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Jul 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-26-6094
Lucy Amanya MutuliCorresponding author
In early childhood, adequate dietary intake is essential for optimal growth, brain development, and the acquisition of cognitive skills. However, children with special needs often face increased nutritional vulnerability due to feeding difficulties, restricted diets, metabolic anomalies and limited…
Jun 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-25-5909
Samiran BisaiCorresponding author
The high prevalence of anemia among children and adolescents in India is still an overwhelming problem. Not only that, there is also a considerable deficiency of various micronutrients such as Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, serum ferritin, Zinc and Folate etc. in children. These micronutrients h…
Dec 2025 DOI 10.14302/issn.2694-2283.jsem-25-5827
Zarina ManaenkovaCorresponding author
Background Mind–body exercises are frequently used to support well-being during the menopausal transition, but perceived physical and psychological outcomes associated with practices such as the 3D Movement Method have not been quantitatively assessed. Objective To examine associations between chara…
Mar 2023 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-22-4116
Saba ShujaCorresponding author
Background In Low Middle-Income Countries (LIMCs), malnutrition, especially undernutrition is one of the leading causes of childhood mortality and morbidity. Poor complementary feeding practices are among the most notable contributors to poor nutritional indicators in children under five. This artic…
Dec 2022 DOI 10.14302/issn.2690-6759.jpar-22-4382
Khadime SyllaCorresponding author
Background Intestinal parasitic infections, especially intestinal protozoan parasites remain significant public health problem in Senegal. Several studies have demonstrated the endemicity of the diseases. The study was carried out with the objective of assessing the epidemiolocal profile of intesti…
Dec 2022 DOI 10.14302/issn.2576-9383.jhhr-22-4397
Ralph J JohnsonCorresponding author
Despite vast improvements in chemo-therapeutic interventions extensively extending the life span of patients with chronic and terminal diseases, there also is the unhappy extension of side- effects and adverse events. Thus, Health-Related Quality of Life (HR-QoL) becomes equally as important as leng…
Oct 2022 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-22-4316
Guido E. MoroCorresponding author
Background Growing scientific evidence points to the benefits of human milk for the growth and development of a newborn. Compelling evidence has confirmed the benefits not only for full-term babies but also for preterm infants. Objective This survey was planned by the Italian Ministry of Health toge…
Jun 2022 DOI 10.14302/issn.2470-5020.jnrt-22-4106
Annalisa SgoifoCorresponding author
Background SARS-CoV-2 pandemic represented an unexpected psychological stress, being a major threat to health and limiting daily’s life, especially for the fragile population. How could the people with (pw) Multiple Sclerosis (MS) cope with this emergency? Objective To observe the pwMS’s psychologic…
Oct 2021 DOI 10.14302/issn.2377-2549.jndc-21-3977
Shakeel Iqubal S.M.Corresponding author
Department of General Science, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Al Mahajar Street: 31906, Jeddah 21418, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia most of the individuals give very little attention to issues like health or no priority to medical checkup. This investigation was carried out to measure knowledge, practice of periodic medical checkup in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia people. A cross-sectional investigation was conducted a…
Feb 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2643-0282.imsj-18-2508
Fedekar F. MadkourCorresponding author
The present study introduce an overview on the cladal structure of Symbiodinium population associated with some species of scleractinean corals and fire coral in the Egyptian Red Sea coast and discuss the possible consequences of recent climate changes on coral reefs. Cladal structure of Symbiodiniu…
May 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2832-5311.jpcd-18-2077
Vladimír FarkašCorresponding author
Polysaccharide transglycosylases (PTGs) are a unique group of glycoside hydrolases playing important roles in the formation and modification of plant and fungal cell walls. Their action involves cutting the molecule of the polysaccharide substrate at the glycosidic bond, followed by transfer of the…
Feb 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2637-6075.jpae-17-1868
Alfred M. SichilimaCorresponding author
An ecological study was conducted on termites located at the new site of Ndola International Airport in Zambia. The aim of this study was: (a) to assess the distribution pattern of different sizes of termite mounds located at the site, (b) to investigate the interior geometrics of termite mounds, (c…
Nov 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2576-9383.jhhr-17-1787
Allison WilliamsCorresponding author
This paper discusses the challenges in recruiting a diverse sample of caregivers of older adults with multiple chronic conditions in two Canadian provinces – Ontario and Alberta, as well as the successful strategies to overcome these challenges. Four strategies were employed to overcome the recruitm…
Aug 2017
Orly TorenCorresponding author
Aim: To assess the extent and directions of internal hospital turnover of registered nurses and to examine the associated factors and stressors. Background: Internal turnover of hospital nurses is mainly horizontal. Occurring on a large scale, it could lead to dropout of skilled personnel, burdening…
Feb 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2372-6601.jhor-16-1402
Farzeen TanwirCorresponding author
Background Blood donation is a common practice in many countries of the world and it benefits many of the people suffering from conditions which require blood transfusions. The blood donated should be appropriately screened for certain infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, Syphilis and…
Jul 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2470-0436.jos-16-940
Angela Ofeibea AmedoCorresponding author
Our aim was to evaluate the influence of visual impairment on the quality of life of patients reporting at the low vision centre of the Eastern Regional Hospital in Koforidua. The World Health Organization Quality Of Life (WHOQOL-Bref) which assesses quality of life in four main domains was administ…
Jun 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2381-862X.jwrh-15-820
Debbie M SmithCorresponding author
Although structured taught aquatic baby programmes (STABPs) are one of the earliest forms of physical activity, the possible impacts of structured taught aquatic baby programmes are unknown. This study aims to understand the perceived impact that attending STABPs has on parents/carers, their baby/ch…
Dec 2015 DOI 10.14302/issn.2471-2175.jdrt-15-858
Györgyi PónyaiCorresponding author
Background: Lavender has been used for centuries, but its exposure has become part of the everyday life in our days. It is used in the alternative medicine, and as a flavouring component in soaps, cosmetics and in food products (chocolate, ice-cream, spices). The increasing number of exposures resul…
Jun 2014 DOI 10.14302/issn.2374-9431.jbd-13-330
Iolanda GrappasonniCorresponding author
Background: Health practitioners of different disciplines (physicians, paramedic personnel, pharmacists) should possess adequate ICT (Information and Communication Technology) skills and practical competence on these technologies. Pharmacy practice requires a relevant flow of information, collection…
Oct 2026 DOI 10.14302/issn.2694-2275.jzr-25-5472
Sanjay SarkarCorresponding author
During general surveys of eriophyoid mites in the Sub-Himalayan region of India, a new species, Diptilomiopus subhimalayansis n. sp. (family Diptilomiopidae), was discovered on the abaxial (undersurface) leaves of Holarrhena pubescens Wall. ex G.Don (Apocynaceae). Because this species is new to scie…