SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF PHILOSOPHY
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Aims & Scope
The South African Journal of Philosophy (SAJP) is the official publication of the Philosophical Society of South Africa. The aim of the journal is to publish original scholarly contributions in all areas of philosophy at an international standard. Contributions are double-blind peer-reviewed and include articles, discussions of articles previously published, review articles and book reviews. The wide scope of the South African Journal of Philosophy makes it the continent's central vehicle for the publication of general philosophical work. The journal is accredited with the South African Department of Higher Education and Training.
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisSOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF PHILOSOPHY (ISSN: 0258-0136) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of PHILOSOPHY, published by Taylor & Francis in United Kingdom. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 0.30, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.231 (Q2), an H-index of 29.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 32 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,482 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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