Calabar School of Philosophy · South Africa · Est. 1970
ISSN2276-8386
SJR Q1✓ Scopus / SJR
25
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
✓ Scopus Q1+25
Total25
Journal Impact Factor
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SJR Score
0.488
H-Index
15
SNIP
0.532
Total Works
254
Total Citations
879
2yr Mean Citedness
0.04
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles
The journal publishes philosophical analyses of African thought, focusing on decolonization, indigenous knowledge systems, ethics, and cultural practices. Articles explore themes such as the role of orality, specific cultural institutions, and the integration of traditional philosophies into contemporary issues like education, environmentalism, and political discourse.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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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.
Cultural StudiesQ1
PhilosophyQ1
Religious StudiesQ1
Sociology and Political ScienceQ2
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
PhilosophySociology and Political ScienceCultural StudiesReligious Studies
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
African cultural and philosophical studiesAfrican history and culture analysisTheological Perspectives and PracticesReligion, Society, and DevelopmentReligion and Sociopolitical Dynamics in NigeriaAnthropological Studies and InsightsPolitical Philosophy and EthicsAfrican studies and sociopolitical issuesSpace Science and Extraterrestrial LifeReligion, Ecology, and Ethics