About the Journal

Journal of the Society of Specialists in Airway Management (JOSSAM)

The Journal of the Society of Specialists in Airway Management (JOSSAM) is the official peer-reviewed, open-access journal of the Society of Specialists in Airway Management of Nigeria (SSAMN). Published biannually, the journal provides a platform for the publication of high-quality scientific research, clinical experiences, reviews, and educational content related to airway management and its associated specialties.

JSSAM is committed to advancing evidence-based practice, improving patient safety, and promoting collaboration among clinicians, researchers, educators, and healthcare professionals in Nigeria, Africa, and the international medical community.

Vision

To serve as a leading scholarly platform advancing airway management knowledge globally through accessible research, innovation, and collaborative learning.

Mission

To advance the science and practice of airway management by publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed research, clinical innovations, and educational resources that support evidence-based practice, enhance patient safety, and promote collaboration among airway clinicians, researchers, and educators worldwide.

Aim & Scope

JSSAM welcomes manuscripts covering all aspects of airway management in clinical practice, research, education, and innovation. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine
• Intensive Care Medicine
• Otorhinolaryngology (ENT Surgery)
• Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
• Dentistry
• Emergency Medicine and Resuscitation
• Paediatric Airway Management
• Airway Devices and Technology
• Airway Education, Training, and Simulation

Article Types

• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
• Case Reports
• Letters to the Editor
• Editorials and Commentaries
• Conference Abstracts

Peer Review

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment followed by a rigorous double-blind peer-review process conducted by independent reviewers. Editorial decisions are based on scientific quality, originality, ethical standards, and relevance to the journal's scope.

Open Access Policy

JSSAM is a fully open-access journal. All published articles are freely accessible online immediately upon publication, allowing unrestricted reading, downloading, sharing, and citation while ensuring proper attribution to the original authors.

Publication Ethics

The journal adheres to internationally accepted publication ethics and follows the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). Authors are expected to uphold the highest standards of research integrity, ethical conduct, transparency, and responsible authorship.

Copyright & Licensing

Articles published in JSSAM are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) licence, permitting use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors.

Indexing

JSSAM is actively developing its publication archive and quality standards for inclusion in major international indexing databases, including PubMed Central (PMC), Scopus, and Web of Science.

Publication Frequency

Biannual (Two issues published each year).