About the Journal
Sources of Support
This journal is supported by publication charges and sale of the hard copies.
Peer Review
The journal is peer reviewed using a double blind system. The reviewers are chosen by the Editor-in-chief. The reviewers are mainly Nephrologists or doctors with experience in the topic under review. The review process is usually a blind system, and a minimum of 2 reviewers are involved per paper. The review takes at most 2 weeks. Where the article is in French language, the reviewer will include a doctor conversant with French language to review and also translate to English language.
The reviewed manuscripts are sent to the corresponding author for revision and re-submitted within one week. The Editor-in- Chief has the final decision on inclusion of the paper for publication.
Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
Publication Scheduling
This journal publishes biannually.
General
Focus and Scope
Afr J Paed Nephrol is the official Journal of the African Paediatric Nephrology Association (AFPNA). The journal is dedicated to increasing awareness and knowledge of Paediatric nephrology in Africa and beyond. We publish research articles on renal diseases in children, on fluid and electrolyte metabolism, clinical quiz on paediatric nephrology, letters to the editor and review articles. The articles are published biannually in English and French languages.
Peer Review Process
The journal is peer reviewed using a double blind system. The reviewers are chosen by the Editor-in-chief. The reviewers are mainly Nephrologists or doctors with experience in the topic under review. The review process is usually a blind system, and a minimum of 2 reviewers are involved per paper. The review takes at most 2 weeks. Where the article is in French language, the reviewer will include a doctor conversant with French language to review and also translate to English language.
The reviewed manuscripts are sent to the corresponding author for revision and re-submitted within one week. The Editor-in- Chief has the final decision on inclusion of the paper for publication.
Publication Frequency
This journal publishes biannually.
Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief
Prof Ifeoma C Anochie
Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Dr Adebowale Ademola
Assistant Editor
Dr Augustina Okpere
Editorial Board
Prof Mignon McCulloch (South Africa)
Prof Laurence Adonis Koffy (Cote D'Ivoire)
Dr Sampson Antwi (Ghana)
Dr Francis Lalya (Benin Republic)
Prof Rasheed Gbadegesin (USA)
Prof Uche Okafor
Prof Michael Ibadin
Dr Adaobi Asinobi
Dr Rosamund Akuse
Prof Wasiu Olowu
Dr Enobong Ikpeme
Dr Joy Ebenebe
Dr Franca Ikimalo
Dr Isaac Ocheke
Dr Oluseye Oniyangi
Dr Hope Bellgam
Dr Gracia Eke ( French translator)
Dr Udai Kala (South Africa)
Editorial Advisers
Prof Ndu Eke
Prof Clement Ezechukwu
Prof Rajendra Bhimma (South Africa)
Prof Pierre Cochat (France)
Prof Felicia Eke
Prof Olariwaju Adedoyin
Prof KEO Nkanginieme
Dr Malcom Lewis (United Kingdom)
Prof Amal Borquia (Morocco)
African Paediatric Nephrology Association Officers
President
Prof Mignon McCulloch
Secretary
Dr Bashir Admani
Treasurer
Dr Enobong Ikpeme
Immediate Past-President & Ex-Officio
Prof Felicia Eke
Sources of Support
This journal is supported by publication charges and sale of the hard copies.
