The Scholar Africa Journal of Innovation (SAJI) is a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary, and open-access academic journal that aims to advance scholarly research and practical discourse on innovation in all its forms across the African continent and the Global South.

SAJI provides a platform for diverse intellectual contributions, including researchers, educators, industry professionals, policymakers, and development practitioners, who are engaged in the production, application, and evaluation of innovative knowledge that drives economic, social, scientific, cultural, and technological transformation in Africa.

Publication Charges

To support the cost of high-quality peer review, editorial management, open-access hosting, indexing, and long-term archiving, the Scholar Africa Journal of Innovation (SAJI) applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) of USD 100 per accepted manuscript.

• There is no fee for submitting an article.
• The APC is payable only upon acceptance after successful preliminary peer review.
• The fee ensures all published content remains freely accessible to readers worldwide.
• Authors from low-income countries or those without institutional support may apply for partial waivers on a case-by-case basis.

Aim

The Scholar Africa Journal of Innovation (SAJI) is established to serve as a highly readable and impactful addition to scholarly literature, providing a lasting and indispensable reference for innovation-driven research across Africa and beyond. SAJI offers a platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to publish high-quality applied and theoretical research that explores the frontiers of innovation in diverse fields, including technology, entrepreneurship, education, health, governance, and sustainable development.

Our goal is to advance a robust understanding of innovation as a transformative tool for addressing Africa’s emerging challenges and opportunities. The journal welcomes original research, critical reviews, case studies, and thought leadership that capture both experimental and conceptual advances, especially those grounded in the African context. SAJI aims to be a bridge between academia, industry, and policy, amplifying African scholarship while engaging global perspectives.

Scope

The Scholar Africa Journal of Innovation (SAJI) publishes high-quality research articles, critical reviews, case studies, and technical notes that explore emerging trends, novel approaches, and transformative practices in innovation across Africa and the Global South.

SAJI welcomes submissions that cover a wide range of disciplines where innovation plays a central role, spanning technology, entrepreneurship, social systems, education, public health, climate resilience, governance, and more. The journal actively encourages interdisciplinary work and research that demonstrates both theoretical significance and practical application.

By focusing on both foundational and applied research, SAJI aims to provide a trusted platform for scholars, practitioners, and policy-makers to share new insights, challenge assumptions, and contribute to innovation-driven solutions for Africa’s evolving development landscape. The journal will continue to offer valuable perspectives on the latest breakthroughs and cross-sector innovations shaping the continent’s future.

Editorial Board

SAJI’s editorial board comprises scholars and professionals from across Africa and the global academic community, with expertise in innovation-related fields. The structure includes:

Editor-in-Chief

Oversees journal vision, policy, and quality assurance.

Associate Editors

Lead subject-specific areas such as innovation in technology, social innovation, policy, education, health, etc.

Managing Editor

Coordinates submissions, communication, and peer review workflow.

Reviewers Pool

A network of experts who participate in double-blind peer review of submitted manuscripts.