Scope and Delimitation:
AJFRA focuses on research, analysis, and discussions related to regulatory affairs, policy, and governance across various sectors in Africa. Topics may include regulatory frameworks, capacity building, oversight mechanisms, enforcement strategies, and case studies of regulatory challenges and innovations.
Submission Requirements:
- Papers should be original, unpublished work not under consideration elsewhere
- Maximum 8,000 words excluding references, tables, and figures
- Structured abstract of 250-300 words with objectives, methods, results/findings, conclusion, recommendations, and policy/scientific contribution
- APA style referencing
- Plagiarism should not exceed 10% excluding references
- AI writing assistance should be disclosed and not exceed 20% of content
Review Process:
- Double-blind peer review by 2-3 experts in the field
- Initial editorial screening for scope, quality, and formatting
- Reviewers evaluate originality, methodological rigor, policy/practical relevance
- Authors notified of decision within 2-3 weeks with feedback
- Maximum 2 rounds of revisions allowed before final decision
Editorial Board:
- Chief Editor: Sharon Vasuthevan (PhD)
- Co-Editors: George Benneh Mensah, Sophia Blankson
