Open access International Journal

Journal of Public Health and Environmental Research is an open access and peer-reviewed journal, published by Fuzzy Publication.

Journal of Public Health and Environmental Research (ISSN: 3108-3196) is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to research at the intersection of public health, environmental health, and population well-being. The journal provides a multidisciplinary platform for researchers, public health professionals, environmental scientists, healthcare practitioners, policymakers, and related disciplines to publish evidence-based research addressing major health and environmental challenges.

Year Started : 2025
Frequency of Publication: Two issues per year
Subject: Multidisciplinary Subjects
Review Process: Single-blind review
Any queries: fuzzypublication@gmail.com
Format of Publication : Open access
Language : English
Publisher: Fuzzy Publication, India.

LATEST ARTICLES

Review Article

Acute Myelogeneous Leukemia: Re-examining the Epidemiology, Etiology, Clinical Manifestations, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment

By Ogoamaka Chinyere Ozochukwu, Silas Anayo Ufelle, Alphonsus Ogbonna Ogbuabor - 30 Oct 2026
Journal of Public Health and Environmental Research, Volume : 2 (2026), Issue: 2 (July-December), Pages: 81 - 87
https://doi.org/10.58612/jpher229
Received: 18.09.2026; Accepted: 23.10.2026; Published: 30.10.2026

Abstract:

Neoplastic myeloid diseases are clonal hematopoietic stem cell disorders characterized by abnormal proliferation, impaired differentiation, and accumulation of myeloid cells, resulting in disrupted normal hematopoiesis. Acute Myelogenous Read more

Review Article

Primary Myelofibrosis: Current Concepts in Molecular Pathogenesis, Precision Diagnosis, and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies

By Francisca Obianuju Ndubuisi, Silas Anayo Ufelle, Alphonsus Ogbonna Ogbuabor - 30 Oct 2026
Journal of Public Health and Environmental Research, Volume : 2 (2026), Issue: 2 (July-December), Pages: 72 - 80
https://doi.org/10.58612/jpher228
Received: 16.09.2026; Accepted: 21.10.2026; Published: 30.10.2026

Abstract:

Primary myelofibrosis (PMF) is a clonal myeloproliferativ neoplasm characterized by bone marrow fibrosis, extramedullary hematopoiesis, and progressive cytopenias. Advances in molecular biology, diagnostic criteria, prognostic modeling, Read more

Research Article

Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Emergency Contraceptives among Female Undergraduate Students in Public Universities in Rivers State, Nigeria

By Susan Chizim Jerry-Robert, Solomon Nyeche, Amaka Azubuike Ogba, Boma Judith Fubara, Anthony Ike Wegbom - 27 Oct 2026
Journal of Public Health and Environmental Research, Volume : 2 (2026), Issue: 2 (July-December), Pages: 61 - 71
https://doi.org/10.58612/jpher227
Received: 01.10.2026; Accepted: 23.10.2026; Published: 27.10.2026

Abstract:

Adequate knowledge and favourable attitudes are important for informed use of emergency contraceptives, but awareness does not necessarily translate into adequate knowledge or positive attitudes. Although previous studies have examined e Read more

Research Article

Determinants of Noncommunicable Diseases in Urban and Peri-urban Areas in Rivers State, Nigeria

By Alozie Hanachor Alozie Nwafor, Priscilia Nyekpunwo Ogbonda, Clement Kevin Edet, Anthony Ike Wegbom - 06 Oct 2026
Journal of Public Health and Environmental Research, Volume : 2 (2026), Issue: 2 (July-December), Pages: 52 - 60
https://doi.org/10.58612/jpher226
Received: 03.09.2026; Accepted: 29.09.2026; Published: 06.10.2026

Abstract:

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) constitute an increasing public health problem occasioned by rapid urbanisation and lifestyle transitions. In Rivers State, Nigeria, the contrast between industrial urban centres like Port Harcourt and sur Read more

Review Article

Diabetogenic Petroleum Industry-Induced Pollutants in Nigeria’s Niger Delta: Laboratory Diagnostic Challenges for Type 2 Diabetes Management

