Frequently Asked Questions

Manuscripts can be submitted through our online submission system. You'll need to create an author account, complete the submission form, and upload your manuscript files. The system will guide you through the process step by step. Ensure your manuscript follows our author guidelines before submission.

We accept various types of articles including original research, review articles, case reports, clinical trials, brief communications, and letters to the editor. Please see our author guidelines for detailed descriptions of each article type and their specific requirements.

No, there is no fee to submit a manuscript to ZJNNP. We are committed to supporting researchers from all regions, including those with limited funding resources.

The initial review typically takes 4-6 weeks. The entire process from submission to decision usually takes 8-12 weeks, depending on the complexity of the manuscript and the responsiveness of authors to revision requests.

ZJNNP uses a double-blind peer review process where both reviewers and authors are anonymized. Each submission is evaluated by at least two independent experts in the field. The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision based on reviewers' recommendations.

Yes, you may suggest potential reviewers during the submission process. However, the editorial team is not obligated to use these suggestions and will make the final selection of reviewers based on expertise and availability.

Yes, ZJNNP is a fully open access journal. All articles are freely available to read, download, and share immediately upon publication. There are no subscription fees or access barriers for readers.

ZJNNP does not charge article processing fees for submissions from authors based in African institutions. For international authors, we offer waivers and discounts based on individual circumstances. Our goal is to support research dissemination regardless of funding availability.

ZJNNP is published quarterly, with issues released in March, June, September, and December. We also publish special issues throughout the year focusing on specific themes or conferences.

We accept Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) files for the manuscript text. Figures should be submitted as high-resolution JPEG, TIFF, or PNG files. Supplementary materials can be submitted in various formats including PDF, Excel, and video files.

If you encounter technical issues with our submission system, please contact our technical support team at support@zjnnp.org.zm. Include a description of the problem, any error messages you received, and your contact information. We typically respond to technical queries within 24 hours.

You can track your manuscript's status by logging into your author account on our submission system. The system will show the current stage of your manuscript in the review process and notify you of any required actions.

Yes, ZJNNP is indexed in several international databases including Google Scholar, African Journals Online (AJOL), and we are in the process of applying for inclusion in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. Our indexing status is regularly updated on our website.

As a relatively new journal, ZJNNP is still building its citation metrics and does not yet have an official impact factor. We track other metrics such as download counts, altmetrics, and regional impact to measure our journal's reach and influence.

If you're interested in becoming a reviewer, please send your CV and areas of expertise to editor@zjnnp.org.zm. Our editorial team will review your qualifications and add you to our database of potential reviewers. Early-career researchers are encouraged to apply.