From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief | Dear Esteemed Researchers, Reviewers, and Stakeholders, This marks our maiden newsletter and correspondence to our valued community of researchers, reviewers, and stakeholders. Although we are already in the third month of the year, we would like to take this opportunity to extend our warm wishes for a Happy New Year. We trust that the past few months have been fulfilling and fruitful for you, despite the myriad of challenges and difficulties that often accompany our professional and personal pursuits. We deeply appreciate the invaluable role you have played in the continued success of the West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM) over the years. Your dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment have been instrumental in ensuring the steady publication of the journal and strengthening its impact within the medical and scientific community. We are pleased to inform you that the August 2025 edition of WAJM has now been published. Our editorial and production teams remain fully committed to advancing the journal through strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing its relevance, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening its global visibility. TRANSITION TO QUARTERLY PUBLICATION We wish to inform you of an important update to the journal’s publication schedule. Due to challenges associated with reviewer availability and manuscript turnaround times, the journal has undertaken a strategic review of its publication process. As a result, the journal will adopt a quarterly publication model, with each issue spanning a four-month period. Please note the following key points: - Manuscripts slated for September 2025 will be compiled and published as a concluding issue for the 2025 publication year.
- The first quarterly issue will cover September–December, 2025.
- Subsequent quarterly issues will commence from January–April,2026 and continue in the same pattern.
These changes are intended to ensure a more reliable review process, clearer publication timelines, and improved overall author experience. We will provide additional guidance regarding manuscript processing and scheduling as the transition progresses. CALL FOR REVIEWERS We kindly appeal to you to give priority to any pending manuscript reviews and submit your recommendations at the earliest opportunity. Your timely contribution greatly strengthens the quality and impact of the journal. To further enhance the quality of our peer-review process, we are actively seeking, enthusiastic, and dedicated reviewers across all specialties. We welcome individuals who are willing to contribute their expertise and commit to reviewing manuscripts within the designated time frame. If you are interested in joining our pool of reviewers—or if you know someone who might be—please reach out to me. MOVING FORWARD I remain optimistic about the future of WAJM. With your continued collaboration, we will not only overcome existing challenges but also elevate the journal to new heights of academic excellence and global recognition. Thank you once again for your continued support and commitment to the West African Journal of Medicine. I look forward to our sustained collaboration as we work together to enhance the journal’s impact and advance medical research and healthcare in West Africa and beyond. | WAJM PUBLISHED ARTICLES The previous editions are available at the West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM) office, located at 6 Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Medical Compound, Yaba, Lagos State. However, the e-copy has been sent to the corresponding authors. For authors, individuals, and institutions interested in obtaining copies of previous editions, please visit our website for details on subscription rates, or contact the Editor-in-Chief directly via wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com | | | WAJM VOLUME 42, NUMBER 8 AUGUST 2025 The contents of this issue are listed below. The free abstract-text content of this edition can be accessed on the journal website and on PubMed Central amongst others. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ORIGINAL ARTICLE Solid-Waste Quantification and Characterization in A Tertiary Institution in Southwest Nigeria: A Case Study of Lagos University Teaching Hospital (Luth) / College of Medicine of The University of Lagos A. O. Abiola, A. T. AbdulKareem, A. O. Adelopo, M. T. Omotayo, E. Ezekiel, O. Matti, B. Wika-Kobani, O. Giwa, C. Ibenye-Ugbala, H. A. Omotayo, K. S. Abdulraheem West Afr J Med. August 2025; 42 (8): 635-641 PMID: 41801075 | | | | ORIGINAL ARTICLE Spirometry Patterns, Respiratory Symptoms, and Respiratory Diseases among Patients in a Respiratory Center in Southeast Nigeria N. I. Nwosu, C. U. Ufoaroh, A. G. Obiefuna, C. F. Udeh, P. Nlewedim, V. Uduma, C. C. Onyedum, C. J. Chukwuka, E. N. Anyabolu, E. O. Nwosu West Afr J Med. August 2025; 42 (8): 652-659 PMID: 41801122 | | | | | | | | | | | PROCESSING AND PUBLICATION FEESGiven the prevailing economic conditions, the increasing production costs, and the fluctuating exchange rates, we kindly request authors to submit payments in US Dollars (USD) for all processing and publication fees. Kindly be informed that manuscripts accepted for publication will be rescheduled for the subsequent edition if publication fees are not settled within the designated payment period. If any author encounters challenges making payments in USD, please don't hesitate to contact the Editor-in-Chief via email: wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com or Whatsapp (08068925934) The current fees are as stated below:Processing Fee: $60.00 Publication Fee: $150.00 Payment in Dollars (Domiciliary Account) Account Name: West African Journal Medicine Account Number: 0483489788 Bank: GT Bank Swift Code: GTBINGLA Sort Code: 058194010 | SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER 2025 EDITIONThe September - December 2025 edition is presently undergoing editorial review. Below