ABOUT THE JOURNAL
The Journal for Transdisciplinary Research in Southern Africa is dedicated to promoting the concept of transdisciplinary research. It is aimed at creating knowledge with the collaboration of the formal sectors of the natural and human sciences as base. Over and above this, the intention is to focus on levels of knowledge that are to be found at grassroots level. View our Editorial Team.

 

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 LATEST ARTICLES

Original Research

 
Breaking the cycle of systemic fragility: The Ubuntu philosophy as a catalyst for institutional resilience in South Sudan  
Shanil J. Haricharan, Richard D. Teny
16 September 2026

Original Research

 
Digital technology integration in fashion education: The role of geographic location  
Bongiwe Kolisi, Alettia V. Chisin, Johannes C. Cronje, Desiree Smal
15 July 2026

Original Research

 
Efficacy of adaptation strategies in alleviating climate change impacts on livelihoods in Thabo Mofutsanyane District, South Africa  
Lokuthula Msimanga, Sonwabo P. Mazinyo, Geoffrey Mukwada
11 June 2026

Original Research

 
Fourth industrial revolution technologies for climate resilience in Africa: Integrating African indigenous knowledge for smart sustainability  
Zacharia Grand
12 May 2026

Original Research

 
‘I don’t feel so lonely anymore!’: Emerging and established researchers share their experiences of team supervision within a mentoring programme  
Janet Condy, Johannes Cronje, Esti Venske, Elhaam Abrahams, Thandazile Mhlongo, Dirk Bester, Atanda Raji
05 May 2026

Table of Contents

 
Table of Contents Vol 21, No 1 (2025)  
Editorial Office
28 March 2026

Original Research

 
Assessing the food safety culture at a South African wet condiment manufacturer: Integrating natural and social disciplines  
Monique Visser, Ryk Lues, Nelene Koen
14 March 2026

Original Research

 
Transdisciplinary approaches to integrating inclusivity and sustainability in teacher education  
Ben de Souza
05 February 2026

Original Research

 
Value of global non-profit organisations in solving the 21st-century challenges and leadership development in Africa  
Edmore B. Gamundani, Mubanga Mpundu
30 January 2026

Original Research

 
The societal impact of Ubuntu in Vhembe communities  
Shonisani E. Tshivhase, Ntsieni S.P. Mashau, Tsakani R. Lebese, Fhumulani M. Mulaudzi
28 January 2026
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 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Press Release: Editor's Choice Interview

 
Dr Ben de Souza discusses his most-viewed 2026 article in the open-access 'The Journal for Transdisciplinary Research in Southern Africa', exploring inclusive and sustainable teacher education through transdisciplinary research. Read the interview.  
Posted: 2026-09-30

Website Update: Journal Information, Indexing and Archiving

 
Authors, readers, and prospective contributors are invited to visit the journal's Information page to learn more about its accreditation status, indexing services, archiving arrangements, and impact metrics. For additional information, please consult: DHET Accreditation,  Indexing Services, Archiving, Journal Impact. We encourage authors to review these resources to better understand the journal's visibility, discoverability, preservation arrangements, and scholarly impact.  
Posted: 2026-09-29

Press Release: Open-access books on SDG 10

 

A new blog post from AOSIS features recently published open-access books focused on Recent open-access books on SDG 10: Reduced inequalities. These books cover a wide range of topics, offering valuable insights and contributing to the global dialogue on sustainable development. We also welcome new book proposals that align with the themes of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Read the blog.

 
Posted: 2026-08-20

Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

 

Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process.

 
Posted: 2025-11-05

Notification: Insights into multilingual education and teacher agency | Editor’s Choice

 
This article, 'The innovative use of social media for teaching English as a second language', the most cited piece from January 2020 to December 2023*, highlights the integration of technology in second language teaching and acquisition within multilingual contexts. *Citation statistics were extracted from OpenAlex on 23 January 2024.  
Posted: 2025-05-09
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