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The African Journal of Creative Economy welcomes submissions that encourage scholarly exchange that covers a broad range of topics related to Cultural Economics, Creative Industries, Arts and Culture Management, and Cultural Studies and Cultural Policy. View our Editorial Team.


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 LATEST ARTICLES

Reviewer Acknowledgement

 
Acknowledgement to reviewers  
Editorial Office
29 October 2025

Original Research

 
Community, inclusivity and context: Exploring the factors that shape cultural policy in Iran  
Maryam Pourzakarya, Brian J. Hracs, Mohamed Gamal Abdelmonem
30 April 2025

Original Research

 
Mapping festival adaptations to COVID-19: A quantitative review  
Fiona J. Drummond, Jeanette D. Snowball, Delon Tarentaal, Roberta Comunian, Jonathan Gross
31 March 2025

Original Research

 
Advancing epistemology in creative arts research in the Global South: A critical review of Ghana  
Rufai H. Kilu, Mohammed-Aminu Sanda
13 February 2025

Editorial

 
Supporting Africa-Europe collaborations on creative economies: An equitable research agenda  
Roberta Comunian, Eka Ikpe, Duro Oni
29 November 2024

Original Research

 
Unleashing the potential of the South African designer fashion sector  
Nyasha G. Gatawa, Jeanette D. Snowball
16 August 2024

Editorial

 
The creative economy in Africa: The focus and scope of the African Journal of Creative Economy  
Jeanette D. Snowball, Richard Haines
17 April 2024
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Press Release: Academic Writing Month: How to progress, publish, and empower your research

 
Visit our Academic Writing Month blog post for guidance and perspectives on enhancing scholarly writing.  
Posted: 2025-11-07

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: Thank You, Volume 1 & 2 Reviewers!

 
We would like to recognize and thank the reviewers who helped ensure the high quality of the research published in Volume 1 & 2 of African Journal of Creative Economy. Your contributions are invaluable! Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes.  
Posted: 2025-10-30 More...

Press Release: Who owns our knowledge? Open Access Week 2025 theme

 
Discover how AOSIS supports Open Access Week 2025 with the theme 'Who owns our knowledge?' Learn about our commitment to open access, community-driven solutions, and making knowledge accessible to all. Read our blog.  
Posted: 2025-10-20

Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder

 
In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page.  
Posted: 2025-10-06
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