Call for Papers

Posted on 2026-08-30

CALL FOR PAPERS

Nigerian Journal of General Practice (NJGP)

An Official Publication of the Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP)

Volume 23, Issue 2 (July – December 2025)

ISSN (Print): 1118-4647 | ISSN (Online): 2468-8215

The Editorial Board of the Nigerian Journal of General Practice (NJGP) invites researchers, clinicians, academics, and healthcare practitioners to submit high-quality, original manuscripts for publication in its upcoming issue: Volume 23, Number 2 (July – December 2025).

The NJGP is a peer-reviewed, open-access biomedical journal dedicated to advancing knowledge in primary care, family medicine, public health, and general medical practice, with a strong emphasis on clinical impact and healthcare delivery in resource-limited and emerging settings.

Key Manuscript Categories

We welcome submissions across the following manuscript types:

  • Original Research Articles: Full-length clinical or observational research, epidemiological studies, and community health interventions.

  • Review Articles: Comprehensive thematic overviews, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses on relevant general practice topics.

  • Case Reports & Series: Novel clinical presentations, diagnostic dilemmas, or innovative management approaches in general practice.

  • Perspectives & Practice Management: Insights into health policy, ethics, medical economics, primary care financing, and the business of medicine.

  • Letters to the Editor & Short Communications: Brief scholarly reflections or comments on previously published articles.

Scope of Interest

We particularly encourage submissions addressing:

  • Family Medicine, Primary Care, and Community Health Management

  • Infectious & Non-Communicable Diseases in primary care settings

  • Maternal, Child, and Reproductive Health Care

  • Health Economics, Practice Administration, and Private Sector Integration

  • Medical Education, Continuous Professional Development (CPD), and Ethics

Manuscript Submission Guidelines Requirement Specification Language English (British or American consistency throughout) File Format Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx), 12pt font, double-spaced Structure Title Page (Title, Authors, Affiliations, Corresponding Author details) and Anonymous Main Manuscript (Abstract, Intro, Methods, Results, Discussion, References) Abstract Limit Max 250 words (Structured for Original Research: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion) Ethics & Standards Clear statements on Ethical Approval, Informed Consent, and Conflict of Interest. Formatting must align with ICMJE guidelines. Important Dates

  • Submission Deadline: May 15, 2025

  • Peer-Review Feedback: June 30, 2025

  • Final Accepted Revisions Due: July 31, 2025

  • Publication Date: December 2025

Submission Process

All manuscripts must be submitted electronically via the journal’s online submission portal at www.njgp.net.ng.

For inquiries regarding manuscript suitability or submission technicalities, please contact:

Editorial Office

Nigerian Journal of General Practice

National Secretariat, ANPMP

Email: support@anpmp.org / editor@njgp.net.ng

Website: www.njgp.net.ng