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African Journal of Applied Research

Cape Coast Technical University · Ghana · Est. 2017

ISSN2408-7920
SJR Q4Scopus / SJRDOAJOpen Access
20
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
Scopus Q4+5
DOAJ Verified+15
Total20
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 Score
0.124
H-Index
8
CiteScore
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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page
SNIP
0.188
Total Works
373
Total Citations
464
2yr Mean Citedness
0.95
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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.

⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
24
weeks to review
Slow · median is 15 wks
Q4
SJR Rank
Bottom 25%

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
Times cited
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026

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.

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