Aims and Scope
The Journal of African Cultural Studies is a biannual peer-reviewed academic journal covering research on African culture, including African literatures, both written and oral, performance arts, visual arts, music, the role of the media, the relationship between culture and power, culture and gender issues and sociolinguistic topics of cultural interest. It was established in 1988 as African Languages and Culture and obtained its current title in 1998.
Key Metrics
1.5
CiteScore
CiteScore
CiteScore measures average citations received per document published in the serial.
Q1
Music
SJR
- Q1 Music
- Q1 Cultural Studies
- Q1 Language and Linguistics
- Q1 Linguistics and Language
- Q1 Literature and Literary Theory
- Q1 Visual Arts and Performing Arts
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.
1.21
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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Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Tri-annual |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Tri-annual |
| Publication Start Year | 1988 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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Enlivening Prayers: Aesthetic and Function in the Supplicatory Odes of Shaykh Abū Bakr Atiƙu (Kano, Nigeria, d. 1974)
- 19 Oct 24
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“Mama Majuto”: A Reflection on Playing Mzungu in Tanzanian Video Films
- 12 Oct 24
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Prayer 24/7: The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Prayer City and Urban Invigoration in Nigeria
- 5 Oct 24
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Food, Migration, and Place Consciousness in Chika Unigwe’s Better Never than Late
- 27 Sep 24
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Street Food Discourses and the Case of the Ugandan “Rolex”
- 27 Sep 24
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Keeping Time: Prayers and Social Vitality in the Ashanti Adaε Festival
- 25 Sep 24
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- 19 Supporting
- 1,360 Mentioning
- 1 Contrasting
Editorial notices
- 0 Retractions
- 0 Withdrawals
- 3 Corrections
- 0 Errata
- 0 Expression of Concern
FAQs
How long has Journal of African Cultural Studies been actively publishing?
Journal of African Cultural Studies has been in operation since 1988 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of Journal of African Cultural Studies ?
Journal of African Cultural Studies published with a Tri-annual frequency.
How many articles did Journal of African Cultural Studies publish last years ?
In 2023, Journal of African Cultural Studies published 38 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for Journal of African Cultural Studies ?
For Journal of African Cultural Studies,eISSN is 1469-9346 and pISSN is1369-6815.
What is Citescore for Journal of African Cultural Studies ?
Citescore for Journal of African Cultural Studies is 1.5.
What is SNIP score for Journal of African Cultural Studies ?
SNIP score for Journal of African Cultural Studies is 1.21.
What is the SJR for Journal of African Cultural Studies ?
SJR for Journal of African Cultural Studies is Q1.
Who is the publisher of Journal of African Cultural Studies ?
ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD is the publisher of Journal of African Cultural Studies.