International journal of Health Medicine and Current Research-IJHMCR
Scope & Guideline
Championing open access for global health advancement.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Occupational Health and Safety:
Research focusing on occupational health, safety management systems, and the knowledge of employees regarding workplace health risks, which is crucial for improving workplace safety standards. - Community Health and Education:
Studies that investigate community knowledge and attitudes towards health issues, including first aid practices, maternal health, and disease prevention, emphasizing the importance of education in improving health outcomes. - Phytotherapy and Ethnopharmacology:
Exploration of traditional medicine, herbal remedies, and the identification of bioactive compounds in local plants, contributing to the understanding of natural medicines and their applications. - Psychological and Physiological Health:
Research examining the psychological aspects of health, such as stress, anxiety, and coping mechanisms, alongside physiological effects of dietary interventions and lifestyle changes. - Public Health Interventions:
Evaluation of public health programs and interventions aimed at enhancing the health knowledge and practices of various populations, particularly in specific regional contexts.
Trending and Emerging
- Mental Health Awareness:
An increasing number of studies are addressing mental health issues, including anxiety and stress management, which highlights a growing recognition of mental health as a critical component of overall well-being. - Nutrition and Dietary Impact on Health:
Research focusing on the effects of dietary interventions, such as the use of specific foods or supplements to manage health conditions, is gaining traction, emphasizing the importance of nutrition in disease prevention. - Herbal Medicine and Ethnopharmacology:
There is a notable rise in research related to the efficacy and safety of herbal medicines, reflecting a renewed interest in ethnopharmacology and the potential of local plants in health care. - Community-Based Health Interventions:
An emerging trend in the journal is the focus on community health interventions, particularly those aimed at educating and empowering local populations regarding health practices and disease prevention. - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Usage:
Studies investigating the knowledge and attitudes towards PPE usage in various occupational settings are becoming more prevalent, highlighting the importance of safety protocols in health-related professions.
Declining or Waning
- General Medical Research:
There seems to be a decline in general medical research topics that do not focus on specific health issues or community health improvements, as publications are increasingly directed towards more applied health interventions. - Traditional Disease Management Methods:
Research on traditional disease management methods, such as non-specific herbal treatments or outdated practices, is becoming less frequent, potentially due to a shift towards evidence-based and scientifically validated practices. - Laboratory-Based Studies:
The journal is seeing a decrease in purely laboratory-based studies that do not connect to community health applications or practical outcomes, suggesting a preference for research with direct implications for public health.
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