is a preliminary list of manuscripts that have been reviewed and are ready for publication. The complete list will be updated shortly, and the advance publication is scheduled for release within the next two weeks. Corresponding authors of manuscripts are kindly encouraged to settle any outstanding statutory charges at their earliest convenience. Please, note that the publishing fees should be paid ONLY into the WAJM Account.Evidence of payment should be forwarded to the Editor-In-Chief’s email - wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com. | | EDITORIAL ***************************************** | | | PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOMATIC CHALLENGES IDENTIFIED IN A QUALITY-OF-LIFE MENOPAUSE RATING SCALE ASSESSMENT OF WOMEN LIVING WITH HIV ON ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY IN LAGOS, NIGERIA A. P. Okwuraiwe, O. Shodipe, M. Uwandu, C. K. Onwuamah, O. C. Ezechi, L. Flowers | | ACUTE NECROTIZING CHOLECYSTITIS Tobe Momah | | | RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REFRACTIVE ERROR AND OCULAR BIOMETRY IN SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS Idowu Adebimpe Okorie, Sarat Abolore Badmus, Bernice Oluwakemi Adegbehingbe, Oluwatoyin Helen Onakpoya, Bolajoko Adewara, Oluwaseun Awe | PREVALENCE AND CORRELATES OF DEPRESSION AMONG NON-PARTURIENT, PREGNANT, AND POSTPARTUM WOMEN IN IBADAN, NIGERIA Folashade Omokhodion, Ayodeji M Adebayo, Oluwasomidoyin O. Bello, Yetunde O. John-Akinola, Temitope Ilori, Tolulope T. Bella-Awusah, Eniola O. Cadmus, Chizoma M.Ndikom, Oladosu O. Ojengbede | PREVALENCE OF CRYPTOSPORIDIUM SPECIES IN WELL WATER IN IFE EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ILE-IFE, NIGERIA Olopade B.O, Apata C.O, Odetoyin B.W, Onipede A. O | CLINICAL PRESENTATION AND OUTCOME OF TROPICAL DIABETIC HAND SYNDROME IN DIABETIC PATIENTS: A CASE SERIES FROM AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, ZARIA, NIGERIA Adeleye A O, Okpe I O, Bello F, Abubakar S, Mathew M.B | ZINC DEFICIENCY AMONG CHILDREN LIVING WITH HIV ON ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY IN LAGOS, NIGERIA Ugonna Olaraiche Fakile, Adeseye Micheal Akinsete, Patricia Akintan, Elizabeth Oyenusi, Abdulraheem Kamaldeen Sunkanmi, Edamisan Olusoji Temiye | OUTCOME OF THE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH TROPICAL DIABETIC HAND SYNDROME Akintunde J. Akintayo, Simon J. Yiltok, Joshua D. Choji, Akpomushi Egga, Silas S. Kaffi, Stanley O. Akubuko, Abdulquadri Idrisu, Fidelis Wodung, Jemimah O. Edah, Gabriel Odoh, Fabian H. Puepet | EFFECT OF NON-SURGICAL PERIODONTAL THERAPY ON THE CONTROL OF CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING A TERTIARY HEALTH INSTITUTION IN NIGERIA. OM Adewole, SO Nwhator, OO Adewole, OA Onabanjo, T Ogundiran, BA Ogunleye, OA Oguntoye | ASSOCIATION BETWEEN OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA, EXCESSIVE DAYTIME SLEEPINESS AND ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS AMONG NIGERIAN TRUCK DRIVERS A.O. Adeoti, O.O. Desalu, J.O. Fadare, T. Elebiyo, A.A. Faramade | | WAJM REVIEWER APPRECIATION NOTICE Peer reviewers are the cornerstone of the scholarly publishing process. Through their careful evaluation, constructive feedback, and dedication to scientific rigor, reviewers help ensure that published research remains credible, reliable, and impactful. The West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM) expresses its sincere appreciation to all reviewers who have generously devoted their time and expertise to evaluate manuscripts submitted to the journal. Your commitment to maintaining high academic and ethical standards has been instrumental in strengthening the quality and integrity of the research we publish. In recognition of your invaluable contributions, the journal has included your names on the official list of reviewers which will be published and periodically updated on the WAJM website. This acknowledgement reflects our gratitude for your service to the journal and to the broader medical and scientific community. If you have completed a review for WAJM and your name does not yet appear on the published list, please kindly contact the editorial office so that we can update the record accordingly. The reviewers’ list will be updated periodically to ensure that all contributors receive appropriate recognition. | REVIEWER CERTIFICATES WAJM is pleased to provide Certificates of Review for completed manuscript reviews upon request. If you would like to receive a certificate, please contact the editorial office via email or WhatsApp. Once your review has been verified in our records, the certificate will be issued and sent to you. We remain deeply grateful for your support and scholarly contribution. Your continued participation as reviewers strengthens the mission of the West African Journal of Medicine to advance medical knowledge, support evidence-based practice, and promote high-quality research across West Africa and the global scientific community. We look forward to your continued collaboration with WAJM in 2026 and beyond | ADVERTISE IN WAJM Advertise your brand, products, and events (conferences, exhibitions, and workshops) in our esteemed journal and reach out to healthcare professionals and institutions worldwide. For advert placement, kindly contact the Editor-in-Chief for details (email: wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com). | WEBSITE Our website is fully functional. For assistance or support in accessing particular information on the website, please don't hesitate to contact us. Our team is ready to help. For more information, kindly reach out to the Editor-in-Chief (email: wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com). | INQUIRIES/COMPLAINTS For inquiries and complaints, please call +2348068925934 or send a message through WhatsApp. | | I look forward to receiving your suggestions and feedback. Thank you. Prof. G. E. Erhabor Editor-in-Chief West African Journal of Medicine | Reviewers List |
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