CALL FOR BOOK PROPOSALS: Advances and Innovations in Rural Health Care in Africa

About the series

The Advances and Innovations in Rural Health Care in Africa Book Series publishes high-quality, interdisciplinary scholarship that addresses the health challenges facing rural and semi-urban communities across Africa and comparable global contexts. The series brings together African and international perspectives to advance research, strengthen collaboration and promote innovative, evidence-based solutions that improve health outcomes in underserved settings.

The series foregrounds community-engaged research, indigenous knowledge systems, context-responsive interventions and practical innovations that strengthen health systems, inform policy and address persistent health inequities. It welcomes scholarship that bridges theory and practice while responding to the lived realities of rural communities.

Scope of the series

Proposals may address, but are not limited to, the following themes:

• Public health and population health
• Community health and primary health care
• Rural health systems and rural development
• Family medicine
• Nursing science and nursing education
• Nutrition and dietetics
• Psychology and behavioural sciences
• Rehabilitation sciences and allied health professions
• Biokinetics, recreation and sport sciences
• Health promotion and health education
• Pharmaceutical sciences
• Indigenous knowledge systems in health care
• Community-based and participatory research
• Health innovation in low-resource settings
• Health systems strengthening and policy development
• Health equity and reducing disparities in underserved communities

Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches are strongly encouraged.

Types of books considered

The series welcomes:

• Single-authored scholarly monographs
• Co-authored research books
• Edited collections
• Interdisciplinary volumes

Submissions should demonstrate scholarly rigour, originality and either a strong theoretical foundation or a significant empirical contribution.

Target audience

The series is intended for:

• Researchers and academics
• Healthcare professionals and practitioners
• Policymakers and government departments
• NGOs, development agencies and community organisations
• Postgraduate students
• Institutions working to improve rural health across Africa and comparable settings

Proposal requirements

Prospective authors and editors should submit a formal book proposal including:

• Working title
• Rationale and contribution to the field
• Alignment with the series scope
• Target audience
• Proposed structure and chapter outline
• Estimated word count
• Timeline for completion
• Brief CV(s) of author(s)/editor(s)

Edited volumes should additionally include:

• List of proposed contributors
• Chapter abstracts
• Confirmation of contributor commitment

Review process

All proposals undergo an initial editorial assessment before consideration by the Editorial Board. Suitable proposals are invited for full manuscript submission. Completed manuscripts undergo a single-blind external peer review process in accordance with international scholarly publishing standards.

Submission information

Proposals should be submitted through the publisher’s Books Platform or emailed to books@aosis.co.za.
For series-related enquiries, prospective authors may contact the Series Editor, Prof. Lufuno Makhado, at lufuno.makhado@univen.ac.za

Quick links

• Submissions guidelines
• Submission procedure
• Publication fees
• Book proposal form