Ethical Integrity & Transparency
TORGJ is committed to responsible scholarship, transparent editorial practice, research integrity, and the protection of the scientific record.
International Publishing Standards
TORGJ adheres to principles and standards established by COPE, ICMJE, and other recognised international publishing ethics frameworks.
Pre-Publication Checks
Submitted manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening, conflict-of-interest review, and appropriate ethical compliance checks as part of editorial assessment.
Author Accountability
Authors are responsible for the reliability and integrity of their work, appropriate disclosure, ethical conduct, and accuracy of the scholarly record.
Responsible Scholarship at Every Stage
TORGJ seeks to maintain high standards of academic publishing through data reliability, author accountability, transparency, and appropriate ethical oversight from initial submission through peer review and final publication.
Authors should ensure that all required ethical, authorship, disclosure, originality, and research governance requirements have been addressed before submitting a manuscript.
Concerns About Research or Publication Integrity?
Authors, reviewers, readers, and other stakeholders may confidentially raise concerns with the TORGJ Editorial Office for appropriate review.
Types of Articles
TORGJ welcomes a broad range of scholarly contributions relevant to surgical, perioperative, operating-room, allied-health, research, education, policy, and innovation practice.
Original Research Articles
Full reports of original quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, clinical, observational, experimental, audit, or implementation research.
Review Articles
Scholarly reviews that critically synthesise existing evidence, including narrative, scoping, systematic, and other appropriate review methodologies.
Clinical Case Reports
Clinically relevant reports describing unusual, instructive, challenging, or educational presentations, interventions, or outcomes.
Perspectives / Commentaries
Evidence-informed viewpoints and scholarly discussion addressing emerging issues, practice challenges, policy, innovation, or professional development.
Editorials
Focused scholarly opinions or analyses addressing important developments, debates, priorities, or themes relevant to the journal’s scope.
Protocols & Guidelines
Research protocols, clinical guidance, practice standards, consensus documents, and structured methodological frameworks.
Short Communications
Concise reports of focused research findings, preliminary results, audits, innovations, pilot studies, or other findings suitable for brief communication.
Letters to the Editor
Constructive scholarly correspondence, including responses to published articles, topical observations, and concise evidence-based discussion.
Innovations in Practice
Reports describing practical innovations, service improvement, technology, educational interventions, workflow redesign, or novel approaches to perioperative care.
All manuscripts are subject to peer review, ethical checks, and editorial revision. Authors should ensure that the selected article type is appropriate for the manuscript and that all applicable ethical, reporting, and submission requirements have been addressed before submission.
Preparing and Submitting Your Manuscript
Before submitting, authors should ensure that the manuscript, cover letter, ethical documentation, declarations, and all applicable supporting materials are complete and ready for editorial assessment.
Prepare Your Manuscript
Follow the TORGJ manuscript structure, formatting, referencing, ethical, and reporting requirements.
Prepare Supporting Files
Include the required cover letter and any applicable ethical approval, consent, registration, disclosure, or supplementary files.
Complete the Submission Form
Enter the requested author and manuscript details and upload the required files through the official TORGJ submission form.
Editorial Assessment
Complete submissions undergo initial checks before eligible manuscripts proceed to editorial assessment and peer review.
What Should You Upload?
Authors should prepare all required files before opening the submission form to reduce delays during initial editorial screening.
The manuscript should be submitted as one complete Word document containing the title page, abstract, main manuscript text, references, tables, and figures, unless the Editorial Office specifically requests separate files.
Prepare Your Manuscript
Manuscripts should be clear, consistently formatted, professionally presented, and structured appropriately for the selected article type before submission.
All manuscripts must be written in clear, concise English. UK or US English may be used, but authors should use one form consistently throughout the manuscript. Authors who are not native English speakers are encouraged to seek appropriate language editing before submission.
Original Research Articles
Review Articles
Title Page Requirements
The title page should provide complete and accurate authorship and correspondence information.
Abstract & Keywords
An informative abstract should precede the main manuscript text and accurately reflect the content, methods, findings, and conclusions where applicable.
The structures above describe the specific Original Research and Review Article requirements currently published by TORGJ. Authors submitting other manuscript categories should organise their work appropriately for the article type and ensure that all applicable reporting, ethical, and editorial requirements are addressed.
Figures, Tables & References
High-quality figures, editable tables, accurate citations, and consistent referencing are essential for clear scientific communication and efficient editorial production.
Figures & Tables
All figures and tables should be clear, relevant, appropriately labelled, and cited within the manuscript in the order in which they appear.
References
TORGJ uses the Vancouver numerical referencing system. Authors are responsible for checking every citation and reference for completeness and accuracy.
