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CURRENT ISSUE • VOLUME 8, ISSUE 2 (2026)

Advances in Northern Luzon Community Health & Clinical Care

Published by MCNP Research & Development Center • Open Access

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Articles in this Issue

4 Peer-Reviewed Papers
Research Article • Medical Laboratory Science

Assessment of Antimicrobial Activity of Selected Indigenous Flora in Peñablanca, Cagayan Against Clinically Isolated Pathogens

This study investigated the phytochemical constituents and in vitro antibacterial efficacy of crude ethanolic and aqueous leaf extracts of three indigenous plant species collected from the karst landscapes of Peñablanca against multi-drug resistant clinical isolates of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Disc diffusion tests demonstrated significant zones of inhibition (p < 0.01) comparable to standard ciprofloxacin controls.

Research Article • Radiologic Technology

Diagnostic Accuracy and Radiation Dose Reduction in Pediatric Chest Digital Radiography Protocols

Evaluated the image contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) and dose-area product (DAP) across 150 pediatric chest radiographic examinations using optimized exposure parameters in secondary and tertiary diagnostic centers in Cagayan Valley. Results demonstrated a 28% reduction in entrance surface dose without loss of diagnostic image quality.

Research Article • Nursing Practice

Nurse Resilience, Compassion Fatigue, and Patient Care Outcomes in Critical Care Units in Northern Luzon

A cross-sectional investigation examining structural empowerment, occupational stress markers, and resilience coping mechanisms among 210 registered bedside nurses in public and private medical institutions in Region II, offering institutional mental health intervention strategies.

Research Article • Pharmacy & Pharmacology

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Self-Medication Practices with Antibiotics Among Rural Households in Peñablanca

Community-based epidemiological survey evaluating non-prescription antibiotic acquisition habits, risk awareness, and compliance with prescribed dosage regimens among heads of households in seven rural barangays in Peñablanca, Cagayan.

Journal Information

  • Frequency: Bi-annual (June & December)
  • Review Process: Double-blind peer review
  • Ethics Clearance: Mandatory IERC/PHREB
  • Article Processing Charge (APC): None (Institutional Grant funded)
  • Plagiarism Threshold: Turnitin < 15% similarity
  • Indexing: DOAJ pending, Google Scholar, Philippine E-Journals

Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief:

Dr. Christian R. Guzman, PhD, EdD

Associate Editor (Medical Sciences):

Dr. Maria Angela Santos, MD, FPHP

Associate Editor (Nursing & Allied Health):

Prof. Emmanuel Ramos, RN, MAN, PhD

Managing Editor / Secretariat:

Prof. Rachel V. Mallillin, MSMLS

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Manuscripts must follow the IMRAD format (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion) with Vancouver or APA 7th referencing. Max 6,000 words excluding references.

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