From The Desk of The Editor-in-Chief | Dear Colleagues, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt gratitude for 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 monthly publication of the journal and its impact within the medical community. In line with our commitment in previous communications, we are pleased to announce that the backlog of 2024 publications has been successfully cleared. The January 2025 edition is now published. Work on the February and March 2025 issues is progressing simultaneously, and both editions are scheduled for release within the next two weeks. Our editorial and production teams remain fully dedicated, implementing strategic measures to enhance the journal’s relevance, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen its global visibility. CALL FOR REVIEWERS I kindly seek the continued support and cooperation of our esteemed reviewers. Your role is crucial in upholding the high academic and professional standards that define WAJM. Therefore, I appeal to you to prioritize any pending manuscript reviews and submit your recommendations at the earliest opportunity. 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—we encourage you to reach out to me directly. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR REVIEWERS We would like to inform our esteemed reviewers that the journal has deemed it fit to recognize and appreciate those who have remained dedicated to our mission over the years. In particular, reviewers who have evaluated at least three manuscripts will receive a Certificate of Recognition as a token of our appreciation. This certificate will be valuable for administrative records and will enhance your academic CV.
Kindly submit your full name and institutional affiliation for the issuance of the certificate. MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION – CALL FOR PAPERS FOR SPECIAL EDITION We are delighted to announce a forthcoming special edition of the journal that will highlight ground-breaking developments, innovative research, and emerging discoveries across all medical specialties and healthcare delivery particularly sportlighting contributions from West African region.
Accordingly, we invite the submission of relevant original research, and review articles for inclusion in this edition. This will receive prompt consideration, and we also plan to offer a subsidy on processing fees for manuscripts accepted for publication. 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 unwavering support and commitment. I look forward to working closely with all of you as we strive to strengthen the journal’s impact and contribution to medical research and healthcare in West Africa and beyond. | WAJM VOLUME 41, DECEMBER (12) 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 42, NUMBER 1 JANUARY 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 A Social Media Survey on the Prevalence of Post-COVID Neurologic Complications Among Nigerians I. E. Akase, S. O. Awodumila, C. E. Nwanmah, O. O. Ojo, O. P. Agabi, O. Ede, F. O. Nwaokorie, R. A. Anyanwu, P. S. Ghajiga, O Kalejaiye, G. S. Perez-Giraldo, Z. S. Orban, M. Jimenez, I. J. Koralnik, N. U. Okubadejo West Afr J Med. 2025 January; 42 (1): 29-35 PMID: 40544471 | | | ORIGINAL ARTICLE The Interplay Between Fibroblast Growth Factor-23 (Fgf-23) and Traditional Biomarkers of Chronic Kidney Disease – Mineral and Bone Disorder R. S. Ezeugonwa, T. A. Bamikefa, Y. A. Ayoola, I. O. Sanni, R. O. Alaya, B. A. Omotoso, M. O. Hassan, S. Adamu, O. O. Okunola, A. A. Sanusi, F. A. Arogundade West Afr J Med. 2025 January; 42 (1): 36-43 PMID: 40544508 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 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 | FEBRUARY 2025 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 FEBRUARY 2024 edition. | | EDITORIAL ENDING NUCLEAR WEAPONS, BEFORE THEY END US Kamran Abbasi, Editor-in-Chief, BMJ; Parveen Ali, Editor-in-Chief, International Nursing Review; Virginia Barbour, Editor-in-Chief, Medical Journal of Australia; Marion Birch, Editor-in-Chief, Medact & University College London; Inga Blum, At-large Board Member, IPPNW; Peter Doherty, 1996 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine; Andy Haines, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; Ira Helfand, Past President, IPPNW; Richard Horton, Editor-in-Chief, The Lancet; Kati Juva, Co-President, IPPNW; Jose F. Lapena Jr, Vice-President, WAME; Robert Mash, Editor-in-Chief, African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine; Olga Mironova, Co-President, IPPNW; Arun Mitra, Past President, IPPNW; Carlos Monteiro, Editor-in-Chief, Revista de Saúde Pública; Elena N. Naumova, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Public Health Policy; David Onazi, Co-President, IPPNW; Tilman Ruff, Past President, IPPNW; Peush Sahni, Editor-in-Chief, National Medical Journal of India; James Tumwine, Editor-in-Chief, African Health Sciences; Carlos Umaña, Co-President, IPPNW; Paul Yonga, Editor-in-Chief, East African Medical Journal; Chris Zielinski, President, WAME | | | PREDICTORS OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION AMONG NIGERIAN MEN WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS Adeola Monsuru Badmus, Stephen Odunayo Ikuerowo, Emmanuel Ajibola Jeje, Abimbola Ayodeji Abolarinwa and Olufunmilade Akinfolarin Omisanjo | | WORK-RELATED STRESS AMONG ACADEMIC STAFF OF A HIGHER INSTITUTION IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY O. Q Bakare, A. O Coker, M Saibu, T. O Durojaiye | | | PROGRAMMED CELL DEATH LIGAND 1 (PD-L1) EXPRESSION IN TRIPLE NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER CASES IN BENIN CITY Owolabi DO, Obahiagbon I, Udoh MO, Owobu C, Ekanem VJ, Ogunbiyi JO, Olu-Eddo AN | | POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER IN THE EPICENTER OF THE BOKO HARAM INSURGENCY: PREVALENCE AND PSYCHOSOCIAL CORRELATES Ibrahim Abdu Wakawa, Umar Baba Musami, Yesiru Adeyemi Kareem, Mohammed Yusuf Mahmood, Amina Isa Halid, Babagana Kundi Machina, Falmata Baba Shettima, Abdurrahman Ashiru, Placidus Nwakuba Ogualili | | PARACETAMOL-DICLOFENAC AND PENTAZOCINE-DICLOFENAC FOR POST-CAESAREAN SECTION PAIN RELIEF: A DOUBLE BLIND RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL T. O. Odetayo; J. O. Chionuma; K. A. Rabiu, Gbadegesin | | PREVALENCE AND DETERMINANTS OF MALOCCLUSION AMONG PRESCHOOL CHILDREN IN MAIDUGURI T. O. Ligali, A.E. Oromakinde | | EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MULTIPLE PROVIDER ENHANCED ADHERENCE COUNSELING IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF TREATMENT OUTCOMES AMONGST ADOLESCENTS LIVING WITH HIV (ALHIV) Adebawojo, Tolulope Oluwatimileyi. N, Oladosu Olaniyi. M, Onifade Ajibola Olasunkanmi, Eloho Hambolu | | ASSESSING FIBROSIS AND STEATOSIS UTILIZING TRANSIENT ELASTOGRAPHY (FIBROSCAN) IN METABOLIC-DYSFUNCTION ASSOCIATED STEATOTIC LIVER DISEASE: AN EXPERIENCE FROM UBTH, BENIN CITY, NIGERIA Rose Ashinedu Ugiagbe, Ezekiel Enoghama Ugiagbe, Abraham Orkurga Malu | | EFFECTS OF FOOTWEAR TYPES ON BALANCE AND RISK OF FALLS AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY C P Ojukwu, J S Eleojo, O J Nebo, N E Ubochi, E M Anekwu, I J Ilo | | PROMOTING ADOLESCENTS’ ORAL HEALTH: EFFECTIVENESS OF TWO ORAL HEALTH EDUCATIONAL METHODS AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN LAGOS, NIGERIA Ekowmenhenhen U I, Sofola O O, Uti O G, Odogu U, Akande A , Oluwaleti O J | | 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). | WEBSITE Our website is fully accessible and functional. For assistance or support, 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. | | 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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