Delta Oghara Medical Journal

About DOMJ

The Delta Oghara Medical Journal (DOMJ) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal dedicated to the advancement of medical science and clinical practice. Established in 2025, DOMJ serves as a vital platform for disseminating original research, comprehensive reviews, case studies, and expert commentaries across a wide spectrum of medical disciplines. Published biannually, the journal aims to foster academic collaboration and knowledge exchange among healthcare professionals, researchers, and academicians primarily within Nigeria and the broader global medical community. DOMJ is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scientific rigor and integrity through a robust double-blind peer review process. By providing unrestricted access to all its content, DOMJ promotes the free flow of scientific knowledge, facilitating improved healthcare delivery and outcomes.

Mission Statement

DOMJ’s mission is to promote excellence in medical research and clinical practice by providing a reputable forum for high-quality, impactful publications. We strive to:

• Encourage the dissemination of innovative research and clinical advancements.
• Support interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration among medical professionals.
• Advance evidence-based medicine through rigorous peer-reviewed scholarship.
• Highlight health, ethical, and social issues pertinent to Nigeria and the global medical community.
• Contribute to the education and professional development of clinicians, researchers, and students.

Scope and Coverage

The journal welcomes manuscripts that cover all aspects of medical science with special focus on clinical relevance and implications for patient care. Our scope includes but is not limited to:

• Internal Medicine and Subspecialties
• Surgery and Surgical Innovations
• Pediatrics and Neonatology
• Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Health
• Public Health and Epidemiology
• Dentistry and Oral Health
• Pharmacology and Therapeutics
• Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
• Basic Medical Sciences and Translational Research

We particularly encourage submissions addressing diseases and healthcare challenges prevalent in Nigeria and Africa, as well as studies with global significance.

Copyright & Licensing

Authors publishing in DOMJ retain copyright to their work while granting the journal the right of first publication. All articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0), allowing others to share and adapt the work for non-commercial purposes with appropriate credit.

Editorial Board

Editorial Advisory Board

Editorial Process

The editorial workflow at DOMJ is designed to ensure scientific accuracy, ethical compliance, and timely publication. Key steps include:

Submission Guidelines

To maintain high-quality standards, authors should adhere to the following:

• Manuscripts must be original, unpublished work written in clear English.
• Include a structured abstract (250–300 words) covering Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
• Use Vancouver referencing style with numbered citations in-text.
• Present ethical approval statements for studies involving human or animal subjects.
• Submit figures and tables as separate high-resolution files.
• Authors must disclose any conflicts of interest and funding sources.
• Manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process.
• No fees for submission, processing, or publication.

For detailed author instructions, visit the journal website at https://domj.org; or contact the editorial office.

Sponsorship & Archival Policy

DOMJ is proudly sponsored by the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), DELSUTH chapter. This sponsorship supports our commitment to open-access publishing without author fees. The journal is archived in LOCKSS and CLOCKSS systems to ensure permanent, secure access to published content.

Privacy Statement

DOMJ values the privacy of its contributors and readers. Personal data collected during manuscript submission and peer review is used solely for editorial purposes and protected against unauthorized disclosure. For more details, please refer to our privacy policy on the website.