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African Journal of Governance and Development

University of KwaZulu-natal · South Africa · Est. 2011

ISSN2218-5615eISSN2616-9045

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Score Breakdown

✓ DOAJ Verified+15

Total15

H-Index

Total Works

139

Total Citations

205

2yr Mean Citedness

0.70

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal focuses on governance, development, and public service delivery, particularly within African contexts. It examines challenges and strategies related to local government, including technological adoption, integrated development plans, and social cohesion. The journal also addresses issues of political interference, corruption, ethical leadership, and the impact of global events like climate change and pandemics on development and service provision. Furthermore, it explores themes of migration, food security, and the role of remittances and diaspora finance in development.

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General Information

Country / RegionSouth Africa

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published2011

FrequencyBiannually

StatusActive (last: 2025)

Total Publications139

OA Since2010

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Submission Info

APC Cost$6,000Above median

Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review

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Acceptance Rate—

OA LicenseCC BY-NC-ND

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

University of KwaZulu-natal

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Does the journal have a website?

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Is the ISSN verified?

2218-5615 / 2616-9045

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Indexed in a trusted database?

DOAJ

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Peer review process documented?

Double anonymous peer review

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

$6,000

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

PKP PN

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

DOAJ verified

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Primary language documented?

English

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Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Legal Issues in South AfricaLocal Economic Development and PlanningPoverty, Education, and Child WelfareUrban and Rural Development ChallengesInternational Development and AidCOVID-19 Pandemic ImpactsClimate Change, Adaptation, MigrationPublic-Private Partnership ProjectsHIV/AIDS Impact and ResponsesAfrican cultural and philosophical studies