ISSN 2951-9853
Editorial Team
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Responsible for journal oversight, editorial integrity, and strategic direction.
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Make final decisions on manuscripts and represent the journal publicly.
For details on joining the editorial team or proposing a special issue, email: ajb@africanjournalofbioethics.org
Dr. Kirubel Manyazewal Mussie (PhD),
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David Mawufemor Azilagbetor (BSc),
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Assists with manuscript management and leads thematic sections or special issues.
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Coordinates with associate editors and ensures policy adherence.
For details on joining the editorial team or proposing a special issue, email: ajb@africanjournalofbioethics.org
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Oversees day-to-day operations, communication, budgeting, and production timelines.
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Acts as the primary liaison between editorial staff and platform support.
For details on joining the editorial team or proposing a special issue, email: ajb@africanjournalofbioethics.org
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Managing peer review for assigned submissions
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Recommending editorial decisions
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Advising on emerging issues in their area of specialization
For details on joining the editorial team or proposing a special issue, email: ajb@africanjournalofbioethics.org
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Clinical and Medical Ethics
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Research Ethics
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Policy and Regulatory Ethics
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Environmental and Climate Ethics​
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Social Justice and Equity
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Emerging Technologies
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Global Health Ethics
For details on joining the editorial team or proposing a special issue, email: ajb@africanjournalofbioethics.org
The Editorial Board includes 8–12 scholars representing:
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Geographic diversity (minimum 80% Africa-based)
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Disciplinary breadth (e.g., bioethics, public health, law, theology
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Gender balance (minimum 40% of any gender)
For details on joining the editorial team or proposing a special issue, email: ajb@africanjournalofbioethics.org
Agatha Magombo
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Zadok Maingi
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Ludovick L. Lopa
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Vishal Barasa
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Talia Awuor
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Support review assignments and correspondence
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Contribute to indexing and data management
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Receive mentorship in academic publishing
For details on joining the editorial team or proposing a special issue, email: ajb@africanjournalofbioethics.org
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Senior scholars, journal editors, and policy leaders (50% African diaspora)
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Provide strategic guidance, advocacy, and network support
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Meet annually (virtually) and biennially (in person, where possible)
For details on joining the editorial team or proposing a special issue, email: ajb@africanjournalofbioethics.org
AJB welcomes proposals for special issues from guest editors.
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Guest editors work with the editorial team to curate submissions, manage reviews, and produce themed content.
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Applications follow the Special Issue Proposal Template available on the website.
For details on joining the editorial team or proposing a special issue, email: ajb@africanjournalofbioethics.org