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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Original Research - Special Collection: Promoting Disability Inclusion in Africa |
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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 | |
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Coping strategies adopted by caregivers of children with autism in the Limpopo Province, South Africa | |
Gsakani O. Sumbane | |
30 September 2024 | |
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Addressing unique challenges and crafting inclusive policies for Queer living with disabilities | |
Ikekhwa A. Ikhile, Azwihangwisi H. Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Ndlovu Sinegugu | |
30 September 2024 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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Seeing the human behind the research: Strengthening emerging African disability researchers | |
Michelle Botha, Chioma Ohajunwa | |
29 August 2024 | |
Original Research |
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Healthcare transition practices of occupational therapists in South African public healthcare | |
Ilhaam Hoosen, Fiona Breytenbach, Janine van der Linde | |
29 August 2024 | |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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Posted: 2024-09-30 | |
Call for Papers: Call for Papers ‘African Journal of Disability’ 2025 Special Collection: We Invite You To Submit |
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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.
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Posted: 2024-09-26 | |
Call for Papers: Submit to the ‘African Journal of Disability’ 2025 Special Collection: Disability, spirituality and belonging |
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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
We are looking forward to your participation in this special collection. |
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Posted: 2024-09-26 | |
Call for Papers: We invite you to visit the ‘Journal of Public Health in Africa’ |
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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. |
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Posted: 2024-09-12 | |
Press Release: Discover the right fit for your book proposal: AOSIS welcomes you |
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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:
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. |
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Posted: 2024-08-13 |
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