Peer Review
Manuscripts submitted to Western Nigeria Journal of Medical Sciences undergo double blind peer review process as follows:
- Submitted manuscript evaluated by editorial secretary for compliance with author’s guidelines
- Manuscript assigned to an editor for processing
- Editor carries out plagiarism check using Turnitin
- Editor assigns at least two external reviewers using a double-blind model on Open Journal System
- Reviewers perform online double-blind reviews and make recommendations
- Reviews assessed by editor and editorial decisions taken
- Where necessary, second or additional rounds of review initiated as recommended by reviewers
- Final decision taken by editor-in-chief based on recommendation of the editor
To become a peer reviewer, please indicate as such during registration on the journal site or send an email with your CV to the editor at editor@wnjms.com.ng
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Introduction: Ectopic pregnancy (EP) is a life-threatening condition and a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality, particularly in the first trimester. While most cases occur in the fallopian tube, postpartum EP is rare and often difficult to diagnose due to its atypical presentation. […]
- Mesenteric panniculitis: A case report.
Introduction: Mesenteric panniculitis is a clinical entity that could pose a diagnostic conundrum to the managing physician. Plain radiographs and sonography are unfortunately not helpful in establishing the diagnosis. But with the computerized tomogram (CT scan), the diagnosis is established. This […]
- Hydranencephaly in a 2 months old infant with a working diagnosis of severe hydrocephalus
Introduction: Hydranencephaly is a rare central nervous system disorder in which some portions of the cerebral hemisphere are destroyed and replaced with cerebrospinal fluid. It is a lethal condition most often caused by thrombosis of the cerebral arteries or less commonly an in-utero infection. […]
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