African Journal of Paediatric Surgery only accepts articles submitted electronically through https://review.jow.medknow.com/ajps. One is required to register as a new author – the process being a simple self-explanatory two stage process. Link for new author registration is available from the home page (https://review.jow.medknow.com/ajps). The website guides authors, after registration at the site, stepwise through the creation and uploading of the various files. That the original, not PDF, files are required. This online manuscript processing system allows submission of articles with tracking of its progress till proof stage.

Submission terms should include separate files for a cover letter, title page, abstract, text, references, legends for tables/figs., figures and tables. Revised manuscripts should also be accompanied by a unique file (separate from the cover letter) with responses to reviewers’ comments. Upload text, tables and graphics as separate files. Do not import figures or tables into text document; submit them as separate files. All manuscript must be submitted double-spaced in English.