Aims and Scope
The Journal of African Law is published biannually by Cambridge University Press on behalf of the School of Oriental and African Studies (University of London, United Kingdom). It is a peer-reviewed law review covering the laws of sub-Saharan African countries, emphasizing contemporary legal issues and issues of international and comparative significance. The journal contains a separate section on recent legislation, case-law, law reform proposals, and recent international developments affecting Africa.
Key Metrics
0.4
CiteScore
CiteScore
CiteScore measures average citations received per document published in the serial.
19
H index
H-Index
Journal's h-index reflects the collective citation impact of the authors publishing in the journal. The h-index is defined as the maximum value of h such that the given journal has published at least h papers that have each been cited at least h times.
Q3
Law
SJR
- Q3 Law
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.
0.78
SNIP
SNIP
Source Normalized Impact per Paper measures actual citations received relative to citations expected for the serial’s subject field.
Topics Covered
- Human rights
- Social validity
- Kampala Convention
- Responsibility to protect
- Arbitration
- Freedom of movement
Journal Specifications
| Overview | |
| Publisher | CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Tri-annual |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Tri-annual |
| Publication Start Year | 1956 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
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A Postcolonial Legal Critique of Online Expression in Africa
- 11 Apr 24
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The Nigerian Anti-Torture Act of 2017 and Its Compatibility with the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights
- 5 Apr 24
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Conducting Socio-Legal Research in a Conflict Area during a Pandemic: Reflections and Lessons for Future Researchers
- 1 Apr 24
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Same Naira, More Possibilities! Assessing the Legal Status of the eNaira and Its Potential for Privacy and Inclusion
- 13 Mar 24
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The Remaking of South African Administrative Law
- 7 Mar 24
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Gender-Responsive Public Procurement in Africa: Barriers and Challenges
- 1 Mar 24
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1.9k articles received 1.5k citations see all
- 14 Supporting
- 1,488 Mentioning
- 0 Contrasting
Editorial notices
- 0 Retractions
- 0 Withdrawals
- 1 Corrections
- 0 Errata
- 0 Expression of Concern
FAQs
How long has Journal of African Law been actively publishing?
Journal of African Law has been in operation since 1956 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of Journal of African Law ?
Journal of African Law published with a Tri-annual frequency.
How many articles did Journal of African Law publish last years ?
In 2023, Journal of African Law published 32 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for Journal of African Law ?
For Journal of African Law,eISSN is 1464-3731 and pISSN is0021-8553.
What is Citescore for Journal of African Law ?
Citescore for Journal of African Law is 0.4.
What is H index for Journal of African Law ?
H index for Journal of African Law is 19.
What is SNIP score for Journal of African Law ?
SNIP score for Journal of African Law is 0.78.
What is the SJR for Journal of African Law ?
SJR for Journal of African Law is Q3.
Who is the publisher of Journal of African Law ?
CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS is the publisher of Journal of African Law.