Journal profile
African Journal of InterMultidisciplinary Studies
ISSN 2663-4597 · eISSN 2663-4589 · Research and Postgraduate Support Directorate · South Africa
African Journal of InterMultidisciplinary Studies: fully open access; APC charged, amount not published; review about 25 weeks (community reports); 135 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
African Journal of InterMultidisciplinary Studies is published by Research and Postgraduate Support Directorate. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences, Higher Education and Employability and African cultural and philosophical studies, together about 22.2% of its articles. Its main subfields are Education. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The African Journal of Inter/Multidisciplinary Studies (AJIMS) is committed to advancing knowledge beyond the limits of single-discipline inquiry. Recognizing that many complex social issues cannot be adequately addressed within the boundaries of one field, the journal provides a platform for research that integrates perspectives, methods, and insights from diverse disciplines. AJIMS publishes original research articles that draw from the humanities, social sciences, and science-related fields, provided they demonstrate clear interdisciplinary scope and relevance. Contributions should not only advance disciplinary knowledge but also highlight how different academic foci can intersect to address pressing societal challenges, making them accessible and engaging to a broad readership. In addition to full-length research papers, AJIMS also publishes peer-reviewed short articles and commentaries that engage with topical issues, theoretical debates, or emerging trends without the requirement of empirical research. We recommend that you go through our guidelines for submission before submitting a manuscript.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Entrepreneurship Studies and InfluencesBusiness, Management and Accounting8.8%
- Higher Education and EmployabilitySocial Sciences7.1%
- African cultural and philosophical studiesSocial Sciences6.4%
- Artificial Intelligence in EducationComputer Science5.1%
- African Education and PoliticsSocial Sciences4.7%
- Vocational and Entrepreneurial EducationSocial Sciences4.7%
- Higher Education Research StudiesSocial Sciences4%
- Higher Education Governance and DevelopmentSocial Sciences4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Google ScholarPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 13OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 20OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.19OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 386 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 14 | 331 |
| 2025 | 135 | 135 | 334 |
| 2024 | 75 | 75 | 191 |
| 2023 | 61 | 61 | 90 |
| 2022 | 48 | 48 | 38 |
| 2021 | 31 | 31 | 6 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 25 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 24 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | ZAR 13,000 | Yes | CC BY-SA | |
| LetPub | ZAR 10,000 | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–200 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 8,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
Article types accepted4, with length limits
- commentariesIn addition to research papers, the journal also publishes peer-reviewed short articles and commentaries that critically engage with topical issues, debates, or…Length not stated
- full-length research articlesAJIMS welcomes full-length research articles from the humanities, social sciences, and science-related fields, provided they reflect an interdisciplinary scope …Length not stated
- letterd should range between 5000-8000 words. Letters or commentaries may be around 2000-3000 words. Manuscripts should be uploaded in MS-Word format using Arimain text ≤ 3,000 words
- short articlesIn addition to research papers, the journal also publishes peer-reviewed short articles and commentaries that critically engage with topical issues, debates, or…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright, Peer review
- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Authors who publish with the African Journal of Inter/Multidisciplinary Studies (AJIMS) agree to the following terms: Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication. That its publication has been approved by all the author(s) and by the responsible authorities. The work described has not been formally published before, except in the form of an abstract or as part of a pu…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
Peer-reviewed short articles and commentaries do not require empirical data. Model summary
All articles submitted to the journal are peer-reviewed. The journal has a double-blind peer review policy. Submitted manuscripts first undergo an initial screening by the editorial office for compliance with the journal's guidelines. Manuscripts also undergo a plagiarism detection process at this stage using Turnitin. The plagiarism policy will come to effect at this stage if plagiarism is detect…
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Research and Postgraduate Support Directorate
- Country or region
- South Africa
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2663-4597
- Electronic ISSN
- 2663-4589
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 8, Issue 2 (2026)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about African Journal of InterMultidisciplinary Studies
How long does peer review take at African Journal of InterMultidisciplinary Studies?
Authors report an average review time of about 25 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of African Journal of InterMultidisciplinary Studies?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–200 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Manuscript length: ≤ 8,000 words; Reference style: APA. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Which databases index African Journal of InterMultidisciplinary Studies?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, African Journal of InterMultidisciplinary Studies is indexed in DOAJ.
Is African Journal of InterMultidisciplinary Studies open access, and what is the APC?
African Journal of InterMultidisciplinary Studies is a fully open-access journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-30). Last updated: .