Scientia Africana
- Publisher
- nan
- ISSN
- 1118-1931
- Country
- Nigeria
- Language
- English
- Thematic area
- Science and Technology
About this journal
Scientia Africana' is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that serves as a platform for scholarly discourse on the diverse and complex realities of the African continent. Its scope encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and technology. The journal actively seeks to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world challenges, promoting interdisciplinary research and fostering dialogue between scholars and practitioners.
Key themes explored within 'Scientia Africana' revolve around issues of development, sustainability, and social transformation in Africa. This includes, but is not limited to, topics such as economic growth, poverty reduction, health and well-being, education, gender equality, environmental protection, climate change, conflict resolution, governance, and cultural heritage. The journal also encourages submissions that address the historical, philosophical, and ethical dimensions of these challenges, fostering a critical and nuanced understanding of the continent's past, present, and future.
The intended audience of 'Scientia Africana' encompasses academics, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and students across various disciplines and geographical locations. By promoting open access to research, the journal aims to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration, thereby empowering stakeholders to develop evidence-based solutions to pressing challenges. It also serves as a valuable resource for students and young researchers, fostering a new generation of scholars engaged in advancing knowledge and understanding about Africa.
The impact of 'Scientia Africana' is reflected in its growing influence within the academic community and beyond. Its publications are cited by leading scholars and policymakers, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and the development of informed policy decisions. The journal's commitment to open access and its focus on relevant and impactful research has earned it a reputation as a valuable resource for promoting a deeper understanding and appreciation of Africa's diverse realities.
Volumes (20 articles)
Volume 23, Issue 3 (2024)
- Body and organ weight changes in male Wistar rats treated with saponins extract of <i>Vernonia amygdalina</i> and <i>Vernonia colorata</i>
- Formulation of a carbon-based solid acid catalyst from groundnut husk for the esterification of oleic acid
- Gas leakage detection system for domestic and industrial applications
- Relevance of surface characterization of <i>Bambusa vulgaris</i> (l.) leaf extract doped iron nanoparticle
- The use of electrical resistivity tomography method to resolve land boundary disputes in mining areas
Volume 22, Issue 1 (2023)
Volume 22, Issue 2 (2023)
- Essential oil compositions and antioxidant activity of the fresh leaves of <i>Talinum triangulare</i> (Jacq.) Willd from Nigeria
- Perception of arable crop farmers on agro-forestry practices in selected local government areas in Ekiti State, Nigeria
- Treatment of abattoir wastewater using <i>Moringa oleifera</i> seed and snail shell in Rivers State, Nigeria
Volume 21, Issue 3 (2023)
Volume 21, Issue 1 (2022)
- Effect of ethanol extract of the fruiting bodies of Pleorotus ostreatus on the serum hepato-specific enzyme markers and liver histology of high sucrose-high fat diet-streptozotocin induced diabetic rats
- Investigation of soil contamination in a lubricant retail market in Ikoku, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
- Phytochemical screening and proximate analysis of the leaf extracts of Vitex doniana