Authors from across the globe contribute to the African Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (AJGH). While its primary hub is in North Africa, its "International" status is reflected in a diverse geographic distribution of research.
The following countries have a notable presence in the journal's publication history:
1. Dominant Contributing Countries
As the host country and the location of its primary academic society, Egypt leads in the number of publications. Authors from major institutions like Cairo University, Mansoura University, and Kafr El Sheikh University are frequent contributors.
2. Significant Regional Contributors
The journal is a primary venue for sub-Saharan researchers sharing regional epidemiology:
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): Significant research on Hepatitis B genotypes and pregnant women.
Nigeria: Numerous studies on H. pylori, portal vein hemodynamics, and ultrasound evaluation in tertiary centers (e.g., University of Maiduguri).
South Africa: Authors from institutions like the University of the Witwatersrand frequently publish work related to liver transplantation and cirrhosis.
3. International & Global Contributions
As an international journal, AJGH also receives submissions and citations from:
Saudi Arabia: Clinical research and case reports from universities such as the University of Dammam.
Asia & Europe: While less frequent than African authors, the journal has attracted submissions and collaborative reviews from researchers in the UK, Italy, and China, particularly in comparative studies regarding GI cancers and viral hepatitis.
Research Assessment Policy: The African Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is a proud signatory of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA). We recognize that the value of research lies in its scientific quality and clinical impact, rather than in journal-level metrics. We are committed to:
Evaluating articles based on their own merits.
Encouraging the use of article-level metrics (Altmetrics, Citations).
Providing a Diamond Open Access platform that is free for all authors and readers globally.
Educational Partnerships & Knowledge Translation We are dedicated to making our international research accessible to the wider medical community. We are proud to have our work featured and discussed on leading educational platforms, including:
Internal Medicine Knowledge: Bridging the gap between hepatology research and daily clinical practice for internists worldwide.
Join a Global, Bias-Free Scientific Community The African Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (AJGH) invites submissions from researchers worldwide.
International Scope: We welcome data from every continent.
Ethics First: DORA-compliant, ensuring your work is judged on its quality, not a score.
Double-Blind Review: Objective peer review for every author.
Diamond Open Access: No fees for authors; no paywalls for readers.
Global Visibility: Indexed in WHO AIM, AJOL, and highlighted by blogs like Internal Medicine Knowledge.
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