About IJSSAR
International Journal of Sub-Saharan African Research (IJSSAR) is a multidisciplinary open-access journal from the Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, South-East Nigeria. Kenneth Adibe Nwafor, Ph.D, a Professor in the department, founded the journal in 2023. It publishes peer-reviewed, original, academic research articles that seek to promote research as a means of developing
solutions towards addressing peculiar challenges of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Aims and Scope
IJSSAR is a journal of the people of sub-Saharan Africa, by the people of sub-Saharan Africa, and for the people of sub-Saharan Africa. It aims to publish well-researched manuscripts that have value for sub-Saharan Africa in the areas of Communication and Media Studies, Politics, Peace and Conflicts studies, Health and Environment, Agriculture, Education, Economy, Technology, Sociology, Psychology, Management and Public Policy. Read more...
CURRENT ISSUE
Mental Health Needs of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Select Camps in Enugu State, South-East Nigeria
Application Of World Health Organisation Guidelines In Road Traffic Safety Reporting By Select Nigerian Newspapers
Factors Influencing Access to Effective Treatment of Prostate Cancer in Namibia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Influence of Training on Employee Performance in Local Government Authorities in Urban West Region, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Social Media as Source of Oral Health Information-Seeking among Adult Residents of Jos-South Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria
Influence of Mass Media on Youth Perceptions of Reproductive Health Issues in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State
Communication Strategies for High Blood Pressure Management Awareness among Patients in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Effectiveness of Mass Media in Preserving Indigenous Cultures in Select Rural Communities in Upper West Region, Ghana
Genotype Identification Messages and Family Dynamics in Ibadan South-West, Nigeria: Impact and Emerging Challenges
Impact of Strict Research Supervision on Research Assistants’ Practices, Confidence, and Data Integrity in Uganda
Pragma-Stylistic Strategies in President Donald Trump’s Speeches on "Christian Genocide" in Nigeria
Profiles of Victims and Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence in Nigeria Using the Socio-Ecological Model
Interrogating Institutional Measures against Rape in Lagos, Nigeria
Multi-Level and Life Course Challenges Faced by Children Born Through Sexual Violence in Africa
Strengthening Local Action in Humanitarian Response: Exploring Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Systems of National Organisations in North-East Nigeria
Utilisation of Indigenous Knowledge System (IKS) and Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) in Accessing Maternal and Child Healthcare by Pregnant Women in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Lived Experiences of Trauma, Identity, and Coping among Victims of Communal Conflicts in Akpoha, Amasiri and Oso Edda in Ebonyi Sate, Nigeria
Navigating Security Versus Privacy Issues in the Use of AI-Based Surveillance Systems in Anambra State, Nigeria
Communicating Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Sustainable Healthcare Decision-Making in Federal Teaching Hospital Abakiliki (FETHA), Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Evaluation of Planning Strategies for Water Stress Management and Sustainable Urban Development in Maiduguri Metropolis, Nigeria
Framing the Farmer–Herder Conflict: A Comparative Analysis of Solutions-Oriented vs Blame-Oriented Narratives in Daily Trust and the Punch Newspapers (January–June 2018)
Household and Socio-Economic Drivers of Per Capita Fuelwood Consumption in Dorok District, Shendam Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria
Social Impacts of Hydroelectric Dams on the Livelihoods of Select Communities in Kainji and Jebba, Niger State, Nigeria
Framing of Herdsmen and Farmers’ Crisis in Select Nigerian Newspapers (2020-2021)
Social Media Influence on Informal Diplomacy and Humanitarian Intervention in the May 2024 Rescue of Trafficked Nigerians in Mali
Influence of Faith-Based Social Media Messages on Christians’ Perception and Response to Health Crises in Lagos State, Nigeria
Public Relations and Patients’ Awareness of Nuclear Medicine in Public Teaching Hospitals in Rivers State, Nigeria
Assessing Pre-Service Teachers' Perceptions of Gender Equality and Inclusive Education in Nigeria
Gender Differences in Social Media’s Influence on Peer Pressure, Celebrity Worship, and Substance Use Patterns among Students of Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria
Impact of Teaching Experience on Students Learning in Schools with Inadequate Facilities in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Institutional Readiness for Implementing the 4-in-1 Teacher Training Model in Pre-Service Teacher Education in Selected Colleges of Education in Nigeria
A Task-Based Analysis of Entrepreneurship Content in Grade II Business Studies Textbooks Used in Secondary Schools in South Africa
Factors Inhibiting Goal Attainment in Public Secondary Schools in Cross River State, Nigeria: A Path Analytical Model.
