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Journal of African Languages and Literary Studies

Adonis and Abbey Publishers Ltd · United Kingdom · Est. 2020

ISSN2633-2108
SJR Q1Scopus / SJR
25
/ 100
High Risk
Score Breakdown
Scopus Q1+25
Total25
Journal Impact Factor
Not on record at PubScope. The Journal Impact Factor is published by Clarivate for Web of Science (JCR)–indexed journals.
SJR Score
0.165
H-Index
4
Total Works
91
Total Citations
66
2yr Mean Citedness
0.00
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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of African Languages and Literary Studies examines the use and evolution of languages in Africa, including indigenous languages, pidgin English, and neologisms, particularly in post-colonial contexts. It also analyzes contemporary African literature, focusing on themes such as the African Renaissance, post-independence struggles, identity, and the impact of socio-political issues on literary expression, often employing literary devices and onomastics for thematic development.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q1
SJR Rank
Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited Kingdom
Primary Language
1st Year Published2020
Annual Volume~ 20 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2023)
Total Publications91

Submission Info

Peer Review
Review Time
Acceptance Rate
OA License
OA Rate

Ethics & Quality

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

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

4/12 · 33%
Do you know the journal / publisher?
Adonis and Abbey Publishers Ltd
Does the journal have a website?
No URL
Is the ISSN verified?
2633-2108
Indexed in a trusted database?
Scopus
Peer review process documented?
N/A
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
Not on predatory/blacklists?
✓ Clean
Long-term digital preservation?
N/A
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
N/A
Primary language documented?
N/A

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

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Times cited
2020
2021
2022
2023

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.

Literature and Literary TheoryQ1
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)Q2
Linguistics and LanguageQ3

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)Literature and Literary TheoryLinguistics and Language

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Postcolonial and Cultural Literary StudiesAfrican history and culture studiesAfrican studies and sociopolitical issuesMultilingual Education and PolicySouth African History and CultureAfrican cultural and philosophical studiesSecond Language Learning and TeachingEFL/ESL Teaching and LearningGerman Colonialism and Identity StudiesMedia Studies and Communication
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Data updated: 2026-05-22 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref