International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences
Elsevier Ltd · United Kingdom · Est. 2014
ISSN2214-1391
SJR Q2✓ Scopus / SJR✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
33
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
✓ Scopus Q2+18
✓ DOAJ Verified+15
Total33
Journal Impact Factor
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SJR Score
0.446
H-Index
39
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.638
Total Works
1,062
Total Citations
9,019
2yr Mean Citedness
0.88
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Retractions
2
Source: Retraction Watch
Aims & Scope✦ Compiled from public sources
The International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that publishes research in nursing and midwifery in Africa. Its scope includes nursing practice, nursing education, and nursing management.
AI-compiled from public web sources · verify on publisher page →
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
21
weeks to review
Slow · median is 15 wks
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field
General Information
Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2014
Annual Volume~ 146 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications1,062
Publisher OrgElsevier BV
OA Since2013
Submission Info
Peer ReviewDouble-blind
Review Time~21 weeks
Acceptance Rate—
OA LicenseCC BY, CC BY-NC-ND, CC BY-NC
OA Rate—
Ethics & Quality
COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes
📦 Long-term Preservation
Koninklijke BibliotheekPorticoCLOCKSS
Think.Check.Submit Compliance
10/12 · 83%
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Peer review process documented?
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APC fees clearly disclosed?
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Plagiarism detection in place?
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Primary language documented?
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Publication & Citation Trend
Articles published
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
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.
Nursing (miscellaneous)Q2
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Nursing (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Global Maternal and Child HealthNursing education and managementFamily and Patient Care in Intensive Care UnitsMaternal and Perinatal Health InterventionsChild Nutrition and Water AccessInnovations in Medical EducationHealthcare professionals’ stress and burnoutHIV/AIDS Research and InterventionsAdolescent Sexual and Reproductive HealthHealth and Well-being Studies
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