Southern African Humanities publishes research on the history, cultures, and material culture of southern Africa. Articles explore topics such as linguistic history, rock art interpretation, ethnography, and archaeological findings. The journal also examines the significance of artifacts and oral traditions in understanding the region's past and present.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
HistoryQ1
AnthropologyQ2
ArcheologyQ2
Archeology (arts and humanities)Q2
Cultural StudiesQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Scopus Categories
AnthropologyHistoryCultural StudiesArcheology (arts and humanities)Archeology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Archaeology and Rock Art StudiesPleistocene-Era Hominins and ArchaeologyArchaeology and ancient environmental studiesSouth African History and CultureAnthropological Studies and InsightsHistorical and Cultural Archaeology StudiesAfrican history and culture studiesGlobal Maritime and Colonial HistoriesForensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology StudiesLegal Issues in South Africa