Journal of Student Affairs in Africa

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Journal of Student Affairs in Africa is an open-access journal published by Journal of Student Affairs in Africa in South Africa, publishing in english. It is listed in DOAJ according to the sources read. Declared review time at DOAJ: 12 weeks. Facts are reproduced as recorded at their sources with their capture dates; PublishLens indicators are available after sign-in.

Basic facts

Publisher: Journal of Student Affairs in Africa
ISSN: 2311-1771 · 2307-6267
Country: South Africa
Languages: english
Access: Open access
Articles in DOAJ: 508
Declared review time: 12 weeks
Declared peer-review model: double_blind
Official website: https://upjournals.up.ac.za/index.php/jsaa/index

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DOAJ · 2017-10-24

Indexing: DOAJ
APC: —
Declared review time (DOAJ): 12 weeks — journal-declared only (not measured)
Activity (OpenAlex): Active — latest works 2025
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Articles in DOAJ

508

Most recent article

2 months ago

Average review time (journal-declared via DOAJ)

12weeks

Works in OpenAlex

384

Last recorded publication year

2025

Reported by OpenAlex in 1 of 3 sources (CC0 flags, not verified indexing)DOAJSciELOOpenAlex Core

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Editorial & policy11

Last DOAJ review date: 2023-02-10
Added to DOAJ: 2017-10-24
Declared plagiarism screening: Not declared
Other fees beyond APC: No
Observed digital preservation (Keepers registry)— snapshot 2026-10-05: Portico
Editorial board: Official page ↗
Norwegian register (HK-dir)— 2026: Level 1 — approved scholarly channel
Open references deposited at Crossref: 0%
ORCID iDs in current deposits: 17%
Enrolled in Crossref Similarity Check: ✓
Deposits licence metadata at Crossref: ✓
Peer-review policy: View policy

Identity & continuity2

Alternate titles: JSAA
Source type: journal

Classification2

Subjects (DOAJ)

Education: Special aspects of education

LCC codes

LC8-6691

Subject areas

Higher Education Research Studies
Higher Education Practises and Engagement
Higher Education Practises and Engagement
Higher Education Practises and Engagement
Higher Education Governance and Development
Higher Education Learning Practices
Higher Education Learning Practices
Higher Education Research Studies

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Student Stress and Coping
Higher Education Research Studies
Higher Education Governance and Development
Higher Education Governance and Development
Education during COVID-19 pandemic
Higher Education and Employability
Resilience and Mental Health
Higher Education and Employability
University Challenges and Reforms
International Student and Expatriate Challenges
Evaluation of Teaching Practices
Evaluation of Teaching Practices
Resilience and Mental Health
COVID-19 and Mental Health
COVID-19 and Mental Health
Education, Leadership, and Health Research
Education, Leadership, and Health Research
African cultural and philosophical studies
Evasion and Academic Success Factors
Education Systems and Policy
Higher Education and Employability
Education Systems and Policy
Education, Leadership, and Health Research
Educational Outcomes and Influences
Global Educational Policies and Reforms
South African History and Culture
Online and Blended Learning
Online and Blended Learning
Global Educational Policies and Reforms
Educational and Psychological Assessments
African cultural and philosophical studies
Educational and Psychological Assessments
Doctoral Education Challenges and Solutions
African cultural and philosophical studies
Mathematics Education and Programs
Disability Education and Employment
Disability Education and Employment
Global Education and Multiculturalism
Service-Learning and Community Engagement
Global Education and Multiculturalism
Reflective Practices in Education
Second Language Learning and Teaching
International Student and Expatriate Challenges
Collaborative Teaching and Inclusion
African Education and Politics
Disability Education and Employment
Evaluation of Teaching Practices
Second Language Learning and Teaching
Reflective Practices in Education
Education and Critical Thinking Development
Mentoring and Academic Development
Education and Critical Thinking Development
Innovations in Medical Education
Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
Collaborative Teaching and Inclusion
International Student and Expatriate Challenges
Innovations in Medical Education
Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
Disability Rights and Representation
Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
African Studies and Ethnography
Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
COVID-19 and Mental Health
Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
Career Development and Diversity
Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction

Keywords (DOAJ)

student development
disability/disabled students
student leadership and governance
student living and learning
student politics and activism
student support

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