Aims & Scope

Journal of Southern African Studies (JSAS) is an international publication for work of high academic quality on issues of interest and concern in the region of Southern Africa.

It aims to generate fresh scholarly research in the fields of history, economics, sociology, demography, social anthropology, geography, development studies, administration, law, political science, political economy, international relations, literature, cultural studies, and the natural sciences in so far as they relate to the human condition.

It periodically organises and supports conferences to this end, sometimes in the region.

It seeks to encourage inter-disciplinary analysis, strong comparative perspectives and original research that reflects new theoretical or methodological approaches.

An active international advisory board with strong Southern African representation demonstrates our close ties with scholars there and our commitment to promoting research in the region.

The region covered embraces South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Angola and Mozambique; and occasionally, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar and Mauritius.

Journal of Southern African Studies publishes original research articles, review articles and book reviews.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year Value
2025 0.9
2024 0.70

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year Value
2024 0.227

Quartile

Year Value
2024 Q2

h-index

Year Value
2024 60

Journal Rank

Year Value
2024 19664

Journal Citation Indicator

Year Value
2024 135

Impact Factor Trend


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 Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.


Quick Facts

Current Factor
0.9
First Published: 2025

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

SJR
0.227
First Published: 2024

Quartile

Current Quartile
Q2
First Published: 2024

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