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e-ISSN: 3062-2247
Publisher: Sinop University

Northern Journal of Health Sciences

Publication Model: Periodical Publication (January - May - September)

Journal Boards

Editor-in-Chief

HC
Pediatric Health and Illnesses Nursing, Health Sciences

Editors

DS
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dilek Sağır
SİNOP ÜNİVERSİTESİ
Cancer Biology, Cellular Nervous System, Cell Development, Proliferation and Death
Bilge Bal Özkaptan
​Internal Diseases Nursing​

Field Editors

Abdullah Işık
Rural Development, Disabled Groups, Welfare Studies, Social Justice, Social Work (Other), Social Exclusion, Regional Development and Globalisation in Social Policy, Counselling, Wellbeing and Community Services, Social Welfare Policies, Social Work, Social Policy
Sevgi Çağaltay Kayaoğlu
Public Health Nursing

Bulaşıcı Hastalıklar ile Mücadele, Sağlığı Koruma ve Geliştirme, Yaşlı Sağlığı, Evde Bakım, Hemşirelikte Araştırma Yöntemleri

Gül Uslu
Geospatial Information Systems and Geospatial Data Modelling, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in Planning, Land Management, Geomatic Engineering, Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety

Dr. Gül Uslu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Health and Safety at Sinop University, Türkiye. She holds a Ph.D. in Geomatics Engineering and is currently pursuing a second Ph.D. in Occupational Health and Safety at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University. Her research interests include multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM), fuzzy logic, geographic information systems (GIS), decision support systems, risk assessment, disaster management, occupational health and safety, and machine learning applications. Her academic research focuses on integrating multi-criteria decision-making methods and spatial analysis techniques into risk analysis, environmental management, and sustainable decision-making processes. She also conducts interdisciplinary research combining artificial intelligence, geographic information systems, and occupational health and safety.

SD
Midwifery (Other)
ÇÇ
Child Development Education
GÖ
Mental Health Nursing, Nursing
HC
Assoc. Prof. Hatice Ceylan
MEHMET AKİF ERSOY UNIVERSITY, BUCAK HEALTH SCHOOL
​Internal Diseases Nursing​, Digital Health
Şerife Gözde Tütüncü
Surgical Diseases Nursing​​, ICU Nursing
MK
Asst. Prof. Dr. Melek Ersoy Karaçuha
SİNOP ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ FAKÜLTESİ
Hydrobiology, Ecology (Other)
Orhan Çiçek
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Orhan Çiçek
BULENT ECEVIT UNIVERSITY
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics
Ayşe Tuğba Ertürk Avunduk
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Tuğba Ertürk Avunduk
MERSİN ÜNİVERSİTESİ, DİŞ HEKİMLİĞİ FAKÜLTESİ
Restorative Dentistry, Dental Materials, Dentistry
Muhammad Jabbar
Dr. Muhammad Jabbar
Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Molecular Docking

Dr. Muhammad Jabbar is an award-winning Ph.D. in Zoology specializing in nanotechnology, computational biology, and sustainable agriculture. With a strong interdisciplinary background, he integrates experimental and data-driven approaches to tackle antimicrobial resistance and enhance animal health.
Dr. Jabbar holds a Ph.D. from Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (CUVAS) Pakistan, where he was recognized as the first Ph.D. graduate, a Gold Medalist, and the "Best Researcher." His research focuses on eco-friendly nanotechnology solutions for global agricultural challenges, particularly the application of essential oil nanoemulsions as alternatives to antibiotics in poultry.
He has published many research articles, review articles, and book chapters with high- esteemed publishers, Dr. Jabbar has made significant contributions to his field. His expertise spans molecular docking, bioinformatics, Python/R programming, and data visualization.
Beyond research, he has experience in teaching at multiple institutions. His dedication to mentorship and academic collaboration underscores his commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering the next generation of scientists.
Dr. Jabbar is also actively involved in editorial contributions and peer review for international journals. He has presented at renowned conferences, demonstrating his leadership in scientific discourse.
His broader skill set includes industrial biotechnology, AI and machine learning applications, and metagenomics, making him a versatile researcher at the intersection of zoology, computational biology, and sustainable agriculture.
ML
Prof. Dr. Maximilian Lackner
University of Applied Sciences, Vienna FH Technikum Wien, IAET (Institute of Advanced Engineering Technologies), Faculty Member
Agricultural Molecular Engineering of Nucleic Acids and Proteins, Bioinformatic Methods Development, Medical Biotechnology Diagnostics

