African Journal of Career Development
AOSIS · South Africa · Est. 2019
ISSN2709-7420eISSN2617-7471
✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
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Score Breakdown
✓ DOAJ Verified+15
Total15
H-Index
8
Total Works
98
Total Citations
322
2yr Mean Citedness
1.20
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Aims & Scope
The African Journal of Career Development (AJCD) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal that provides a forum for the dissemination of cutting-edge research relating to career development predominantly in Africa (but also to career development elsewhere in the world). The core aim of the AJCD is to promote sustainable decent work for all. Here, decent work is regarded as a basic human right for all those who are willing and able to work.
General Information
Country / RegionSouth Africa
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2019
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications98
Publisher OrgAOSIS
OA Since2018
Submission Info
APC Cost$15,548Above median
Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review
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OA LicenseCC BY
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Ethics & Quality
COPE Member✗ No
OASPA Member✗ No
Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes
Think.Check.Submit Compliance
9/12 · 75%
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Subject Classification
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Career Development and DiversityHigher Education and EmployabilityLGBTQ Health, Identity, and PolicyGender Diversity and InequalityYouth Education and Societal DynamicsDiverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEducation Systems and PolicyResilience and Mental HealthJob Satisfaction and Organizational BehaviorEntrepreneurship Studies and Influences
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Data updated: 2026-05-26 · Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref