Often sidelined by Western journals, African scientists get their own peer-reviewed publication | CBC Radio

"African scientists, often overlooked by Western publications, hope a new journal will put their work on par with their global colleagues. Scientific African is billed as a peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary journal featuring research from across Africa. It will focus on research specific to the continent and will offer open access with no subscription required. The first issue is set to come out later this year. While Scientific African isn't the first publication dedicated to science on the continent, proponents believe it could reach the same prestige as well-known American and European journals like Science and Nature. "Symbolically, it's crucial to show that we have a platform where exceptional science from Africa is being is being showcased," said Rose Mutiso.

The Nairobi, Kenya-based CEO of The Mawazo Institute told As It Happens host Carol Off that she believes highlighting untapped talent across the continent will elevate Scientific African in global science circles...."