AFRICAN REVIEW OF ECONOMICS AND FINANCE-AREF
PORTHOLOGOS PRESS · ZA · Est. 2009
ISSN2042-1478eISSN2410-4906
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10
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Score Breakdown
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Total10
Journal Impact Factor
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H-Index
19
Total Works
200
Total Citations
1,424
2yr Mean Citedness
0.00
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Aims & Scope✦ Compiled from public sources
The African Review of Economics and Finance (AREF) publishes high-quality articles in theoretical and empirical economics, with a special emphasis on African economies. The journal addresses key economic and financial challenges faced by African countries, focusing on economic development, financial systems, and policy implications.
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General Information
Country / RegionZA
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2009
Status⚠️ Inactive
Total Publications200
Publisher OrgRoutledge
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Ethics & Quality
COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Think.Check.Submit Compliance
4/12 · 33%
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Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Economics
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Urban and Rural Development ChallengesMicrofinance and Financial InclusionEconomic Growth and DevelopmentMonetary Policy and Economic ImpactInternational Development and AidPoverty, Education, and Child WelfareBanking stability, regulation, efficiencyIncome, Poverty, and InequalityMarket Dynamics and VolatilityFiscal Policy and Economic Growth
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