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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.
| Discipline | African studies |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Edited by | Professor Victor N. Muzvidziwa |
| Publication details | |
| History | 1986-present |
| Publisher | MSU School of Social Work, Harare (Zimbabwe) |
| Frequency | Bi-annual |
| subscription based | |
| Standard abbreviations | |
| ISO 4 | J. Soc. Dev. Afr. |
| Indexing | |
| ISSN | 1012-1080 (print) 1726-3700 (web) |
| Links | |
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
Professor Rodreck Mupedziswa
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