The article titled ‘Phytochemical and antibacterial properties of root extracts from Portulaca oleracea Linn. (Purslane) utilised in the management of diseases in Nigeria’ published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development (JOMPED) has received the most citations* during the four-year period, January 2020 until December 2023.

Congratulations to authors Emmanuel O. Ojah, Emmanuel O. Oladele, and Philip Chukwuemeka!

*Citation statistics were extracted from OpenAlex on 23 January 2024.

We extend our sincere thanks to the following reviewers for their vital contributions to Volume 8 No. 1 of Journal of Medicinal Plants for Economic Development. Your expertise and thoughtful feedback helped to uphold our commitment to academic excellence!  Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes.

We are excited to announce that AOSIS now publishes the open-access journal, African Journal of Biodiversity Conservation (AJBC), which contributes to the protection of diversity of life across Africa.

AJBC publishes papers from all disciplines in conservation ecology and nature conservation as well as those that show the critical linkages between nature and humanity. This peer-reviewed, open-access journal is a platform for the dissemination of best practices, informed opinions, shared experiences, comprehensive engagement with the literature, and critical research to foster collaboration between role-players in and around the African continent.

Submit today at africanbioconservation.org.

Submit your latest research for consideration, contribute to the open-access content available to everyone, and share your expertise with a wider audience.

We are pleased to announce that AOSIS now publishes the open-access journal, Journal of Interdisciplinary Ethical Research.

The journal invites submissions for our inaugural issue. The journal provides a global platform for research on ethical issues across various academic fields, promoting collaboration among disciplines to explore new knowledge and offer solutions to ethical challenges.

Submit your latest research to ethicalresearchjournal.org for consideration, contribute to the open-access content available to everyone, and share your expertise with a wider audience.

Aspiring, upcoming, and established authors are invited to partner with AOSIS  to find a prestigious home for their work in this message from Cecile de Villiers, CEO of AOSIS.  

Together, let’s unravel the key question: ‘Is your book proposal the right fit for us?’ To help you make an informed decision, let’s dive into the various imprints within AOSIS to find the best fit for you. 

Watch the videos about AOSIS book imprints:  

• AOSIS Books
• AVARSITY Books 
• ITUTA Books
• KROTOA Books 

Read the full article. 

If you believe your manuscript would be a good fit for any one of our four AOSIS book imprints, download the book proposal form from our website and submit your proposal to us.