Journal profile
International Journal of Educational Development in Africa
ISSN 2312-3540 · eISSN 2709-2844 · Unisa Press · South Africa
International Journal of Educational Development in Africa: diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 8 weeks (community reports); 31 articles in 2025.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
International Journal of Educational Development in Africa is published by Unisa Press. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are African Education and Politics, African cultural and philosophical studies and Teacher Education and Leadership Studies, together about 28.9% of its articles. Its main subfields are Education. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The International Journal of Educational Development in Africa (IJEDA) specifically encourages potential submissions that engage African-centrism, that honour local traditions and epistemologies, and that challenge the day-to-day of systemic oppression. This includes an encouragement of multilinguality, artistic expressions, collaborative authorships, and engagement with praxis, such as when proposals demonstrate decolonial theory through practical on-the-ground applications.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- African Education and PoliticsSocial Sciences16%
- African cultural and philosophical studiesSocial Sciences7.7%
- Teacher Education and Leadership StudiesSocial Sciences5.1%
- Global Educational Policies and ReformsSocial Sciences5.1%
- School Leadership and Teacher PerformanceSocial Sciences5.1%
- Multilingual Education and PolicySocial Sciences4.5%
- Mathematics Education and Teaching TechniquesSocial Sciences3.9%
- School Choice and PerformanceSocial Sciences3.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
DOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 7OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 4OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.76OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 104 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 6 | 49 |
| 2025 | 31 | 31 | 47 |
| 2024 | 9 | 9 | 33 |
| 2023 | 10 | 10 | 25 |
| 2022 | 15 | 15 | 18 |
| 2021 | 7 | 7 | 17 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with PubMed · to
Too few articlesOnly 2 articles from the last 24 months carry both submission and acceptance dates, too few for a median
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 8 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 8 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | Yes | CC BY-SA | |
| LetPub | No APC | Yes | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare10 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 7,000 words
- Reference style
- Chicago
- Templates
- Word
- First submission
- Free format: the journal's layout is not required
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
- Highlights
- Optional
- Graphical abstract
- Optional
- Cover letter
- Required
Article types accepted3
- book reviewPlease note the format and order of information required in metadata for book reviews: Reviewed Book, <Book title in italics> by Andy Author <Book author name(s…Length not stated
- commentary (non peer-reviewed)In this section we accept content such as academic reports, reviews, opinion pieces, conference keynote addresses and other academic pieces which will not be pe…Length not stated
- editorialEditorial: Recentring Culture and Inclusion in African Educational Development and Transformation Nomanesi Madikizela-Madiya, John Nyangaresi 6 pages PDF XMLLength not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteLicense & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism, Preprints, Self-archiving
- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms: Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal. Authors are able to enter into separate, additio…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer Review Process
APCs implemented starting 2025. Model summary
The International Journal of Educational Development in Africa (IJEDA) uses a double-blind peer review system to ensure the anonymity of both the author and the reviewer. Usually, articles are sent to two reviewers, if there is a disagreement a third reviewer is used. Based on their recommendations, the Editor decides whether the manuscript should be accepted as is, should be revised or rejected. …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Plagiarism
Manuscripts containing plagiarism will not be considered for publication in the journal. Plagiarism is defined as the use of another's work, words or ideas without attribution or permission, and representation of them as one's own original work. Plagiarism may take many forms, ranging from major plagiarism (the copy-and-paste of large amounts of text), to minor plagiarism without dishonest intent …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Guidelines on Preprints
Definition of PreprintsPreprints are versions of scholarly papers that precede formal peer review and publication in a scientific journal. They are typically shared on public repositories to facilitate early dissemination of research findings.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Self-archiving Self-Archiving Policy
IJEDA allows for all versions of manuscripts to be deposited in an institutional or other repository of the author’s choice without embargo.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Unisa Press
- Country or region
- South Africa
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 2312-3540
- Electronic ISSN
- 2709-2844
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 10 (2025)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Aims & Scope ↗LetPub
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Fee waivers ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗LetPub
- Editorial board ↗LetPub
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about International Journal of Educational Development in Africa
How long does peer review take at International Journal of Educational Development in Africa?
Authors report an average review time of about 8 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of International Journal of Educational Development in Africa?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Manuscript length: ≤ 7,000 words; Reference style: Chicago; Templates: Word; First submission: Free format: the journal's layout is not required; Suggested reviewers: Optional; Highlights: Optional; Graphical abstract: Optional; Cover letter: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Which databases index International Journal of Educational Development in Africa?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, International Journal of Educational Development in Africa is indexed in DOAJ.
Is International Journal of Educational Development in Africa open access, and what is the APC?
International Journal of Educational Development in Africa is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, DOAJ, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .