Editorial Board

The International Journal of Medicine and Health Innovations Perspectives (IJOMAHIP) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing knowledge in the fields of Medicine and Health Sciences fostering innovation, facilitating global knowledge exchange, and supporting collaborative efforts among researchers, clinicians, educators, and healthcare practitioners worldwide.


Chief Editor

Edsel P. Inocian, LPT, RMT, MPH, PhD

Medical Technology/ Public Health/ Health Care Management/ Education/ Research and Evaluation

Cebu City Medical Center/ Cebu Normal University, Philippines

Academic Reviewers

  • Jose Mari Louis G. Alforque, RN, MN, DScN, PhD
    • Maternal and Child Nursing/ Gerontology Nursing/ Nursing Education/ Theory Development/ Research in Nursing
      • Cebu Normal University, Cebu, Philippines
  • Jawra Mohammed Alqahtani, PhD, MSN-NE, BSN
    • Nursing Education/ Medical- Surgical Nursing
      • King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Supachai A. Basit, RMT, MSMT, M.Bio.Ed, PhD, FCCAP
    • Medical Technology/ Science Education
      • Emilio Aguinaldo College, Cavite, Philippines
      • Centro Escolar University, Manila, Philippines
  • Marlon L. Bayot, MD, MPH, RMT, CHA, DipHLM, FRSPH, FPCHA, FISQua
    • General Public Health Medicine/ Health Systems Strengthening/ Health & Clinical Research/ Laboratory Medicine/ Global Health Diagnostics/ Healthcare Leadership & Management/ Hospital Administration/ Healthcare Quality
      • Adventist University of the Philippines – College of Medicine, Cavite, Philippines
  • Florentino M. Berdin Jr., MD, MPH, FPAFP
    • Family & Community Medicine/ Public Health/ Medical Education
      • Cebu South Medical Center/ University of Cebu- College of Medicine, Cebu, Philippines
  • Peter D. Blanco, MD, FPCP
    • Biology/ Internal Medicine/ Pulmonology
      • Cebu City Medical Center/ Perpetual Succour Hospital/ Southwestern University Medical Center, University of Cebu Medical Center, Cebu, Philippines
  • Ulysses M. Cutamora, PTRP, MPA, PhD
    • Physical Therapy/ Public Administration/ Research and Evaluation
      • Velez College, Cebu, Philippines
  • Brian M. Denney, MD, RMT, MSMT, PhD(c)
    • Medicine/ Medical Technology/ Public Health/ Healthcare Innovations
      • Cebu Doctors University Cebu, Philippines
  • Ramon S. Del Fierro, PhD
    • Molecular Biology/ Biochemistry
      • Bohol Island State University, Philippines
  • Maria Salud Medida-Delos Santos, LPT, PhD
    • Data Analysis/ Research Methodologies
      • Cebu Technological University, Cebu, Philippines
  • Felix M. Diano Jr., LPT, PhD
    • Education/Research Methodologies/ Data Analysis
      • Manor Independent School District, Texas, USA
  • Dr. Mohammad Eghbal Heidari
    • Infectious Diseases/ Epidemiology/ Nursing/ Systematic Review
      • UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing
  • Elrey P. Inocian, RN, MD, MPM, FPCC
    • Nursing/ Internal Medicine/ Public Management/ Adult Cardiology
      • Perpetual Succour Hospital, Cebu, Philippines
  • Ergie P. Inocian, EdD, MSN, RN, CNOR
    • Medical-Surgical Nursing/ Nursing Education/ Palliative Care/ Older Adults/ Chronic Diseases
      • Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Norvie T. Jalani, MD, MPH, PHSAE
    • Epidemiology / Public Health / Clinical Research / Health Policy / Infectious Diseases/Disease Surveillance
      • Research Unit, Zamboanga City Medical Center (ZCMC)/ Ateneo de Zamboanga University School of Medicine, Zamboanga City, Philippines.
  • Junally Jerca Mae M. Layson, RMT, MPH, MSc
    • Medical Technology/ Public Health/Immunology/ Virology/ Molecular Genetics/ Genetic Engineering
      • Thai-Singapore International School, Samut Prakan, Thailand
  • Carlo Joseph Ledesma, MS, SH(ASCP)CM QLS, MT(ASCPi), MT(AMT), DCLS
    • Evidence-based Lab Medicine/ Laboratory Utilization/ Clinical Lab Education/ Molecular Diagnostics/ Clinical Pathology
      • Marquis Labs and Rio Grande Valley Labs, Texas, USA
  • Parolita A. Mission, RN, MN, DPA
    • Public Health Nutrition, Public Health Nursing, Public Health, Public Administration, Leadership and Management
      • DOH – National Nutrition Council Region VII, Cebu City, Philippines
  • Marvin C. Masalunga, MD, MPM, DPSP
    • Biology/ Medicine/ Public Management/ Pathology
      • Southwestern University PHINMA/ Vicente Sottto Memorial Medical Center, Philippines
