| Feature | PAMJ Approach | Traditional High-Impact Journal | |---------|---------------|----------------------------------| | APCs | None (waived for all African corresponding authors) | $1,000–$5,000+ | | Review focus | Methodological soundness + local relevance | Novelty + generalizability | | Language | English, French (bilingual abstracts) | Predominantly English | | Publication speed | Fast (average 45 days) | Slow (6–12 months) | | Article types | Case reports, field studies, short communications (valued highly) | Often deprioritized |
For authors preparing a submission, here is a checklist: The Pan African Medical Journal
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