About the Journal

E-ISSN: 3027-1436 | P-ISSN: 3027-2041

International Journal of African Sustainable Development Research is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research on sustainable development issues in Africa. The journal serves as a platform for researchers, academics, policymakers, and practitioners to share knowledge, insights, innovative solutions, and findings that contributes to the advancement of sustainable development across various disciplines.

International Journal of African Sustainable Development Research (P-ISSN: 3027-2041 | E-ISSN: 3027-1436) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research on sustainable development issues in Africa. The journal serves as a platform for researchers, academics, policymakers, and practitioners to share knowledge, insights, innovative solutions, and findings that contributes to the advancement of sustainable development across various disciplines.

Focus and Scope

IJASDR welcomes original research and scholarly contributions from a broad range of disciplines related to sustainable development, including but not limited to sustainable agriculture, environmental science, economics, business administration, public administration, sociology, political science, international relations, geography, urban and regional planning, engineering, architecture, law, education, health sciences, and development studies.

Publication Frequency

IJASDR follows a quarterly (continuous) publication model, The journal operates on a dynamic publishing model that merges the benefits of both scheduled and continuous publication. Articles are published online as soon as they successfully complete the rigorous peer-review process, receive acceptance, and undergo thorough proofreading and meticulous copyediting. This approach ensures that high-quality research is shared promptly with the academic community while maintaining the structure of periodic issues.

Why Quarterly (Continuous) Publishing?

This innovative model allows for the rapid dissemination of valuable research, minimizing delays in sharing new knowledge. At the same time, it retains the advantages of periodic issues, which curate and highlight significant contributions, providing readers with a structured overview of advancements in the field.

Contribution Types

The journal accepts various types of scholarly contributions, including:

  • Original research articles
  • Review articles
  • Case studies 
  • Theoretical and conceptual papers
  • Policy Analyses

Open Access Policy

IJASDR is an open-access journal, ensuring that all published articles are freely available to researchers, policymakers, and the public worldwide. This model promotes greater knowledge sharing and accessibility without financial or institutional restrictions.

Copyright Notice

All published articles in the journal are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This allows authors to retain copyright while permitting others to share and adapt the work, provided proper attribution is given to the original author(s) and source.

Archiving

To ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of published content, the journal is archived in the PKP Preservation Network (PN), LOCKSS, and CLOCKSS systems. All articles are also assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for permanent accessibility. These digital archiving initiatives guarantee that the journal’s content remains available for future generations.

Advertisement Policy

The journal does not currently host advertisements on its website, maintaining a focus on scholarly content and integrity.

Publisher

Timbou African Academic Publication

Centre for African Development Studies, Federal Ministry of Education, FCT, Abuja, Nigeria.
Email: editorial@taapublications.com