ABOUT THE JOURNAL
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.
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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Authors submitting to the African Journal of Disability are encouraged to review the accompanying guidance note before preparing their manuscript. The guidance highlights key principles for clear, focused and reader-oriented submissions, including concise writing, structured abstracts, focused introductions, appropriate methodology, meaningful discussion and practical recommendations. Read the full guidance and submission requirements before submitting your manuscript. |
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| Posted: 2026-08-24 | More... |
Press Release: Open Access Week 2026: The Cost of Knowledge |
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| This Open Access Week, AOSIS reflects on the “Cost of Knowledge” and the need for fair, inclusive publishing systems. Read how we’re advancing open access from Africa to the world. Read the full press release. | |
| Posted: 2026-10-19 | |
Press Release: Call for Book Proposals: Advances and Innovations in Rural Health Care in Africa |
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| AOSIS invites proposals for the Advances and Innovations in Rural Health Care in Africa book series. We welcome monographs and edited collections addressing rural and primary healthcare, community health, nursing, rehabilitation, nutrition, health promotion and health equity. Contribute to African-centred scholarship that strengthens healthcare systems and practice. Read the full call. | |
| Posted: 2026-10-05 | |
Website Update: Journal Information, Indexing and Archiving |
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| Authors, readers, and prospective contributors are invited to visit the journal's Information page to learn more about its accreditation status, indexing services, archiving arrangements, and impact metrics. For additional information, please consult: DHET Accreditation, Indexing Services, Archiving, Journal Impact. We encourage authors to review these resources to better understand the journal's visibility, discoverability, preservation arrangements, and scholarly impact. | |
| Posted: 2026-09-29 | |
Notification: Final Article Published in Special Collection! |
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| The concluding article of our special collection, 'Disability spirituality and belonging,' guest edited by Dr Chioma Ogochukwu Ohajunwa, Dr Nafisa Mayat and Dr Adele Ebrahim, is now available! Explore ‘Disability, spirituality and belonging in Africa: An intersectional and decolonial perspective’ by Chioma Ohajunwa, Adele Ebrahim and Nafisa Mayat, and delve into the final insights on the intersections of disability, spirituality, religion and belonging, with the aim of reframing dominant narratives and bringing forward voices that have been historically marginalised. Read it here: Vol 15 (2026). Thank you for following along and enjoying the complete collection! If you are interested in launching a special collection, please contact special-issues@aosis.co.za. | |
| Posted: 2026-06-19 | More... |
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