The African Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AJIDD)

ISDS is proud to announce the launch of its academic journal.

The African Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AJIDD) is a new publication to be launched by ISDS. The journal would provide an accessible, readable and informative source of data and knowledge for those working in the field of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Special Educational Needs, Mental Health and related subjects with a special focus on Africa. The journal would publish original research, literature reviews, theoretical and empirical papers on topics related to Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Special Educational Needs, Mental Health and Learning Difficulties. AJIDD is to be published by the ISDS and papers published in the journal are freely accessible online for ISDS members and students.

First Edition – Call for papers

We are delighted to announce that the new African Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AJIDD) is now calling for submissions.

Themes/Areas of interest

  • Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
  • Special Educational Needs
  • Mental Health
  • Spirituality and Quality of Life
  • Community Care for people with IDD
  • Public Policy and Attitudes Towards the people with IDD

 

Authors should download our Author Guidelines before submitting an article using the link on this page. Articles submitted should fit one of the following criteria: Research paper, Viewpoint,  Technical paper, Conceptual paper, Case study, Literature review or General book review. 

Peer Review Process

A member of our editorial team will review your submission and send you an email to confirm one of the following outcomes:

  • Revise and Resubmit
  • Progressed to Peer Review
  • Rejected

 

Papers that progress to peer review will also receive one of the following outcomes at the end of the review:

  • Accepted for publication
  • Accepted for publication (with revisions)
  • Rejected for publication

 

In the meantime, you can contact us if you have any questions or submit a paper below after reading our Author Guidelines.