Journal of African Politics
The University of Dodoma · Tanzania, United Republic of · Est. 2012
ISSN2738-9162eISSN2738-9170
✓ DOAJ✓ Open Access
15
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Score Breakdown
✓ DOAJ Verified+15
Total15
H-Index
2
Total Works
46
Total Citations
28
2yr Mean Citedness
0.14
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Aims & Scope
Subject areas: Political science. Topics: politics, african politics, gender, public administration, governance, philosophy
General Information
Country / RegionTanzania, United Republic of
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2012
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications46
OA Since2020
Submission Info
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
8/12 · 67%
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Subject Classification
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Global Peace and Security DynamicsInternational Development and AidPolitical Conflict and GovernanceTerrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political ViolenceAfrican studies and sociopolitical issuesGlobal Maritime and Colonial HistoriesSocial Media and PoliticsE-Government and Public ServicesCorruption and Economic DevelopmentGender Politics and Representation
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