The Journal of African Media Studies is an interdisciplinary journal that provides a forum for debate on the historical and contemporary aspects of media and communication in Africa. It aims to contribute to the re-positioning of media and cultural studies.
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⚡ 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.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
CommunicationQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
CommunicationCultural StudiesFilm, Radio, Television
Scopus Categories
Communication
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Media Studies and CommunicationAfrican history and culture studiesAfrican studies and sociopolitical issuesSocial Media and PoliticsMedia Influence and PoliticsMisinformation and Its ImpactsCinema and Media StudiesDiscourse Analysis in Language StudiesICT Impact and PoliciesICT in Developing Communities