African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development
Published by Taylor & Francis
ISSN : 2042-1338 eISSN : 2042-1346
Abbreviation : Afr. J. Sci. Technol. Innov. Dev.
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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Impact Factor
Year | Value |
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2025 | 1.2 |
2024 | 1.30 |
Journal Rank
Year | Value |
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2024 | 15238 |
Journal Citation Indicator
Year | Value |
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2024 | 650 |
SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)
Year | Value |
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2024 | 0.347 |
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2024 | Q3 |
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Abstracting & Indexing
Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.
Subjects & Keywords
Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Computer Science, Engineering and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.
Most Cited Articles
The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.
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SMEs in sustainable development: Their role in poverty reduction and employment generation in sub-Saharan Africa
Citation: 91
Authors: Oluwayemisi Adebola, Swapan Kumar, Mammo
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<i>Jugaad</i>to grassroot innovations: understanding the landscape of the informal sector innovations in India
Citation: 66
Authors: Hemant, Saradindu
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Tweeting on COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa: LDA-based topic modelling approach
Citation: 65
Authors: Murimo Bethel, Abdultaofeek
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Adoption of agrochemical management practices among smallholder cocoa farmers in Ghana
Citation: 63
Authors: Gideon, Lloyd J. S.
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Farm household typology and adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices in smallholder farming systems of southern Africa
Citation: 55
Authors: Clifton, Marshall, Nelson
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Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial investigation of <i>Moringa oleifera</i> leaf extracts
Citation: 46
Authors: Oluwole Solomon, Kehinde Abraham, Julius Kola
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An innovative drought early warning system for sub-Saharan Africa: integrating modern and indigenous approaches
Citation: 44
Authors: Muthoni
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Blockchain and catching-up in developing countries: The case of financial inclusion in Africa
Citation: 42
Authors: Roberto, Roberta