Call for Papers – Journal of Science , Management and Community Transformation

The (JSMCT) invites researchers, academics, industry professionals, innovators, policymakers, and postgraduate students to submit original, high-quality manuscripts for publication in its forthcoming issue.
JSMCT is a peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary, Diamond Open Access journal dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge, technological innovation, healthcare, environmental sustainability, agricultural development, and socio-economic transformation. The journal provides an international platform for publishing rigorous and impactful research that addresses contemporary challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration.
We welcome submissions from researchers across Uganda, Africa, and the global scientific community.
Scope of the Journal
The journal welcomes original research articles, systematic and scoping reviews, review papers, and perspectives in the following thematic areas:
Health & Medicine
• Clinical Medicine and Surgery
• Nursing and Midwifery
• Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
• Public Health and Epidemiology
• Maternal, Newborn and Child Health
• Infectious and Non-Communicable Diseases
• Health Systems and Policy
• Digital Health, Telemedicine and e-Health
• Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics in Healthcare
Computing & Informatics
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
• Data Science and Big Data Analytics
• Software Engineering
• Information Systems
• Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
• Computer Networks and Cloud Computing
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Human–Computer Interaction
• Digital Transformation and Smart Systems
Applied Sciences & Technology
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Renewable Energy Technologies
• Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation
• Environmental Engineering
• Water Resources Engineering
• Appropriate Technologies for Sustainable Development
Natural Sciences
• Biological Sciences
• Chemical Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Mathematical Sciences
• Statistics and Biostatistics
• Environmental Science
• Climate Science
• Scientific Modelling and Simulation
• Laboratory Science and Instrumentation
• Science Education and STEM Innovation
Agriculture, Environment & Veterinary Sciences
• Crop Science
• Animal Science and Production
• Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health
• Soil Science and Land Management
• Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization
• Climate-Smart Agriculture
• Food Security and Nutrition
• Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics
• Forestry and Agroforestry
• Biodiversity and Conservation
• Environmental Management
• Natural Resource Management
• One Health
• Sustainable Rural Development
Management & Business
• Business Administration
• Accounting and Finance
• Economics
• Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Strategic Management
• Human Resource Management
• Public Policy and Governance
• Project Management
• Technology and Innovation Management
• Sustainable Development Policy
Interdisciplinary Research
• Planning and governance
• Human development and relational sciences
• Environment and livelihood support systems
• Community engagement and service learning
• Science, technology and community transformation
• Health, environment and livelihoods
• Digital transformation and society
• Sustainable development
• Evidence-based policy and community development
• University–community partnerships
• Locally relevant solutions for low-resource settings

Why Publish with JSMCT?
• Diamond Open Access journal with no Article Processing Charges (APCs) or publication fees.
• Double-blind peer review to ensure fairness, scientific rigor, and research integrity.
• Manuscripts reviewed by an experienced panel of local and international experts.
• Multidisciplinary journal encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration and innovation.
• Published by Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), one of Uganda’s leading science and technology universities.
• Immediate online publication of accepted articles after completion of the editorial and production process.
• Authors retain copyright of their published work under the journal’s open-access publishing policy.
Manuscript Submission
All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal’s online submission system. Journal Website: https://journals.must.ac.ug/index.php/jsmct/about
Authors are encouraged to consult the Author Guidelines available on the journal website before submitting their manuscripts.
Important Dates
Call for Papers Opens: Open
Submission Deadline: 30 November 2026
Publication Information
• Publisher: Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), Uganda
• Publication Frequency: Biannual (Two Issues per Year)
• Access: Diamond Open Access
• Publication Charges: None (No APCs)
• Peer Review: Double-Blind Peer Review
• Language: English
Contact the Editorial Office
Journal of Science, Management and Community Transformation (JSMCT)
Editorial Office
Email:
• jmct@must.ac.ug
• admin_jmct@must.ac.ug
Website:
https://journals.must.ac.ug/index.php/jsmct/about
Join Us in Advancing Science for Sustainable Development
The Editorial Board warmly invites researchers, scholars, practitioners, industry experts, and policymakers from around the world to contribute to JSMCT. Together, we can advance scientific discovery, technological innovation, healthcare, agriculture, environmental stewardship, and sustainable socio-economic development through high-quality, impactful research.