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African Journal of Applied Research

Cape Coast Technical University · Ghana · Est. 2017

ISSN2408-7920
SJR Q4✓ Scopus / SJR✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
58
/ 100
Established
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
◆ DOAJ-listed52
✓ Corroboration (1 more)+6
Total58
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
24
weeks to publish · journal-reported
Slow · vs ~15 wk median
Q4
SJR Rank
Bottom 25%
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
0.166
H-Indexi
8
CiteScore
View ↗
Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIPi
0.188
Total Worksi
373
Total Citationsi
464
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.95
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

The objective of this initiative is to establish a platform for the widespread dissemination of exceptional applied research in Science, Technology and Engineering. The primary aim of this journal is to connect theoretical knowledge with practical application by publishing groundbreaking research that addresses real-world challenges and advances science, technology and engineering. The mission of AJAR is to encourage interdisciplinary research in state-of-the-art methodologies and technologies within its areas of expertise. AJAR pursues the research and development of innovative technology through excellence in education, research, service, and practice.

General Information

Country / RegionGhana
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2017
Annual Volume~ 86 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications373
Region🌍 Global South
OA Since2014
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Submission Info

APC Cost💎 Diamond OA — Free
Peer ReviewSingle-blind
Review Time~24 weeks
Acceptance Rate—
OA LicenseCC BY-NC
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?
Cape Coast Technical University
✅
Does the journal have a website?
✓ Linked
✅
Is the ISSN verified?
2408-7920
✅
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus, DOAJ
✅
Peer review process documented?
Single-blind
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
✅
APC fees clearly disclosed?
No APC (Free)
✅
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.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Citations received
3
7
2019
6
11
2020
13
10
2021
34
82
2022
31
64
2023
61
157
2024
166
207
2025
102
8
2026

Source: OpenAlex · Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date — so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

SJR Quartile by Discipline

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

Engineering (miscellaneous)Q4

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Engineering (miscellaneous)

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Construction Project Management and PerformanceBusiness and Economic DevelopmentEntrepreneurship Studies and InfluencesOrganizational and Employee PerformanceEconomic Growth and DevelopmentUrban and Rural Development ChallengesIslamic Finance and Banking StudiesInnovation and Socioeconomic DevelopmentQuality and Supply ManagementMicrofinance and Financial Inclusion

Frequently asked questions about African Journal of Applied Research

Is African Journal of Applied Research a predatory journal?

PubScope has no integrity flags on record for African Journal of Applied Research: it is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ, and is not on DOAJ's withdrawn list. Its PubScope Trust Score is 58/100. Indexing is a transparency signal, not a guarantee — always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of African Journal of Applied Research?

African Journal of Applied Research is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its SCImago SJR score is 0.166.

Is African Journal of Applied Research indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

African Journal of Applied Research is indexed in Scopus, DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of African Journal of Applied Research?

The objective of this initiative is to establish a platform for the widespread dissemination of exceptional applied research in Science, Technology and Engineering. The primary aim of this journal is to connect theoretical knowledge with practical application by publishing groundbreaking research that addresses real-world challenges and advances science, technology and engineering. The mission of AJAR is to encourage interdisciplinary research in state-of-the-art methodologies and technologies within its areas of expertise. AJAR pursues the research and development of innovative technology thr

How much does it cost to publish in African Journal of Applied Research?

African Journal of Applied Research is a Diamond open-access journal — there is no article processing charge (APC) to publish.

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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref