1. Aim and Scope

The Original Research Articles section of WAJCS publishes peer-reviewed scholarly works that contribute significantly to clinical sciences, biomedical research, public health, laboratory sciences, and related healthcare disciplines.

The journal welcomes original empirical studies, clinical investigations, epidemiological studies, translational research, implementation science, health systems research, and multidisciplinary healthcare research relevant to Africa and the global scientific community.

2. Types of Manuscripts Accepted

• Original Research Articles
• Clinical and Hospital-Based Studies
• Epidemiological Investigations
• Laboratory and Biomedical Research
• Public Health and Community-Based Research
• Randomized Controlled Trials
• Implementation and Operational Research
• Cohort, Case-Control, and Cross-Sectional Studies
• Mixed-Methods and Qualitative Research

Manuscripts previously published or currently under consideration elsewhere will not be accepted.

3. Peer Review Process

All manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process.

1. Initial editorial screening for scope, formatting, ethics, and scientific quality.
2. Assignment to at least two independent expert reviewers.
3. Evaluation based on originality, methodological rigor, relevance, and clarity.
4. Editorial decision: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.
5. Final publication decision by the Editor-in-Chief.

4. Open Access Policy

WAJCS operates a full Open Access publishing model. All articles are freely available online immediately upon publication without subscription or access fees.

5. Copyright and Licensing

This license permits unrestricted use, sharing, adaptation, and reproduction in any medium, provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors.

6. Ethical Requirements

All research involving human participants, animals, or sensitive data must comply with internationally recognized ethical standards.

• Ethical approval from a recognized ethics committee is mandatory.
• Authors must provide ethical approval reference numbers.
• Informed consent must be obtained where applicable.
• Clinical trials should include registration details and registry numbers.

7. Plagiarism Policy

WAJCS maintains zero tolerance for plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, and other forms of academic misconduct.

All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software prior to peer review.

8. Data Transparency and Reporting

Authors are encouraged to maintain transparency in reporting and provide adequate methodological details to ensure reproducibility.

• Disclosure of funding sources
• Declaration of conflicts of interest
• Responsible data sharing where permissible

9. Language and Formatting

Manuscripts must be written in clear and grammatically correct English and should comply with the journal’s formatting and referencing guidelines.

10. Publication Frequency

Accepted articles are published within scheduled journal issues and may also appear as “Online First” publications.

11. Archiving and Indexing

WAJCS is committed to long-term digital preservation and seeks inclusion in reputable indexing databases and scholarly repositories.

12. Conflict of Interest Policy

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any relationships or interests that could influence the integrity of the publication process.

13. Article Processing Charges (APC)

Information regarding submission fees or article processing charges will be clearly communicated on the journal website where applicable.

14. Disclaimer

The views and opinions expressed in published articles are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of WAJCS, its Editorial Board, reviewers, or affiliated institutions.

1. Aim and Scope

The Review Articles section of WAJCS is dedicated to publishing comprehensive, scholarly, and evidence-based reviews that advance understanding in clinical medicine, biomedical sciences, public health, laboratory sciences, and allied healthcare disciplines.

Review articles should critically evaluate and synthesize existing literature, highlight current developments, identify knowledge gaps, and provide direction for future research, clinical practice, and policy formulation.

2. Types of Review Articles Accepted

• Systematic Reviews
• Meta-Analyses
• Narrative Reviews
• Scoping Reviews
• Evidence-Based Clinical Reviews
• State-of-the-Art Reviews
• Mini Reviews
• Policy and Healthcare Reviews

Review articles must demonstrate methodological rigor, critical analysis, relevance, and substantial scholarly contribution.

3. Submission Requirements

Authors submitting systematic reviews and meta-analyses are encouraged to follow internationally recognized reporting standards such as:

• PRISMA Guidelines
• MOOSE Guidelines (where applicable)
• Relevant EQUATOR Network reporting standards

Authors should clearly describe literature search strategies, inclusion and exclusion criteria, databases searched, and methods used for data synthesis.

4. Peer Review Process

All review manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process.

1. Editorial screening for scope relevance, formatting, originality, and scientific quality.
2. Assignment to at least two independent reviewers with subject expertise.
3. Evaluation based on scientific depth, comprehensiveness, analytical quality, and relevance.
4. Editorial decision: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.
5. Final approval by the Editor-in-Chief.

5. Open Access Policy

WAJCS operates a full Open Access publishing model. Published review articles are freely accessible online immediately after publication without subscription barriers.

6. Copyright and Licensing

This license permits unrestricted sharing and adaptation provided proper attribution is given to the original authors and source.

7. Ethical and Publication Standards

Review articles must adhere to accepted standards of publication ethics and academic integrity.

• Proper citation and referencing are mandatory.
• Authors must avoid plagiarism and duplicate publication.
• Potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed.
• Funding sources should be clearly acknowledged.

8. Plagiarism Policy

All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software prior to peer review.

WAJCS maintains zero tolerance for plagiarism, falsification, duplicate publication, and unethical academic practices.

9. Language and Formatting

Manuscripts must be written in clear and grammatically correct English and comply with the journal’s formatting and referencing guidelines.

10. Publication Frequency

Accepted review articles are published within scheduled journal issues and may appear online ahead of print publication.

11. Archiving and Indexing

WAJCS supports long-term digital preservation and actively seeks inclusion in reputable indexing databases and scholarly repositories.

12. Conflict of Interest Policy

Authors, reviewers, and editors are required to disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that may influence the integrity of the review or publication process.

13. Article Processing Charges (APC)

Information regarding article processing charges or publication fees, where applicable, will be clearly stated on the journal website.

14. Disclaimer

The opinions expressed in published review articles are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of WAJCS, its Editorial Board, reviewers, or affiliated institutions.