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Africa Spectrum

Q1 Journal Open Access Diamond OA Scopus Active Journal
Country
Germany
Western Europe
Subject Area and Category
Social Sciences
└ Cultural Studies Q1
└ Development Q2
└ Political Science and International Relations Q2
SJR 2025
0.494
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
34
Citations / Doc (2yr)
2.26
Total Docs. (latest)
33
Total Citations (3yr)
132
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
18686869, 00020397
Coverage
1983-1984, 2006-2026
Journal Rank
#12,020
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Subject Categories

Cultural Studies Q1
Development Q2
Political Science and International Relations Q2
Sociology and Political Science Q2

Subject Areas

Aims & Scope

Africa Spectrum is a peer-reviewed, Open Access journal published since 1966 by the GIGA Institute of African Affairs (IAA) in Hamburg. It is a multidisciplinary journal dedicated to scientific exchange between the continents. It focuses on socially relevant issues related to political, economic, and sociocultural problems and events in Africa, as well as on Africa's role within the international system. There are no article processing charges payable to publish in Africa Spectrum. For more than five decades, Africa Spectrum has provided in-depth analyses of current issues in political, social, and economic life; culture; and development in sub-Saharan Africa, including historical studies that illuminate current events on the continent. Africa Spectrum is the leading German academic journal exclusively devoted to this continent and is part of the GIGA Journal Family. The journal accepts Research Articles, Analyses and Reports as well as Book Reviews. It also publishes special issues devoted to particular subjects.

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Detailed Metrics

Total Docs. (latest) 33
Total Docs. (3 years) 51
Total Refs. 1,873
Total Citations (3 years) 132
Citable Docs. (3 years) 49
Citations / Doc. (2 years) 2.26
Ref. / Doc. 56.76
% Female 23.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the impact factor of Africa Spectrum?

The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Africa Spectrum has an SJR of 0.494 and is ranked Q1.

What is the SJR and quartile of Africa Spectrum?

Africa Spectrum has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 0.494 and its best quartile is Q1.

What is the H-index of Africa Spectrum?

The H-index of Africa Spectrum is 34, meaning 34 of its articles have each been cited at least 34 times.

Is Africa Spectrum indexed in Scopus?

Yes. Africa Spectrum is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).

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Journal Information

SJR0.494
Best QuartileQ1
H Index34
ISSN18686869, 00020397
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc.
CountryGermany
RegionWestern Europe
Coverage1983-1984, 2006-2026
Open AccessYes
TypeJournal
Rank#12,020

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