Since its founding in 2019, the African Journal of Psychological Assessment (AJOPA) has become a leading platform for research in psychometrics and psychological assessment across Africa. Established in partnership between PsySSA and AOSIS, the journal has been guided by strong editorial leadership from Professor Sumaya Laher as Founding Editor to Professor Tyrone Pretorius as current Editor-in-Chief.

In a short time, AJOPA has published 92 works, achieved 239 registered citations, and reached nearly half a million downloads. The journal’s visibility continues to grow internationally, with indexing in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) since 2021, inclusion in PubMed Central (PMC) in 2025, and acceptance for Scopus listing later the same year.

AJOPA plays a vital role in publishing original research studies, theoretical contributions, test reviews, and methods papers, ensuring that scholarship relevant to the African context is freely available through its open-access model.

The African Journal of Psychological Assessment (AJOPA) invites manuscript submissions for the second semester. The journal focuses on original research, test reviews, methods papers, and theoretical contributions relevant to psychometrics and psychological assessment in the African context.

AJOPA is DHET-accredited, included in PubMed Central, and publishes on a rolling basis with open-access availability. Psychologists, researchers, and assessment specialists are encouraged to contribute work that advances the field.

How do we measure burnout—and why is it essential for healthier workplaces?

In an exclusive interview, AJOPA Editor-in-Chief, Professor Tyrone Pretorius, speaks with leading burnout researchers Leon T. de Beer, Wilmar B. Schaufeli, and Arnold B. Bakker to explore how accurate burnout measurement can support better mental health and foster healthier, more sustainable work environments.

The conversation is based on their co-authored article published in the African Journal of Psychological Assessment (AJOPA), titled:

“Investigating the Validity of the Short Form Burnout Assessment Tool: A Job Demands-Resources Approach”

This article examines the psychometric validity of a brief burnout assessment tool and its grounding in the job demands-resources model—offering critical insights for practitioners, researchers, and organisations aiming to monitor and address burnout effectively.

Exciting News: African Journal of Psychological Assessment (AJOPA) Now Included in PubMed Central

PsySSA is proud to share the remarkable news that the African Journal of Psychological Assessment (AJOPA) has been officially included in PubMed Central, a significant milestone that underscores the journal’s growing international recognition and its contribution to advancing psychology across the continent.

This achievement marks a major step in enhancing the visibility, accessibility, and scholarly impact of psychological knowledge rooted in African contexts. As a Society committed to excellence, social justice, and the transformation of psychology, we celebrate this milestone with our members, contributors, and partners.

The full interview with AJOPA Editor-in-Chief, Professor Tyrone Pretorius, has been published by AOSIS. In it, she reflects on the significance of this inclusion and how it will expand access to African-led psychological research globally.