From The Desk of The Editor-in-ChiefDECEMBER 2023 | Dear Colleague, I am delighted to present the Journal newsletter for December 2023. I extend my sincere appreciation to the authors, reviewers, proofreaders, the two colleges (West African College of Physicians and West African College of Surgeons), and our dedicated staff for their unwavering support, contributing significantly to the journal's ongoing progress.
This edition is regrettably delayed due to unforeseen challenges and the impact of the end-of-the-year break and holidays on several of our departments and teams involved in the production and publishing processes.
As we kick off the new year, our teams are fully engaged, and we're excited about the opportunities that lie ahead. In our upcoming newsletter, we aim to provide updates to our authors, reviewers, and stakeholders regarding our plans and anticipated changes, including adjustments to submission and publication fees. These considerations are prompted by the current economic realities, and we remain committed to enhancing the journal's relevance and significance within the global medical community.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we strive to make valuable contributions to the field. WAJM VOLUME 40, NUMBER 11, NOVEMBER 2023 This edition is currently at the collation stage of the printing process and will soon be 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.
Complimentary copies will be dispatched to the corresponding authors via courier service. For authors and individuals interested in obtaining copies of this edition, requests can be made at the journal office or by sending an email to the Editor-in-Chief. through wajmeditorinchief@gmail.com | | | WAJM VOLUME 40, NUMBER 12 DECEMBER 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 Breast Cancer Stage at Diagnosis in a Nigerian Hospital: Trend over a Decade O. Olasehinde, A. Aderounmu, F. Wuraola, A. Omisore, A. Akinkuolie, A. Towoju, T. Mohammed, V. Mango, P. T. Kingham, A. Adisa, 1O. Alatise West Afr J Med. 2023 December; 40 (12): 1298-1303 PMID: 38261017 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 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 from January 2024, 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 | JANUARY 2023 EDITIONThis edition is currently in the final stages of publishing. Kindly note that corresponding authors of manuscripts are 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.The following articles have been listed for the JANUARY 2023 edition. | | EDITORIAL xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx G. E. Erhabor | | | INTRATHORACIC TRANSPOSITION OF A PEDICLED LATISSIMUS DORSI MUSCLE FLAP FOR COMPLICATED CHRONIC EMPYEMA THORACIS: A PLEA FOR ITS POPULARITY IN OUR SUBREGION Alioke I. I, Ayongo V. T | | FIRST AND SECOND WAVES OF COVID-19: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE CLINICAL PRESENTATION AND OUTCOME AMONG HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS IN LAGOS NIGERIA O A Adejumo, S Adesola, B I Adebayo, W B Mutiu, I A Abdus-Salam, B A Saka, T Ogunniyan, O D Oladokun, O B Oluwadun, J O. Bamidele, A V. Adetola, O A Osundaro, F O Ogunsakin, E B Agbana, T Femi-Adebayo, O M Oyadotun, A Bowale | | DIFFERENTIAL CLUBBING AND A TRIAD OF PATENT DUCTUS ARTERIOSUS, VENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECT AND SUPRAVALVULAR RING MITRAL STENOSIS: A CASE REPORT Christopher O. Osagie, Okechukwu S. Ogah, Akinyemi Aje, Adewole A. Adebiyi, Abiodun M. Adeoye, Bosede E. Adebayo | | KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF THE REFERRAL SYSTEM UNDER THE NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME AMONG MEDICAL AND DENTAL PRACTITIONERS OF A LARGE-ACCREDITED FACILITY IN KANO, NIGERIA Godpower C. Michael, Auwalu Umar Gajida, Bukar A. Grema, Idris Sulaiman Abubakar, Ibrahim Aliyu, Kelvin Uchenna Omeje, Ismail Mohammed Inuwa, Abdulrazak Ajiya, Musbahu Sani Kurawa, Mansur Aliyu Ramalan, Salihu Tanko Tanimu, Abdullahi Kabir Suleiman | | ASSESSMENT OF RIGHT VENTRICULAR SYSTOLIC FUNCTION USING TRICUSPID ANNULAR PLANE SYSTOLIC EXCURSION (TAPSE) AMONG HIV PATIENTS ON HAART AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH VIRAL LOAD AND CD4 CELL COUNT Musa Mohammed Baba, Faruk Buba, Mohammed Abdullahi Talle, Musa A. Garbati and Habu Abdul | | KIDNEY FUNCTION IN HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS WITH LEFT VENTRICULAR HYPERTROPHY I. N Mba, B. Basil, B. Myke-Mbata, O. A Olayanju, A. Faleye, S. A. Adebisi | | EXPOSURE HISTORY, POST-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS USE, AND CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF HUMAN RABIES CASES: A TWELVE-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE REVIEW AT A TERTIARY FACILITY IN GHANA P. Puplampu, A. Asare, N.A.H Seneadza, V.J Ganu | | SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA OF THE SUPRAGLOTTIS PRESENTING AS HOARSENESS Tobe Momah, Lijofi, Olusegun | | RISK FACTORS OF METABOLIC SYNDROME AMONG NORMAL WEIGHT ADOLESCENTS IN LAGOS, NIGERIA Olaolu Aziza Moronkola, Elizabeth Eberechi Oyenusi, Abiola Olufunmilayo Oduwole, Usman Abiola Sanni | | IS THE LASSA FEVER EPIDEMIC RESPONSE OVERSHADOWED BY THE COVID -19 PANDEMIC? A CASE FOR STRENGTHENING NIGERIA’S PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE SYSTEM TOWARDS INFECTIOUS DISEASE OUTBREAKS Tobin EA, Edeawe O, Abah, S | | INFLUENCE OF ADHESIVE INCISE DRAPE USE ON SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS RATES IN CONTAMINATED AND DIRTY ABDOMINAL OPERATIONS A. A. Adeleke, O. Olasehinde, A. O. Adisa | | TYPHOID FEVER PRESENTING WITH ILEAL PERFORATION AND GASTRIC PERFORATION Muhammed Murtala Muhammed, Kefas John Bwala, John Okoruwa | | HAEMATOLOGICAL INDICES AND IRON STATUS IN PRE-DIALYSIS CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENTS I. R. Edeki, E. I. Unuigbe, E. I. Okaka | |
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LIFESTYLE INDICATORS AND UN-INVESTIGATED DYSPEPSIA AMONG ADULT PATIENTS IN A PRIMARY CARE SETTING IN NORTHERN NIGERIA Bolatito. B Fatusin, Akinfemi.J Fatusin, Burka.A Grema, Omolara.T Lewechi-Uke, Abubarkar Ahmad, Sunday Apanisile, Mustapha Baura, Zaharadeen Danninas |
COMPLIANCE WITH GUIDELINES ON SEASONAL MALARIA CHEMOPREVENTION IN KWARA STATE, NORTHCENTRAL NIGERIA C. O. Agomo, E. Shekarau, N. C. Ogbulafor, N. Abdullahi, B Oyetunji, C Okoronkwo, P. Uhomoibhi, O. A. Mokuolu | | 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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