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SPECIAL ISSUE 1 June 2026
THEME: Technology-facilitated gender-based violence in schools: Learner and teacher-based
Guest editor
Prof. Sumeshni Govender, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Zululand, South Africa
SPECIAL ISSUE 2 July 2026
THEME: Bridging educational and mental health gaps through technology in low-resource settings
Guest editors
Dr. Phumuzani Mpofu, Department of Psychology, Wits University, South Africa
Prof. Favourate Y. Sebele Mpofu, Department of Accounting, National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe
Dr. Sithulisiwe Bhebhe, Department of Education, University of Eswatini, Eswatini
SPECIAL ISSUE 3 August 2026
THEME: Psychological dimensions of structural inequality and socioeconomic barriers in the implementation of online and blended curricula
Guest editors
Prof. MW Lumadi, College of Education, School of Teacher Education, University of South Africa, South Africa
Dr. NI Mabidi, College of Human Sciences, School of Arts, University of South Africa, South Africa
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