African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation & Development (AJSTID) is a multidiscipline journal covering economics, science, engineering, and technology, but with the core focus on economics of innovation and development. AJSTID provides an important outlet to research on process and impact of science, technology and innovation at two levels: the narrow objective of achieving industrial growth, and the broader objective of achieving socio-economic development, particularly in Africa and other developing economies.    AJSTID aims to undertake and promote the scientific research in a broader sense. It provides an outlet for research works by scientists, academia, engineers, practitioners, doctoral scholars and post graduate students concerned with the impact of science, technology and innovation process on industrial, economic, and social development. AJSTID brings Publishing to the doorstep of every emerging researcher in Africa and other developing countries.

The African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development (AJSTID) is a multidisciplinary journal that covers economics, science, engineering, and technology, with a core focus on the economics of innovation and development. AJSTID provides an important platform for research on the processes and impacts of science, technology, and innovation, addressing both the specific objective of achieving industrial growth and the broader goal of socio-economic development, particularly in Africa and other developing economies. AJSTID aims to promote scientific research in a broader sense, offering a venue for research works by scientists, academics, engineers, practitioners, doctoral scholars, and postgraduate students who are concerned with the impact of science, technology, and innovation processes on industrial, economic, and social development. AJSTID brings publishing opportunities to the doorstep of every emerging researcher in Africa and other developing countries.

《非洲科学、技术、创新与发展期刊》（African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development，AJSTID）是一本多学科期刊，涵盖经济学、科学、工程和技术，核心关注创新与发展的经济学。AJSTID 为研究科学、技术和创新的过程及其影响提供了重要的发表平台，研究范围包括实现工业增长的具体目标和实现社会经济发展的更广泛目标，特别是在非洲及其他发展中经济体。AJSTID 致力于促进更广泛的科学研究，为科学家、学者、工程师、从业者、博士研究生和关注科学、技术与创新对工业、经济和社会发展影响的研究生提供发表研究成果的机会。AJSTID 将出版机会带到每一位非洲及其他发展中国家的新兴研究者的身边。

African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development

Abera Aynekulu Abate

African Journal of Science Technology Innovation and Development

Determinants of accounting information systems technologies adoption by SMEs in Ethiopia: A sub-Saharan country perspective

埃塞俄比亚中小企业采用会计信息系统技术的决定因素：撒哈拉以南非洲国家的视角

This paper examines the intricate relationship between innovation and Global Value Chain (GVC) participation, with a focus on Africa's increased integration into global networks. The study underscores the importance of National Innovation Systems (NIS) in fostering technological advancements and highlights the potential of GVCs to drive industrialization in African countries. Despite challenges like inadequate R&D infrastructure, limited financing, and human capital gaps, African nations have opportunities to leverage innovation for improved GVC integration. Using a systematic search and review methodology, the paper critically evaluates existing literature on innovation and GVCs, drawing lessons for Africa for improved GVC integration. It identifies key themes related to innovation, GVCs, and industrialization, emphasizing the role of both government and firms in facilitating successful GVC participation. The study suggests that strategic government interventions, such as coherent industrial policies and investment in quality infrastructure, are essential for GVC integration. Additionally, it advocates for African firms to adopt proactive strategies, including technology upgrading and export activities, to enhance their competitiveness in global markets. The paper concludes by highlighting the need for cross-border collaboration and regional integration to strengthen innovation capabilities and support sustained economic growth in Africa.

Oluseye Jegede

Leveraging innovation and global value chains participation for industrialization: An agenda for research in Africa

利用创新和全球价值链参与推动工业化：非洲研究议程

Adamu Mulu Ketema

Factors affect the technical efficiency of micro and small enterprises in Ethiopia

影响埃塞俄比亚微型和小型企业技术效率的因素

Healthcare delivery has advanced from in-person doctor visits to remote healthcare monitoring, disease prediction and surgical assistance systems. Digitization of healthcare data over the past decade has brought radical transformations to the healthcare domain. It has facilitated healthcare data to be more open and easily accessible. Only the use of cutting-edge technologies, such as Internet of Healthcare Things (IoHT) systems, has made this breakthrough possible. As patient's data is sensitive, IoHT system affirms reliable and secured data communication and computation. There are different cutting-edge technologies integrated in IoHT systems. These technologies are being used in a wide range of healthcare applications that pertain to daily activities. In this study, we give a thorough analysis and comparison of four modern technologies, namely Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Encryption, and Artificial Intelligence, together with applications in the medical industry. The research intends to evaluate the potential synergistic benefits of integrating multiple technologies to enhance the outcomes in IoHT applications, proposing a framework that suggests affirmative usage of IoHT technologies to cover the gap in the traditional approach. The study also highlights historical and contemporary advancements of these technologies in Africa.

Tabasum Guledgudd

C. Noorullah Shariff

Sayed Abulhasan Quadri

A comprehensive review: State of art integrated technologies in IoHT applications

综合评述：物联网健康技术应用中的先进集成技术

Public higher education institutions (PHEIs) are considered public resources, yet equity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields within these institutions remains a global concern. The South African government acknowledges the importance of STEM education for all, yet its inclusivity and impact on the socioeconomic advancement of disadvantaged groups remain minimal. In contrast, highly privileged groups in the country benefit significantly more from STEM education. This paper aims to analyze and better understand the inclusivity of historically disadvantaged groups within STEM fields at public universities in South Africa. It seeks to provide policymakers with valuable insights into the country's current initiatives and efforts toward fostering inclusive STEM education in public higher education. The paper finds that historically disadvantaged groups have made strides in STEM educational participation in PHEIs, but the gaps persist. The authors argue that it is important for all concerned bodies to promptly harness and exploit the benefits of STEM education in a way that delivers its full potential benefits to the historically disadvantaged community.

Abbreviation	Afr. J. Sci. Innovation Dev.
Journal Impact	1.16
Quartiles(Global)	MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES(Q2)

ISSN	2042-1338, 2042-1346
h-index	22

Publication Information	Publisher: Taylor and Francis Ltd.，Publishing cycle: ，Journal Type: journal，Open Access Journals: No
Basic data	Year of publication: 2013，Proportion of original research papers: 97.73%，Self Citation Rate:7.70%， Gold OA Rate: 5.91%

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Determinants of accounting information systems technologies adoption by SMEs in Ethiopia: A sub-Saharan country perspective

Leveraging innovation and global value chains participation for industrialization: An agenda for research in Africa

Factors affect the technical efficiency of micro and small enterprises in Ethiopia

A comprehensive review: State of art integrated technologies in IoHT applications

Inclusive STEM education to fight poverty and inequality: The case of South Africa

Determinants of accounting information systems technologies adoption by SMEs in Ethiopia: A sub-Saharan country perspective

Leveraging innovation and global value chains participation for industrialization: An agenda for research in Africa

Factors affect the technical efficiency of micro and small enterprises in Ethiopia

A comprehensive review: State of art integrated technologies in IoHT applications

Inclusive STEM education to fight poverty and inequality: The case of South Africa