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African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure

AfricaJournals · South Africa · Est. 2004

eISSN2223-814X
SJR Q3✓ Scopus / SJR✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
66
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
◆ Scopus Q354
✓ Corroboration (2 more)+12
Total66
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Publication speed: not measurable
publisher doesn’t disclose per-article submission dates — we never estimate
Q3
SJR Rank
Top 75% in field
Journal Impact Factor
Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals. If this journal has one, it appears on the journal’s page ↗
SJR Scorei
0.26
H-Indexi
30
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIPi
0.494

Aims & Scope

The journal incorporates all types of empirical and conceptual research in issue relevant to Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure with an African focus . We invite authors from all corners of the globe to submit articles to us.  All submissions must be well researched, informed and show good familiarity with the relevant current extant literature, concepts and also various theoretical perspectives in the areas of the study. Papers are solicited from, but not limited to the related fields of Marketing, Strategic Management, Communication Science, Business Ethics, Corporate Governance, Stakeholder Management, Operations Management, Entrepreneurship, Nutrition, Service Quality, Sustainability and Globalization BUT these MUST relate in some way or other, to Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure in Africa and/or be generic but also have relevance for Africa.

General Information

Country / RegionSouth Africa
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2004
Frequency4 or 5 issues per year
StatusActive
Total Publications—
Publisher OrgAfricaJournals
Visit Journal Website

Submission Info

APC Cost$398Below median
Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review
Review Time—
Acceptance Rate—
OA LicenseCC BY-NC-ND
OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Plagiarism Detection✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

10/12 · 83%
✅
Do you know the journal / publisher?
AfricaJournals
✅
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅
Is the ISSN verified?
2223-814X
✅
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
✅
Peer review process documented?
Double anonymous peer review
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
✅
APC fees clearly disclosed?
$398
✅
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
❌
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
✅
Plagiarism detection in place?
Yes
✅
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
✅
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Geography, Planning and DevelopmentQ3
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality ManagementQ3

Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Diverse Aspects of Tourism ResearchDigital Marketing and Social MediaCruise Tourism Development and ManagementSport and Mega-Event ImpactsTourism, Volunteerism, and DevelopmentCustomer Service Quality and LoyaltyRecreation, Leisure, Wilderness ManagementConsumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and IdentificationHospitality and Tourism EducationLocal Economic Development and Planning

Frequently asked questions about African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure

Is African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure: it is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 66/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure?

African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its SCImago SJR score is 0.26.

Is African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure?

The journal incorporates all types of empirical and conceptual research in issue relevant to Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure with an African focus . We invite authors from all corners of the globe to submit articles to us.  All submissions must be well researched, informed and show good familiarity with the relevant current extant literature, concepts and also various theoretical perspectives in the areas of the study. Papers are solicited from, but not limited to the related fields of Marketing, Strategic Management, Communication Science, Business Ethics, Corporate Governance, Stakeholder M

How much does it cost to publish in African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure?

African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure charges an article processing charge (APC) of about $398 for open-access publication.

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