Journal of Social Development in Africa

Aims & Scope

The Journal publishes analyses of social development issues as they affect the poor and marginalized.

It deals especially with concerns relevant to sub Saharan Africa and is addressed to development and social workers, planners, policymakers and academics in a variety of fields.

The Journal seeks to enhance understanding of the social development processes so as to contribute to the planning and implementation of appropriate intervention strategies at different levels.

Its goal is to discover how to target projects that are relevant to those most in need and how to maximize popular participation to create egalitarian and productive communities.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.130

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	15

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	26371

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1

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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 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 impact of the structural adjustment

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Joseph Kipkemboi

• Agricultural extension in Ethiopia: the case of participatory demonstration and training extension system

  Citation: 33

  Authors: Kassa

• Ethnic Conflict and Democracy in Nigeria: The Marginalisation Question

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Edlyne E

• Redefining kin and family social relations: burial societies and emergency relief in Botswana

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Barbara Ntombi

• Social exclusion and social security: the case of Zimbabwe

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Edwin

• Providing compensation for damage caused by wildlife: a case study of Kenya with particular reference to elephants

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Nixon

• Ethnicity and development in sub-Saharan Africa

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Ndanga

• Social security systems in Uganda

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Deborah, Narathius, Firimooni, Swizen

• Child labour and education: a study from south-eastern Zimbabwe

  Citation: 7

  Authors: M.F.C.

• Women, criminality and multifocal empowerment responses: some prospects for Botswana

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Tirelo, Marie-Antoinette

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