Smith J, Oloyede F. Innovations in global surgery. TORG J. 2025;1(1):1–10. doi:10.1234/torgj.v1i1.001
Authors should verify that every citation appearing in the manuscript has a corresponding entry in the reference list and that all reference details, including author names, article titles, journal information, DOI, and URLs where relevant, are accurate before submission.
Open Access, Copyright & Editorial Standards
Authors should understand the journal’s licensing, editorial, plagiarism, artificial-intelligence, and archiving policies before submitting or publishing their work with TORGJ.
Open Access & Copyright
TORGJ publishes articles on an open-access basis, enabling readers to access published research without subscription barriers. Published work is made available under the journal’s applicable Creative Commons licence and copyright policy.
Read Open Access & Copyright Policy →Editorial Process
Manuscripts undergo initial editorial screening before eligible submissions proceed to peer review. Editorial assessment considers scope, scientific quality, ethical compliance, originality, clarity, and adherence to journal requirements.
View Editorial Process →Plagiarism & Originality
Submitted manuscripts may be screened for plagiarism, text overlap, duplicate publication, and other concerns related to originality. Authors are responsible for ensuring that all sources are appropriately cited and that submitted work is original.
Read Plagiarism & GenAI Policy →Repository & Self-Archiving
Authors should follow TORGJ’s repository and self-archiving policy when depositing or sharing versions of their work through institutional, subject-based, or other appropriate repositories.
Read Repository Policy →Open Access Under CC BY 4.0
TORGJ’s open-access publishing model is designed to increase the accessibility and dissemination of surgical and perioperative research to clinicians, researchers, educators, institutions, and policymakers worldwide.
From Submission to Publication
A complete manuscript progresses through several editorial stages before publication.
Authors should review the TORGJ Plagiarism & GenAI Policy before submission. Any use of generative artificial intelligence in manuscript preparation must comply with the journal’s disclosure, authorship, originality, confidentiality, and research-integrity requirements. Artificial intelligence tools cannot assume responsibility for authorship or the integrity of submitted work.
Explore Our Current Issue
Discover the latest peer-reviewed research, reviews and scholarly contributions published in The Operating Room Global Journal.
Volume 2 · Issue 3
ISSUE THEME
Advancing Surgical and Health Outcomes Through Innovation, Evidence & Systems Strengthening
This issue brings together peer-reviewed scholarship addressing surgical and perioperative care, patient safety, cancer screening, artificial intelligence, anaesthesia, minimally invasive surgery, workforce knowledge and health-system strengthening.
Latest Publications
Discover the latest peer-reviewed research, reviews, clinical studies and scholarly contributions published by The Operating Room Global Journal.
Changes in Self-Reported Medication Safety Practices Following a Structured Nurse-Led Educational Programme Among Surgical Outpatients in Southwest Nigeria
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Predictors of Prolonged Hospital Stay After Colorectal Surgery: A Five-Year Retrospective Chart Review in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Primary Extranodal Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma of the Urinary Bladder: A Case Report
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Assessment of Factors Influencing Heightened Patient Anxiety Levels in the Operating Theatre: A Single-Centre Cross-Sectional Study
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Factors Affecting the Implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocols in Pediatric Surgery Practice in Sudan – 2026: A Mixed Methods Study
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Awareness, Perception, and Readiness for Telesurgery among Medical Students and Doctors in a University and Tertiary Teaching Hospital in Nigeria
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Changes in Self-Reported Medication Safety Practices Following a Structured Nurse-Led Educational Programme Among Surgical Outpatients in Southwest Nigeria Volume 2 · Issue 4 · Published 28 October 2026 · Pages 117–123DOI ↗ PDF ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Predictors of Prolonged Hospital Stay After Colorectal Surgery: A Five-Year Retrospective Chart Review in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Volume 2 · Issue 4 · Published 28 October 2026 · Pages 105–116DOI ↗ PDF ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Primary Extranodal Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma of the Urinary Bladder: A Case Report Volume 2 · Issue 4 · Published 25 October 2026 · Pages 100–104DOI ↗ PDF ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Assessment of Factors Influencing Heightened Patient Anxiety Levels in the Operating Theatre: A Single-Centre Cross-Sectional Study Volume 2 · Issue 4 · Published 25 October 2026DOI ↗ PDF ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Factors Affecting the Implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocols in Pediatric Surgery Practice in Sudan – 2026: A Mixed Methods Study Volume 2 · Issue 4 · Published 25 October 2026DOI ↗ PDF ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Awareness, Perception, and Readiness for Telesurgery among Medical Students and Doctors in a University and Tertiary Teaching Hospital in Nigeria Volume 2 · Issue 4 · Published 21 October 2026DOI ↗ PDF ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Preservative-Free Intrathecal Morphine and Surgical Site Local Anesthetic Infiltration Combined with Conventional Analgesia for Post-Cesarean Section Pain Management Volume 2 · Issue 4 · Published 19 October 2026DOI ↗ PDF ↗
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Strengthening Perioperative Patient Safety Through Non-Technical Skills Training Among Surgical Teams at Hakim Gezaw Teaching Hospital, Ethiopia Volume 2 · Issue 4 · Published 16 October 2026DOI ↗ PDF ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Fumigation, Gaseous Decontamination, and No-Touch Environmental Technologies in the Operating Theatre: A Narrative Review Volume 2 · Issue 4 · Published 15 October 2026DOI ↗ PDF ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Knowledge and Implementation of Perioperative Safety Standards Among Perioperative Nurses in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital: An Observational Study Volume 2 · Issue 4 · Published 14 October 2026DOI ↗ PDF ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Incidence and Predictors of Rebound Pain Following Peripheral Nerve Block Among Orthopedics Surgical Patients Volume 2 · Issue 3DOI ↗ PDF ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Strategic Measures to Overcome Barriers to Preventive Cervical Cancer Screening among Women Attending Tertiary Health Facilities in Northwestern Zone, Nigeria Volume 2 · Issue 3DOI ↗ PDF ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Diagnostic and Therapeutic Management of a Painful Thyroid Mass with Discordant Thyrotropin and Thyroid Hormone Measurements: A Case Report Volume 2 · Issue 3DOI ↗ PDF ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Early Postoperative Recovery Outcomes of Minimally Invasive Versus Conventional Cardiac Surgery in Adult Patients in Pakistan: A Retrospective Cohort StudyVolume 2 · Issue 3DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Adult Literacy Trends in Pakistan: A Pre-Post Comparative Time-Series Analysis (2017–2024)Volume 2 · Issue 3DOI ↗ PDF ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Task Shifting and Safe Surgical Care in Rural Adamawa, Cameroon: A Cross-Sectional Provider SurveyVolume 2 · Issue 3DOI ↗ PDF ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Artificial Intelligence for Automated Detection of Large Vessel Occlusion: State of the Art, Clinical Applications and Future PerspectivesVolume 2 · Issue 3DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Prevention and Management of Hypotension During Spinal Anesthesia: A Narrative Review Volume 2 · Issue 3DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Knowledge and Attitude of Staff Nurses at University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital Towards Nursing Anaesthesia Programme Volume 2 · Issue 3DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Theranostics in Oncology: Integrating Molecular Imaging and Targeted Radionuclide Therapy for Precision Cancer Care Volume 2 · Issue 3DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Knowledge and Attitude of Surgical Patients towards Anesthesia and Anesthetists: Institutional Based Cross-sectional Study Volume 2 · Issue 3DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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The Role of Physiology Knowledge in Improving Sterilization Outcomes Volume 2 · Issue 2DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Improving Sterilisation Safety in Low-Resource Settings Through Structured Monitoring and Practical System Improvements Volume 2 · Issue 2DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Advancing Sterile Processing Through Governance Intelligence: The G-SSIF Framework for Improving CSSD Coordination, Productivity, and Patient Safety Volume 2 · Issue 2DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Mucinous Appendiceal Adenocarcinoma Mimicking a Bladder Tumor: A Case Report Volume 2 · Issue 2DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Preoperative Electrocardiographic Findings and Their Impact on Clinical Decision-Making Among Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery: A Retrospective Audit Volume 2 · Issue 2DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Association Between Medico-Legal Training and Competency in Ethical Reasoning and Risk Assessment Among Final Year Medical Students in Southwest Nigeria Volume 2 · Issue 2DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Perioperative Intravenous Lidocaine Infusion Versus Placebo for Opioid Consumption Reduction in Abdominal Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Volume 2 · Issue 2DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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The Future Doctor Profile: Assessing AI Literacy, Mental Resilience, and Ethical Competence Among Medical Students in Southwest Nigeria Volume 2 · Issue 2DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Primary Pleomorphic Liposarcoma of the Kidney: A Rare Case Report Volume 2 · Issue 2DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Morphology And Morphometry of Right Ventricular False Tendons Volume 2 · Issue 2DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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A Multinational Audit of WHO Surgical Safety Checklist Adherence in Low-Resource Settings Volume 2 · Issue 2DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Perception and Involvement of Operating Room Professionals in the Use of the Surgical Safety Checklist: A Cross-Sectional Study in Cameroon Volume 2 · Issue 2DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Impact of Perioperative Nursing Assessment Round on Anxiety and Complications of Elective Surgeries: A Quasi-Experimental Study at a Teaching Hospital in Nigeria Volume 2 · Issue 1DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Predictors of Keloid Recurrence Following Surgical Excision: Clinical, Surgical, and Molecular Determinants Volume 2 · Issue 1DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Pain Management Strategies in Cancer Surgery: Anaesthetic and Technological Innovations Volume 2 · Issue 1DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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The Impact of Operating Room Distractions, Interruptions, and Disruptions (DIDs) on the Length of Operative Time in Adults in Acute Hospitals: A Systematic Review Volume 2 · Issue 1DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Comparative Study on Sutures vs Staples for Skin Closure in a Patient Undergoing Thyroidectomy Volume 2 · Issue 1DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Imaging-Guided Regenerative Aesthetics: A Review of PRP, Stem-Cell, and Fat-Derived Therapies in Interventional Radiology Volume 2 · Issue 1DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Effectiveness of Preoperative Nursing Visits in Reducing Preoperative Anxiety Among Surgical Patients in Kaduna State, Nigeria Volume 2 · Issue 1DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Therapeutic Role and Toxicity Profile of High-Dose Interleukin-2 in Metastatic Melanoma and Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Narrative Review Volume 2 · Issue 1DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Ovarian Ectopic Pregnancy: A Rare Case Report in a Resource-Limited Setting Volume 2 · Issue 1DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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An Unsuspected Case of Hirschsprung Disease in an Adolescent: A Case Report Volume 2 · Issue 1DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Clinical Incidents Reporting Practice and Associated Factors Among Health Professionals in Debre Birhan Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, North Shoa, Amhara, Ethiopia Volume 1 · Issue 2DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Patterns of Intravitreal Injection Utilisation, Treatment Burden, and Cost Implications in a Public Ophthalmology Service: A Retrospective Audit Volume 1 · Issue 2DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Emergency Room Foley Catheter Retrieval of an Oesophageal Foreign Body In A Low-Resource Setting: A Case Series Volume 1 · Issue 2DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study Volume 1 · Issue 2DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Ethical Perceptions of Euthanasia Among Medical and Non-Medical Undergraduate Students in Pakistan: A Qualitative Exploratory Study Volume 1 · Issue 2DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Managing Recurrent Osteomyelitis in the Context of Antimicrobial Resistance in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Narrative Review Volume 1 · Issue 2DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Prevalence And Sex-Related Structural Differences Of The Thebesian Valve In A Select Kenyan Population: Autopsy Study Volume 1 · Issue 2DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Waiting Times for Cataract Surgery in a Dedicated Cataract Clinic: A Retrospective Audit Volume 1 · Issue 2DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Osteochondroma of the Pubic Ramus Presenting with Sexual Dysfunction: A Case Report Volume 1 · Issue 2DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilization: A Systematic Review of Carcinogenicity, Toxicity And Occupational Exposure Volume 1 · Issue 2DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Scaling Laparoscopic Surgery in LMICs: Barriers, Innovations and Policy Recommendations Volume 1 · Issue 1DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Assessment of Knowledge and Practices of Operation Theatre Professionals Regarding Infection Control Protocols at PINS Hospital in Lahore Volume 1 · Issue 1DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Anxiety and Depression Among Rural Population Due to Lockdowns During COVID-19 Pandemic Volume 1 · Issue 1DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Assessment of Mental Health of Pregnant and Postpartum Women Attending Antenatal and Postnatal Service in Tertiary Health Institutions in Anambra State Volume 1 · Issue 1DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Effect of Organizational and Environmental Stressors on Surgical Team Performance and Patient Safety in a Northwest Nigerian Tertiary Hospital: A Cross-sectional Study Volume 1 · Issue 1DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Outcomes of Smart or Automated Sterilization Tracking in Central Sterile Services Departments (CSSDs): A Systematic Review Volume 1 · Issue 1DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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A Delphi Survey of Healthcare Providers’ Perspectives on Patient Involvement and Satisfaction in Surgical Decision-Making in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) Volume 1 · Issue 1DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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The Impact of Nurse Workforce Levels on Patient Outcomes in the UK Hospitals: A Systematic Review Volume 1 · Issue 1DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Glycaemic Control and its Impact on Early Post-Operative Outcomes in Patients undergoing Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Volume 1 · Issue 1DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗
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Complications Of Uterine Leiomyomas: A Comparative Review of Uterine Fibroid Embolization and Myomectomy in Management and Outcomes Volume 1 · Issue 1DOI ↗ Semantic Scholar ↗