African Affairs Journal Citation Rate 2026
0001-9909
eISSN 1468-2621
Oxford University Press
GB
Q3 Quartile
About African Affairs
African Affairs (AA) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering African history and culture analysis and African history and culture studies, published by Oxford University Press in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0001-9909 (e-ISSN 1468-2621). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.19 (Q3 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3834 USD).
African Affairs Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
African Affairs has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.19, placing it in the Q3 quartile within the African history and culture analysis research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
African Affairs operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in African Affairs should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare African Affairs against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for African Affairs
- Budget $3834 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers African history and culture analysis, African history and culture studies, African studies and sociopolitical issues. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How African Affairs Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0001-9909 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1468-2621 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| APC / Cost | $3834 USD |
| h-index | 148 |
| Total Works | 10,979 |
| Total Citations | 129,210 |
| 2-yr Mean Citedness | 1.34 (OpenAlex) |
In-depth profile & metrics
African Affairs is published by Oxford University Press and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3834.
In our subject taxonomy, African Affairs is classified under African history and culture analysis, African history and culture studies, African studies and sociopolitical issues and Global Maritime and Colonial Histories.
African Affairs is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
OpenAlex records 10,979 works that have together drawn 129,210 citations, giving the journal an h-index of 148; its most recent citation rate stands at 1.187; OpenAlex puts its two-year mean citedness at 1.34.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.187 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
Works Published per Year (2014–2025)
Annual publication volume sourced from OpenAlex. Current year omitted (partial data).
Publication & citation history by year
| Year | Works published | Citations received |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40 | 20 |
| 2024 | 26 | 87 |
| 2023 | 38 | 251 |
| 2022 | 40 | 428 |
| 2021 | 35 | 400 |
| 2020 | 33 | 843 |
| 2019 | 32 | 962 |
| 2018 | 69 | 1,874 |
| 2017 | 51 | 1,748 |
| 2016 | 80 | 2,137 |
| 2015 | 69 | 1,879 |
| 2014 | 96 | 3,577 |
Journal at a Glance
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
OpenAlex ID: S33869021
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