Call for Papers Vol.4, Issue 2, 2025

Dear colleagues and readers,

We would like to inform you that the first issue of the 4th volume of Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences was published online on August 3d, 2025. A total number of 7 papers are published. We have opened the call for papers for Issue 2, Vol. 4 of JHRS.

Volume 4, Issue 1 Table of Contents

 Rehabilitation Research
Article: Family Quality of Life from the Perspective of Parents of Children with Intellectual Disabilities
Dajana Bulić, Tomislav Ljutic, Renata Pinjatela
Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 4(1), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.33700/jhrs.4.1.154
 

Psychology Research
Article: Relative Bias in Health Estimates from Probability-Based Online Panels: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Andrea Ivanovska, Michael Bosnjak, Vasja Vehovar
Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 4(1), 10–23. https://doi.org/10.33700/jhrs.4.1.137


Article: Health Psychology Paradigm shift in the Hungarian Rehabilitation Psychology and Clinical Special Education
Dóra Szanati
Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 4(1), 24–31. https://doi.org/10.33700/jhrs.4.1.133

 Health Research

Article: Effect of Unilateral Application of Timolol 0.5% on Systemic Cardiovascular Parameters and Intraocular Pressure and Perfusion
Galina Dimitrova, Ana Gjorgjiovska, Antonela Ljubic, Dushan Kemera, Olivera Lazarova, Dejan Shekerinov, Sofija Jordanovska Milanovska, Ivana Petkovska
Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 4(1), 32–38. https://doi.org/10.33700/jhrs.4.1.127


Article: Clinical Application of the Bulgarian Version of the SCCAN: Pilot Data From Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease and Ischemic Stroke
Kostadin Chompalov, Penka Atanassova, Dobrinka Georgieva
Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 4(1), 39–47. https://doi.org/10.33700/jhrs.4.1.149


Article: Residential care staff working knowledge of reporting restrictive practices within Intellectual Disability and Older Persons care settings: A scoping review.
Veronica Mukwashi, Brian Sharvin, Ruth Maher, Michelle Davitt, Louise Bennett
Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 4(1), 48–61. https://doi.org/10.33700/jhrs.4.1.143

Article: Assessing Health-Related Quality of Life Outcomes Through Sensory Modulation Profiles in Adults with Atypical Sensory Processing: A Cross-Sectional Study
Patricija Goubar, Tomaž Velnar

Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 4(1), 62–68. https://doi.org/10.33700/jhrs.4.1.153

 

Call for papers for Vol.4, Issue 2 is now open.
Suggested topics include:

• Rehabilitation Research,
• Health Research,
• Special Education Research,
• Neuropsychological Research,
• Autism Spectrum Disorders,
• Disability Research,
• Medical Aspects of Disability,
• Social Aspects of Disability,
• Master theses and PhD theses in the field,
• Book Reviews in the field.

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The latest Volume 4, Issue 1, 2025 has been published

 Dear colleagues and readers,

I would like to inform you that 1st issue of the 4th volume of Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is published online yesterday (August 3rd, 2025). A total number of 7 papers are published. Next Issue 2, Vol. 4 of JHRS for the 2025 is expected to be published until December 31st, 2025.

 

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Call for papers for Vol.4, Issue 2 is open until August 31st.

 

Suggested topics include:

 

• Rehabilitation Research,
• Health Research,
• Special Education Research,
• Psychological Research,
• Neuropsychological Research,
• Autism Spectrum Disorders,
• Disability Research,
• Medical Aspects of Disability,
• Social Aspects of Disability,
• Master theses and PhD theses in the field,
• Book Reviews in the field.

If you have any questions or you face problems with paper submission, please feel free to contact us ob this email.

Cheers,

JHRS Editor-in-chief

 

Celebrating 3 Years of the Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences – Thank You!

Dear authors, reviewers, readers, and esteemed members of the Editorial Board,

On behalf of the Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (JHRS), I am delighted to announce that today August 1st 2025, we are celebrating three successful years since the launch of our journal.

Over the past three years, JHRS has grown into a respected international platform for scientific exchange in the fields of health, rehabilitation, and related disciplines. We have published high-quality articles from authors around the globe, thanks to the dedication and expertise of our reviewers, the trust of our authors, the engagement of our readers, and the support of our Editorial Board.

As Editor-in-Chief, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your contributions. Your commitment has been instrumental in shaping the journal’s identity and advancing its mission of promoting interdisciplinary research and evidence-based practice.

I would like to sincerely thank the Rector of Alma Mater Europaea University, Prof. Dr. Ludvik Toplak, as well as the entire university staff, for their generous financial and IT support provided to the journal over the past three years.

I also extend my sincere gratitude to my two closest collaborators: Blagoja Janevski, IT administrator, and Andrea Ivanovska, MA, editorial assistant, for their dedication and continuous support.

We look forward to many more years of academic excellence, collaboration, and innovation. Thank you for being part of our journey!

Warm regards,
Prof. Dr. Vladimir Trajkovski
Editor-in-Chief
Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

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JHRS has been indexed in Scopus

 Dear Authors, Reviewers, and Editorial Board Members,

It is with great pleasure that I inform you that the Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences has been officially indexed in Scopus as of today, June 10, 2025.

What is Scopus?

Scopus is a leading abstract and citation database managed by Elsevier, providing access to peer-reviewed research articles, conference papers, books, and patents across multiple disciplines, including life sciences, social sciences, physical sciences, and health sciences.

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• Patent Search: Includes patents from major offices such as USPTO, EPO, JPO, WIPO, and UKIPO.

  Scopus is widely used for academic research, institutional benchmarking, and strategic decision-making in scholarly publishing.

