UDSM Journals

Journals co-published by Brill and the University of Dar es Salaam

The University of Dar es Salaam proudly collaborates with Brill Publishers, one of the world’s oldest and most renowned academic publishers, to host and disseminate its leading scholarly journals. Established in 1683 in Leiden, the Netherlands, Brill brings more than 340 years of scholarly publishing excellence, a global reputation for quality, and a highly respected portfolio of over 330 peer-reviewed journals, many of which are indexed in Scopus.

Through this partnership, UDSM journals benefit from Brill’s rigorous peer-review standards, world-class editorial processes, global dissemination networks, and strong digital visibility. This collaboration enhances the global reach of UDSM research, elevates the University’s scholarly profile, and attracts high-quality submissions from across Africa and the world.

Why Publish with a UDSM–Brill Journal?

1. Indexed in Scopus for maximum visibility and global recognition
2. High international editorial standards and rigorous peer-review
3. Wide global readership through Brill’s digital platforms and library networks
4. Open Access options to extend research reach and impact
5. Enhanced citation potential through global indexing and discoverability
6. A reputable scholarly environment combining UDSM’s academic excellence with Brill’s publishing legacy

We warmly invite scholars from Africa and around the world to submit their high-quality manuscripts and contribute to the growth, visibility, and intellectual leadership of UDSM’s Brill-published journals.

Journals published by the University of Dar es Salaam and hosted by Elsevier through Digital Commons

The University of Dar es Salaam partners with Elsevier through the Digital Commons platform to host and disseminate its flagship journals. This collaboration ensures professional online publishing, global visibility, robust indexing, persistent DOIs and long-term digital preservation for high-quality research from Tanzania, Africa and beyond. Authors benefit from modern submission and peer-review workflows, improved international reach and enhanced impact measurement.

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) proudly publishes seven high-quality, peer-reviewed academic journals now hosted on Elsevier’s Digital Commons—a globally recognized publishing and dissemination platform. This strategic partnership reinforces UDSM’s commitment to excellence in research, international visibility, and knowledge exchange across disciplines.

About Elsevier
Elsevier is one of the world’s leading providers of scientific, technical, and scholarly information. With more than 140 years of publishing experience and a global network of libraries, universities, and research communities, Elsevier ensures that scholarly work is widely disseminated, rigorously indexed, and digitally preserved.

About Digital Commons
Digital Commons is Elsevier’s modern, cloud-based publishing and institutional repository platform designed for universities and scholarly publishers.

It provides:
1. Professional journal hosting
2. Automated workflows for peer review and editorial management
3. Long-term digital preservation
4. Global indexing and discoverability
5. Seamless integration with search engines such as Google Scholar
6. Advanced metrics and analytics for editors and authors
Digital Commons supports over 600 institutions worldwide, enhancing the visibility and impact of academic research.

Authors are invited to submit high-quality original research, reviews, and scholarly works. Publishing with UDSM journals Hosted on Elsevier Digital Commons offers:
1. Open access availability
2. Robust peer review
3. No submission or publication fees (where applicable)
4. Global dissemination through Elsevier Digital Commons
5. High editorial standards and academic integrity

Each journal serves as a platform for advancing knowledge, promoting African scholarly, and addressing contemporary and emerging challenges in science, technology, engineering, humanities, business, and the social sciences.

Journals published and hosted by the University of Dar es Salaam

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) proudly publishes and hosts a distinguished collection of local academic journals that play a vital role in advancing scholarly communication in Tanzania and the wider African region. These journals provide an essential platform for researchers, practitioners, and students to share knowledge, address national and regional development challenges, and contribute to global academic discourse from an African perspective.

As the oldest and leading public university in Tanzania, UDSM is committed to strengthening local research capacity, promoting indigenous scholarly, and supporting academic excellence across all disciplines. Each UDSM journal upholds rigorous peer-review standards, ethical publishing practices, and high-quality editorial processes designed to reinforce the credibility and impact of Tanzanian research.

Why Publish in UDSM Local Journals?
1. A Trusted Platform for Tanzanian and African Scholarly
2. Visibility for Local Research
3. High Academic Standards
4. Support for Early-Career Researchers
5. Contribution to National and Regional Development
6. Open Access and Wider Reach

Empowering Tanzania’s Knowledge Economy
Through its local journals, the University of Dar es Salaam continues to promote academic excellence, support local research ecosystems, and contribute to the development of a knowledge-driven society. UDSM remains dedicated to elevating Tanzania’s presence in global scholarly while preserving local relevance and strengthening homegrown scientific and intellectual contributions.

Scope of Local Journals at UDSM
UDSM hosts a wide range of locally focused journals covering important fields such as:

It provides:
1. Engineering and applied sciences
2. Natural and physical sciences
3. Business, economics, and management
4. Education and social sciences
5. Humanities, law, and cultural studies
6. Sociology, anthropology, and community development
7. Historical and African studies
Together, these journals reflect the University’s commitment to nurturing vibrant academic communities and strengthening evidence-based decision-making for national progress.

Call to Local Authors and Researchers

UDSM invites scholars across Tanzania and Africa to submit manuscripts to its local journals. Whether you are conducting research on national development priorities, community-based challenges, indigenous knowledge systems, social transformations, science and innovation, or economic policy, UDSM journals provide a respected platform to amplify your voice.