Impact Factor
2.79
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
2.05
179 total citations
h5-index
14
h5 depth signal
Cited share
55.9%
52 of 93
Total citations
179
Citation footprint
Metric signal
1.83
External metric anchor
Self-citation
1.1%
2 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
Nigeria
434
India
106
United States
16
Iraq
14
United Kingdom
12
Citing Fields of Research
Healthcare Policy
62
Obstetrics/Gynecology
42
Urology
38
Health Education & Remote Healthcare
37
Patient Care
35
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
1,453
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
93
52 cited publications
Last 12 months
121
20.2 publications/month
Open access share
100.0%
121 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
Nigeria
434 citing publications
Leading citing field
Healthcare Policy
62 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
17 August 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v8n1, Mar. 2001-
v8n1, Mar. 2001-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Anesthetic & Pain Medicine
Healthcare Policy
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ophthalmology
Diabetes
Patient Care
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
Contributor
National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria
Broad Categories
Medicine
Urology
Patient Care
Healthcare Policy
HIV
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Musculoskeletal Disorders
MeSH Descriptors
Clinical Medicine
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.4103/npmj.npmj_116_26
Open DOI
Clinical and Laboratory Predictors of Disease Severity and Length of Stay in Patients with Hyponatremia
Background: Hyponatremia is one of the most common electrolyte abnormalities in hospitalized patients and is associated with increased mortality. Aims: The study aimed to determine the prevalence of hyponatremia, risk factors and aetiolo...
02
DOI 10.4103/npmj.npmj_689_25
Open DOI
Optimising Anaesthesia Care for Open Abdominal Myomectomy: A Decade-Long Retrospective Analysis from a Nigerian Hospital
Background: Anaesthesia for open abdominal myomectomy is customised to provide a comfortable and pain-free surgical experience for the patient, taking into consideration their medical history, personal preferences and the results of the ...
03
DOI 10.4103/npmj.npmj_635_25
Open DOI
Pineoblastoma in a 5-Year-Old Male: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Pineoblastoma (PB) is a rare malignant embryonal tumour arising from the pineal gland. It commonly affects the paediatric age group with a slight male predilection. The typical clinical features include symptoms and signs of raised intra...
04
DOI 10.4103/npmj.npmj_175_25
Open DOI
Serum Ceruloplasmin in Pre-eclampsia: A Case–Control Study in a Tertiary Health Centre in Southwest Nigeria
Background: Pre-eclampsia is a pregnancy disorder linked with increased maternal and perinatal complications. An imbalance between free radical-induced lipid peroxidation and the antioxidant system may contribute to its pathogenesis. Aim...
05
DOI 10.4103/npmj.npmj_18_25
Open DOI
Social Capital and Willingness to Pay for Community-based Health Insurance in Rural Communities of Delta State, Nigeria
Background: The amount of social capital in a community can be an asset for the breakthrough and sustainability of community-based health insurance (CBHI), thereby contributing to the demand for it at the community level. Aims: This stud...
06
DOI 10.4103/npmj.npmj_630_25
Open DOI
Comparative Evaluation of Virtual Reality versus Standard Nursing Care in Managing Pain and Fear during Lumbar Puncture Procedures: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Background: Meningitis is a serious infectious disease that can cause significant morbidity and long-term neurological problems. Although a lumbar puncture is a necessary diagnostic procedure, it is often accompanied by discomfort, anxie...
07
DOI 10.4103/npmj.npmj_650_25
Open DOI
Surgical Management of Post-tuberculous Spinal Deformity in Adults: A Case Series Report from a Nigerian Tertiary Orthopaedic Centre
Post-tuberculous spinal deformity remains an important cause of chronic morbidity following healed spinal tuberculosis, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Residual kyphosis may result in persistent pain, sagittal imbalance...
08
DOI 10.4103/npmj.npmj_580_25
Open DOI
Association of 10-year Cardiovascular Risk with Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in a Population of Nigerian Hypertensives
Background: The pooled cohort equation (PCE) for predicting the 10-year risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) has been utilised in Black populations to predict cardiovascular events. Objective: We explored the relationsh...
09
DOI 10.4103/npmj.npmj_511_25
Open DOI
The Impact of Conflict on Maternal and Child Health Services: A Scoping Review
Conflicts are unavoidable aspect of human existence, causing disruptions in livelihoods, infrastructure, socioeconomic systems and healthcare access. Among the most severe effects of conflict are those on maternal and child health (MCH) ...
10
DOI 10.4103/npmj.npmj_275_26
Open DOI
Early Outcomes of Open Tibial Shaft Fracture Management at a Tertiary Orthopaedic Hospital in Nigeria: A Prospective, Observational Study
Background: Management of open tibial shaft fractures in resource-poor settings presents significant challenges, yet prospective data on treatment outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa remain limited. These injuries, often resulting from high-e...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Also issued online.
The official publication of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria.
20010517 Not printed on acid-free paper