CALL FOR PAPERS

Published: January 18, 2026

The Eastern Heartland Journal of Medicine (EHJMED) invites submissions of manuscripts for publication in its forthcoming issue.

EHJMED is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal affiliated with the Federal Teaching Hospital Owerri and is committed to advancing medical and health-related knowledge through the dissemination of high-quality, evidence-based research. The journal provides a platform for scholarly contributions across all medical and health-related disciplines.

We welcome the submission of:

- Original research articles

- Clinical studies

- Case reports and case series

- Review articles

All submitted manuscripts will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure scientific integrity and academic excellence. Authors are encouraged to adhere strictly to the journal’s submission guidelines.

We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.

 

Editorial Team

Eastern Heartland Journal of Medicine (EHJMED)

Current Issue
Volume 4, Issue 1 – March 2026

Eastern Heartland Journal of Medicine

Socio-demographic Determinants of Sexual Activity and Induced Abortion Among Female Undergraduates in Tertiary Institutions in Imo State, South-East, Nigeria

Category: Research Article Published: March 2026

Abstract:

Background: Sexual and reproductive health issues remain significant challenges, particularly among youth. Female undergraduates in tertiary institutions face unique circumstances that can influence their sexual...

Keywords: Sexual Activity, Induced Abortion, Determinants, Female Undergraduates, Nigeria

Chemotherapy in Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia:A Case Report

Category: Research Article Published: March 2026

Abstract:

Ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) is an important ophthalmic public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa due to high levels of UV radiation and incidence of...

Keywords: OSSN, 5FU, Chemotherapy

Assessment of Knowledge and Factors Associated with Uptake of Vaccines among Caregivers of Children Less Than 2 Years Old in Kosofe Local Government Area Lagos State

Category: Research Article Published: March 2026

Abstract:

Background: Vaccine-preventable diseases are a major cause of death in children less than 5 years old especially in low/middle-income countries like Nigeria. Immunization has played...

Keywords: Caregivers, Knowledge, Vaccination Uptake, Children less than 2 years

Evaluation of Post-part 1 Research Proposal Writing Among Resident Doctors in An Accredited Teaching Hospital in Nigeria

Category: Research Article Published: March 2026

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: The residency training program in Nigeria is a postgraduate medical education during which doctors, having graduated from medical school; go through further training under...

Prevalence and Pattern of Herbal Medicine Use in the Treatment of Common Underfive Ailments among Mothers and Caregivers Attending Clinics in Hospitals in Imo State, Nigeria: A cross-sectional study

Category: Research Article Published: March 2026

Abstract:

Introduction: Despite widespread facts about several problems associated with the use of herbal medicine, there is still wide spread evidence of increasing use in the...

Keywords: prevalence, pattern, herbal medicine, mothers, under-five, Imo State