Last Updated on June 22, 2023

African Journalism Studies- Impact Score, Ranking, SJR, h-index, Citescore, Rating, Publisher, ISSN, and Other Important Details


Published By: Taylor and Francis Ltd.

Abbreviation: Afr. Journal. Stud.




Impact Score

The impact Score or journal impact score (JIS) is equivalent to Impact Factor. The impact factor (IF) or journal impact factor (JIF) of an academic journal is a scientometric index calculated by Clarivate that reflects the yearly mean number of citations of articles published in the last two years in a given journal, as indexed by Clarivate's Web of Science. On the other hand, Impact Score is based on Scopus data.

1.02

SJR

 0.637

h-Index

 21

Rank

 7998

Important Details

Title African Journalism Studies
Standard Abbreviation Afr. Journal. Stud.
Type of Publication Journal
Discipline Communication (Q1)
Impact Score 1.02
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) 0.637
h-index 21
Overall Rank 7998
Publisher Name Taylor and Francis Ltd.
Publication Country United Kingdom
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) 23743689, 23743670
Coverage and History 2015-2022
Best Quartile Q1
Total Citations Received
(Last 3 Year)
162

About African Journalism Studies


African Journalism Studies is a journal published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. This journal covers the area[s] related to Communication, etc. The coverage history of this journal is as follows: 2015-2022. The rank of this journal is 7998. This journal's impact score, h-index, and SJR are 1.02, 21, and 0.637, respectively. The ISSN of this journal is/are as follows: 23743689, 23743670.

The best quartile of African Journalism Studies is Q1. This journal has received a total of 162 citations during the last three years (Preceding 2022).


African Journalism Studies Impact Score 2022-2023


The latest impact score (IS) of the African Journalism Studies is 1.02. It is computed in the year 2023 as per its definition and based on Scopus data. 1.02

It is decreased by a factor of around 0.67, and the percentage change is -39.64% compared to the preceding year 2021, indicating a falling trend.

The impact score (IS), also denoted as the Journal impact score (JIS), of an academic journal is a measure of the yearly average number of citations to recent articles published in that journal. It is based on Scopus data.

Table Setting

Prediction of African Journalism Studies Impact Score 2023


Impact Score 2022 of African Journalism Studies is 1.02. If a similar downward trend continues, IS may decrease in 2023 as well.


Impact Score Graph


Check below the Impact Score trends of African Journalism Studies. This is based on Scopus data.


Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Coming Soon
2022 1.02
2021 1.69
2020 1.02
2019 0.60
2018 0.43
2017 0.36
2016 0.61
2015 0.51
2014 0.53

African Journalism Studies h-index


  Table Setting

The h-index of African Journalism Studies is 21. By definition of the h-index, this journal has at least 21 published articles with more than 21 citations.

What is h-index?

The h-index (also known as the Hirsch index or Hirsh index) is a scientometric parameter used to evaluate the scientific impact of the publications and journals. It is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given Journal has published at least h papers and each has at least h citations.




African Journalism Studies ISSN


The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of African Journalism Studies is/are as follows: 23743689, 23743670.

The ISSN is a unique 8-digit identifier for a specific publication like Magazine or Journal. The ISSN is used in the postal system and in the publishing world to identify the articles that are published in journals, magazines, newsletters, etc. This is the number assigned to your article by the publisher, and it is the one you will use to reference your article within the library catalogues.

ISSN code (also called as "ISSN structure" or "ISSN syntax") can be expressed as follows: NNNN-NNNC
Here, N is in the set {0,1,2,3...,9}, a digit character, and C is in {0,1,2,3,...,9,X}

Table Setting

African Journalism Studies Ranking and SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)


The African Journalism Studies is ranked 7998 among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. As per SJR, this journal is ranked 0.637.

SCImago Journal Rank is an indicator, which measures the scientific influence of journals. It considers the number of citations received by a journal and the importance of the journals from where these citations come.


African Journalism Studies Publisher


Table Setting

The publisher of African Journalism Studies is Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The publishing house of this journal is located in the United Kingdom. Its coverage history is as follows: 2015-2022.


Call For Papers (CFPs)


Please check the official website of this journal to find out the complete details and Call For Papers (CFPs).


Abbreviation


The International Organization for Standardization 4 (ISO 4) abbreviation of African Journalism Studies is Afr. Journal. Stud.. ISO 4 is an international standard which defines a uniform and consistent system for the abbreviation of serial publication titles, which are published regularly. The primary use of ISO 4 is to abbreviate or shorten the names of scientific journals using the technique of List of Title Word Abbreviations (LTWA).