  • Michelle Mae J. Olvido, LPT, PhD
    • Education/ Management/ Research and Evaluation
      • Cebu Normal University, Cebu, Philippines
  • Merlyn A. Baraclan-Orais, RN, RMT, MScPI (IP)
    • Nursing/ Medical Technology/ Immuno-Serology
      • Cebu Doctors University, Mandaue, Philippines
  • Honeylene B. Paloma, PhD, MATMRS, RPh, LPT
    • Academic Pharmacy/ Pharmaceutical Research of Natural Products / Natural Products Discovery and Development / Ethics in Research / Intellectual Property Management
      • Cebu Doctors’ University, Mandaue City, Philippines
  • Isabelita N. Pandaan, RN, EdD
    • Nursing/Educational Leadership and Management/Medical Surgical Nursing
      • King Saud University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Atty. Rey Cris A. Panugaling, LPT, MSPH-HA, CHA, CHRME
    • Health Care Policy/ Hospital Administration/ Human Resource Management/ Legal/ Data Protection/ Medical Jurisprudence
      • Cebu Normal University/ University of Cebu- College of Law/ University of Cebu Medical Center/ Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center, Cebu, Philippines
  • Adrielle Armand V. Pizarra, RN, MAN, DM-HCM
    • Nursing Service Administration/ Management/ Education
      • Southwestern University Medical Center, Cebu, Philippines
  • Marc Ryan V. Portuguez, DScN, MSN, RN, CHA, CLDP
    • Gerontology Nursing/ Nursing Leadership and Management/ Patient Safety
      • Cebu South Medical Center/ Governor, Philippine Nurses Association Region VII, Cebu, Philippines
  • Sherwin N. Reyes, RMT, MSc Med. Micro, ISID, PhD
    • Biosensor, Nanomedicine, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Diagnostics, Infectious Diseases, Medical Technology, Bioluminescence
      • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami USA
      • FEU-Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation, Institute of Medicine
  • Rhea Faye D. Felicilda- Reynaldo, EdD, MAN, MSEd, RN
    • Nursing/ Education
      • Missouri State University, Missouri, USA
  • Anton Oliver Reposar II, MD, AFPCP, FPSMI, MSPH-HA
    • Internal Medicine/ Hospital Administration
      • Cebu City Medical Center, Cebu, Philippines
  • Willard N. Riveral, RN, MAN, DHCM
    • Nursing/ Health Care Management
      • Biliran Province State University, Naval, Biliran
  • Jojemar P. Sanchez, LPT, EdD
    • Science Education/ Research Methodologies/ Data Analysis
      • Cebu Normal University, Cebu, Philippines
  • Jem Cloyd M. Tanucan, PhD, EdD
    • Research Methodologies/ Special Education/ Physical Education/ Health & Well-being
      • INTI International University, Malaysia/ Shinawatra University, Thailand/ Colonial Beach High Public Schools, Virginia, USA
  • Jandryle U. Trondillo, RN, MAN, MBA, PHD
    • Nursing / Nursing Management / Business Administration / Development Research and Administration
      • Maria Mallaband Care Group, United Kingdom
  • Jarungchai Anton Sato Vatanagul MD, MPH, DPAAB, FPCP, FPNA
    • Internal Medicine/ Adult Neurology/ Medical Education
      • Perpetual Succour Hospital/ Cebu Normal University, Cebu, Philippines
  • Dr. MJ Venkatesan
    • Cardiovascular Disease/ Epidemiology/ Rheumatology/ Artificial Intelligence/ Digital Doctor (Modern Medicine)
      • University of Messina, Messina, Sicily, Italy
  • Dr. Luluk Widarte, S,Kep, Ns, M.Kes.
    • Nursing/ Education/ Public Health
      • Health Polytechnic of the Ministry of Health Surabaya, Indonesia
  • Anna Kathrina Oaminal-Watin, RPsy, RPm, PhD
    • Clinical Psychology/ Education
      • University of the Visayas, Philippines
  • Emma A. Yaun, MSPh, EdD
    • Pharmaceutical Sciences/ Education
      • University of the Visayas, Cebu, Philippines
  • Adrian P. YbaƱez, DVM, RMicro, CBO, MDM, MCDRM, DPCVPH, DPCVE, FPCCFP, PhD
    • Microbiology/ Biosafety/ Veterinary Science/ Public Health/ One Health/ Social Science
      • Cebu Technological University, Cebu, Philippines

Advisory Board

Dr. Don Anton Robles Balida (Muscat, Oman)

Dr. Rene Y. Paquibut (Philippines)

Dr. Salem Abu Amr (Palestine)

Dr. Majed A. A. Aldahdooh (Oman)

Dr. Anna Sheila Crisostomo (Philippines)

Dr. Riah Encarnacion (Philippines)

Dr. Violeta V. Guillergan (Philippines)

Advisory Board Members

Ms. Saada Al Habsi (Oman)

Ms. Rasha Abdelrahim (Sudan)

Dr. Riyad Mahfud (Libya)

Mr. Ali Imran Merchant (Pakistan)

Mr. Eldar Javanshir Abdullayev (Azerbaijan)

Dr. Elsie I. Ysatam (New Mexico, USA)