South African Computer Journal

Aims & Scope

We publish papers on Computer Science, Information Systems and related fields.

Papers of broader international interest are also published though the focus is on South Africa specifically and Africa more broadly.

We particulary welcome quality submissions from less-developed countries.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

Subjects & Keywords

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

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Preservation url
• Apc url

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Computer Science and Social Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 6,000.00 ZAR. Learn more.

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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.

• A State-of-the-Art Survey of Indoor Positioning and Navigation Systems and Technologies

  Citation: 101

  Authors: Wilson, Michael, Nhlanhla BW

• Applying long short-term memory recurrent neural networks to intrusion detection

  Citation: 93

  Authors: Ralf C.

• A Snapshot Survey of ICT Integration in South African Schools

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Keshnee

• A conceptual framework for cyber security awareness and education in SA

  Citation: 47

  Authors: Noluxolo, Rossouw

• E-Government Implementation: A Reflection on South African Municipalities

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Tendani, Nixon Muganda, Hossana

• A Survey of Automated Financial Statement Fraud Detection with Relevance to the South African Context

  Citation: 31

  Authors: Wilson, Katherine

• Extracting salient features for network intrusion detection using machine learning methods

  Citation: 28

  Authors: Ralf C., Christian W.

• South African physicians’ acceptance of e-prescribing technology: an empirical test of a modified UTAUT model

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Jason, Jean-Marie, Michael

• Growing a cyber-safety culture amongst school learners in South Africa through gaming

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Elmarie

• A Review of Interoperability Standards in E-health and Imperatives for their Adoption in Africa

  Citation: 17

  Authors: Funmi, Rosemary, Paula, Darelle