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Journal of African Economies
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Journal of African Economies

0963-8024

Published by: Oxford University Press

https://academic.oup.com/jae

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Economics and Finance 404 23 32 5

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 28
Documents by Best Scientists*: 38
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 1
SCIMAGO H-index: 62
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.703
Impact Factor: 1.5

Overview

Top Research Topics at Journal of African Economies?

The journal is mainly concerned with subjects like Development economics, Economic growth, Poverty, Developing country and Macroeconomics. It focused on works that combine different research areas such as Development economics and Sub saharan. Economic growth research discussed connects with the study of Rural area.

The studies on Poverty discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Income distribution, Labour economics and Demographic economics. It centers on topics in Labour economics, with a focus on Wage. Most of the Macroeconomics studies addressed also intersect with Monetary economics.

Exchange rate is a focus of the Monetary economics works in the journal.

  • Development economics (19.81%)
  • Economic growth (14.56%)
  • Poverty (11.88%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Sources of Slow Growth in African Economies (1129 citations)
  • Making Services Work for Poor People (288 citations)
  • Why are there so many civil wars in Africa? Understanding and preventing violent conflict (272 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Journal of African Economies:

The most cited papers primarily tackle Development economics, Poverty, Economic growth, Developing country and Agricultural economics. Aside from discussions in Development economics, the most cited publications also deal with the subject of Investment (macroeconomics) which intersects with Terms of trade, Economic policy and Monetary economics disciplines. While work presented in the published papers provide substantial information on Poverty, it also covers topics in Asset (economics), Demographic economics, Standard of living, Labour economics and Socioeconomics.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • World War II
  • Law
  • China

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

Journal of African Economies primarily focuses on research topics in Sub saharan, Development economics, Poverty, Demographic economics and Panel data. Aside from research in Development economics, it also discusses Painting studies. Poverty research featured in Journal of African Economies incorporates concerns from various other topics such as Positive economics, Endowment effect, Productivity, Socioeconomic status and Field (Bourdieu).

It explores issues in Demographic economics which can be linked to other research areas like Endowment, Rural area, Agricultural productivity, Empowerment and Financial literacy. While Panel data is the key highlight in the journal, it also covered some subjects on Path dependence and Econometrics. Research in Urbanization and the interrelating topic of Affect (psychology) were among the subjects of interest in the Socioeconomics studies discussed in Journal of African Economies.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Education in Africa: What Are We Learning? (2 citations)
  • Price Transmission in Conflict-Affected States: Evidence from Cereal Markets of Somalia (1 citations)
  • Challenges in Changing Social Norms: Evidence from Interventions Targeting Child Marriage in Ethiopia (1 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Journal of African Economies (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Olu Ajakaiye (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Augustin Kwasi Fosu (20 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Lemma W. Senbet (15 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Marcel Fafchamps (13 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Witness Simbanegavi (12 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Journal of African Economies (based on the number of publications) are:

  • World Bank (89 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • University of Oxford (60 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition,
  • International Food Policy Research Institute (37 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • International Monetary Fund (33 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Cornell University (21 papers) absent at the last edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 3.33% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 17.24% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 10.34% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 13.79% of all publications and 58.62% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

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**Career Opportunities for Readers and Contributors > The Journal of African Economies not only contributes to the academic field but it can also guide individuals interested in pursuing careers related to economics. For those intrigued by the diverse range of topics covered here, from development economics, poverty, and macroeconomics, considering an academic or practical career in these fields might be an exciting prospect. As an example, a practical extension of topics discussed in the Journal of African Economies could lead to a career as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) focusing on development economics and macroeconomics in Maryland, US. Maryland has a diverse economy with sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and services, similar to those of many Africa-based economies. This presents a unique opportunity for individuals to apply knowledge and research findings from the journal in the real world. Do you feel intrigued by this opportunity? Please consider checking our guide on how to become a CPA in Maryland. This guide provides invaluable insights into top accounting schools and how to navigate the complex process of becoming a CPA. This fusion of academic research with practical applications is the bridge connecting theory to practice, enhancing both the scope and impact of research conducted. As a reader or contributor to the Journal of African Economies, expanding your perspective to include these career paths can open up novel avenues to make a practical difference.

Top Publications

  • From Food Subsidies to Cash Transfers: Assessing Economy-Wide Benefits and Trade-Offs in Egypt

    (2023)
    8 Citations
  • Income Distribution and the Potential of Redistributive Systems in Africa: A Decomposition Approach

    (2021)
    8 Citations
  • The Growth–Employment–Poverty Nexus in Africa

    (2023)
    6 Citations
  • Debt, Growth and Stability in Africa: Speculative Calculations and Policy Responses

    Shantayanan Devarajan;Indermit S Gill;Kenan Karakülah

    (2021)
    6 Citations
  • Reducing Stunting through Multisectoral Efforts in Sub-Saharan Africa

    Emmanuel Skoufias;Katja Vinha;Ryoko Sato

    (2021)
    6 Citations

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