From The Desk of The Editor-in-ChiefAUGUST 2024 | Dear Colleague,
I would like to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for the integral role you have played in the success of the West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM) over the past years. Your dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment have made the last year remarkable, ensuring that our publications have continued steadily on a monthly basis.
This marks our first newsletter for the year 2025-a year we approach with renewed optimism and vigour.
We acknowledge the challenges faced in the past year, particularly with manuscript submissions and the peer review process. Various factors, including unforeseen socio-economic challenges, impacted our production and publishing timelines. However, I want to assure you that we are actively addressing these issues and are committed to returning to a timely and consistent production schedule throughout this year.
Our editorial and production teams are fully engaged and committed to growth. We are implementing strategic measures to further enhance the journal's relevance and global significance within the medical community. We aim to complete the backlog of 2024 publications between now and February 2025.
In view of this, I wish to request the continued support and cooperation of our esteemed reviewers. I passionately appeal to you to urgently attend to any pending manuscripts and send in your recommendations as soon as possible.
Your contributions are invaluable to the journal, and I deeply appreciate your efforts in ensuring we maintain the highest standards of academic and professional excellence.
Thank you once again for your hard work and dedication. I look forward to an exciting and productive 2025 as we continue to grow and impact the medical community positively. I also wish to take this opportunity to remind our esteemed researchers and clinicians to consider submitting the full manuscripts of the abstracts presented at various conferences for possible publication in the West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM). We encourage you to leverage this platform to share your valuable research findings and clinical insights with the broader medical community. Your contributions will not only enrich our journal but also advance knowledge and practice in the region and beyond. WAJM VOLUME 41, NUMBER 7, JULY 2024 This edition is 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 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 41, NUMBER 8 AUGUST 2024 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 Effectiveness of Monthly Versus Two-Dose Regimen of Sulphadoxine-Pyrimethamine for Intermittent Preventive Treatment of Malaria in Pregnancy in Southeastern Nigeria: A Randomised Controlled Trial G. U. Odoh, P. U. Agu, E. O. Ugwu, C. C. Dim, S. N. Obi, J. E. Nnagbo, M. I. Eze, G. U. Eleje, K. E. Ekwuazi, A. O. Ugwu, P. C. Ekwueme, C. S. Anigbo West Afr J Med. 2024 August; 41(8): 860-867 PMID: 39736161 | | | | ORIGINAL ARTICLE The Pre-Fibroscan and Fibroscan Era: A Comparative Study of Histologic Diagnosis of Liver Biopsies I. Emmanuel, C. Amaike, P. O. Akpa, B. V. Kwaghe, C. N. Ibeanu, P. Onota, I. A. Othman, N. Z. Bahaushe, J. E. Ben, J. A. Emmanuel, S. J. Winnie, T. Leslie, T. N. Fadok, P. M. Davwar, A. S. Dahal, Y. D. Maktep, B. K. Adedeji, A. S. Longwap, A. I. Bawa, B. M. Mandong, D. E. Suleiman West Afr J Med. 2024 August; 41(8): 874-878 PMID: 39737480 | | | ORIGINAL ARTICLE Pattern of Rheumatic Diseases in a New Rheumatology Clinic in Southwestern Nigeria. A Descriptive Study G. J. Odunlami, A. Ajibade, H. B. Olaosebikan, T. A. Adetunji, A. A. Okoha, A. O. Idowu, A. O. Enitan, A. A. Sanusi, O. A. Akinyele, O. A. Omoyiola, U. C. Eke, A. Emorinken, O. O. Adelowo, G. E. Erhabor West Afr J Med. 2024 August; 41(8): 886-893 PMID: 39737486 | | | | | | | | | | | 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 | SEPTEMBER 2024 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 SEPTEMBER 2024 edition. | | EDITORIAL xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx G. E. Erhabor | | | POLYSOMNOGRAPHY IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN TANZANIA: SUBJECTS’ CHARACTERISTICS AND SLEEP DISORDERS Philip B. Adebayo, Catherine Ngalo, Lilian Valerian, Rose Mwakabatika, Mandela Makakala, Samina Somji, Tevin Kahwa, Salim Surani | | SPECTRUM OF MANIFEST STRABISMUS IN A TERTIARY EYE CARE HOSPITAL IN CALABAR, NIGERIA: DEMOGRAPHICS, TYPES AND CO-MORBIDITIES E. D. Nkanga, S. N. Okonkwo, T. I. Oyeniyi, E. D. Nkanga, R. O. Ojeka, D. G. Nkanga, A. A. Ibanga | | | EVALUATION OF BIODENTINE® AND CALCIUM HYDROXIDE IN THE FORMATION OF DENTIN BRIDGE IN DEEP CARIOUS LESIONS. Oburo F.O, Adegbulugbe I.C, Awotile A.O, Enone L.L, Oyapero A | | DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY DISORDERS AMONG PERSONS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN ZARIA, NIGERIA H. D. Mohammed., T. L. Sheikh., F, Bello., A, Abubakar-Abdullateef., H. M. Suleiman., A. S. Kakangi | | REVIEW OF THE CHILDHOOD MORTALITY PATTERN AT THE PAEDIATRIC UNIT OF A TEACHING HOSPITAL IN NIGERIA AO ADAJE, EO ADEYEMI, A OLADELE, SO AJIGBOTOSHO, JC Okolugbo, WA Ajetunmobi | | BACTERIOLOGICAL AGENT AND RESISTANCE PROFILES IN NEONATAL SEPSIS FROM A POORLY REGULATED ANTIMICROBIAL ACCESS SETTING: TIME FOR ACTION Abayomi Fadeyi, Muhammed Akanbi Nurudeen Adeboye, Omotayo Olukemi Adesiyun, Olushola Abdulrahaman Afolabi, Victoria Ayodeji Olatunji, Rasaki Adewole Raheem, Bashirat Ayobola Olanipekun, Sherifat Atinuke Sulaiman, Olufemi Desalu, Mariam Kehinde Sulaiman, Aliu Ajibola Akanbi II, Charles Nwabusi | | RADIOGRAPHIC DIAGNOSIS OF ANOMALOUS ROOT CANAL MORPHOLOGY IN PATIENTS WITH PULPAL DISEASES AT A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN NIGERIA: A CASE SERIES Gbadebo S.O, Okeaya-inneh O.C, Ajayi D.M, Sulaiman A.O, Ogunrinde T.J, Adeosun O.D | | EVALUATION OF PATIENT’S SATISFACTION WITH HEALTHCARE SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE CLINIC OF A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA Ayodeji Oluwaseun Ogungbemi, Babatunde Adeola Afolabi, Atilola Atilade Adeleke, Olanrewaju Olayemi, Funsho Olagunju, Oyinkansola Arin Ogungbemi, Oluwatosin Christiana Adewale, Seun Stephen Anjorin | | WHAT DOES IT COST TO PROVIDE FREE MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES IN PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRES? A CASE STUDY OF IMO STATE, SOUTHEAST NIGERIA Chinyere Okeke, Chinyere Mbachu, Ifeoma Nwakoby, Obinna Onwujekwe | | RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PRE- AND POST-ORCHIDECTOMY SERUM DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE AND PROSTATE CANCER SEVERITY IN A COHORT OF NIGERIAN PATIENTS Babalola RN, Salako AA, Badmus TA, Adedeji TA, Laoye AJ, Onyeze CI, Igbokwe MC, David RA | | 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. | | 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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