Ikenga

Aims & Scope

IKENGA International Journal of the Institute of African Studies is dedicated to the critical study of the fortunes of the black man down the centuries, and of his contemporary problems and dilemmas.

Its interest covers the entire spectrum of African Studies.

IKENGA, after which the journal has been named, is a cult object of the Igbo-speaking peoples to which traditionally is attributed success or good fortune in the professions or in life generally.

It is also closely associated with the right arm with which a man hacks his way through life.

IKENGA could, therefore, be briefly described as the Igbo god of achievement.

The journal is dedicated to the critical study of the fortunes of the black man down the centuries, and of his contemporary problems and dilemmas.

Its interest covers the entire spectrum of African Studies.

IKENGA: International Journal of the Institute of African Studies is not committed to preaching any particular gospel but will accommodate all views based on the objective study and analysis of issues, whether historical or contemporary, which are of special relevance to the fortunes of the black man.

Opinions expressed in the articles which IKENGA carries are entirely those of the authors.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	22320

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.182

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	3

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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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.

• The #EndSARS protest, corruption and insecurity debates in Nigeria

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Caleb Danjuma

• Family planning decisions among couples and the gender discourse in Nsukka Urban, Enugu State, Nigeria

  Citation: 3

  Authors: N. S., N. N., C, B. A., A. E.

• Inter-agency collaboration and the dilemma of flood management and policy implementation in Nigeria

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Taiwo Oladeji, Ifeyinwa

• Confucius’ conception of the political being and its significance for building the political being in present-day Vietnam

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Quyet

• From stage to street: The #Endsars protest and the prospects of street theatre

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Cindy Anene, Oguejiofor V., Ikechukwu, Uche- Chinemere, Ndubuisi

• Elite perceptions about power-sharing in Nigeria

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Nkwachukwu

• Effects of sand mining on land use/land cover on river environment in developing countries: A case study of Ava River in Enugu State, Nigeria

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Tonia Nkiru, Bright Emeka

• Gender Autonomy in Contemporary Ezenwanyi Cult of Northern Igbo

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Ekenedirichukwu, Christian I., Collins I, Christopher O.

• Policing through the community in Nigeria: The missing link in security architecture

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Chris Ifeanyi Adebowale, Frederick, Florence U.

• Faith-based activities and religious tourism in southwestern Nigeria: Challenging factors

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Ngozi, Pat Uche, Chinwe

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