Impact of Digital Media Tools on Academic Delivery and Administrative Efficiency at Federal Polytechnic Orogun Delta State Nigeria
Communicating Innovative Potentials of Students through Creative Drama in Preparatory Secondary School, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
Exposure and Trust in Online Political Messages in the Age of Social Media Algorithms among Voters in South-South, Nigeria
Media Literacy and Digital Awareness as Tools for Combating Disinformation among Undergraduates of Kwara State University and University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Perceived Credibility of Online News Media among Lagos State Local Government Workers
Impact of Social Media on Public Trust in Government Crisis Communication in Nigeria
Influence of Online Forum on Academic Performance of Undergraduates of Ebonyi State University Abakaliki, Nigeria
Use of Emojis and Emoticons in Face-Threatening Acts and Mitigation on WhatsApp among Law Undergraduates of Godfrey Okoye University and University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus
Leadership Styles and Employee Performance in Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria
Impact of Students Union Politics on Academic Performance: A Comparative Analysis of Two Nigerian Public Higher Education Institutions
Sports Betting Advertising on X and Gambling Behaviour among Youths in Sango Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
Assessment of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC’s) Digital Voter Education Approach on Facebook and X in the 2019 and 2023 General Elections in Nigeria
Social Media and Political Communication: A Systematic Review
Radio Healthcare Messages and Application of Safety Measures in Response to the Resurgence of HIV/AIDS in Abakaliki Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Youth Empowerment and Crime Reduction in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria
Impact of Gamification and Collaborative Teaching Strategies on Students’ Achievement in Periodic Table Concepts in Technical Secondary Schools in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Influence of Western Culture on the Nigerian Music Industry in the 21st Century
Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on the Manufacturing Sector Growth in Nigeria (1986 -2025)
Birth Rate and Economic Growth of Nigeria (1990-2020)
Systematic Literature Review of Technological Innovation as Driver of Media Entrepreneurship in Nigeria
Synthetic Truths and Social Distrust: Evaluating How AI-Generated Content Shapes Public Perception of Credibility in Nigerian News Landscape
Patterns of Television Coverage of the Environmental Effects of Artisanal Oil Refining in Rivers State, Nigeria
Response to Radio Agricultural Programmes on Oil Palm and Coconut Seedlings Plantation among Residents of Anambra State, Nigeria
Performance Appraisal of Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) on Tax Collection Efficiency and Effectiveness in Nigeria (2015-2025)
Effect of Job Satisfaction on Employee Performance in the Nigeria Immigration Service, Niger State Command
Impact of Financial Journalism in Decoding Mathematical Market Trends and Navigating Volatility for Smarter Investing in Nigeria
Effect of Training and Development (T&D) on Employee Performance of Select Local Government Areas of Niger State, Nigeria
Impact of Urbanisation on Real Estate Businesses and Commercial Property Development in Nigeria
Impact of Performance Appraisal, Motivation, and Leadership on Employee Productivity in Select Research Institutes in Niger State, Nigeria
Strategic Management and Organisational Performance in Select Automobile Industries in Nigeria
Folklore in Igbo Radio Programmes and Its Role in Promoting Indigenous Cultural Identity in Enugu State, Nigeria
Freedom of Information Act and its Impact on Journalistic Practice in Nigeria
Fake News and Its Implications for the Realisation of Sustainable Development Goals 3, 4, and 16 in Delta State, Nigeria
Journal Identifiers
eISSN: 3043-4459
pISSN: 3043-4467