AFRICAN AMERICAN REVIEW
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SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting
22 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
As the official publication of the Division on Black American Literature and Culture of the Modern Language Association, the quarterly journal African American Review promotes a lively exchange among writers and scholars in the arts, humanities, and social sciences who hold diverse perspectives on African American literature and culture. Between 1967 and 1976, the journal appeared under the title Negro American Literature Forum and for the next fifteen years was titled Black American Literature Forum. In 1992, African American Review changed its name for a third time and expanded its mission to include the study of a broader array of cultural formations.
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LITERATURE, AMERICAN
LITERATURE, AMERICAN
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SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence
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Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window
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Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)
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Citations per Document
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Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisAFRICAN AMERICAN REVIEW (ISSN: 1062-4783) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of LITERATURE, published by Johns Hopkins University Press in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.10, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.105 (Q3), an H-index of 22.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 15 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Subscription model with an estimated APC of $2,217 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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