Call for Papers: publish your research in HAJOS, free of charge

09/11/2026

Dear Colleague,

Thank you for being part of the Horn of Africa Journal of Social Science (HAJOS). Research published in HAJOS makes evidence from Somalia and the Horn of Africa freely available to readers around the world.

We are now accepting manuscripts for our next issue, and we would be glad to publish your work.

Why publish with HAJOS

  • No fees: submission and publication are free for all authors.
  • Double-anonymous peer review by at least two independent reviewers.
  • A permanent DOI for every article, registered with Crossref.
  • Open access under CC BY 4.0, so your work reaches students, policymakers and practitioners.
  • ORCID-enabled: connect your ORCID iD when you submit, and your article is linked to your research record.
  • Average time from submission to publication: about six weeks.

What we publish
Original research, reviews and policy analysis on Somalia and the Horn of Africa in economics, health, education, governance, law, psychology, social policy and sociology.

Submit online: https://hornafricajss.com/index.php/hajos/about/submissions

Other ways to take part

  • Review for HAJOS: email shafie@sra.so with your field of expertise.
  • Propose a special issue: send us a topic and a short description.
  • Share this call with colleagues and students who have research ready to publish.

With best regards,
Dr. Shafie Sharif Mohamed, PhD
Editor-in-Chief, Horn of Africa Journal of Social Science (HAJOS)
ISSN 2959-9156 · DOI prefix 10.70806 · Published by the Somali Researchers Association (SRA)