Aims and Scope
The African Studies Review is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering African studies. The journal also publishes book and film reviews. The journal was established in 1958 as the African Studies Bulletin, obtaining its current name in 1970. The editor-in-chief is Benjamin N. Lawrance (University of Arizona); the Deputy Editor is Cajetan Iheka (Yale University).
Key Metrics
1.5
CiteScore
CiteScore
CiteScore measures average citations received per document published in the serial.
Q2
Anthropology
SJR
- Q2 Anthropology
- Q1 Cultural Studies
SJR
SJR
SCImago Journal Rank measures weighted citations received by the serial. Citation weighting depends on subject field and prestige (SJR) of the citing serial.
1.02
SNIP
SNIP
Source Normalized Impact per Paper measures actual citations received relative to citations expected for the serial’s subject field.
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Topics Covered
- African studies
- Visual reconstruction
- News media
Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Tri-annual |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Tri-annual |
| Publication Start Year | 1958 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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Paul Amar, ed. Cairo Securitized: Reconceiving Urban Justice and Social Resilience. Cairo: University of America in Cairo Press, 2024. xxxvii + 474 pp. Figures. Tables. Index. $45,00. Cloth. ISBN: 9781649031716.
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Laura Ann Twagira. Embodied Engineering: Gendered Labor, Food Security, and Taste in Twentieth Century Mali. Athens, OH: Ohio University Press, 2021. 328 pp. $36.95. Paper. ISBN: 9780821424681.
- 4 Nov 24
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Manase Kudzai Chiweshe, ed. Football, Gambling, and Everyday Life in Zimbabwe. New York: Routledge, 2024. 150 pp. $153.00. Hardback. ISBN: 9781032578866.
- 4 Nov 24
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Liisa Laakso and Siphamandla Zondi, eds. Political Science in Africa: Freedom, Relevance, Impact. London: Bloomsbury Publishing and Nordic Africa Institute, 2024. xiv + 272 pp. Figures. Tables. Bibliography. Index. $26.95. Paper. ISBN 978-1-3502-9949-8.
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Joël Akafou. After the Crossing (Traverser). 2020. 77 minutes. French. VraiVraiFilms.
- 30 Oct 24
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Conceptualizing Africa
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- 9,249 Mentioning
- 12 Contrasting
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- 0 Retractions
- 0 Withdrawals
- 4 Corrections
- 4 Errata
- 0 Expression of Concern
FAQs
How long has African Studies Review been actively publishing?
African Studies Review has been in operation since 1958 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of African Studies Review ?
African Studies Review published with a Tri-annual frequency.
How many articles did African Studies Review publish last years ?
In 2023, African Studies Review published 122 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for African Studies Review ?
For African Studies Review,eISSN is 1555-2462 and pISSN is0002-0206.
What is Citescore for African Studies Review ?
Citescore for African Studies Review is 1.5.
What is SNIP score for African Studies Review ?
SNIP score for African Studies Review is 1.02.
What is the SJR for African Studies Review ?
SJR for African Studies Review is Q2.
Who is the publisher of African Studies Review ?
CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS is the publisher of African Studies Review.