Call for papers for the Journal of Media and Rights The open-access Journal of Media and Rights (JMR) invites submissions for publication consideration, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on the intersection of media and rights. As global challenges to rights intensify—often shaped by media—JMR seeks original research exploring how media practices, texts, and industries impact the...

Call for papers for Inkanyiso Inkanyiso, an open-access journal, seeks contributions that amplify Global South epistemologies and African knowledge systems. We invite transformative scholarship that challenges dominant narratives and advances decolonial, postcolonial, and Afrocentric perspectives. Watch this video for a step-by-step guide on submitting to the journal—while demonstrated on a...

From resilience to risk: Climate change and crop pests endanger African indigenous crops As the planet warms and weather becomes more erratic, we are seeing alarming ripple effects on food systems, particularly through rising pressures from pests and diseases. Climate change and crop pests are now emerging as major threats to agriculture. Yet amid this crisis, the plight of indigenous and...

Financial inclusion in South Africa: An interview with the authors Why do so many South Africans have basic banking access, but a far smaller number engage with wealth-building financial services? This critical question is at the heart of a research study that explores the drivers of financial inclusion in South Africa, with a particular focus on investment account ownership. To uncover these...

Introducing The Journal of Social Media AOSIS is pleased to announce the launch of The Journal of Social Media, a pioneering open-access journal dedicated to the study of social media as a multidimensional phenomenon. This journal, led by Editor-in-Chief Dr. Kim Viljoen, emphasises research rooted in the Global South and promotes a multidisciplinary approach, bridging fields such as politics,...

Youth unemployment in South Africa: From unemployment to empowerment Youth unemployment in South Africa remains one of the most pressing challenges faced by the country, with high rates impacting not just the economic sphere, but the personal identities and psychological well-being of its youth. Addressing this complex issue requires a holistic understanding of the interplay between...

South African Journal of Physiotherapy CiteScore update The South African Journal of Physiotherapy’s Scopus CiteScore has increased from 1.7 in 2023 to 2.2 in 2024. This improvement highlights the journal’s growing impact in the field of physiotherapy. View the journal’s Scopus profile. Scopus’s definition of CiteScore To read more about CiteScore, please visit the Scopus website....

SAFP journal CiteScore update The South African Family Practice (SAFP) journal’s Scopus CiteScore has increased from 1.5 in 2023 to 2.0 in 2024. This improvement highlights the journal’s growing impact in the field of family medicine. View SAFP’s Scopus profile. Scopus’s definition of CiteScore To read more about CiteScore, please visit the Scopus website. About the South African...

Call for Papers – New Contree New Contree seeks scholarly articles on local and regional histories in Southern Africa, Africa, and beyond. We welcome inclusive, multidisciplinary-like research that highlights community voices, explores comparative perspectives, and advances fresh methodological and historiographical approaches. Join the conversation on the rich interplay of local, regional,...

Call for Papers – Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development (JOMPED) The Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development (JOMPED) seeks high-quality research on the use of plants and plant products for economic and social development, with a focus on phytomedicine, phytochemistry, and related fields. Submit your work to drive innovation and impact! Watch this video for a...