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About the Journal

The International Journal of Data, Health and Development Studies (IJDHDS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal advancing interdisciplinary research at the intersection of data science, health, and sustainable development.

2024
Founded
4
Issues / Year
100%
Open Access
30+
Countries

Journal Overview

The International Journal of Data, Health and Development Studies (IJDHDS) is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed, and fully open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing high-quality original research, systematic reviews, and scholarly commentary.

We bring together researchers, clinicians, practitioners, and policymakers to share evidence-based insights that advance public health, data-driven decision-making, and sustainable development across Africa and beyond.

All published articles are assigned a DOI, indexed with Crossref, and made freely available to readers worldwide under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.

About the Journal
Global Reach
30+ countries
Open Access
CC BY 4.0
Fast Review
4-6 weeks
DOI Assigned
Citable & permanent

Aims & Objectives

IJDHDS exists to bridge the gap between data science, health research, and sustainable development by publishing rigorous, evidence-based scholarship that informs policy, practice, and innovation. Our specific objectives are:

01
Advance Interdisciplinary Research
Publish work that integrates data science, health, and development studies.
02
Promote Open Science
Ensure all research is freely accessible, citable, and reusable worldwide.
03
Support African Scholarship
Amplify research from African scholars and institutions on the global stage.
04
Inform Policy & Practice
Translate research findings into actionable recommendations for decision-makers.
05
Maintain Ethical Standards
Uphold COPE-compliant peer review, integrity, and transparency.
06
Foster Global Collaboration
Connect researchers, clinicians, and policymakers across continents.

Journal Scope

IJDHDS welcomes submissions across a broad range of disciplines. Manuscripts may be empirical, methodological, theoretical, or review-based, provided they make a clear contribution to knowledge.

Public Health
Medicine & Clinical Sciences
Data Science & Analytics
AI & Machine Learning
Nursing & Midwifery
Medical Laboratory Science
Physiotherapy & Rehab
Pharmacy & Pharmacology
Environmental Health
Nutrition & Food Security
Economics & Development
Medical Education
 

Why Publish With Us?

Fast Turnaround
Average 4-6 weeks from submission to first decision.
Global Visibility
Indexed in Crossref, DOAJ, Google Scholar, and Scopus.
Open Access
Free for readers. CC BY 4.0 - authors retain rights.
DOI Assignment
Every article receives a permanent, citable DOI.
Expert Peer Review
Double-blind review by distinguished scholars.
Ethical Publishing
COPE-aligned standards for integrity and transparency.

Editorial Leadership

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Prof. Abraham Evwiekpaefe
Editor-in-Chief
Prof. Abraham Evwiekpaefe
Nigerian Defence Academy
Prof. Godwin T. Jombo
Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Prof. Godwin T. Jombo
BSUTH, Makurdi

Indexing & Abstracting

All articles published in IJDHDS are indexed and abstracted in leading scholarly databases, ensuring maximum discoverability and citability. Our presence in these indices reflects our commitment to quality, transparency, and global reach.

Crossref
Crossref
DOI Registration
DOAJ
DOAJ
Open Access Directory
Google Scholar
Google Scholar
Full-text Search
Scopus
Scopus
Abstract & Citation
AJOL
AJOL
African Journals Online
EBSCO
EBSCO
Research Databases

Open Access & Licensing

IJDHDS is a fully Open Access journal. All articles are immediately and permanently available online without subscription, registration, or paywall barriers.

Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are properly cited.

Authors Retain
  • - Full copyright of their work
  • - Right to reuse and distribute
  • - Right to deposit in repositories
  • - Right to self-archive (post-print)
Published Under
CC BY 4.0
Creative Commons Attribution
Article Processing Charge
No APC for authors from low-income countries. Discounts available.

Publisher Information

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IJDHDS Publishing House

IJDHDS is published by an independent scholarly publishing house committed to advancing open science, ethical publishing, and equitable access to research from Africa and the global community.

Kaduna, Nigeria
editor@ijdhds.org
www.ijdhds.org
+234 816 685 1311

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