International Journal of Sub-Saharan African Research (IJSSAR)

This issue features 45 articles, representing a 40% reduction from the previous 75. This reduction does not reflect declining authors’ patronage or a shortage of quality submissions; rather, it forms part of IJSSAR’s ongoing Strategic Editorial Reforms Ahead of Application for Scopus Assessment. Of the 109 manuscripts considered, only 41% were accepted, reflecting the journal’s commitment to greater selectivity and rigorous quality assurance. The deliberate reduction in publication volume is aimed at strengthening quality over quantity and enabling the Editorial Board to devote greater attention to editorial scrutiny, peer-review management, quality control, technical editing, article presentation, metadata accuracy, digital discoverability, and post-publication management. Published: 2026-09-30