About the Journal

The Nigerian Journal of Basic and Clinical Sciences (NJBCS)
(Print ISSN: 0331-8540; Online ISSN: 2488-9288)
is a peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary scientific journal published on behalf of the College of Health Sciences, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.

The journal provides a credible and reputable platform for the dissemination of high-quality, evidence-based, and impactful research across all disciplines of the health sciences. Its primary mission is to promote the advancement of biomedical knowledge and clinical practice in Nigeria, Africa, and the global scientific community.

NJBCS publishes a broad spectrum of scholarly works, including:

Original Research Articles
Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
Short Communications
Case Reports
Conference Proceedings

The journal also serves as a forum for announcing academic meetings, symposia, recent book releases, and updates on scientific innovations, both in Africa and internationally.

The journal currently publishes two issues per year (June and December). However, in response to its growing readership, increasing submission volume, and expanding regional visibility, plans are underway to increase publication frequency to three issues annually in future volumes.

NJBCS enjoys a diverse readership and authorship base, including academics, clinicians, biomedical researchers, and postgraduate trainees within Nigeria, across Africa, and the global diaspora. Its articles are frequently cited and accessed through online databases and institutional repositories, reflecting its emerging leadership role in advancing health sciences scholarship in West Africa.

Abstracting and Indexing Information

The Nigerian Journal of Basic and Clinical Sciences is currently indexed and abstracted in the following databases and repositories:

Baidu Scholar
CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure)
EBSCO Publishing’s Electronic Databases
ExLibris – Primo Central
Google Scholar
HINARI (World Health Organization)
Infotrieve
National Science Library
ProQuest
TdNet
Wanfang Data
Index Copernicus

The editorial team is actively pursuing inclusion in major international indexing databases such as:

Scopus
Web of Science – Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

These efforts form part of the journal’s strategic roadmap toward achieving Clarivate’s Journal Impact Factor (JIF) and enhancing global visibility, academic prestige, and citation performance.

Information for Authors

NJBCS does not charge article processing or page fees for manuscript submission or publication.

Prospective authors are strongly encouraged to review the comprehensive author guidelines available at
https://njbcs.ng/

All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal’s Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform at
https://njbcs.ng/

Subscription Information

Printed copies of NJBCS are distributed free of charge to the Bayero University Library and the academic community of the College of Health Sciences.

Annual Subscription Rates (Two Issues Per Year):

Institutional: USD 200.00
Personal: USD 100.00 (₦100,000.00)

All payments should be made to the journal’s designated Access Bank (Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital Branch) account.
Payment details are available on the journal website at https://njbcs.ng.

Claims for missing issues must be made within 60 days (domestic) or 90 days (international) of the publication date.
The editorial office cannot assume responsibility for losses resulting from incorrect or incomplete mailing addresses.

Advertising Policy

NJBCS welcomes classified and display advertisements from reputable institutions, organizations, and industries related to health and biomedical sciences. Frequency discounts and preferred positioning may be arranged upon request.

All advertising inquiries should be directed to:
njbcs.chs@buk.edu.ng

Please note that the appearance of advertisements in the journal does not imply endorsement or approval by the Editorial Board or the publisher.

Copyright and Open Access Policy

All content published in NJBCS is protected under international copyright law.

The journal operates under a liberal open-access policy, permitting readers to:

Read
Download
Copy
Distribute
Reproduce published materials for non-commercial purposes

provided that appropriate authorship attribution and citation are made.

This policy aligns with NJBCS’s commitment to knowledge equity and the free exchange of scientific information.

Disclaimer

The views and opinions expressed in the Nigerian Journal of Basic and Clinical Sciences are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the positions of the Editorial Board, the College of Health Sciences, or Bayero University, Kano.

The journal assumes no responsibility for any loss, injury, or damage resulting from reliance on information contained in its published materials.

Editorial Office

Prof. Anas Ismail
Editor-in-Chief
Department of Radiology
College of Health Sciences,
Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.

Tel: +234-803-927-5786
Email: aismails.rad@buk.edu.ng, njbcs.chs@buk.edu.ng

Published on the PKP/OJS platform at:
https://njbcs.ng/