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African Development Review
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African Development Review

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Economics and Finance 291 15 13 8

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 17
Documents by Best Scientists*: 15
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 2
SCIMAGO H-index: 53
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.838
Impact Factor: 3.1

Overview

Top Research Topics at African Development Review?

African Development Review aims to foster the development of research in Development economics, Economy, Welfare economics, Poverty and Economic growth. The journal focuses on Development economics but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Developing country and Panel data.

  • Development economics (15.91%)
  • Economy (10.07%)
  • Welfare economics (9.97%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Financial Development and Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan African Countries: Evidence from Time Series Analysis (189 citations)
  • A Profile of Poverty in Egypt (168 citations)
  • Stock Market Development and Economic Growth: The Case of Selected African Countries (165 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at African Development Review:

The journal publications mostly deal with topics like International economics, Foreign direct investment, Macroeconomics, Development economics and Welfare economics. While work presented in the journal articles provide substantial information on International economics, it also covers topics in Endogeneity, Panel data, International trade and Monetary economics. The most cited articles explore topics in Welfare economics which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Poverty and Economy.

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

  • Law
  • China
  • Capitalism

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The foci of the journal are Development economics, Sub saharan, Monetary economics, Nexus (standard) and Panel data. Topics in Development economics explored in the journal were investigated in conjunction with research in Tourism, Openness to experience, Corporate governance, Urbanization and Informal sector. While Monetary economics is the focus of the journal, it also provided insights into the studies of Forecast period, Inefficiency and Financial integration.

Topics in Panel data were tackled in line with various other fields like Domestic investment, National Policy, Malnutrition and Environmental health. Some problems in Corruption that were presented in it overlapped with concepts under Democracy, Short run and Foreign direct investment. Demographic economics research in African Development Review involves the investigation of Private sector studies, all of which are linked to disciplines such as Sample (statistics).

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • The adverse impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the labor market in Cameroon. (5 citations)
  • The impact of COVID-19 on African economies: An introduction (4 citations)
  • Online and face-to-face learning: Evidence from students’ performance during the Covid-19 pandemic (3 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 African Development Review (based on the number of publications) are:

  • John C. Anyanwu (27 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition,
  • Audrey Verdier-Chouchane (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • AfDB AfDB (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Simplice A. Asongu (9 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Léonce Ndikumana (8 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 African Development Review (based on the number of publications) are:

  • African Development Bank (46 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • University of Ibadan (16 papers) published 2 papers at the last edition the same number as at the previous edition,
  • University of Yaoundé II (13 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • World Bank (11 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • University of Ghana (10 papers) published 1 paper at the last edition the same number as at the previous 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, 8.96% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 26.23% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 8.20% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 21.31% of all publications and 44.26% 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.

Career Opportunities in Development Economics

The field of Development Economics offers a broad spectrum of career opportunities. Professionals in this field often work on developmental projects designed to improve the quality of life in developing countries, focusing on areas such as education, healthcare, and economic policy. They may find employment with various international organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government agencies, and academia. An educational background in development economics can thus have a significant impact on career trajectory, effectiveness and contribution towards economic growth, poverty alleviation, and welfare improvement. As such, considering top-tier educational institutions for studies in this field can be prodigious. For students interested in specializing in this field, it's beneficial to attend reputable institutions that offer robust curricula and resources. From data analysis to policy studies, you will attain a versatile skill set that strengthen your potential in the economic development sector. Heading towards the United States, Massachusetts houses some of the best accounting schools in Massachusetts, these institutions excel not only in accounting but also in economics and its sub-disciplines like development economics. Graduating from these institutions can open doors to opportunities in research firms, policy-making bodies, NGOs, international organizations, and more. Equipped with this knowledge, it is crucial to make an informed decision about your education to further your career in development economics. With the right skills and credentials, you can have a significant impact in shaping economic policies that foster sustainable growth and socio-economic development in struggling economies around the world.

Top Publications

  • Trade openness, FDI, and income inequality: Evidence from sub‐Saharan Africa

    Chenghong Xu;Mingming Han;Toyo Amegnonna Marcel Dossou;Festus Victor Bekun

    (2021)
    96 Citations
  • Linear and non‐linear effects of infrastructures on inclusive human development in Africa

    (2022)
    71 Citations
  • Social networks, rice value chain participation and market performance of smallholder farmers in Ghana

    Awal Abdul‐Rahaman;Awudu Abdulai

    (2020)
    38 Citations
  • Strengthening women's participation in the traditional enterprises of sub‐saharan Africa: The role of corporate social responsibility initiatives in Niger delta, Nigeria

    Elda N. Okolo‐Obasi;Joseph I. Uduji;Simplice A. Asongu

    (2020)
    33 Citations
  • The short-term economywide impacts of COVID-19 in Africa: Insights from Ethiopia

    Emerta Aragie;Alemayehu Seyoum Taffesse;James Thurlow

    (2021)
    29 Citations

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