As ISO 4 is an international standard, the abbreviation ('Afr. Journal. Stud.') can be used for citing, indexing, abstraction, and referencing purposes.


How to publish in African Journalism Studies


If your area of research or discipline is related to Communication, etc., please check the journal's official website to understand the complete publication process.


Acceptance Rate


There are several factors that influence the acceptance rate of any academic journal. Here are some critical parameters that are considered while calculating the acceptance rate:

  • Interest/demand of researchers/scientists for publishing in a specific journal/conference.
  • The complexity of the peer review process and timeline.
  • Time taken from draft submission to final publication.
  • Number of submissions received and acceptance slots
  • And Many More.

The simplest way to find out the acceptance rate or rejection rate of a Journal/Conference is to check with the journal's/conference's editorial team through emails or through the official website.



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


What is the impact score of African Journalism Studies?

The latest impact score of African Journalism Studies is 1.02. It is computed in the year 2023.


What is the h-index of African Journalism Studies?

The latest h-index of African Journalism Studies is 21. It is evaluated in the year 2023.


What is the SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of African Journalism Studies?

The latest SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) of African Journalism Studies is 0.637. It is calculated in the year 2023.


What is the ranking of African Journalism Studies?

The latest ranking of African Journalism Studies is 7998. This ranking is among 27955 Journals, Conferences, and Book Series. It is computed in the year 2023.


Who is the publisher of African Journalism Studies?

African Journalism Studies is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The publication country of this journal is United Kingdom.


What is the abbreviation of African Journalism Studies?

This standard abbreviation of African Journalism Studies is Afr. Journal. Stud..


Is "African Journalism Studies" a Journal, Conference or Book Series?

African Journalism Studies is a journal published by Taylor and Francis Ltd..


What is the scope of African Journalism Studies?

The scope of African Journalism Studies is as follows:

  • Communication

For detailed scope of African Journalism Studies, check the official website of this journal.


What is the ISSN of African Journalism Studies?

The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) of African Journalism Studies is/are as follows: 23743689, 23743670.


What is the best quartile for African Journalism Studies?

The best quartile for African Journalism Studies is Q1.


What is the coverage history of African Journalism Studies?

The coverage history of African Journalism Studies is as follows 2015-2022.


Credits and Sources


  • Scimago Journal & Country Rank (SJR), https://www.scimagojr.com/
  • Journal Impact Factor, https://clarivate.com/
  • Issn.org, https://www.issn.org/
  • Scopus, https://www.scopus.com/

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


Impact Score, SJR, h-Index, and Other Important metrics of These Journals, Conferences, and Book Series


Journal/Conference/Book Title Type Publisher Ranking SJR h-index Impact Score
IEEE/OSA Journal of Display Technology Journal IEEE Computer Society 12809 68 0.00
CESifo Economic Studies Journal Oxford University Press 14012 32 1.70
Milan Journal of Mathematics Journal Birkhauser Verlag Basel 3120 28 1.79
Sex Education Journal Routledge 5168 41 2.82
Syntax Journal Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd 3422 29 0.93
Natural Solutions Trade Journal Innovision Health Media 28581 1 0.00
Built Environment Journal Alexandrine Press 12797 43 1.15
Asian Textile Journal Trade Journal G P S Kwatra 27455 10 0.01
Oral Radiology Journal Springer Japan 9461 20 2.06
Proceedings of the Royal Society of Queensland Journal Royal Society of Queensland 22998 12 0.48

Check complete list




African Journalism Studies Impact Score (IS) Trend

Table: Impact Score

Year Impact Score (IS)
2023/2024 Updated Soon
2022 1.02
2021 1.69
2020 1.02
2019 0.60
2018 0.43
2017 0.36
2016 0.61
2015 0.51
2014 0.53



Top Journals/Conferences in Communication

IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. | United States

Nature Machine Intelligence
Springer Nature Switzerland AG | Switzerland

IEEE Communications Magazine
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. | United States

International Journal of Information Management
Elsevier Ltd. | United Kingdom

Synthesis Lectures on Communication Networks
Morgan and Claypool Publishers | United States

IEEE Network
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. | United States

Communication Methods and Measures
Routledge | United States

IEEE Internet of Things Journal
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. | United States

IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems
IEEE Computational Intelligence Society | United States

IEEE Transactions on Cognitive Communications and Networking
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. | United States

Foundations and Trends in Communications and Information Theory
Now Publishers Inc | United States

AVS Quantum Science
American Institute of Physics | United States

Internet and Higher Education
Elsevier BV | United Kingdom

npj Quantum Information
Nature Partner Journals | United Kingdom

Information Systems Research
INFORMS Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences | United States

See All