From The Desk of The Editor-in-ChiefFEBRUARY 2023 NEWSLETTER | Dear Colleagues, It is my pleasure to present the Journal newsletter for February 2023. I would like to appreciate the authors, reviewers and the two colleges (West African College of Physicians and West African College of Surgeons) for their continuous support. For a few months now we have commenced Open access. Open access is a great way to increase visibility and access to your published articles. It allows readers to access your work and is beneficial for readers, especially in the West African Sub-region and globally. You can access and download articles from the journal website. WAJM VOLUME 40, NUMBER 1, JANUARY 2023 The printed copies of this edition are available at the West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM) office at 6, Taylor Drive, Edmund Crescent, Medical Compound, Yaba, Lagos State. Complimentary copies have been sent to the corresponding authors by courier service. Authors and those interested in copies of this edition can request for them at the journal office or send an email to wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com | | | WAJM VOLUME 40, NUMBER 2 FEBRUARY 2023 The contents of the current issues 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 Blood Coagulation Normalization Effect of Parkia Biglobosa Seed on Potassium Bromate-induced Coagulopathy N. I. Ugwu, C. L. Uche, A. A. Ogbenna, U. P. Okite, K. Chikezie, P. I. Ejikem, C. N. Ugwu, O. A. I. Otuka, E. O. Ezirim, O. I. N. Onyekachi, M. U. Nwobodo, I. O. Abali, C. E. Iwuoha, A. I. Airaodion West Afr J Med 2023;40(2):148-154 PMID: 36857527 | | | | ORIGINAL ARTICLE Knowledge, Perceptions and Levels of Utilisation of E-Learning among Medical Students in Nigeria A. O. Adekoya, O. Ehioghae, O. A. Adesegun, A. O. Adekoya, O. O. Abolurin, A. O. Idowu, K. J. Sodeinde, F. T. Taiwo, O. O. Babayode, I. O. Ogundele, C. C. Adumah West Afr J Med 2023;40(2):161-168 PMID: 36857795 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | PROCESSING AND PUBLICATION FEESThe Journal has reviewed its processing and the publication charges in line with the current exchange rate approved by the college and this is applicable to the journal. From January 1st, 2023, all transactions will be based on the new exchange rate of N750 to $1.00. Payments should be made preferably in USD in line with the college requirements. However, if there is difficulty in transacting in USD, the equivalent could be paid in naira to the designated account.Processing Fee: $60.00 - Naira Equivalent is #45,000.00 Publication Fee: $150.00 - Naira Equivalent is #112,500.00 Bank Details for payment are as follows: Payment in Nigerian Naira Account Name: West African Journal Medicine Account Number: 0265229681 Bank: GT Bank Payment in Dollars (Domiciliary Account) Account Name: West African Journal Medicine Account Number: 0483489788 Bank: GT Bank Swift Code: GTBINGLA Sort Code: 058194010 | MARCH 2023 EDITIONThis edition is currently in the final stages of publishing. Corresponding authors of manuscripts are advised to kindly pay the statutory charges within the next one week in order to expedite the process. 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.The following articles have been listed for the MARCH 2023 edition. | | ARTICLES EFFECT OF COVID -19 PANDEMIC ON UTILIZATION OF PAEDIATRIC HEALTH SERVICES AT THE FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTER ASABA NIGERIA B. U. Ezeonwu, C. O. Okike, K. A. Adeniran,E. E. Omoyibo, E. Onyeka-Okite, H. I. Opara, U. C. Ajanwenyi Joseph, O. M. Uwadia, A. A. Okolo | | VISION-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE AFTER CATARACT SURGERY IN WEST AFRICA Isabel Signes-Soler, Jaime Javaloy, Robert Montés-Micó, Gonzalo Muñoz, Raúl Montalbán Llamusí, Ana Maria Hernandez Baeza, César Albarrán-Diego | | EFFECT OF FREQUENCY OF