Asian Journal of Transfusion Science
Scope & Guideline
Unlocking knowledge for safer transfusion practices.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Transfusion Medicine Research:
The journal publishes original research on various aspects of transfusion medicine, including but not limited to blood component therapy, transfusion reactions, and innovative transfusion practices. - Quality Management in Blood Services:
A consistent focus on quality improvement strategies in blood banks and transfusion services, including audits, risk management, and compliance with international standards. - Hematological Disorders and Transfusion:
Research addressing the intersection of hematological conditions, such as sickle cell disease and thalassemia, with transfusion practices and outcomes. - Immunohematology and Blood Group Antigens:
Exploration of blood group antigens, antibody profiles, and their implications in transfusion compatibility and hemolytic disease. - Patient Blood Management (PBM):
Studies aimed at optimizing patient outcomes through evidence-based transfusion practices, minimizing unnecessary transfusions, and promoting alternatives. - Epidemiology of Transfusion-Transmitted Infections:
Research on the prevalence of infectious agents in blood donors and the impact of these infections on blood safety and transfusion practices.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Transfusion Practices:
There is a notable increase in publications addressing the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on blood donation, transfusion safety, and management strategies. - Innovative Techniques in Transfusion Medicine:
Emerging themes include the use of simulation and advanced technologies in transfusion practices, indicating a trend towards integrating modern methodologies into clinical settings. - Patient Blood Management Strategies:
A growing emphasis on patient blood management, highlighting the importance of evidence-based practices to optimize patient outcomes and reduce unnecessary transfusions. - Molecular Typing and Immunohematology Advances:
Recent studies have increasingly focused on molecular typing of blood groups and antibodies, reflecting advancements in precision medicine and personalized transfusion practices. - Quality Improvement and Hemovigilance:
An upward trend in research related to quality management systems and hemovigilance, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and improving transfusion safety.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Blood Donation Practices:
There seems to be a waning emphasis on studies related to traditional blood donation practices, as the journal shifts towards more innovative strategies and technologies in blood collection and transfusion. - Historical Blood Group Research:
Research focused on historical aspects of blood group systems has decreased, possibly due to the increasing relevance of genetic and molecular typing techniques. - Non-Clinical Aspects of Blood Donation:
Topics addressing non-clinical factors influencing blood donation, such as donor motivation and education, appear to be less frequently published, suggesting a shift towards more clinically oriented research.
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