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About Malawi Journal of Education and Development
The Malawi Journal of Education and
Development (MJED) is an international, peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary
journal published by the University of Malawi School of Education. Housed within
the School of Education at the University of Malawi, the journal operates as a
Diamond Open Access platform, ensuring that no publication fees are charged to
authors and no access fees are required from readers. The primary purpose of
the journal is to advance high-quality scholarship at the intersection of
education and sustainable development.
The journal prioritizes research that examines the social, economic, political, or cultural dimensions of education alongside their direct implications for sustainable development. Rather than strictly adhering to isolated academic paradigms, MJED encourages integrated multidisciplinary perspectives to address complex socio-educational issues. While the journal maintains a strong focus on Malawian realities, it actively welcomes global perspectives, drawing contributors, board members, and readers from diverse international contexts to foster global dialogue and knowledge exchange.
The journal accepts manuscript submissions continuously throughout the year. MJED publishes two regular issues annually, releasing editions in June and December to ensure the steady and timely dissemination of research findings.
Sections of the
Journal
MJED accepts and publishes submissions
under three categories:
Research
Articles: Features rigorous empirical and
theoretical research that addresses critical questions in education and
development. This section also includes systematic literature reviews,
meta-analyses, and conceptual frameworks that significantly advance
understanding within the field.
Graduate
Research: Provides a dedicated platform designed to
showcase research contributions from graduate-level scholars, promoting
academic development and mentorship.
Educational
Development: Focuses on actionable knowledge, field
implementation, and practical insights. Submissions in this category include
policy briefs, case studies of practice, technical prototypes, and educational
program designs.
To serve its diverse audience of academics, practitioners, graduate students, educators, and policymakers, MJED enforces an accessible writing style. Authors are expected to communicate complex scholarly findings clearly and professionally while avoiding unnecessary jargon.
Contact and Submission Portal
All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the UNIMA Press Journal Management System portal at: https://journal.unima.ac.mw/website/new-journal-view/malawi-journal-of-education-and-development
For general editorial inquiries, communication with the editorial board, or reviewer responses, contact the journal via email at: researchsupport@unima.ac.mw, copying mjed@unima.ac.mw