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eISSN: 1868-6869pISSN: 0002-0397
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Aims and Scope
Africa Spectrum is an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed academic journal concentrating on the analysis of current issues of development in Africa south of the Sahara. It is the only German academic journal exclusively devoted to Africa. Africa Spectrum is published three times a year by the GIGA Institute of African Affairs. The journal is part of the GIGA Journal Family of the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (Hamburg, Germany). Less
Africa Spectrum Key Metrics
CiteScore 
1.7
SJR
Q2Development
SNIP
1.45
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0 to 3 months8%
4 to 6 months0%
7 to 9 months25%
Above 9 months67%
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Topics Covered on Africa Spectrum
Democracy
Arabic literature
Democracy promotion
International law
Africa Spectrum Journal Specifications
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| Overview | |
| Publisher | SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC |
| Language | English |
| Frequency | Continuous publication |
| Publication Time | 6 |
| Editorial Review Process | Double anonymous peer review |
| General Details | |
| Language | English |
| Society/Institute/Sponsor | GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies |
| Frequency | Continuous publication |
| Publication Start Year | 1965 |
| Publisher URL | Visit website |
| Website URL | Visit website |
| Publication Details | |
| Plagiarism | Visit website |
| Publication Time | 6 |
| Editorial Review Detail | |
| Information for authors | |
| Author instructions | Visit website |
| Deposit Policy | Sherpa/Romeo |
| License type | CC BY, CC BY-NC, CC BY-NC-ND |
| OA statement | Visit website |
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FAQs on Africa Spectrum
How long has Africa Spectrum been actively publishing? 
Africa Spectrum has been in operation since 1965 till date.
What is the publishing frequency of Africa Spectrum?
Africa Spectrum published with a Continuous publication frequency.
How many articles did Africa Spectrum publish last year?
In 2023, Africa Spectrum publsihed 22 articles.
What is the eISSN & pISSN for Africa Spectrum?
For Africa Spectrum, eISSN is 1868-6869 and pISSN is 0002-0397.
What is Citescore for Africa Spectrum?
Citescore for Africa Spectrum is 1.7.
What is SNIP score for Africa Spectrum?
SNIP score for Africa Spectrum is 1.45.
What is the SJR for Africa Spectrum?
SJR for Africa Spectrum is Q2.
Who is the publisher of Africa Spectrum?
SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC is the publisher of Africa Spectrum.