  I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to our publisher, Alma Mater Europaea University in Maribor, Slovenia, for their tremendous support in this achievement. A special thanks also goes to our authors, reviewers, editorial board members, and proofreaders, all of whom have contributed immensely over the past two years and ten months. This milestone marks a significant step forward on our pathway to future successes.

  If you are working in health, medical, or rehabilitation sciences, we warmly invite you to submit your article via the following link: Submit Here.

  Thank you for your cooperation and support.

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JHRS indexed in Ulrichsweb

Dear readers,

I want to inform you that Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is already indexed in Ulrichsweb.

What is Ulrichsweb?

Ulrichsweb is an authoritative database that provides detailed information about serial publications, such as academic journals, magazines, and newspapers. It is widely used by librarians, researchers, and publishers to access bibliographic and publisher details for serials across various disciplines and languages. The database includes information about whether a journal is peer-reviewed, its publication frequency, and indexing details, among other features.

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Call for Papers: Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Dear Colleagues,

The Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (JHRS) is pleased to announce an open call for papers for upcoming issues. We invite researchers, practitioners, and academics to submit their high-quality, original manuscripts that contribute to advancing knowledge, practice, and innovation in the fields of health, rehabilitation sciences, and related disciplines.

Our journal focuses on multidisciplinary research that addresses the complexities of health and rehabilitation from diverse perspectives, including but not limited to:

• Innovative approaches to rehabilitation and therapy

• Health promotion and prevention strategies

• Advances in assistive technologies

• Mental health and well-being

• Interdisciplinary perspectives on chronic illness and disability

• Public health policies and practices

Submission Guidelines: Manuscripts should be original, not previously published, and not under consideration elsewhere. All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure academic excellence.

Please submit your papers through our online submission portal at this LINK. For detailed submission guidelines, visit this LINK.

Key Dates:

• Submission Deadline: 30.04.2025

• Expected Publication Date: 30.06.2025

We look forward to receiving your contributions and collaborating to advance the field of health and rehabilitation sciences. Should you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to contact us at editorjhrs@almamater.si.

Thank you for considering the Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences as the platform to share your research.

Best regards, 

Editor-in-Chief 

Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

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Dravet Syndrome – Clinical and Developmental Characteristics: A Case Report

Aleksandra Đurić-Zdravković
University of Belgrade – Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0115-2666

Aleksandra Pavlović 

University of Belgrade – Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation, Belgrade

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5987-9828

https://doi.org/10.33700/jhrs.3.2.122

Abstract

Introduction: Dravet syndrome is a rare, genetically determined epilepsy and epileptic encephalopathy primarily caused by a loss-of-function mutation in the SCN1A gene, also associated with autism spectrum disorder. Follow-ing birth, patients have typical neurodevelopment, but the regression of cognitive, motor and speech abilities become noticeable after the onset of seizures.

Aims and case report: We report on the case of a five-year-old girl with characteristic clinical features of Dravet syndrome, detailing her basic clinical and developmental characteristics, disease course and treatment. The first seizure occured at four months of age, coinciding with increased body temperature, and by the end of first year she developed recurrent seizures. While the baseline electroencephagram was nomal, follow-up examinations revealed continuous high-amplitude and sharp, multifocal spike waves. During her second year of life, significant delay in psychomotor development became apparent. The Bayley-III scale was used to assess psychomotor de-velopment in cognition area, comprehension and quality of speech, as well as fine and gross motor skills. The results indicated that her cognitive abilities corresponded to those of an eight-month-old child, while her motor skills were at the level of an 18-month-old. Notable gait impairment was observed, with a wide-based crouch gait. The patient was also diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.

Conclusion: Although rare, Dravet syndrome is an important differential diagnosis in children presenting with early-onset epilepsy and progressive developmental delays. It is essential to evaluate patients for common comor-bidities, such as autism, gait disorders, and intellectual disability, important determinants of patients’ quality of life.

Keywords: Dravet syndrome, epilepsy, autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay

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Prevalence of strabismus in different age groups in Macedonia

Antonela Ljubic
Private Polyclinic Medika Plus , Skopje, Macedonia
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4221-0124

Daniel E.Neely 

Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana , USA

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7984-9765

Vele Todorovski 

Private Polyclinic Medika Plus , Skopje, Macedonia

https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1351-0790

https://doi.org/10.33700/jhrs.3.2.126

Abstract

Aim: To investigate the prevalence of strabismus by age groups in Caucasian Macedonian population.

Methods: A study population of 1900 patients (aged 0-86 years) from the capital city, Skopje, Macedonia, were analysed in a secondary health institution in the central urban area. Ophthalmological examination included: visual acuity, slit- lamp biomicroscopy, autorefraction, and ocular motility examination.

Results: In our retrospective cohort (1900), 60 patients did have strabismus (3.2%). The highest prevalence of strabismus was in primary school children (10-14 years- 20.2 %; 0-4 years- 16.2 %; 15-19 years- 11.8% and 5-9 years- 8.6%). Our adult population showed results similar to Caucasian Danish population with prevalence of strabismus of 0.7% (age group 50-54 years) and 0.8 % (age group 55-59). The most frequently identified subtype was esotropia (73.3%), followed by exotropia (23.4%) and cyclovertical strabismus (3.3 %).

Conclusion: The overall prevalence of strabismus on Macedonian cohort was 3.2%. Our results on primary school children are much higher than other studies on Caucasian and Asian population, but similar to prevalence in the population in Saudi Arabia. The most prevalent type of strabismus was esotropia (73.3%). Regarding gender distribution, both esotropia and exotropia were more frequent in males.

Keywords: strabismus, prevalence, Caucasians, Macedonia, esotropia, exotropia

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