Quality, Access, and Voice in African Studies Publishing: Smoothing the Path to Bigger Changes.

The article discusses the challenges and changes in African Studies publishing, specifically focusing on the journal Africa Spectrum. The author highlights the importance of quality, access, and voice in academic publishing. They mention the increase in impact factor for Africa Spectrum and the efforts made to improve the journal's quality through rigorous review processes. The article also addresses the issue of access, particularly for African authors, and emphasizes the journal's commitment to being fully accessible through open access publishing. Lastly, the author discusses the importance of diverse voices and the journal's efforts to provide a platform for critical reflections and debates in African Studies. The article concludes by expressing gratitude to the individuals involved in the journal's publication and announcing the new editorial team. [Extracted from the article]