ANTENATAL CARE CONTACTS ON MATERNAL AND FETAL OUTCOME IN LOW-RISK PREGNANCIES AT FEDERAL TEAC HING HOSPITAL GOMBE, NIGERIA Amina Baba Rabiu, Aliyu Usman El-Nafaty, Babagana Bako, Musa Dawha Yahaya | | DECISIONAL CONFLICT AMONGST WOMEN UNDERGOING CAESAREAN SECTION IN HEALTH FACILITIES IN IBADAN, NIGERIA Anih A.I, Ogunbode O.O, Okedare A.O | | PATTERN OF ABDOMINAL TRAUMA AND TREATMENT OUTCOME IN A NIGERIAN TERTIARY HOSPITAL Emeka Ray-Offor, Victor Enebeli, Sydney EB Ibeanusi | | ABNORMALITIES OF KIDNEY FUNCTION IN ACUTE MALARIAL AND NON-MALARIAL INFECTIONS Oluwafemi Efuntoye, Samuel Ajayi, Yemi Raji, Babatunde Lawal Salako, Ayodeji Arije, Solomon Kadiri | | CLIENTS’ PERCEPTION OF MATERNAL, NEWBORN AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES RECEIVED BEFORE AND DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK IN NIGERIA’S EPICENTER Mobolanle Balogun, Tope Olubodun, Osinachi Ubani, Victoria Yesufu, Adekemi Sekoni, Folasade Ogunsola | | TAPE RULE MEASUREMENT OF FOOT LENGTH AS PROXY FOR VERNIER DIGITAL CALLIPER IN ESTIMATING GESTATIONAL AGE AMONG NIGERIAN NEONATES KUPONIYI, Opeyemi, OGUNLESI, Tinuade, ADEKANMBI, Abiodun, AKODU, Olufemi, OLOWONYO, Michael | | MISSED OPPORTUNITY FOR ROUTINE CHILDHOOD VACCINATION IN AN URBAN AND A RURAL COMMUNITY IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA: A COMPARATIVE STUDY Omuemu VO, Ogboghodo EO, Erhunmwunsee J | | ACCEPTABILITY OF NEWBORN SCREENING FOR SICKLE CELL DISEASE AMONG POSTPARTUM MOTHERS IN ABAKALIKI SOUTHEAST NIGERIA Oluomachi C Nnachi, Adanna A Umeokonkwo, Helen C Okoye, Anene N Ekwe, Chinedu O Obasi, Augustine E Okoye | | BARRIERS AND FACILITATORS FOR ISONIAZID PREVENTIVE THERAPY IMPLEMENTATION AMONG PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV IN NIGERIA: A SCOPING REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE Abiola Victor Adepoju, Ademola Adelekan, Olusola Adedeji Adejumo, Oluwatoyin Elizabeth Adepoju, Ajayi Babatunde Olofinbiyi | | A CLINICO-PATHOLOGICAL STUDY OF VULVO-VAGINAL DISEASE AT A NIGERIAN TERTIARY HEALTH FACILITY Innocent Emmanuel, Philip Ojile Akpa, Daniel Yakubu, Emmanuel Nyam Yakubu, Benjamin Samuel Otene, Bamnan Collins Dallang, Bankole Kofi Adedeji, Bapigaan William Audu, Agabus Nanfwang Manasseh, Barnabas Mafala Mandong | | EVALUATION OF PRIMARY SCHOOL HEALTH ENVIRONMENT IN IDO/OSI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA Ebenezer Olatunji ADEYEMI, Oladele Simeon OLATUNYA, Olufunke B. BOLAJI, Olubunmi A. LAWAL, Wasiu A. AJETUMOBI, Adeline O. ADAJE, Clifford E. ONYEMA, Peter N. OMEFE, Olaniyi FAYEMI, Samuel Olu AJIGBOTOSHO, Julia C. OKOLUGBO | | SOCIOECONOMIC PARAMETERS AND WELL-BEING OF SICKLE CELL ANAEMIC PATIENTS IN SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA OBEMBE, Taiwo Akinyode, AKINYEMI Oluwaseun Oladapo, ADEYANJU Oluwaseyi Adeteju, ILORI Temitope, OKUNADE Ibukunoluwa Elizabeth | ACCURACY OF WHOLE BLOOD CARDIAC TROPONIN I IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF CHILDHOOD HEART FAILURE AT THE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL, IBADAN Hamza A, Omokhodion SI | | ADVERT 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). | INQUIRIES/COMPLAINTS For inquiries and complaints, please call +2348068925934 or send a message through whatsApp. | WEBSITE The website (www.wajmed.com) is now fully functional. Procedures and steps on how to navigate the website are available on the homepage and in the monthly newsletter you receive from us. Everyone is encouraged to actively engage with the content of the website. This will improve the impact factor of the journal. Published articles and past articles are available for free download to registered users. | | | Thank you. I look forward to receiving your suggestions and feedback. Prof. G. E. Erhabor Editor-in-Chief West African Journal of Medicine |
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