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ABOUT THE JOURNAL

Mission and Scope
The West African Journal of Medicine (WAJM) publishes contributions of professional, scientific and educational interest to medical and dental practitioners and researchers and those in related disciplines, with special focus on medical practice and research in Africa and its people. The aim of the Journal is to provide a medium for international dissemination of research findings in West Africa and elsewhere and to promote co-operation amongst and between medical researchers in Africa and elsewhere. The Journal is published in English and French. Supplements are published upon arrangement with the Editor-in-Chief.

Information About Previous Publication Manuscripts are considered on the understanding that they have not been published or are not under consideration for publication by another journal. However, publication of the abstract of the paper elsewhere does not disqualify the paper from consideration. When there is doubt about possible duplicative publication, authors should attach a copy of the published paper to the manuscript on submission.

Submission of Manuscripts
The Journal welcomes papers in the form of original research articles, commentaries, editorials, reviews and educational materials as well as scientific, socio political and economic contributions in matters that impact on medical care, education and research. An electronic copy of the manuscript should be sent to the email address of the Editor-in-Chief:

Professor A. E. Ohwovoriole
The Editor-in-Chief,
West African Journal of Medicine
Department of Medicine,
College of Medicine of the
University of Lagos,
PMB 12003, LAGOS, NIGERIA.
E-mail: wajmeditorinchief@wajm.org;
with a copy to
wajmeditorinchief@yahoo.com;

Revised Manuscript
When revising a manuscript at the request of the Editor-in-Chief, authors should provide a covering letter detailing the response to each of the points raised by the assessors or the editors. A copy should be sent to the Editor-in-Chief by email. An electronic proof of the edited manuscript may be sent to the corresponding author for corrections on request. Such proofs must be returned to the Editor within three days of despatch by the Editorial office. Typographical corrections only should be effected when correcting galley proofs.

Manuscripts should be prepared in accordance with the “Uniform Requirements Submitted to Biomedical Journals” (1). The paper should be typed with 3 cm margins and double spaced throughout, including illustrations and references. Pages should be numbered and word-count provided for the abstract and the complete paper excluding references, tables and legends. Point size 12 using Times New Roman should be used throughout the manuscript, using Microsoft Word application.

All contributions are peer reviewed by assessors. Accepted manuscripts may be copy edited according to the Journal style. The authors are responsible for all statements and claims made in their work and such claims and statements are not necessarily shared by the Editors or the Publishers or owners of the Journal. Similarly, neither the Editors nor the Publishers guarantee any claims made concerning advertised products or services.

Covering Letter
The manuscript should be accompanied by a covering letter that identifies the corresponding author and signed by all co authors. Only those who have contributed significantly should be included as authors (vide infra). All authors should also sign the declaration and copyright when the contribution is finally accepted. The senior author should provide an explanation for any of the authors unable to sign.

Offprints
Offprints are obtainable from the Editor-in-Chief at advertised rates. These should be paid for at the time of final acceptance of contributions.

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