Scientific African Journal Citation Rate 2026
2468-2276
eISSN 2468-2276
Elsevier
NL
Q2 Quartile Open Access Established Impact Verified Publisher
About Scientific African
Scientific African (SA) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Science, published by Elsevier in NL and in circulation since 2018, catalogued under ISSN 2468-2276 (e-ISSN 2468-2276). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.78 (Q2 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 is fully open access, with an Article Processing Charge (APC) of approximately $770 USD. It is indexed in DOAJ, among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 3,384 works and 39,720 citations, with an h-index of 73.
Scientific African Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Scientific African has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.78, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Science 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.
As a fully open-access publication, Scientific African makes all articles freely available to readers for an Article Processing Charge of approximately $770 USD.
Researchers looking to publish in Scientific African 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 Scientific African against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Scientific African
- Budget $770 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Science. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 2468-2276 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 2468-2276 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Established | 2018 |
| APC / Cost | $770 USD |
| DOAJ | Listed |
In-depth profile & metrics
Scientific African is published by Elsevier, based in Netherlands and in publication since 2018. It publishes open access with an article-processing charge of USD 770.
In our subject taxonomy, Scientific African is classified under Science.
Scientific African is indexed in the DOAJ. DOAJ listing confirms the journal's open-access policies have been independently vetted.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.775.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.775 | 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.
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