RegionNigeria
Primary Language
1st Year Published2007
Annual Volume~ 12 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications175
Publisher OrgAfrican Journals OnLine
Region🌍 Global South

Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

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

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

4/12 · 33%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
African Center for Research and Information on Substance Abuse
Does the journal have a website?
No URL
Is the ISSN verified?
1531-4065
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
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?
N/A

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

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2017
2018
2019
2020
2022
2023
2024
2025

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.

Psychiatry and Mental HealthQ4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Psychiatry and Mental Health

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Substance Abuse Treatment and OutcomesHIV, Drug Use, Sexual RiskHomelessness and Social IssuesGambling Behavior and TreatmentsAdolescent Sexual and Reproductive HealthCannabis and Cannabinoid ResearchHIV/AIDS Research and InterventionsAlcohol Consumption and Health EffectsCommunity Health and DevelopmentChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref