Introducing the seventh Quarterly Journal of Health Science Monitor and Call for Research Submissions
This winter, we have the pleasure of presenting you with the seventh Quarterly Journal of Health Science Monitor. For this newsletter, we would like to draw your attention to 10 online articles:

Assessing the influence of noise levels on medication errors of nurses in a hospital in Kashan, Iran
Noise exposure can impact nurses' performance and may result in disruptions to their tasks. This study aimed to examine the correlation between the average equivalent sound level and the occurrence of medication errors. The results showed that there was no relationship between the sound pressure level and nurses’ medication errors in the research environment. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct more studies to investigate the factors that increase the incidence of medication errors.

Study of the relationship between social anxiety of negative evaluation and negative body image with the tendency of cosmetic surgery in women
The increasing focus on physical appearance is the primary motivator for women's desire to undergo cosmetic surgery. This study aimed to examine the associations between fear of negative social evaluation, negative body image, and the inclination towards cosmetic surgery among women. The results of this study showed that by conducting a psychological assessment of cosmetic surgery volunteers before any action, identifying psychological factors before surgery, and providing psychotherapy, can help individuals become aware of their distorted perception of reality in order to take action to resolve it.

Factors affecting survival in bone marrow transplantation using mixture cure model
Bone marrow transplantation (BMT) is a curative treatment for various hematological malignancies. The purpose of this study was to apply a smooth semi-nonparametric analysis for the mixture cure model to determine risk factors for the survival and effective factors for the cure in bone marrow transplant patients. The results of this study showed that the smooth semi-nonparametric approach to mixture cure models provides a comprehensive analysis of BMT patient outcomes, identifying both prognostic and curative factors. This information can guide treatment decisions and improve patient survival.

"Generalization" in health professions education (HPE): learning agent or learning itself?
The complex process of learning, with all its principles, theories, actions, and reactions, is a continuous, necessary, and unavoidable phenomenon, not only for an educational system but also for human life. It can be concluded that although generalization is not all learning and various components are involved, we can see the shadow of generalization over the majority of learning processes, especially in medical education during learners’ learning. This serious issue should be considered by decision-makers in the educational system, faculty members, and students. Although these generalizations may occur unconsciously, the knowledge and understanding of teachers and students about the generalization process and its examples can increase the level of awareness and, subsequently, apply and consider it to facilitate learning.

Quality of life in students living in dormitories in Jahrom University of Medical Sciences
Improving quality of life has a significant role in the health of personal and social life. This study aimed to investigate the quality of dormitory life in students living in Jahrom University of Medical Sciences. The results showed that most of the students experienced a good level of quality of life. The findings suggest paying more attention to health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and planning for the promotion of students' HRQOL.

Evaluation of the time-dependent effects of factors influencing the hazard of disease recurrence in tuberculosis patients

There are variables whose influence on the risk of tuberculosis (TB) recurrence change over time. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the time-dependent effects of these variables on the hazard of TB recurrence. The results showed that using the time-varying effects model in the study of the hazard of TB recurrence allows evaluating the time-dependent effects of the studied variables and also can differentiate them from the time-independent variables.
Investigating public participation in adopting preventive health behaviors during COVID-19: a cross-sectional study in Urmia, Iran

Observing public health protocols for COVID-19 has been documented as one of the key strategies to prevent the spread of this contagious condition and mitigate its impact. The present study investigated public participation in terms of adopting preventive health behaviors during this pandemic. Based on the results, there is a dire need to strengthen and maintain public participation by paving the ground through running advertising campaigns, designing and implementing educational interventions for various trade guilds and jobs, conducting advisory activities, and exploiting social media to inform and train the general population.
Relationship between quality of life and disease severity of children with atopic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis (AD) has a detrimental impact on the quality of life (QoL) for both patients and their nfamilies. Our investigation delved into the correlation between the severity of the disease and the QoL experienced by individuals with AD. Based on the results, childhood AD had a greater impact on QoL of parents in the areas of social relationships and psychological well-being. The influence of AD on the QoL of family members is significant, and this should be taken into account in the therapeutic process.
Headache as a sign of ear, nose, and throat diseases: evidence from a specialized clinic
Headache has been a common problem for humans since ancient times. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of ear, nose, and throat diseases in patients with headache. The findings suggest that of all patients, 42% had secondary headaches, which most commonly had symptoms of sinus pain. These patients were treated by an otolaryngologist. Patients with non-sinus headaches were referred to a neurologist.

Investigating the distribution of risk factors of heart diseases and related factors in Urmia city in the year 2023
Due to the fact that cardiovascular diseases are one of the most important causes of death and disability in the world and in Iran, considering the importance of the issue, this study was conducted with the aim of investigating the distribution of heart disease risk factors and related factors in Urmia city. In this study, people who were at risk of heart diseases were reported to be less than 10%, which requires the use of up-to-date and efficient models to accelerate appropriate intervention for high-risk people.

Each of these articles encompasses valuable insights and research findings within the field of health science. We are confident that the depth and diversity of topics covered will captivate your interest and contribute to your professional development.
We extend a warm invitation for you to submit your latest research to the Health Science Monitor Journal (ISSN: 2980-8723). As an open-access, quarterly, peer-reviewed, and interdisciplinary journal, our platform offers an excellent opportunity for scholars, scientists, students, and professionals to present their findings and advancements in various fields. The Health Science Monitor Journal covers a wide range of subjects, including but not limited to Public health practice and impact assessments, Applied Biostatistics and Epidemiology Health service management, Health Protection including control of communicable and non-communicable diseases, Health promotion and disease prevention, Public health law and ethics, Health Economics, Medical Entomology, Health and Environment, Occupational Health, Nutrition and Food Safety, Advanced Sciences and Technologies in Public Health.
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Sincerely,
Dr. Mohammad Hajaghazadeh
Editor-in-Chief
Health Science Monitor