About the Journal

Mission Statement: ITYOPIS – Northeast African Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (INEAJSSH) is a peer-reviewed journal that seeks to be one of the best international journals that disseminates knowledge, scientific insight, and skills through rigorous and original research work.

Aims: ITYOPIS – Northeast African Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (INEAJSSH) is an open-access and peer-reviewed journal published by Mekelle University. The aim of the journal is to give a publishing outlet to researchers and to reach the scientific communities with relevant and quality products of research in the field of social sciences and humanities, focusing on Northeast Africa. ITYOP̣IS strives to be the best scholarly gateway for readers and promote interdisciplinary authorship in the humanities and social sciences.

Scope of the Journal: ITYOPIS – Northeast African Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (INEAJSSH) draws on research topics from Northeastern African countries, including Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Somaliland, South Sudan, and the Sudan. It focuses on research themes that have roots in anthropology, archaeology, heritage studies, communication studies, education, ethics, folklore, geography, history, linguistics, literature, media studies, performing arts (music, theatre, and dance), philology, philosophy, population studies, political science, psychology, social welfare, sociology, visual arts, gender, and other related themes.
ITYOP̣IS is published biannually in both print and online versions, accepting high-quality original research articles, review articles, case studies, short communications, essays, letters to the editor, and book reviews. Special Issues can be published based on specific research themes in the social sciences and humanities.