African Journal of Disability

Aims & Scope

The African Journal of Disability, the official journal of CRS, AfriNEAD and CEDRES, introduce and discuss issues and experiences relating to and supporting the act of better understanding the interfaces between disability, poverty and practices of exclusion and marginalisation.

Its articles yield new insight into established human development practices, evaluate new educational techniques and disability research, examine current cultural and social discrimination, and bring serious critical analysis to bear on problems shared across the African continent.

Emphasis is on all aspects of disability particularity in the developing African context.

This includes, amongst others: -disability studies as an emerging field of public health enquiry -rehabilitation, including vocational and community-based rehabilitation -community development and medical issues related to disability and poverty -disability-related stigma and discrimination -inclusive education -legal, policy, human rights and advocacy issues related to disability -the role of arts and media in relation to disability -disability as part of global Sustainable Development Goals transformation agendas -disability and postcolonial issues -globalisation and cultural change in relation to disability -environmental and climate-related issues linked to disability -disability, diversity and intersections of identity -disability and the promotion of human development.

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Health Professions and Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

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• Oa statement
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• Review url
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Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Health Professions and Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 15,660.00 ZAR. Learn more.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• African indigenous knowledge and research

  Citation: 138

  Authors: Frances E., Gubela

• Inclusion, universal design and universal design for learning in higher education: South Africa and the United States

  Citation: 83

  Authors: Elizabeth M., Marcia, Britt T., Judith

• The implementation of inclusive education in South Africa: Reflections arising from a workshop for teachers and therapists to introduce Universal Design for Learning

  Citation: 78

  Authors: Elizabeth M., Judith A., Callista

• The relationship between social support and participation in stroke: A systematic review

  Citation: 71

  Authors: Toughieda, Anthea J.

• Caring for a child with Cerebral Palsy: The experience of Zimbabwean mothers

  Citation: 56

  Authors: Jermaine M., Jennifer, Tecla

• Parents of children with disabilities: A systematic review of parenting interventions and self-efficacy

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Ameer S.J., Michal, Mark E.

• Religion, culture, and discrimination against persons with disabilities in Nigeria

  Citation: 54

  Authors: Edwin, Odirin

• Challenges faced by women with disabilities in accessing sexual and reproductive health in Zimbabwe: The case of Chitungwiza town

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Tafadzwa, France

• Family perceptions of intellectual disability: Understanding and support in Dar es Salaam

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Heather M.

• Surviving spinal cord injury in low income countries

  Citation: 48

  Authors: Tone