The African Journal of Child Health (Afrijoch) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal committed to advancing research, practice, and policy in pediatrics and child health, with a primary focus on Africa. The journal provides a platform for clinicians, researchers, educators, and policymakers to disseminate high-quality, contextually relevant evidence aimed at improving the health and well-being of children and adolescents across Africa and comparable global settings.
Focus and Scope
Afrijoch publishes original research articles, reviews, short communications, case reports, and policy-relevant papers covering a broad range of child health disciplines. These include neonatology, infectious diseases, nutrition, adolescent health, mental health, non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health, pediatric subspecialties, health systems, medical education, and child health policy. The journal prioritizes research that is methodologically rigorous, ethically sound, and relevant to African health systems and populations.
Open Access Policy
Afrijoch is an open-access journal. All published articles are freely available to readers immediately upon publication without subscription or access fees. This policy supports equitable access to knowledge and promotes the widest possible dissemination and impact of published work.
Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain copyright of their work and grant Afrijoch the right of first publication. Articles are published under an open-access license that permits use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Specific licensing terms are stated within each published article.
Peer Review Process
All submissions undergo a rigorous, double-blind peer review process. Manuscripts are evaluated for scientific quality, originality, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal’s scope. Editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly merit and adherence to ethical publishing standards.
Ethics and Integrity
Afrijoch adheres to internationally recognized standards of publication ethics and best practices. The journal expects authors, reviewers, and editors to comply with ethical principles regarding research integrity, authorship, conflicts of interest, and confidentiality.
Sponsorship and Funding
Afrijoch is an independent academic journal. Any sources of sponsorship, institutional support, or funding related to the journal’s operations are transparently disclosed on the journal website. Editorial decisions are made independently of sponsors or funders.
Archiving and Preservation
Afrijoch supports long-term digital preservation of its content. The journal participates in archiving arrangements to ensure permanent access to published material, including compatibility with recognized digital preservation systems such as LOCKSS and CLOCKSS where applicable.
Privacy Statement
The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party, in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.
