About IJSSAR
International Journal of Sub-Saharan African Research (IJSSAR) is a multidisciplinary open-access journal from the Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, South-East Nigeria. Dr. Kenneth Adibe Nwafor, a Senior Lecturer in the department, founded the journal in 2023. It publishes peer-reviewed, original, academic research articles that seek to promote research as a means of developing
solutions towards addressing peculiar challenges of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Aims and Scope
IJSSAR is a journal of the people of Sub-Saharan Africa for the people of Sub-Saharan Africa. It aims to publish well-researched manuscripts that have value for Sub-Saharan Africa in the areas of Communication and Media Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Peace and Conflict Studies, Health, Education, Agriculture, Environment, Technology and Public Policy.Read more...
CURRENT ISSUE
Cervical Cancer Prevention in Rural Namibia: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Community Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Ohangwena and Kavango West
A Cross-Sequential Study of Dietary Diversity and Food Consumption Patterns among High School Adolescents in Machakel District of Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Implementation of Gender-Responsive Pedagogy Approaches in Public Secondary Schools in Mafia District, Tanzania
Protesting for ‘Better Governance’ through the Ballot: Exploring Predictors of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Defeat in the 2024 Presidential Election in Ghana
Linkage between Environmental Conservation Practices and Household Food Security in the Bahi District, Tanzania
Identifying Barriers to Achieving Self-Reliance of Anglophone Cameroonian Refugees in Ogoja Settlements, Cross River State, Nigeria
Impact of Employee Participation in Decision-Making on the Performance of Public Higher Learning Institutions in Tanzania
A Netnographic Analysis of Public Sentiments towards Poor Public Service Image in Nigeria
A Sociocultural Analysis of Youth Sexual Behaviour and HIV/AIDS Trends in Anambra State, Nigeria
Breaking Barriers: Effective Communication as a Frontier for Reducing Healthcare Disparities in Okada, Edo State, Nigeria
Improving National Security through Strategic Communication and Broadcast Policy Reforms in Nigeria
Analysis of Newspaper Framing and Audience Knowledge of Climate Change Issues in South-East, Nigeria
Evaluation of Radio Environmental Programmes in Promoting Good Waste Management Practices in Benue State and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria
Therapeutic Communication and Patients’ Patronage of Public Teaching Hospitals in South-East Nigeria
Addressing Poverty, Human Security, and Sustainable Development in Nigeria through Amartya Sen’s Capability Approach
Assessment of Use of Social Media Platforms for Integrated Immunization Enlightenment by the Nasarawa State Government, Nigeria
Gender Implications of Banditry and Internal Displacement of Persons in the North-West Nigeria [
Gender-Inclusive Leadership in Co-operatives and Sustainability of Community Development Projects in South-East, Nigeria
Impact of Sports Betting on Financial Management and Mental Health among Students of Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Popularity of Social Media Platforms and Youth Preference of Digital Tools for Human Capital Development in South-East Nigeria
Perception of Reportage of the 2023 Presidential Election in Daily Trust and ThisDay Newspapers in Nasarawa and Plateau States, Nigeria
Assessment of the Performance of Nigerian Media in Promoting Constitutional Democracy and Civic Space by Residents of South-East, Nigeria
Impact of Political Programmes on Ebonyi Broadcasting Corporation (EBBC) on Political Participation among Residents of Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Attitude of Electorate in South-South Nigeria towards Political Othering in the 2023 General Elections
Communicating the Environment: Approaches, Bridges and Milestones among Select Environmental Waste Management Agencies in Nigeria
‘Get-Rich-Quick’ Syndrome among Contemporary Youths of South-East, Nigeria: Insights from the Oke-ite Money Ritual Charms Saga
Sustainable Brand Narratives: How Influential are the Influencers in Marketing Brands in Nigeria?
Strategies for Information Dissemination in Virtual Public Relations in Nigeria
Public Relations as Instrument for Corporate Reputation Management at First Bank Nigeria PLC.
Influence of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act on Journalistic Practices and Access to Government Information among Registered Journalists in Ondo State, Nigeria
Leveraging on Big Data in Journalism Practice in Nigeria
100 Seconds to Midnight: A Theological Reflection on Global Catastrophes and Divine Timelines
Impact of Facebook Messages in Reducing Cases of Drug Abuse among Undergraduates of Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria
Perception of Newspaper Framing of 2023 Governorship Election by Residents of Lagos State, Nigeria
Re-emergence of Cinema Culture in Lagos State: Perceptions, Drivers, and Implications for Entertainment Preferences in Nigeria
Journal Identifiers
eISSN: 3043-4459
pISSN: 3043-4467