African Journal of Disability
Scope & Guideline
Empowering Insights, Transforming Lives.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Research on Disability Services and Rehabilitation:
The journal publishes studies on the efficacy and accessibility of rehabilitation services for people with disabilities, exploring both community-based and clinical approaches to enhance service delivery. - Inclusive Education Practices:
A significant focus is placed on the challenges and strategies associated with inclusive education for students with disabilities, highlighting best practices, teacher training, and educational policies across African countries. - Health and Well-being of Persons with Disabilities:
The journal investigates the health outcomes, access to healthcare services, and overall well-being of individuals with disabilities, addressing both physical and mental health aspects. - Social and Economic Participation:
Research examining the participation of people with disabilities in social and economic activities is a core area, focusing on barriers to employment, livelihood strategies, and community integration. - Cultural Perspectives on Disability:
The journal emphasizes understanding disability through cultural lenses, exploring how local beliefs, practices, and policies impact the lives of individuals with disabilities. - Disability Rights and Advocacy:
There is a commitment to discussing advocacy for disability rights, including the implementation of local and international frameworks that promote the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Disability Services:
There is a notable increase in research examining how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected individuals with disabilities, particularly regarding access to healthcare, education, and social services. - Intersectionality and Disability:
Emerging studies are focusing on the intersectionality of disability with gender, socioeconomic status, and other social determinants, emphasizing the need for inclusive approaches that consider multiple identities. - Community-Based Rehabilitation and Support Models:
Research on innovative community-based rehabilitation models is gaining traction, exploring how local solutions can effectively address the needs of persons with disabilities in their communities. - Technological Innovations and Assistive Devices:
There is a growing interest in the role of technology and assistive devices in improving the quality of life for people with disabilities, with studies focusing on accessibility and usability in low-resource settings. - Youth and Disability Advocacy:
A trend is emerging in research that focuses on the experiences and advocacy efforts of youth with disabilities, highlighting their roles in promoting inclusion and rights within their communities.
Declining or Waning
- Historical Perspectives on Disability:
Research focusing on historical accounts and the evolution of disability practices in Africa appears to be waning, as contemporary issues take precedence in addressing current challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. - General Disability Awareness Campaigns:
There seems to be a reduction in studies purely aimed at raising general awareness about disabilities. Instead, the focus has shifted towards more targeted interventions and policy analyses. - Non-empirical Research:
The journal has increasingly favored empirical studies that provide data-driven insights over theoretical or non-empirical research, leading to a decline in papers that do not present original research findings. - Single-Disease Focus Studies:
Research that concentrates on disability in the context of single diseases or conditions is becoming less prominent, as there is a growing trend towards more holistic and intersectional approaches to disability.
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