Prof. (FH) PD DI Dr. Maximilian Lackner MBA is technical chemist and process engineer. He has been lecturer at Vienna University of Technology (VUT) since 2005, at JKU (Linz, Austria) since 2014 and at the University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien since 2015, where he is leading 2 study programmes, with additional teaching assignments at Arcada University of Applied Sciences (Finland), Junia University of Applied Sciences (France), Xidian University (China) and Comenius University (Slovakia). He studied Technical Chemistry at VUT, where he also earned his PhD degree and completed his habilitation in chemical engineering. He obtained a Global Executive MBA from LIMAK University in Linz, Austria. Between 2004 and 2011 Dr. Lackner has held several senior positions in the petrochemical industry in Europe and Asia. He has founded five companies. His expertise spans process engineering, chemical engineering, gas fermentation technology, climate change mitigation, materials science, proteins for feed/food, with his main research interests being bioplastics (polyhydroxyalkanoates, PHA) and bacterial single cell protein (SCP). At CIRCE Biotechnologie, he is responsible for R&D as CTO.

Canan Vejselova Sezer
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Canan Vejselova Sezer
KÜTAHYA DUMLUPINAR ÜNİVERSİTESİ, FEN-EDEBİYAT FAKÜLTESİ, BİYOLOJİ BÖLÜMÜ
Enzymes, Cell Development, Proliferation and Death, Cell Metabolism, Animal Cell and Molecular Biology, Biological Sciences
EA
Assoc. Prof. Ebru Annaç
ADIYAMAN ÜNİVERSİTESİ, TIP FAKÜLTESİ
Histology and Embryology

Language editor

Isgandar Bababaylı
Dr. Instructor Isgandar Bababaylı
SİNOP ÜNİVERSİTESİ
Applied Linguistics and Educational Linguistics, English As A Second Language

Technical editor

ST
Res. Assist. Dr. Satu Tufan
SİNOP ÜNİVERSİTESİ
Fundamentals of Nursing
Pelin Şatıroğlu Güldalı
Res. Assist. Pelin Şatıroğlu Güldalı
SİNOP ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ FAKÜLTESİ, SOSYAL HİZMET BÖLÜMÜ
Social Work (Other), Counselling, Wellbeing and Community Services, Social Work, Migration Sociology, Women's Studies, Disabled Groups, Social Sheltering, Welfare Studies
ŞE
Public Health Nursing
ES
Instructor Elif Altınkaynak Saral
SİNOP ÜNİVERSİTESİ
Surgical Diseases Nursing​​


Öğr. Gör Elif ALTINKAYNAK SARAL, 1986 Terme doğumludur. İlk öğrenimini Sinop’ta, orta ve lise öğrenimini Samsun’da tamamladıktan sonra 2009 yılında Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi, Sağlık Yüksekokulu Hemşirelik Bölümünde mezun olmuştur. Yüksek lisans eğitimini Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi, Temel Tıp Bilimleri Fizyoloji Ana Bilim Dalı’da 2014’te tamamlamıştır. Doktora eğitimine Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi, Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü, Cerrahi Hastalıklar Hemşireliği Anabilim Dalı’nda 2018’de başlamış, doktora eğitimini sürdürmektedir.
2009-2015 yılları arasında hemşire olarak görev yapan Elif ALTINKAYNAK SARAL, 2015 yılından itibaren Sinop Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Hemşirelik Bölümünde Öğr. Gör. olarak göreve başlamış olup halen bu görevini sürdürmektedir. 

Advisory board

Nurhat Özkalaycı
Prof. Dr. Nurhat Özkalaycı
SİNOP ÜNİVERSİTESİ
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Information Governance, Policy and Ethics, Planning and Decision Making, Biomechanical Engineering, Health Management

Prof. Dr. Nurhat ÖZKALAYCI, Sinop Üniversitesi Boyabat İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Fakültesi Dekanı ve Sağlık Yönetimi Bölümü öğretim üyesidir. Lisans ve yüksek lisans eğitimini Marmara Üniversitesi'nde, doktora eğitimini ise Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi'nde Sağlık, Diş Hekimliği ve Ortodonti alanında tamamlamıştır. Akademik kariyeri boyunca diş hekimliği, ortodonti, biyomekanik, sağlık yönetimi, sağlık ekonomisi, kalite yönetimi, yapay zekâ uygulamaları, dijital dönüşüm ve yükseköğretimde kalite güvencesi alanlarında eğitim, araştırma ve uygulama faaliyetleri yürütmüştür. Ulusal ve uluslararası hakemli dergilerde yayımlanmış çok sayıda bilimsel makalesi, kitapları, kitap bölümleri, ulusal ve uluslararası araştırma projeleri, üç patenti ve bilimsel toplantılarda sunulmuş çok sayıda bildirisi bulunmaktadır. Teknopark şirket yöneticiliği ve bilimsel dergi baş editörlüğü gibi akademik ve idari görevler üstlenmiş; TEKNOFEST dereceleri başta olmak üzere çeşitli kurum ve kuruluşlar tarafından ödüllendirilmiştir. Hâlen yükseköğretimde kalite güvencesi, sürdürülebilir sağlık sistemleri, yeşil hastaneler ve yapay zekâ temelli yönetişim modelleri üzerine akademik çalışmalarını sürdürmektedir.

AE
Asst. Prof. Dr. Abdalla Ahmed Eldaw Elamin
RAK Medical & Health Sciences University
Histology and Embryology, Cellular Nervous System, Peripheral Nervous System, Central Nervous System, Autonomic Nervous System, Anatomy

Full Name: Adalla Ahmed Eldaw Elamin
Education: B.Sc. of human anatomy (Sudan),
M.Sc. of human anatomy (Sudan)
PhD of Histology and Embryology 2021 (Turkey).
Professional Background: Abdalla is a highly regarded expert in Human Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology with years of experience in both academic and research settings.
Current Position: Assistant Professor, department of Anatomy, RAK College of Medical Sciences, RAK Medical & Health Sciences University, P.O. Box 11172- Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Areas of Expertise: I have a strong interest in research focused on human anatomy, histology, embryology, and Stereology, as well as the effects of electromagnetic fields on organisms at both the cellular and systemic levels.
Contact Information: abdallakasambr@gmail.com.

Oyibo Joel Enupe
Lecturer Oyibo Joel Enupe
Nasarawa State College of Nursing Sciences Lafia
Medical Infection Agents, Basic Immunology

Mr. Oyibo Joel Enupe is a master degree holder in Medical Microbiology and Immunology and recently working as lecturer in the department of microbiology at the Nasarawa State College Of Nursing Sciences Lafia, Nigeria. He has 3 years teaching experience in microbiology and his interest expands to Antimicrobial Resistance, phytomedicine, Nanotechnology, Gram-negative bacteria and bacteriophage. He is recognized as the author of 3 published articles in reputable journal. He is a member of Nigerian Society of Microbiology, American Society of Microbiology, and Nigerian Redcross Society.

