The International Journal of Studies in Psychology (IJSPSY) is a peer-reviewed journal, published by the Global Association of Educational and Research in Psychology (GAERPSY). It is indexed in the DOAJ and listed on accredited journals, as well as in the Department of Higher Education and Training in South Africa, Sabinet, and African Journals Online (AJOL).
THEME: Bridging educational and mental health gaps through technology in low-resource settings
Guest editors: 1. Dr. Phumuzani Mpofu: Department of Psychology, Wits University, South Africa, Contact details: Email: phumuzani.mpofu@wits.ac.za
2. Prof Favourate Y. Sebele Mpofu: Department of Accounting, National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe.
3. Prof. Sithulisiwe Bhebhe: Department of Education, University of Eswatini, Eswatini,
Rationale: This special issue aims to bridge this gap by examining the intersection of technology, education, and mental health in low-resource settings. Contributions may address innovative digital interventions, teacher preparedness, accessibility, and the impact of technology-mediated learning on students’ mental health. By generating contextually relevant evidence, the issue aims to inform policies and practices that promote inclusive and equitable education, while supporting the well-being of students and educators. Ultimately, this collection seeks to provide actionable insights for leveraging technology to enhance both learning and mental health outcomes in marginalized educational settings.
Submission criteria: Original research papers (6000-8000 words) are invited.
Manuscripts should address an important but overlooked aspect/topic. Manuscripts should present new theoretical or conceptual ideas, accompanied by innovative, context-sensitive applications.
Submission process and time frame
| Actions | Deadlines |
Interested authors submit an initial abstract (250-350 words) including:
| February 15, 2026 |
| Contributing authors are notified about the selection of abstracts and invited to submit a full manuscript. | February 28, 2026 |
| The first draft of the full manuscript, along with suggestions from two possible reviewers, is to be submitted. | March 15, 2026 |
| Feedback from the first round of reviews (two independent expert reviewers) is sent to the authors. | April 31, 2026 |
| The revised manuscript is submitted. | May 15, 2026 |
| Feedback from IJSPSY associate editors and editor-in-chief. | June 01, 2026 |
| Submission of the final manuscript. | June 30, 2026 |
| Publication of a successfully reviewed manuscript. | July 15, 2026 |
We particularly encourage submissions from early-career researchers and scholars from underrepresented regions and contexts. For inquiries, please contact: Dr. Mpofu (phumuzani.mpofu@wits.ac.za). Please visit the IJSPSY website for details on our editorial policy and referencing style. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ijspsy