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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research, December 2024.
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2024)Official Publication of the College of Health Sciences,
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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research, December 2024.
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024)Official Publication of the College of Health Sciences,
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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research, June 2025.
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025)The June 2025 edition (Volume 8, Issue 1) of the African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research (AJTMBR) presents a multidisciplinary collection of peer-reviewed articles that advance scientific understanding in tropical medicine, biomedical sciences, and public health across Africa.
This issue showcases original research, reviews, editorials, and case reports addressing key challenges in maternal health, infectious diseases, reproductive physiology, and hospital-based microbiology.
Leading the issue is an insightful editorial commentary titled “Sweet Bitterness: Diabetes Mellitus and the Assault on Man’s Dignity and Fecundity” by Prof. E.K. Nwangwa, which explores the far-reaching impact of diabetes on human fertility and wellbeing.
The featured original articles include:
- “The Impact of Traditional Practices and Customs on Pregnant Women and Newborn Mothers’ Healthcare-Seeking Behaviors at Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Health Levels” a comprehensive mixed-methods study from Sierra Leone examining how cultural beliefs shape maternal health decisions.
- “Framework Influencing Healthcare Services Utilization: Impact on Maternal Health-Seeking Behaviour and Key Factors” analyzing determinants of healthcare use among women in sub-Saharan contexts.
- “Pattern of Microscopic Urine Examination in a Single Nigerian Centre”, and “Bacteria Associated with Hospital Waste of Federal University Teaching Hospital, Owerri” both highlighting laboratory-based insights into public health microbiology.
“Effect of Methanol Extract of Costus lucanusianus Root on Oxidative Stress, Liver Function, and Haematological Markers in Malaria-Infected Wistar Mice” exploring plant-based therapeutic potentials in malaria management.
The case reports section presents rare and educational clinical cases, including Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia in Pregnancy, Silent Strangulation due to Nuchal Cord, Gilles de la Tourette Syndrome in Identical Twins, and innovative surgical interventions such as Uniportal Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Bullectomy for Recurrent Spontaneous Pneumothorax.
Overall, this issue continues AJTMBR’s commitment to fostering evidence-based, Africa-centered medical research. It underscores the intersection of science, culture, and healthcare delivery promoting knowledge exchange vital to addressing the continent’s evolving medical challenges.
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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research, December 2023
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2023)Official Publication of the College of Health Sciences,
Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. -
African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research; July 2023
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2023)The Journal is the Official Publication of the College of Health Sciences,
Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. -
African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research; December 2022
Vol. 5 No. 2The Journal is the Official Publication of the College of Health Sciences,
Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. -
African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research; September 2021
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2021)The African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research is a peer-reviewed journal committed to publishing high-quality research, reports and reviews from health care workers with an interest in Africa.
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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research; March, 2013
Vol. 2 No. 1Erratum
The name of Dr. Otene was wrongly spelt as Oteni on page 56 of the African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical research Vol. 1 No. 4 September 2012 issue. So it should be Otene CI.
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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research; June 2012
Vol. 1 No. 3Erratum:
The 2nd issue of this Journal was inadvertently labeled as Volume 2 No. 1. Rather it is Volume 1 No. 2 otherwise the contents remain unchanged. Authors and users should note this please.
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African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research March 2010
Vol. 1 No. 1EDITORIAL MESSAGE
African Journal of Tropical Medicine and Biomedical Research is the official Journal of the College of Health Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka. This is the maiden edition of the journal and it is our hope and aspiration that manuscripts accepted for publication will undergo extensive copy editing, typesetting and reference validation to provide the highest publication quality possible.
Our aim is to produce a high quality Journal that will stand the test of time. The Journal welcomes articles reporting on original research of both quantitative and qualitative studies. Comprehensive review articles on all aspects of tropical medicine and biomedical sciences will also be given a pride of place.
With the birth of this Journal, our gestational period as a Medical School is now over and we look forward with enthusiasm to the period of growth and maturation. This Journal will serve as an avenue to show case to the world our scientific contribution to knowledge as a Medical School.
It is our intention to maintain the high standards both in quality and consistency. Finally, let me congratulate the editorial board members and most especially Dr. Lawrence Omo-Aghoja for a marvelous input into this edition. Please keep the flag flying.
Prof. P.S. Igbigbi M.D, FASN
Editor-in-Chief
