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Call for Papers: TIDS Journal of Development (TJD), Vol. 1, Issues 2–3 Combined Issue, 2026
The TIDS Journal of Development invites researchers, academics, policymakers, development practitioners, consultants, and postgraduate students to submit original scholarly manuscripts for its forthcoming Vol. 1, Issues 2–3 Combined Issue, 2026. The journal welcomes multidisciplinary research addressing development challenges, policy innovation, governance, public-private partnerships, education, public health, security, climate change, and sustainable development.
Margaret Ejeh
June 21, 2026
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Call for Papers

TIDS Journal of Development (TJD)

Vol. 1, Issues 2–3 Combined Issue, 2026

The Institute for Development Synergy (TIDS), Abuja, invites researchers, academics, policymakers, development practitioners, consultants, postgraduate students, and scholars from relevant disciplines to submit original manuscripts for publication in the forthcoming TIDS Journal of Development (TJD), Vol. 1, Issues 2–3 Combined Issue, 2026.

The TIDS Journal of Development (TJD) is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal committed to advancing scholarly research, policy dialogue, and practical solutions to contemporary development challenges. The journal provides a platform for high-quality academic and professional contributions that address issues of development at national, regional, and global levels.

Print ISSN: 3122-0401
Online ISSN: 3121-9934

Scope of the Journal

The journal welcomes high-quality manuscripts within the broad field of development studies, including but not limited to the following thematic areas:

  • Civic education, democratic governance, and sustainable development

  • Economic development, poverty, and inequality

  • Governance, leadership, and public sector reform

  • Alternative development strategies

  • Development communication

  • Development policy analysis and implementation

  • Public health, health systems, and social protection

  • Gender equality, youth development, and social inclusion

  • Climate change, environmental sustainability, and natural resource management

  • Urban development, housing, and infrastructure

  • Digital learning, education transformation, and the future of education

  • Artificial intelligence, online learning, and digital innovation

  • Peacebuilding, security, and the development nexus

  • Alternative dispute resolution and development

  • Monitoring, evaluation, and development planning

  • Electoral integrity and democratic consolidation

  • Blended finance and innovative development financing

  • Public-private partnerships

  • Education, skills development, and human capital formation

  • Political economy of infrastructure financing

  • Agriculture, food systems, and rural development

  • Migration and development studies

  • Interdisciplinary, comparative, and policy-oriented development studies

Guidelines for Contributors

The journal welcomes high-quality manuscripts within the broad field of development studies, including but not limited to the following thematic areas:

  1. Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
  2. Submissions must be accompanied by an abstract of not more than 250 words.
  3. Manuscripts should be typed in Times New Roman, font size 12, with 1.5 line spacing.
  4. Manuscripts should be between 6,000 and 8,000 words, including references.
  5. All references must conform to the American Psychological Association (APA) Style, 7th Edition.
  6. Manuscripts must be written in English.
  7. Each manuscript should include the following details:
  • Title of the paper
  • Full name(s) of author(s)
  • Institutional affiliation(s)
  • Telephone number(s)
  • Email address(es)

    • All submissions will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process, ensuring that the identities of both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process.

    Assessment and Publication Fees

    All contributors are required to pay a total publication fee of ₦40,000 or $60.

    This fee comprises:

  • ₦10,000 or $20 non-refundable assessment fee
  • ₦30,000 or $40 publication fee upon acceptance

    • Contributors who require an extra copy of the publication will be required to pay an additional cost of ₦10,000 or $20.

    Please note that payments made in dollars apply to submissions from outside Nigeria.

    Method of Payment

    All payments should be made to:

    Account Name: The Institute for Development Synergy
    Bank: Sterling Bank Plc
    Naira Account Number: 0122699806
    Dollar Account Number: 0122701570

    Submission and Deadline

    All manuscripts should be submitted electronically to:

    Email: info@tidsynergy.com

    Submission Deadline: 30th July 2026
    Notification of Review Outcome: 21st August 2026

    Authors are advised to ensure that manuscripts comply fully with the journal’s formatting and referencing requirements before submission.

    Publication Frequency

    The TIDS Journal of Development (TJD) is published quarterly in:

  • March
  • June
  • September
  • December

    • Enquiries

    For further enquiries, please contact:

    Email: info@tidsynergy.com
    Phone: 09014526266, 08037094895, 09065589023
    Website: www.tidsynergy.com

    The Institute for Development Synergy looks forward to receiving quality submissions that contribute meaningfully to development research, policy innovation, and practical solutions for sustainable development.

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