International Journal of Educational Development in Africa

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Educational Development in Africa (IJEDA) aims to promote African-centred research and scholarship that challenges systemic oppression and honours local traditions and epistemologies.

We welcome submissions that engage with broad definitions of education and development, including topics such as African indigeneity, social reproduction, democratisation, and decolonialities.

Our journal encourages intersectional approaches that consider the complexities of identity, including race, gender, sexuality, class, religion, language, geography, culture, and disability.

Abstracting & Indexing

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, 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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APC Details

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

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies. 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.

• LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION IN AFRICA - THE MOST IMPORTANT AND LEAST APPRECIATED ISSUE

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Birgit

• Policy Design for Non-anthropocentric Pathways to Protect Biodiversity and Re-generate the Land

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Janet Judy

• Factors Underlying Teacher Absenteeism in Selected Schools Located in Tshwane West District, South Africa

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Ernest Khalabai, Simeon

• Exploring the Impact of Quality Education Management on Pupils’ Academic Performance. A Case Study of Basic Schools in Ghana

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Ruth, Wing On, Josephine, Portia Oware, Solomon A., Martin Kudwo

• DEMOCRATIC SCHOOL GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT: A CASE STUDY OF TWO SCHOOLS IN SOUTH AFRICA

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Vusi, Lynn, Renuka

• Agency Curtailed: Implications for the Integration of Environmental Education in Life Sciences

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Khathutshelo Ronald, Nomanesi

• Inclusive Education Implementation Challenges Facing Selected Primary and Secondary Schools in Mashonaland East Province in Zimbabwe

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Gideon, Brighton, Tendai

• Educational Development Issues in Ghana in Light of Educational Policy and Planning

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Ruth, Lee, Josephine

• Lifelong Learning towards the Achievement of Environment and Sustainable Development in Ghana

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Ruth, Portia Oware, Josephine, Solomon A, Wing On

• Researching Indigenous Science Knowledge Integration in Formal Education: Interpreting some Perspectives from the Field

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Francis, Norma