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The South African Journal of Communication Disorders (SAJCD) is concerned with research, and critically evaluative theoretical, philosophical and conceptual issues dealing with aspects of human communication and its disorders, dysphagia, service provision, training and policy. View our Editorial Team.
The South African Journal of Communication Disorders (SAJCD) is concerned with research, and critically evaluative theoretical, philosophical and conceptual issues dealing with aspects of human communication and its disorders, dysphagia, service provision, training and policy. View our Editorial Team.
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LATEST ARTICLES
Reviewer Acknowledgement |
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| Acknowledgement to reviewers | |
| Editorial Office | |
| 31 October 2025 | |
Editorial |
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| Shaping a research-driven future for speech-language therapy and audiology in South Africa | |
| Anita Edwards, Anna-Mari Olivier, Faheema Mahomed-Asmail, Jeannie van der Linde | |
| 31 October 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Identifying and describing school-age children who would benefit from AAC: A scoping review of survey tools | |
| Bathobile C. Ngcobo, Juan Bornman | |
| 25 October 2025 | |
Clinical Perspective |
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| The psychometric status of child language assessment tools in South Africa’s official languages | |
| Frenette Southwood, Chelsea Brönn, Heather J. Brookes, Carmen Defty, Helena Kruger | |
| 21 October 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Adjustment to the learning environment among university students who are deaf or hard of hearing | |
| Kayla Percival, Mahanoor Ahmed, Nasim B. Khan | |
| 30 September 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Detecting change in a caregiver-mediated autism intervention using the Joint Engagement Rating Inventory | |
| Zahra Dawood, Katlego Sebolai, Minkateko Ndlovu, Marisa Viljoen, Noleen Seris, Nokuthula Shabalala, Petrus J. de Vries, Lauren Franz, Michal Harty | |
| 26 September 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Pragmatics: Exploring language use by younger generations in Pedi families | |
| Mamaila J. Mogolane, Joanne Neille, Jenna Sher | |
| 26 August 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Developmental outcomes of small infants at a high-risk clinic: A short-term longitudinal study | |
| Tayla-Ann Macaskill, Maria du Toit, Renata Eccles, Marien A. Graham, Jeannie van der Linde | |
| 14 August 2025 | |
Table of Contents |
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| Table of Contents Vol 71, No 1 (2024) | |
| Editorial Office | |
| 11 August 2025 | |
Original Research |
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| Reliability of nurse-administered infant hearing screening using otoacoustic emissions | |
| Mukovhe Phanguphangu, Andrew J. Ross | |
| 25 July 2025 |
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Press Release: Academic Writing Month: How to progress, publish, and empower your research |
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| Visit our Academic Writing Month blog post for guidance and perspectives on enhancing scholarly writing. | |
| Posted: 2025-11-07 | |
Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy |
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Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process. |
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| Posted: 2025-11-05 | |
Notification: Recognition of Reviewers for Volume 72 of South African Journal of Communication Disorders |
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| We extend our sincere thanks to the following reviewers for their vital contributions to Volume 72 of South African Journal of Communication Disorders. Your expertise and thoughtful feedback helped to uphold our commitment to academic excellence! Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes. | |
| Posted: 2025-11-01 | More... |
Press Release: Who owns our knowledge? Open Access Week 2025 theme |
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| Discover how AOSIS supports Open Access Week 2025 with the theme 'Who owns our knowledge?' Learn about our commitment to open access, community-driven solutions, and making knowledge accessible to all. Read our blog. | |
| Posted: 2025-10-20 | |
Website Update: AI in Research: Transparency and Compliance Reminder |
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| In 2025, the inclusion of AI policies became compulsory for all SciELO SA journals. Authors and reviewers using AI-assisted technology must disclose their use in manuscripts to ensure transparency, accuracy, and trust. Guidance is available in the Plagiarism, Fabrication and Artificial Intelligence Policy page and the Submission Guidelines under 'AI-assisted technologies' in the formatting requirements. Not sure if this journal is indexed in SciELO SA? Please check our Indexing Services page. | |
| Posted: 2025-10-03 |
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