African Transport Studies (ATS)
Journal Descriptions
African Transport Studies is a peer-reviewed international academic journal dedicated to advancing research on transport and mobility issues in the African context. It serves as the official journal of the Society for African Transport Research, focusing on evidence-based insights into theoretical and practical aspects of transport systems across the African continent. The journal covers all modes of transportation—including road, rail, air, and non-motorized transport—and addresses policy, planning, infrastructure, sustainability, accessibility, safety, equity, and governance challenges unique to Africa. Manuscripts may present original empirical research, case studies, methodological innovations, policy analyses, and critical reflections on transport practice and services relevant to African cities, rural areas, and regional networks. The journal prioritizes research that contributes to solving Africa-specific transport problems while also welcoming comparative studies that shed light on broader global mobility issues. Published articles provide a valuable resource for academics, practitioners, urban planners, policymakers, and students interested in mobility transitions, sustainable transport development, and socio-economic impacts of transportation systems in low- and middle-income settings. Issues released on a rolling basis ensure the timely dissemination of cutting-edge research.
African Transport Studies (ATS) is :-
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International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Business and International Management, Economics and Econometrics, Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous), General Business, Management and Accounting, Transport planning and policy in Africa, Mobility systems and urban transport, Accessibility, safety, equity in transport, Paratransit and shared mobility systems , Online , Continuously Journal
- UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN E-ISSN: 2950-1962, Established: 2023,
- Does Not Provide Crossref DOI
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Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE