The Journal of Social Issues in Non-Communicable Conditions and Disability (SINCCD) promotes the creation and dissemination of knowledge of social issues in non-communicable diseases and disability with a focus on the African continent. There is currently a gap in Africa in terms of academic publications for non-communicable conditions and disability, particularly the social issues. SINCCD is a refereed journal publishing original articles on research, practice and education, policy and service user experiences. The journal is open access and submission is free.
We are calling for papers for a special issue on disability.
Deadlines
This call opened on 11 January 2024 and close on 28 February 2024. Abstracts should be submitted by 30 January 2024. Full papers by 30 March 2024. Peer reviewed and accepted articles will be published beginning April 2024.
Types of Articles
- Original research articles
- Interviews
- Case studies
- Conference or webinar papers or slides
- Screening or assessment tools
- General/scoping literature reviews
- Systematic literature reviews
- Meta-analysis (review of systematic reviews)
- Patient stories
- Letters
- Teaching slides
- Proposed models, frameworks or theories
- Raw data
- Biographies
- Media analysis, including social media analysis
- Oral literature analysis
Resources
AU protocol on Disability https://au.int/sites/default/files/treaties/36440-treaty-protocol_to_the_achpr_on_the_rights_of_persons_with_disabilities_in_africa_e.pdf
Access to education in Africa: responding to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (journal article) – read or download pdf.
Africa Disability Forum https://africandisabilityforum.net/about-us/
Why countries must ratify the African Disability Protocol https://africanarguments.org/2023/12/why-countries-must-ratify-the-african-disability-protocol/
Disability Is Not Inability: Addressing The Disability Divide In Africa Using Smart Technologies https://www.nepad.org/blog/disability-not-inability-addressing-disability-divide-africa-using-smart-technologies
Africa theories (there are many theories of disability on the list) https://africasocialwork.net/african-theories-of-social-work/
Africa research methods https://africasocialwork.net/research/
African Disability Rights Yearbook (ADRY) journal https://www.adry.up.ac.za/
African journal of disability https://ajod.org/index.php/ajod
Baba Jairos Jiri’s ubuntu models of charity, disability and rehabilitation https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ajsw/article/view/194112
Ubuntu Philosophy and Disabilities in Sub-Saharan Africa (book book) https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/edit/10.4324/9781003343684/ubuntu-philosophy-disabilities-sub-saharan-africa-oliver-mutanga
Suggest resources for us in the comments box below.
Submission
Submit by email to sinccd@africasocialwork.net
Author guidelines
List of previous articles
Volume 2, Number 2, 2023
Charamba S. and Mukurazhizha R. (2023). Narratives of caregivers on management options for epilepsy condition from a Christian perspective in Africa: a case of Zimbabwe. Journal of Social Issues in Non-Communicable Conditions & Disability, 2(2), pages pending. View PDF I View HTML
Chivasa N. (2023). Reflections on support mechanisms for the elderly in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) era in Zimbabwe. Journal of Social Issues in Non-Communicable Conditions & Disability, 2(2), pages pending. View PDF I View HTML
Mwapaura K. and Munemo W. (2023). ‘A burdensome journey’: The plight of mothers of children with disabilities in Torwood Community, Kwekwe, Zimbabwe. Journal of Social Issues in Non-Communicable Conditions & Disability, 2(2), pages pending. View PDF I View HTML
Thabane S. & ‘Moleli L. V. (2023). How dementia knowledge and experiences influence care and protection of people with dementia: Evidence from Lesotho. Journal of Social Issues in Non-Communicable Conditions & Disability, 2(1), 195-208. View PDF I View HTML
Volume 2, Number 1, 2023
Mamukeyani E. (2023). Utilizing the Ubuntu African approach to address disability in South African rural communities by social workers. Journal of Social Issues in Non-Communicable Conditions & Disability, 2(1), 108-118. View PDF I View HTML
Adejoh S. O., Adebayo K., Osazuwa P. et al (2023). Neurological disorders: perceived causes, effects and coping strategies among caregivers in Lagos, Nigeria. Journal of Social Issues in Non-Communicable Conditions & Disability, 2(1), 119-132. View PDF I View HTML
Chukwu, N. A. and Okechukwu, A. B. (2023). Mental health challenges of people living with disabilities among internally displaced persons in Ndukwa East Local Government Area in Delta State, Nigeria. Journal of Social Issues in Non-Communicable Conditions & Disability, 2(1), 133-145. View PDF I View HTML
Mwapaura, K. (2023). ‘Nothing for us without us’: The deployment, access and impression of voting process towards full inclusion of people with disabilities in Zimbabwe. Brief Note. Journal of Social Issues in Non-Communicable Conditions & Disability, 2(1), 146-149. View PDF I View HTML
Volume 1, Number 2, 2022
Tome A. R. (2022). The unavailability of employment opportunities for young women with disabilities: A case of Mashonaland Region, Zimbabwe. Journal of Social Issues in Non-Communicable Conditions & Disability, 1(2), 51-62. View PDF I View HTML
Manana F., Mavuka A., Soko S. and Chikwaiwa B. K. (2022). Socio-economic barriers towards access to cervical cancer services at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals in Harare, Zimbabwe. Journal of Social Issues in Non-Communicable Conditions & Disability, 1(2), 63-76. View PDF I View HTML
Nkansah, J. O., Awuviry-Newton K. and Abekah-Carter K. (2022). Mass media as social innovations in the lives of older adults in Ghana . Journal of Social Issues in Non-Communicable Conditions & Disability, 1(2), 77-93. View PDF I View HTML
Kagola F. and Abur W. (2022). Psychological wellbeing of Namibian youth within the ecological system theory. Journal of Social Issues in Non-Communicable Conditions & Disability, 1(2), 94 –101. View PDF I View HTML
Volume 1, Number 1, 2022
Mwapaura K, Magavude T, Munyanyi S, Rufurwokuda, A and Chisosa T (2022). The adversities in the lives of street children with disabilities during the corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic: The case of Masvingo, Zimbabwe. Journal of Social Issues in Non-Communicable Conditions & Disability, 1(1), 1-10. View PDF I View HTML
Mugumbate J. R., Kissani N., Acevedo, K., Mugumbate C., Janneh A., Lilia Núñez-Orozco L., Mauricio O. A. and Ibrahim E A. A. (2022). First Aid (FA) and First Guidance (FG) for epilepsy seizures: key considerations and recommendations for developing regions of the world. Journal of Social Issues in Non-Communicable Conditions & Disability, 1(1), 11-24. View PDF I View HTML
Murhula K. G., Obonage S. R., Sumaili D., Bake Muhigwa B., Mutama K. N., Maramuke B. J. and Agino F. C. (2022). Implementation of policies to protect under-age prostitute ladies: A business or sexual ‘sharecropping’ in Bukavu, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Journal of Social Issues in Non-Communicable Conditions & Disability, 1(1), 25-37. View PDF I View HTML
Muzondo, E. (2022). Accessibility of human rights and sexual & reproductive health services by female drug users in Zimbabwe: Challenges and opportunities. Journal of Social Issues in Non-Communicable Conditions & Disability, 1(1), 38-50. View PDF I View HTML