Author Guidelines

The African Journal of Biomedical Research (AJBR) welcomes high-quality submissions in biomedical sciences, allied health, and related disciplines. Authors are advised to carefully follow these guidelines to ensure a smooth submission and review process.

1. Types of Manuscripts

AJBR accepts:

  • Original Research Articles (full-length)

  • Review Articles (systematic or narrative)

  • Short Communications

  • Mini-Reviews

  • Conference/Workshop Reports

2. Submission Process

  • Manuscripts must be submitted online through the AJBR submission system.

  • All submissions must be accompanied by a cover letter stating the manuscript’s significance, originality, and confirming that it is not under consideration elsewhere.

  • Corresponding authors must provide complete contact information, including email and phone number.

3. Manuscript Preparation

  • Language: Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise English.

  • Format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx), double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 pt, with continuous page and line numbers.

  • Structure:

    1. Title Page: Title, authors’ full names, affiliations, ORCID IDs, and the corresponding author’s contact.

    2. Abstract: 200–300 words, structured (Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion).

    3. Keywords: 4–6 keywords.

    4. Main Text: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion.

    5. Acknowledgments (if applicable).

    6. Conflict of Interest Statement.

    7. References: Follow Vancouver style.

  • Figures/Tables:

    • Number consecutively, include titles and legends.

    • Submit figures in high-resolution JPEG/TIFF.

    • Tables should be editable (not embedded images).

4. Ethical Considerations

  • Research involving humans or animals must include an ethical approval statement and follow international ethical guidelines.

  • Authors must declare conflicts of interest and funding sources.

5. Plagiarism Policy

  • AJBR uses plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts with more than 15% similarity (excluding references) will be rejected.

6. Peer Review

  • All submissions undergo double-blind peer review by at least two experts.

  • The editorial decision (acceptance, revision, or rejection) will be communicated within 4–6 weeks.

7. Open Access Policy

  • AJBR is an open-access journal. All articles are freely available online immediately after publication under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY).

8. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

9. Copyright and Licensing

  • Authors retain copyright but grant AJBR the right to publish and distribute the work.

10. Contact

For inquiries, email: [email protected]