Journal Ethics
Journal Ethics
Our journal is committed to meeting and upholding the standards of ethical behavior at all stages of the publication process. We closely follow industry associations such as the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and the World Association of Medical Editors (WAME). These organizations set standards and provide guidelines for best practices to help us meet these requirements.
Current Publication
- Assessment of Basic Medical Knowledge and Skills of Federal Road Safety Corps Officers on Pre-Hospital Trauma Care of Road Crash Victims in Southwest, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study
Background Prompt and efficient pre-hospital care enhances the survival and recovery of road traffic crash (RTC) victims. Often provided by individuals with basic medical skills, such as Federal Road […]
- Burden and Determinants of Hypertension in Adult Residents of Ekiti State: A Population Based Study
Background Hypertension is the leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease in Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa, contributing substantially to morbidity and mortality. It is influenced by multiple […]
- Pattern and Outcome of Armed Robbery Related Gunshot Injury in a Teaching Hospital in Southwest, Nigeria
Background Armed robbery attacks are the commonest cause of civilian gunshot injuries (GSI) in published data in Nigeria. This study was done to determine the pattern and outcome of the armed […]
- Evaluating Lassa fever knowledge and preventive practices in a rural community in Gboko, Benue State Nigeria: Stemming the spread of Lassa in rural communities
Background Lassa fever is a highly infectious viral illness transmitted through fluids and secretions infected rodent, Mastomys natalensis. The study aimed to explore the awareness, knowledge, and […]
- An Analysis of Maternal Deaths from a Referral Tertiary Healthcare Facility in Freetown, Sierra Leone
Background Although progress has been made recently in reducing maternal mortality in Sierra Leone, maternal mortality remains an important public health problem in the country that needs further […]
