African Journal of Science Technology Innovation & Development
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30 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation & Development (AJSTID) is a multidiscipline journal covering economics, science, engineering, and technology, but with the core focus on economics of innovation and development. AJSTID provides an important outlet to research on process and impact of science, technology and innovation at two levels: the narrow objective of achieving industrial growth, and the broader objective of achieving socio-economic development, particularly in Africa and other developing economies. AJSTID aims to undertake and promote the scientific research in a broader sense. It provides an outlet for research works by scientists, academia, engineers, practitioners, doctoral scholars and post graduate students concerned with the impact of science, technology and innovation process on industrial, economic, and social development. AJSTID brings Publishing to the doorstep of every emerging researcher in Africa and other developing countries.
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MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES
MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisAfrican Journal of Science Technology Innovation & Development (ISSN: 2042-1338) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES, published by Taylor & Francis in United Kingdom. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.60, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.389 (Q2), an H-index of 30.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 140 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,733 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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