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The African Journal of Disability is published for the purpose of advancing scholarship in disability studies and rehabilitation sciences in a uniquely African context. Widely read by scholars, professionals and students, it encourages scholarly exchange between all disciplines and academics from low, middle and high-income countries to work towards the improvement of human development and its practices across the continent. View our Editorial Team.


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 LATEST ARTICLES

Original Research - Special Collection: Promoting Disability Inclusion in Africa

 
Digital storytelling to promote disability-inclusive research in Africa  
Lesley L. Sikapa, Hadiatou Dialo, Veronica N. Ndi, Lanjo S. Neindefoh, Che D. Nkemchap, Lynn Cockburn
30 September 2024

Original Research

 
Coping strategies adopted by caregivers of children with autism in the Limpopo Province, South Africa  
Gsakani O. Sumbane
30 September 2024

Original Research

 
Addressing unique challenges and crafting inclusive policies for Queer living with disabilities  
Ikekhwa A. Ikhile, Azwihangwisi H. Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Ndlovu Sinegugu
30 September 2024

Original Research

 
Epidemiology of cerebral palsy among children in Ghana  
Israt Jahan, Sk. Md. Kamrul Bashar, Francis Laryea, Samuel Kofi Amponsah, Frederick Inkum Danquah, Mohammad Muhit, Hayley Smithers-Sheedy, Sarah McIntyre, Nadia Badawi, Gulam Khandaker
20 September 2024

Original Research

 
Inclusive education and related policies in special needs schools in South Africa  
Amukelani P. Mahlaule, Cheryl M.E. McCrindle, Lizeka Napoles
11 September 2024

Original Research - Special Collection: Promoting Disability Inclusion in Africa

 
Seeing the human behind the research: Strengthening emerging African disability researchers  
Michelle Botha, Chioma Ohajunwa
29 August 2024

Original Research

 
Healthcare transition practices of occupational therapists in South African public healthcare  
Ilhaam Hoosen, Fiona Breytenbach, Janine van der Linde
29 August 2024

Original Research

 
Life outcomes in adults living with FASD in a rural South African community: A follow-up study  
Mandi Broodryk, Jaco G. Louw, Debbie Acker, Denis L. Viljoen, Leana Olivier
26 August 2024

Review Article

 
Infection control in schools for learners with spina bifida: A scoping review  
Sasavona R. Mashamba, Saajida Mahomed, Jacqueline M. van Wyk
09 August 2024

Original Research

 
The impact of fatigue on people with multiple sclerosis in Morocco  
Rachid Lofti, Hind Bel Amgharia, Sami Ennaciri, Mourad Chikhaoui, Abdeslam El kardoudi, Fatiha Chigr
31 July 2024
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 Notification: How to submit to our journal platform

 

Welcome to this comprehensive guide on effortlessly uploading your manuscript! In this video, the entire process is explained, ensuring you understand each stage—from starting your new submission to finalising it.

 

Watch the video now. We look forward to receiving your manuscript in our journal.

 
Posted: 2024-09-30

 Call for Papers: Call for Papers ‘African Journal of Disability’ 2025 Special Collection: We Invite You To Submit

 

AOSIS calls on all authors to participate in the 2025 special collection that will be published in the open-access scholarly African Journal of Disability.

 

Title: Value Co-Creation for Disability-Inclusive/Accessible Tourism amidst Climate Change

 

This special collection on Value Co-Creation for Disability-Inclusive/Accessible Tourism and Climate Change: An African perspicuity, therefore, aims to consolidate existing and drive new, interdisciplinary research. It will explore accessibility, accessible tourism, and climate change from a tourism context and related industries like hospitality, education (it is critical that we understand how educational institutions prepare students to be accessible enablers), events, transportation, and entertainment.

 

Timelines

  • Submissions open: 01 October 2024
  • Submissions deadline: 31 March 2025
  • Estimated publication date: 31 August 2025

 

Read the full call.

 
Posted: 2024-09-26

Call for Papers: Submit to the ‘African Journal of Disability’ 2025 Special Collection: Disability, spirituality and belonging

 

AOSIS calls on all authors to participate in the 2025 special collection that will be published in the open-access scholarly journal African Journal of Disability.

 

The entanglement of, disability, spirituality and belonging are palpable. The relationship of these concepts to power highlights the interdependence of these concepts and their significance to inclusive practices and citizenship. Recognizing the interplay between these concepts can help foster a deeper and more nuanced understanding of the complex ways in which they interact to shape people's lives and experiences.

 

Title: Disability, spirituality and belonging

 

·        Submissions open: 19 September 2024

·        Deadline for submissions: 19 March 2025

·        Expected publication date: 30 June 2025

 

Read the full call.

We are looking forward to your participation in this special collection.

 
Posted: 2024-09-26

Call for Papers: We invite you to visit the ‘Journal of Public Health in Africa’

 

The Journal of Public Health in Africa (JPHIA) is an open-access journal owned by the Africa CDC, which, together with a publisher situated on African soil, aims to promote African scholarship by publishing and distributing a high-quality JPHIA that will contribute to the strengthening of the continent’s public health.

 

About the journal

The Journal of Public Health in Africa is a peer-reviewed, academic journal that focuses on health issues in the African continent. The journal editors seek high quality original articles on public health-related issues, reviews, comments and more. The aim of the journal is to move public health discourse from the background to the forefront. The success of Africa’s struggle against disease depends on public health approaches.

Click here to listen to an in-depth interview with Prof. Nicaise Ndembi, Editor-in-Chief of JPHIA. .

 
Posted: 2024-09-12

Press Release: Discover the right fit for your book proposal: AOSIS welcomes you

 

Aspiring, upcoming, and established authors are invited to partner with AOSIS  to find a prestigious home for their work in this message from Cecile de Villiers, CEO of AOSIS.  

 

Together, let’s unravel the key question: ‘Is your book proposal the right fit for us?’ To help you make an informed decision, let’s dive into the various imprints within AOSIS to find the best fit for you. 

 

Watch the videos about AOSIS book imprints:  

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If you believe your manuscript would be a good fit for any one of our four AOSIS book imprints, download the book proposal form from our website and submit your proposal to us. 

 
Posted: 2024-08-13
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