Nigerian Journal of Basic and Clinical Sciences

Aims & Scope

The journal Nigerian Journal of Basic and Clinical Sciences (ISSN: Print - 0331-8540) is peer-reviewed journal published by the College of Health Sciences, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.

The journal publishes high quality and impactful research works relevant to health sciences.

These include outstanding research in all branches of clinical practice, translational medicine, medical education, public health, as well as global health and policy.

The journal publishes several types of articles including original clinical and basic biomedical research; brief reports (unique case reports, small-scale research or research that is in early stages of development); reviews; quality improvement reports; editorials; viewpoints; and correspondence on clinical matters.

It is also a medium for publicizing meetings, conferences, latest books related to advances in health sciences in Africa and the rest of the world.

The journal is published twice a year (June and December).

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.2

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.123

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	27066

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	20

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Sociodemographic correlates and symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress among a sample of nigerian medical students

  Citation: 18

  Authors: AO, OO, D

• Job satisfaction among healthcare workers in a tertiary center in kano, Northwestern Nigeria

  Citation: 17

  Authors: EmmanuelS

• Prevalence of hepatitis B and C virus infections among HIV-infected patients in a tertiary hospital in North-Western Nigeria

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Muhammad, AdamuAlhaji, AhmadMaifada, Musa, MusaMuhammad, AbdulrazaqGarba

• Diphtheria Outbreak During Covid-19 Pandemic in Katsina, North-Western Nigeria

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Olayinka R., Ibrahim M., Bashir, Suleiman Bello, Surajudeen O., Amudalat, Abdallah, Bello M., Mu'uta

• Psychological distress due to academic stress among clinical students in a Nigerian tertiary institution: Comparison between medical and physiotherapy students

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Tajudeen, Isa, ZaharadeenGarba

• A compendium of pathophysiologic basis of etiologic risk factors for painful vaso-occlusive crisis in sickle cell disease

  Citation: 14

  Authors: SagirG, UmmaA

• Knowledge, attitude, and practice of breast self-examination among female nurses in Aminu Kano teaching hospital, Kano, Nigeria

  Citation: 13

  Authors: AA, MA, AA

• Prevalence of perceived stress among clinical students of Bayero University Medical School

  Citation: 13

  Authors: MO, Z, S

• Bacteriological evaluation of sampled sachet water sold in Samaru-Zaria, Kaduna-State, Nigeria

  Citation: 12

  Authors: FJ, A, S

• A prospective study of maternal risk factors for low birth weight babies in Maiduguri, North-Eastern Nigeria

  Citation: 11

  Authors: IdrisUsman, BalaMohammed, Mohammed

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