1.0. Introduction
Tanzania Journal of Community Development (TAJOCODE) is the peer review and indexed journal of the Department of Agricultural Extension and Community Development of Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) publishing original research of high quality.
NB: TAJOCODE publishes an ‘open’ volume of unsolicited articles. The ‘open’ volumes follow a publish-as-you-go model, which allows articles to be published as soon as they are ready, rather than adhering to a fixed timetable. This innovative change ensures timely publication and is appropriate for our regular annual volumes of unsolicited, unrelated articles. However, themed volumes will be published, if a need arises. Special issues of the journal can also be published. For more information, please contact the Chief Editors.
Address
Sokoine University of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Extension and Community Development, P.O.BOX 3002, Morogoro, Tanzania
2.0. Aims and Scope
TAJOCODE is devoted to improving knowledge and practice in community development. TAJOCODE advances inclusive community development research, and practice in all domains of community development. The journal publishes research, and practice in all aspects of community development with a view of contributing towards tackling various development challenges in Tanzania and the rest of the world.
The journal welcomes English and Kiswahili articles that report research and practice; examine community problems; and analyse community development profession in Tanzania and elsewhere. Articles may address any community development issue including poverty; gender; community participation; social justice; economic development; budgeting; decentralisation; community empowerment; sustainable development; rural and urban community development; and other relevant community development topics.
TAJOCODE submissions should be aligned with the Community Development profession and should clearly document methodology, data-driven results, success stories, resources and/or lessons learned. Citations of research and resources are expected in every manuscript. TAJOCODE promotes a basic set of core values for the practice of community development. They include:
- Promote the participation of all community members in urban and rural areas to actively and meaningfully influence the decisions that affect their lives.
- Promotes the engagement of community members in learning about community issues in all aspects including economic, social, cultural, environmental, political, legal, and psychological issues.
- Does not support any effort that is likely to adversely affect the marginalized community members such as women and disabled people.
- Accommodates the diverse interests and cultures of communities
- Dedicates to enhance the leadership capacities of community members, community leaders, and groups within the communities
- Strives to towards the long-term sustainability and wellbeing of marginalized communities.
All submissions are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor, and, if found suitable for further consideration, the editors subject them to peer review by independent and anonymous expert referees. All peer review is double blind
3.0. How to submit your article
The chief editors of TAJOCODE are Dr. Rasel Madaha (PhD), Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania, Email: rasel.madaha@sua.ac.tz or rasel.madaha@fulbrightmail.org or raselmpuya@gmail.com and Dr. Regina Malima (PhD), the Open University of Tanzania, Email: reginamalima@out.ac.tz or regina.malima@yahoo.co.uk
Submit your article via email to the chief editors. Make sure to copy all of the two CHIEF Editors. Other contacts are provides below:
Associate Editors
- Ponsian Sewando (Tengeru Institute of Community Development-TICD: ponsiansewando@gmail.com)
Novatus Justinian Kaijage, (Community Health and Social Welfare Africa, COMHESWA: kaijagecd@yahoo.com)
4.0. Editorial Board
- James O. Bukenya, Professor of Agricultural and Applied Economics and Director of the Office of
Research Compliance at Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University (AAMU), P. O. Box 1042 Normal, AL 35762, P. O. Box 1042 Dawson Building Rm 316K | Alabama A&M University | Normal, AL 35762 (office) 256-372-5729 | (fax) 256-372-5906 email:james.bukenya@aamu.edu - Krijn Peters (Associate Professor in Post-war Reconstruction, Rural Development and Transport Services, Department of Political & Cultural Studies, Swansea University, James Callaghan Building, Singleton Park, Swansea SA2 8PP, Wales, UK. Tel (44) (0)1792 295183, K.Peters@swansea.ac.uk)
- Robin Neustaeter, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Adult Education, Program Teaching Staff, Coady International Institute, St. Francis Xavier University, 4545 Alumni Cres., P.O. Box 5000, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada, B2G 2W5: rneustae@stfx.ca)
- Brianne Peters. Brianne is an expert on Asset Based and Citizenled Development (ABCD) and Program Teaching Staff at Coady International Institute St. Francis Xavier University, bpeters@stfx.ca
- Zena M. Mabeyo (PhD)Senior Lecturer, Ag.Deputy Rector, Planning Finance and Administration, Institute of Social Work, P.O.Box 3375, Dar es Salaam. East African Regional Representative – Association of Schools of Social Work in Africa (ASSWA) Emails: mabeyo@isw.ac.tz and Zlyuwo@ yahoo.com
- Solomon Mhango (Agricultural innovations and Gender, Tengeru Institute of Community Development-TICD: mhangos2004@yahoo.co.uk)
- Elimeleck Parmena Akyoo (Tanzania Institute of Accountancy-TIA: eparmena@gmail.com)
- Respikius Martin (Sokoine University of Agriculture-SUA: rmartin@sua.ac.tz)
- Godfrey Martin Mubyazi, Chief Research Scientist (Head), Department of Library, Medical Museums & Publications (Since April 2021), (Former Head), Department of Health Systems & Policy Research (2010 – March 2021), (Currently & Newly Appointed): Editor-In-Chief, Tanzania Journal of Health Research (TJHR), National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) 3 Barack Obama Drive P.O Box 9653, 11101 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, email: godfrey.mubyazi@nimr.or.tzand gmmubyazi@gmail.com
- Amon Exavery, Statistics, Epidemiology, and economics. Senior Research & Learning Advisor at Pact/Tanzania, Plot No 1387c, Uporoto St, Dar es Salaam, email: amonexavery@gmail.com
- Gabriel K.Nzalayaimisi(Ph.D) Sokoine University of Agriculture- ganzalayaimisi@yahoo.co.uk
- Rose Mtei (Ph.D ongoing), Tengeru Institute of Community Development-TICD: mteirose@gmail.com)
- Juma Almas Mhina, (Ph.D ongoing), Tengeru Institute of Community Development-TICD: mhinaa75@gmail.com and juma@ticd.ac.tz)- Ph.D. Ongoing
Please note that TAJOCODE screens papers for unoriginal material. By submitting your paper to TAJOCODE you are agreeing to originality checks during the peer-review and production processes. TAJOCODE strongly recommends that you keep a copy of your Accepted article. The article might be needed in case of misplacement.
5.0. Publication Charges
There are no submission fees, publication fees or page charges for this journal. We do not publish colour figures.
6.0. Copyright Options
All authors must give Copyright of their articles to TAJOCODE.
7.0. Queries
Should you have any queries, please contact the chief editors via their email.
8.0. International Indexing
TAJOCODE deposits all publications to the Tanzania National Bibliography (see Section 5(2) of Act No.6, 1975 of Tanzania Library Services Board). The bibliography is circulated to Libraries worldwide hence making our journal accessible worldwide. The bibliography is managed by the National Centre for International Standard Book Numbering (ISBN) and International Standard Serial Numbering (ISSN). The centre ensures that the documents produced are recorded and accessible at the International Data Banks.
Journal Identifiers: Online: ISSN 2773-675X Print: ISSN 2773-6725
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