The Journal of Eastern African Studies publishes research on the social, political, and historical transformations in Eastern Africa. Articles examine contemporary issues such as agrarian modernization, urban development, and migration, alongside historical analyses of colonial legacies and social practices. The journal also explores themes of identity, citizenship, and displacement within the region.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
AnthropologyQ1
Cultural StudiesQ1
HistoryQ1
Political Science and International RelationsQ2
Sociology and Political ScienceQ2
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Area Studies
Scopus Categories
AnthropologySociology and Political ScienceHistoryCultural StudiesPolitical Science and International Relations
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
African history and culture studiesAfrican history and culture analysisGlobal Maritime and Colonial HistoriesPolitical Conflict and GovernanceAfrican studies and sociopolitical issuesAnthropological Studies and InsightsRangeland Management and Livestock EcologyHistorical and Contemporary Political DynamicsInternational Development and AidAgriculture, Land Use, Rural Development