The Journal of Social Development in Africa (JSDA) is a bi-annual subscription-based and peer-reviewed academic journal that began in 1986. The journal publishes original research and review articles that advance scholarship on social development issues in Africa - across various disciplines.
The JSDA is published by the Midlands State University, School of Social Work (Zimbabwe)
For further information, read the author guidelines: https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jsda/about/submissions
Unique Focus
The Journal of Social Development in Africa covers a wide range of topics. Recent topics have included articles on social development as it relates to:
⢠Social Work & Social Welfare
⢠Social Policy
⢠Disease Prevention
⢠Child Protection Policy
⢠Health behaviours and beliefs
⢠Human Development & Development Aid in War Situations
⢠Longevity and mortality
⢠Gender Equality
⢠Mental health
⢠Income diversification
⢠Pandemics and Development
⢠Drug and substance use and misuse
⢠Housing
Interdisciplinary Perspective
In each issue of the Journal of Social Development in Africa, respected scholars present original research findings, views and perspectives from a wide variety of disciplines. This interdisciplinary approach ensures that you are receiving the most balanced and comprehensive scholarship available. Recent articles spanning many fields include:
⢠Social Work
⢠Economics
⢠Psychology
⢠Public Health
⢠Social Policy
⢠Social Services
⢠Health Services Research
⢠Development Studies
⢠Sociology & Community Studies
⢠Religious Studies
⢠Community Development
Abstraction and Indexing
The JDSA is indexed and accredited by the following services:
DHET: South Africa
Managing Editors
Dr. Noel Garikai Muridzo (Director, MSU School of Social Work)
Mr. Wilberforce Kurevakwesu (Lecturer, MSU School of Social Work)
Founding Editor