About the Journal

General Requirements

The journal welcomes articles focusing on contemporary health and related disciplinary issues affecting schools, communities, and the wider society.

Manuscripts should meet the following requirements:

  • Articles should not exceed 14 typeset pages, including tables, figures, and references.
  • The title should not exceed 21 words and should clearly reflect the essence and content of the article.
  • The abstract should not exceed 150 words.
  • Authors should provide not more than four keywords for indexing purposes. The keywords should reflect the main content of the article.
  • Manuscripts should be typed in Arial Narrow, font size 14.
  • References should not exceed 25 entries.
  • Footnotes should not be used.

Title Page

The title page should contain the following information:

  • Title of the article, not exceeding 21 words
  • Name of author(s)
  • Institutional affiliation(s)
  • Contact address
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Corresponding author clearly indicated with an asterisk

Organization of Manuscripts

Articles should be organized using the following structure:

  1. Title Page
  2. Abstract
  3. Keywords
  4. Introduction
    • This should include the background to the study, statement of the problem, and research questions and/or hypotheses.
  5. Methodology
  6. Results
    • This section may include appropriate subheadings.
  7. Discussion
    • This section should be presented without subheadings.
  8. Conclusion and Recommendations
  9. References

Reference Style and Examples

Authors should ensure that all references are accurate, complete, and consistently formatted. Examples of acceptable reference formats are provided below.

Book Already Published

Bako, O. A. (2020). Personal health and wellness. Ibadan: His Lineage Publishing House.

Chapter in an Edited Book

Igbudu, U., & Salako, O. (1999). Drug and alcohol education. In O. A. Okonkwo (Ed.), Essentials of human kinetics and health education (pp. 162–177). Ibadan: Codat Publications.

Chapter in Edited Conference Proceedings

Obong, O. A., Adesipo, T. A., & Muhammed, B. O. (1997). Status of research efforts on Nigerian athletes: Health issues. In V. C. Igbanugo (Ed.), Research in health, physical education, sport and dance (pp. 61–65). Edited proceedings of the 10th Annual Anniversary Conference of the Nigeria Association of Sports Science and Medicine.

Article in a Learned Journal

Akinmo, M. J., Moronkola, O. A., & Oladipo, I. O. (2016). Gender differences in health-related fitness components of University of Ibadan graduating teacher trainees. Nigerian School Health Journal, 28(3), 1–14.

Monograph/Technical Report

Azubike, C. U., Odior, S. K., Jimmy, A., Ajala, A. O., & Airebamen, F. R. (2022). Motives for participation and perceived barriers to better performance in sports among young Nigerian athletes Monograph 1. National Institute for Sports, Lagos.