By Collins Amadi, Ihundah Nmehielle-Oluwadare, Roy Chidi Amadi, Sasha Chidera Amadi, Elena Chile Amadi, Comfort John - 26 Sep 2026
Journal of Public Health and Environmental Research, Volume : 2 (2026), Issue: 2 (July-December), Pages: 44 - 51
https://doi.org/10.58612/jpher225
Received: 09.08.2026; Accepted: 20.09.2026; Published: 26.09.2026

Abstract:

Background: The Niger Delta region of Nigeria experiences chronic environmental pollution driven by oil and gas extraction. Emerging evidence links these industrial pollutants to endocrine disruption, specifically target Read more

Research Article

Demographic and Spatial Factors Associated with Tuberculosis and Tuberculosis/Human Immunodeficiency Virus Co-infection in Rivers State, Nigeria

By Olubunmi D Ihekwaba, Anthony IkeWegbom, Clement Kevin Edet - 18 Sep 2026
Journal of Public Health and Environmental Research, Volume : 2 (2026), Issue: 2 (July-December), Pages: 34 - 43
https://doi.org/10.58612/jpher224
Received: 02.08.2026; Accepted: 11.09.2026; Published: 18.09.2026

Abstract:

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) and TB/HIV co-infection remain major public health challenges in Nigeria, but sub-national determinants and statistically confirmed cluster patterns remain poorly characterised. Obje Read more

Research Article

Knowledge of Cervical Cancer Screening Among Women of Reproductive Age Living With HIV in Akamkpa Local Government Area, Cross River State

By Juliet Owunari Perri, Anthony Ike Wegbom, Clement Kelvin Edet - 26 Aug 2026

Journal of Public Health and Environmental Research, Volume : 2 (2026), Issue: 2 (July-December), Pages: 26 - 33

https://doi.org/10.58612/jpher223

Received: 18.07.2026; Accepted: 20.08.2026; Published: 26.08.2026

Abstract:

Cervical cancer is largely preventable, yet women living with HIV remain at substantially increased risk because immunosuppression favours persistent high risk human papillomavirus infection. This study evaluated knowledge of cervical ca Read more

Review Article

Geospatial Social Vulnerability Models for Predicting Firearm Injury Hotspots in Underserved U.S. Communities: A Critical Narrative Review

By Nimotalai Olusola Kassim - 03 Aug 2026

Journal of Public Health and Environmental Research, Volume : 2 (2026), Issue: 2 (July-December), Pages: 11 - 25

https://doi.org/10.58612/jpher222

Received: 02.07.2026; Accepted: 26.07.2026; Published: 03.08.2026

Abstract:

Firearm injury remains a major public health challenge in the United States, disproportionately affecting socially disadvantaged communities and contributing to persistent health inequities. Geographic disparities in firearm violenc Read more

Review Article

Metabolic Dysregulation in Microgravity: A Focus on Carbohydrate Utilization during Space Missions

By Nebechukwu William Eneh, Osasuyi Glory Akinwade, Hadiza Abdullahi Gumel, Mariya Akilu, Oko Augustine Otum, Zainab Ibrahim Suleiman, Shafa’atu Bello Abubakar, Zainab Oyiza Idris - 10 Jul 2026

Journal of Public Health and Environmental Research, Volume : 2 (2026), Issue: 2 (July-December), Pages: 1 - 10

https://doi.org/10.58612/jpher221

Received: 15.06.2026; Accepted: 05.07.2026; Published: 10.07.2026

Abstract:

Exposure to microgravity during spaceflight induces significant physiological adaptations that disrupt metabolic homeostasis, particularly carbohydrate metabolism. This study reviews current evidence on the effects of microgravity on glu Read more

Review Article

Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Fruit Pulp as a Functional Ingredient for Space and Terrestrial Bone Health

By Mariya Akilu, Hadiza Haruna Abdulrasheed, Ishaya Bwala Daniel - 31 May 2026

Journal of Public Health and Environmental Research, Volume : 2 (2026), Issue: 1 (January-June), Pages: 44 - 49

https://doi.org/10.58612/jpher218

Received: 16.05.2026; Accepted: 25.05.2026; Published: 31.05.2026

Abstract:

Bone health is a critical concern on Earth and in space, where microgravity-induced bone demineralization poses serious health risks. Astronauts lose 1% to 2% of their bone mineral density per month in microgravity. This occurs because b Read more