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African Journal of Infectious Diseases

Obafemi Awolowo University · Nigeria · Est. 1998

ISSN2006-0165

SJR Q3✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q3+12

Total22

Journal Impact Factor

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SJR Score

0.29

H-Index

CiteScore

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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page

SNIP

0.5

Total Works

264

Total Citations

2,453

2yr Mean Citedness

10.17

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The African Journal of Infectious Diseases publishes research on a variety of infectious diseases, including tuberculosis, COVID-19, and fungal infections. Studies investigate diagnostic methods, risk factors, treatment outcomes, and the impact of these diseases on specific populations such as pregnant women and individuals with comorbidities. The journal also features research on antimicrobial resistance and the potential of medicinal plants in treating infections.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 75% in field

General Information

Country / RegionNigeria

Primary Language—

1st Year Published1998

Annual Volume~ 15 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2024)

Total Publications264

Publisher OrgAfrican Journals OnLine

Region🌍 Global South

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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

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5/12 · 42%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

Obafemi Awolowo University

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

2006-0165

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

N/A

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

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2022

2023

2024

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.

Infectious DiseasesQ3

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Infectious Diseases

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Tuberculosis Research and EpidemiologyMalaria Research and ControlDiverse Scientific Research StudiesMosquito-borne diseases and controlViral Infections and Outbreaks ResearchHIV/AIDS Research and InterventionsAntibiotic Resistance in BacteriaParasitic Infections and DiagnosticsVirology and Viral DiseasesAdolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health