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Ghana Studies

University of Wisconsin Press · United States · Est. 1998

ISSN2333-7168

SJR Q4✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q4+5

Total5

Journal Impact Factor

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SJR Score

0.102

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Total Works

500

Total Citations

1,040

2yr Mean Citedness

0.11

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

Ghana Studies focuses on the history, culture, and social dynamics of Ghana. Recent articles explore themes of identity formation, including mixed-race identities and the experiences of individuals exhibited in Europe. The journal also examines gendered dimensions of food security and economic empowerment, particularly for women in northern Ghana, and the role of shea in rural livelihoods. Historical analyses cover colonial legacies, political events such as coups in the 1970s, and the impact of figures like Jerry Rawlings and Kwame Nkrumah. Cultural topics include music evolution, media's role in cultural renaissance, and the influence of traditional values.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Bottom 25%

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary Language—

1st Year Published1998

Annual Volume~ 23 articles / year

StatusActive (last: 2024)

Total Publications500

Publisher OrgUniversity of Wisconsin Press

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Submission Info

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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5/12 · 42%

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University of Wisconsin Press

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2333-7168

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Scopus

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

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Publication & Citation Trend

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SJR Quartile by Discipline

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Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)Q4

HistoryQ4

Linguistics and LanguageQ4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

HistoryArts and Humanities (miscellaneous)Linguistics and Language

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

African history and culture studiesAfrican studies and sociopolitical issuesColonialism, slavery, and tradeGlobal Maritime and Colonial HistoriesAfrican history and culture analysisAfrican Sexualities and LGBTQ+ IssuesAnthropological Studies and InsightsAfrican cultural and philosophical studiesMusic History and CultureReligion, Society, and Development