The Knowledge Inquiry Journal (KIJ) is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing rigorous research, intellectual inquiry, and scholarly innovation across Africa and beyond. As a platform for original and high-quality scholarship, KIJ contributes meaningfully to academic discourse, policy development, and institutional growth through its accessible and relevant publications. Guided by the values of academic integrity, inclusiveness, and relevance, KIJ bridges the gap between theory and practice by promoting research that tackles real-world challenges. The journal aims to foster transformative ideas, evidence-based knowledge, and sustainable solutions that support societal progress and drive development across various sectors. KIJ welcomes diverse scholarly contributions, including empirical studies, theoretical and conceptual papers, research notes, policy-focused commentaries, and critical reviews. Submissions are encouraged from both national and international scholars and practitioners working in disciplines such as:

Business, Management, and Economics

  • Accounting
  • Secretaryship and Administration
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Human Resource Management
  • Marketing and Management Studies
  • Money, Banking, and Monetary Policy
  • Procurement and Supply Chain
  • Decision Sciences
  • Economics, Econometrics, and Finance

Basic and Applied Sciences

  • Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
  • Biological Sciences
  • Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
  • Biochemistry, Genetics, and Molecular Biology
  • Immunology and Microbiology
  • Material Science
  • Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Pharmaceutics
  • Food Science and Nutrition
  • Energy
  • Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Computer, Industrial, etc.)
  • Technology (Information, Communication, Medical, Transportation, Energy, etc.)

Social Sciences

  • Political Science and Psychology
  • Sociology and Social Work
  • Development Studies
  • Geography
  • Governance and Leadership
  • Education
  • Guidance and Counselling
  • Tourism, Hospitality, and Events
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Philosophy and History
  • Religious Studies
  • Theatre and Visual Arts
  • Cultural Studies
  • Gender Studies
  • Theology, Ethics, and Religious Studies

Language and Communication Studies

  • English, French, and Ghanaian languages (Ewe and Akan/Twi)
  • Linguistics
  • Literature (English, African, world)
  • Communication and Media Studies
  • Journalism and Public Relations
  • Corporate Communication
  • Discourse Analysis
  • Language Policy and Planning