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Authors can submit original research articles, reviews, or letters for peer review. The journal welcomes high-quality work from Africa or on African-relevant topics. Submissions are made electronically through the journal’s website.
- Who it is for:
- researchers, scholars, authors based in Africa or working on African-relevant issues
- How to act on it:
- Visit https://sajs.co.za/ and submit the manuscript online
The journal is freely available online to all readers. It publishes peer-reviewed research and non-reviewed commentaries, perspectives, and news articles on African-relevant scientific topics.
- Who it is for:
- scholars, educators, general public, policymakers
- How to act on it:
- Visit https://sajs.co.za/ to read current and past issues
Individuals can sign up to receive regular updates and new issues of the Science for Society newsletter by providing their email address and personal details through a subscription form.
- Who it is for:
- anyone interested in receiving regular science communication updates from ASSAf
- How to act on it:
- Fill out the subscription form with first name, last name, and email address on the SfS Newsletter page
The Academy of Science of South Africa provides access to archived issues of the Science for Society newsletter from 2011 to 2021. Users can click on year-specific buttons to view or download previous editions.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public, researchers, science communicators, educators, and anyone interested in science policy and public engagement
- How to act on it:
- Navigate to the SfS Newsletter section and click on the desired year's button to view the newsletter
Institutions and researchers can contribute to a national effort to harvest open access content from South African repositories, coordinated preferably by the NRF to increase visibility and accessibility of SA research.
- Who it is for:
- institutions running open access repositories, national research bodies
- How to act on it:
- Ensure repositories comply with common standards and allow national harvesting; coordinate with the NRF for integration into the national system.
Institutions can join a national federation of open access repositories that adhere to shared standards. Support will be provided to institutions in the early stages of setting up their repositories, and a central repository will be maintained for institutions unable to sustain their own.
- Who it is for:
- higher education institutions, research-producing institutions, institutional repository managers
- How to act on it:
- Contact the Scholarly Publishing Unit to request support for establishing or joining a repository under the Green route federation; apply for technical and financial assistance during setup.
Quest Magazine is a full-colour, quarterly science magazine aimed at learners, educators, and the general public. It presents leading scientific research in an accessible way and is distributed to public high schools, Dinaledi schools, and national science events.
- Who it is for:
- learners, educators, and the general public
- How to act on it:
- Visit the ASSAf website and click on the 'click here' link for subscription details
The updated Code provides practical, comprehensive guidance for editors, reviewers, authors, and publishers on ethical, professional, and transparent practices in scholarly publishing. It covers editorial independence, peer review, governance, ethical responsibilities, and compliance with evolving policies, including those related to digital publishing, artificial intelligence, open access, data transparency, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Who it is for:
- editors, reviewers, authors, and publishers in scholarly publishing
- How to act on it:
- download the document from the ASSAf website
Individuals and organisations can provide feedback or comments on the revised Code of Best Practice in Scholarly Journal Publishing, Editing, and Peer Review. This opportunity allows stakeholders to contribute to the ongoing refinement and application of the guidelines.
- Who it is for:
- editors, reviewers, authors, publishers, and members of the scholarly community
- How to act on it:
- send feedback to Mrs Sus via email or postal contact
Readers can view past issues of the South African Journal of Science online, which are archived and freely available through the journal’s digital platform.
- Who it is for:
- students, researchers, educators, and general public interested in scientific literature
- How to act on it:
- Visit the journal’s website and navigate to the archive section to browse or download previous issues.
Researchers and scholars can publish their peer-reviewed articles, reviews, research letters, commentaries, news features, and book reviews in the South African Journal of Science, which is freely accessible to readers worldwide through an open-access platform.
- Who it is for:
- researchers, academics, and scholars from South Africa and abroad
- How to act on it:
- Submit manuscripts via the journal's website; authors must follow submission guidelines and undergo peer review.
An online webinar hosted by the Academy of Science of South Africa to inform scientists and researchers in South Africa about the Frontiers Planet Prize, a global competition awarding three $1 million prizes annually for innovative, scalable research with environmental impact that supports planetary boundaries.
- Who it is for:
- scientists and researchers in South Africa working on scalable environmental solutions
- How to act on it:
- Attend the webinar via the provided link or contact ASSAf for details