Journal of African American Studies
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29 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
The Journal of African American Studies publishes original research on topics of professional and disciplinary concern for the social progress of people of African descent. This includes subjects concerning social transformations that impact the life chances of continental Africans and the African diaspora. Papers may be empirical, methodological, or theoretical; including literary criticism. In addition to original research, the journal publishes book reviews, commentaries, research notes, and occasional special thematic issues. African American Studies is an interdisciplinary field; diverse disciplinary methods and perspectives that include anthropology, art, economics, law, literature, management science, political science, psychology, sociology, social policy research, and others are appreciated.
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ETHNIC STUDIES
ETHNIC STUDIES
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of African American Studies (acronym: joaf, ISSN: 1559-1646) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of ETHNIC STUDIES, published by Springer Nature in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.60, ranking in quartile Q3 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.221 (Q2), an H-index of 29.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of 4 issues per year, an annual output of approximately 31 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,516 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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