Research Directs in Health Sciences is an open access, double peer-reviewed, internationally published journal, indexed on Google Scholar to track citations, h-index and i10-index for impact. The journal is a Crossref member for digital object identifier (DOI) number assignment and citation tracking.

Research Directs: Publishes manuscripts as they are accepted. Published works are dated by year, volume (issue): manuscript number and DOI number.  Example: 2022, Volume 1 (Issue 1): 3, DOI#.

Publication Timeline: From submission to publication, manuscripts in RDHS take on average less than 35 days. Timelines may vary based on reviewer promptness and the time needed for authors to address revisions. 

Articles

A Qualitative Exploration of Desired mHealth App Mechanisms Related to Daily Life Influences for College Nursing Students

Scott Sittig, Caitlyn Hauff, Susan G. Williams, Rebecca J Graves, Sharon Fruh
Abstract 692 | PDF Downloads 274
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Evaluation of Pairing Mobile Health with Simulation Technology to Assist Sickle Cell Caregivers

Scott Sittig, Tierney Beebe, Jessica Landry, Helen Hurst
Abstract 415 | PDF Downloads 193
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The Influence of an Acute Bout of High-Intensity Interval Exercise on Heart Rate Variability Indices and Stress Index in the Absence of Cardiometabolic Diseases

Ricardo Torres, Kathleen Richardson, Catherine Lowry, Cassidy Beeson, Ahmed Ismaeel, Panagiotis Koutakis, Jeffrey Forsse
Abstract 655 | PDF Downloads 273
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Identify Social Determinants of Health Related to Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions: Decreasing Hospitalizations and Emergency Department Visits

Maria Gjini, Nasim Khan, Gjovana Vuljaj, Adriana Stefanovski, Abbey Kaminski, Brooke Weber, Caress Dean
Abstract 1021 | PDF Downloads 332
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Test-Retest Reliability of the Microvascular Oxygenation Recovery Response Subsequent to Submaximal Cycling Exercise

Trent E. Cayot, Alicia M. Otto, Alex Sikora, Alexandria C. Frick, Nathanial R. Eckert, Stacey L. Gaven
Abstract 700 | PDF Downloads 294
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A Qualitative Exploration of Social Media Consumption and Use Among Everyday Women Who Participate in CrossFit

Christina Gipson
Abstract 958 | PDF Downloads 563
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Physical Activity and Exercise for Optimal Disease Prevention: Clinical Evidence

Gabriel Sanders
Abstract 322 | PDF Downloads 244
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