NG
Prof. Dr. Neslihan Güngör
Lousiana State University
Pediatric Endocrinology
HK
Prof. Dr. Hatice Mehtap Kutlu
ESKISEHIR TECHNICAL UNIVERSİTY
Animal Cell and Molecular Biology
Gönül Kurt
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gönül Kurt
SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ ÜNİVERSİTESİ, GÜLHANE HEMŞİRELİK FAKÜLTESİ
Obstetrics and Gynocology Nursing
AG
Prof. Dr. Asiye Gül
İstanbul Kültür Üniversitesi
Surgical Diseases Nursing​​
HT
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hale Tosun
Balıkesir Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Hemşirelik Bölümü
Professional Ethics, Fundamentals of Nursing
TT
Prof. Dr. Türkan Turan
Pamukkale University Faculty of Health Science
Pediatric Health and Illnesses Nursing
RS
Social Studies Education
AA
Asst. Prof. Dr. Andi Asrifan
State University of Makassar
Teacher Education and Professional Development of Educators, Development of Media and Communication Education and Programs, Curriculum Design Instructional Theories, Classroom Education, Early English Languages, Curriculum Evaluation in Education, Curriculum Development in Education, Higher Education Studies (Other)

Dr. Andi Asrifan, S.Pd, M.Pd, is a highly esteemed educator and researcher in the field of English Language Education, whose influence extends across teaching, research, and leadership. Currently serving as a lecturer at Universitas Negeri Makassar (UNM) and previously as the Head of the Institute for Cooperation and International Affairs at Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidenreng Rappang, Dr. Asrifan’s academic accomplishments are anchored by his Doctor of Education in English Language Education. His scholarly work addresses critical areas such as EFL methodologies, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on educational practices, and the integration of technology into teaching. A prolific researcher and writer, Dr. Asrifan has shared his insights in numerous publications and international forums. He has actively participated in conferences, workshops, and webinars across countries like India, Pakistan, and the Philippines, affirming his role as a global advocate for educational innovation. His commitment to professional growth is evident through certifications in areas like public speaking, personal branding, and literacy teaching. Beyond academia, Dr. Asrifan is a distinguished leader, serving as a reviewer for scientific journals and an external examiner for doctoral dissertations. His membership in professional organizations and ambassadorial roles underline his dedication to advancing educational standards and promoting global sustainable development goals.

İG
Prof. Dr. İlkay Güner
GAZİANTEP ÜNİVERSİTESİ, SAĞLIK BİLİMLERİ FAKÜLTESİ, HEMŞİRELİK BÖLÜMÜ, CERRAHİ HASTALIKLAR HEMŞİRELİĞİ ANABİLİM DALI
Health Sciences Education and Development of Programs: Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, ICU Nursing, Nursing (Other), Surgical Diseases Nursing​​

Statistics editor

Emel Çankaya
Prof. Dr. Emel Çankaya
SİNOP ÜNİVERSİTESİ, FEN-EDEBİYAT FAKÜLTESİ
Statistical Theory, Statistical Analysis, Stochastic Analysis and Modelling, Statistical Data Science, Biostatistics, Statistics

Prof. Dr. Emel Çankaya, who is the Head of Statistics Department of Faculty of Arts and Sciences of Sinop University, holds  MSc and PhD degrees from the University of Sheffield, UK, and continues her studies on topics such as "Classical, Robust and Bayesian Regression Modeling of Medical and Ecological Problems, Classification Problems of Rare Events, Machine Learning". She also took part in BAP, TUBITAK (1001 and 1002) projects as either manager or researcher.

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Demet Han Aydın
SİNOP ÜNİVERSİTESİ
Stochastic Analysis and Modelling, Statistical Theory, Statistical Experiment Design
Zeynep Atlı
Asst. Prof. Dr. Zeynep Atlı
Sinop Üniversitesi
Statistical Analysis, Applied Statistics, Biostatistics
Erdinç Kolay
Asst. Prof. Dr. Erdinç Kolay
SİNOP ÜNİVERSİTESİ
Applied Statistics, Artificial Intelligence, Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Engineering, Optimization in Manufacturing

Spelling Editors

ES
Instructor Elif Altınkaynak Saral
SİNOP ÜNİVERSİTESİ
Surgical Diseases Nursing​​
ŞE
Public Health Nursing
ST
Res. Assist. Dr. Satu Tufan
SİNOP ÜNİVERSİTESİ
Fundamentals of Nursing
Last Update Time: October 9, 2026