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Submission Preparation Checklist

  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

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SPECIAL ISSUE 1 July 2026

THEME: Rethinking learner discipline in digital and inclusive Education: Bridging theory, policy, and classroom practices

Guest editors:

Prof R. I. Lumadi, University of South Africa, South Africa

Prof J. Nyoni, University of South Africa, South Africa

Prof S. Naicker, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Dr. P. K. A. Ahiaku, University of South Africa, South Africa

Prof C. Potokri, University of the Free State, South Africa

Dr. D. Sinthumule, University of Venda, South Africa

SPECIAL ISSUE 2 August 2026

THEME: Artificial Intelligence as a Transformative Force in Fostering Inclusive Digital Pedagogy

Guest editors: 

Prof. MW Lumadi, College of Education, School of Teacher Education, University of South Africa,

Dr. NI Mabidi, College of Human Sciences, School of  Arts, University of South Africa,

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