OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Healt is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-10-01 to 2024-10-01.)

Article	Citations
Mindfulness in healthcare professionals and medical education	34
The overview of current evidence on the reproductive toxicity of dibutyl phthalate	34
Predictors of stress among emergency medical personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic	25
Prevalence of burnout among healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic and associated factors – a scoping review	25
Sources of healthcare workers’ COVID‑19 infections and related safety guidelines	24
New trends in the prevention of occupational noise-induced hearing loss	17
Work stress-related problems in physicians in the time of COVID-19	16
Induction of hemolysis and eryptosis by occupational pollutant nickel chloride is mediated through calcium influx and p38 MAP kinase signaling	14
Validation of the <i>Study Burnout Inventory</i> and the <i>Copenhagen Burnout Inventory</i> for the use among medical students	12
Changes in mental well-being of adult Poles in the early period of the COVID-19 pandemic with reference to their occupational activity and remote work	12
Occupational health hazards of street cleaners – a literature review considering prevention practices at the workplace	12
A survey of spatial disorientation incidence in Polish military pilots	12
Evidencing the influence of pre-pandemic sports participation and substance misuse on physical activity during the COVID‑19 lockdown: a prospective analysis among older adolescents	11
Coronavirus anxiety and exhaustion among Polish front-line healthcare workers – the mediation effect of insomnia	11
The quality of life, resources, and coping during the first weeks of the COVID‑19 pandemic in people seeking psychological counselling before the pandemic	11
Short-term health effects of air quality changes during the COVID‑19 pandemic in the City of Novi Sad, the Republic of Serbia	11
Occupational risks for SARS-CoV-2 infection: the Polish experience	10
Characteristics of a new respiratory syndrome associated with the use of a humidifier disinfectant: humidifier disinfectant-related respiratory syndrome (HDRS)	10
Occupational risk resulting from exposure to mineral wool when installing insulation in buildings	10
Neuropathic pain and chronic pain as an underestimated interdisciplinary problem	10
Is it good to be resilient during the COVID‑19 period? The role of ego-resiliency in the intensity of symptoms of anxiety, alcohol use and aggression among Polish people	10
Dental environmental stress during the COVID‑19 pandemic at the Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland	10
Seroprevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in the Northern Italy population before the COVID-19 second wave	9
The role of probiotic intervention in regulating gut microbiota, short-chain fatty acids and depression-like behavior in lead-exposed rats	9
The effect of air pollution on the respiratory system in preschool children with contribution of urban heat islands and geographic data – the aim of the study and methodological assumptions	9

Evaluation of computer workstations ergonomics and its relationship with reported musculoskeletal and visual symptoms among university employees in Jordan	9
Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of COVID-19 during the early phase of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: a cross-sectional study among medical school physicians and residents employed in a regional	9
Lipidomic profiles as a tool to search for new biomarkers	8
COVID-19 and respiratory protection for healthcare providers	8
An assessment of the work ability, disability and quality of life of working people of pre-retirement and retirement age in Poland – a cross-sectional pilot study	8
YouTube as a source of information on carbon monoxide poisoning: a content-quality analysis.	8
The influence of socio-demographic characteristics on attitudes towards prophylactic vaccination in Poland	8
Self-poisonings before and during the initial year of the COVID-19 pandemic in northern Poland	7
Evaluation of differential serum expression of three factors and pulmonary function in patients with silicosis	7
The prevalence of cigarette, e-cigarette and heated tobacco use among police employees in Poland: a 2020 cross-sectional survey	7
Effects of 2 physical exercise programs (circuit training and brisk walk) carried out during working hours on multidimensional components of workers’ health: a pilot study	6
The effect of wearing an FFP3 mask (3M<sup>TM</sup> Aura<sup>TM</sup>) with an exhalation valve on gas exchange in medical staff	6
Trends in premature mortality rates among the Polish population due to cardiovascular diseases	5
Physiological workload of workers employed during motor-manual timber harvesting in young alder stands in different seasons	5
An advanced stage of carpal tunnel syndrome – is night-time splinting still effective?	5
Perception of health risk and compliance with preventive measures related to COVID-19 in the Czech population: preliminary results of a rapid questionnaire survey	5
Cardiovascular system parameters in participants of Arctic expeditions	5
A case of anaphylactic reaction following oyster mushroom (<i>Pleurotus ostreatus</i>) inhalation	5
Profile of homeless people in emergency departments	5
Does the implementation of smoke-free laws and smoking culture affect exposure to tobacco smoking? Results from 3 hospitality settings in South Korea	5
An assessment of unstimulated salivary flow rate, IgA and clinical oral dryness among active and passive smokers	5
Seasonal influenza vaccination of healthcare workers: a narrative review	5
Formalin safety in anatomic pathology workflow and integrated air monitoring systems for the formaldehyde occupational exposure assessment	5
The seroprevalence of the hepatitis B virus in Italian medical students after 3 decades since the introduction of universal vaccination	4
Emotion regulation strategies and mental health symptoms during COVID-19: the mediating role of insomnia	4
The role of well-known antioxidant vitamins in the prevention of cadmium-induced toxicity	4
Availability of psychological support for medical students in Poland	4
Organizational climate and counterproductive work behaviors – the moderating role of gender	4
Cigarette smoking and mammographic breast density among Polish women	4
Can the effects of chromium compounds exposure be modulated by vitamins and microelements?	4
Assessment of worklife areas, trust in supervisor and interpersonal trust as conditions of severity of stress at work	4
Religiosity and death anxiety among cancer patients: the mediating role of religious comfort and struggle	4
Job stress among workers who telecommute during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Japan: a cross-sectional study	4
A multifaceted assessment of the nutritional status, diet and eating habits of midwives working on a shift schedule in Wrocław, Poland: evaluation of macronutrients, vitamins and minerals in the diets	3
Occupational position and alcohol use disorders in Poland	3
Assessment of quality of life, job insecurity and work ability among nurses, working either under temporary or permanent terms	3
Occupational burnout among workers in the long-term care sector in relation to their personality traits	3
The effect of air quality on sleep and cognitive performance in school children aged 10–12 years: a double-blinded, placebo-controlled, crossover trial	3
The effect of lead free cap on the doses of ionizing radiation to the head of interventional cardiologists working in haemodynamic room	3
Evaluation of selected risk factors for cardiovascular diseases and diabetes as a background for the prevention program in occupational healthcare	3
Remote and on-site work stress severity during the COVID-19 pandemic: comparison and selected conditions	3
Cardiogenic shock induced by a high dose of intravenous morphine	3
Relationship between prenatal and postnatal exposure to BPA and its analogues (BPS, BPF) and allergic diseases	3
Exposure to particulate matter 2.5 leading to lung microbiome disorder and the alleviation effect of <i>Auricularia auricular-judae</i> polysaccharide	3
Lithium batteries safety, wider perspective	3
Not so good hybrid work model? Resource losses and gains since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and job burnout among non-remote, hybrid, and remote employees	3
Professional challenges of nurses working during the SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic	3
Environmental stress and the quality of life connected with COVID-19 among people in Poland and the Netherlands	3
An association between cumulative exposure to light at night and the prevalence of hyperuricemia in steel workers	3
Needlestick and sharps injuries at a German university hospital: epidemiology, causes and preventive potential – a descriptive analysis	3

Factors affecting work ability and influencing early retirement decisions of older employees: an attempt to integrate the existing approaches	2
The use of LA-ICP-MS as an auxiliary tool to assess the pulmonary toxicity of molybdenum(IV) sulfide (MoS<sub>2</sub>) nano- and microparticles	2
Mental well-being of healthcare workers in 2 hospital districts during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Finland: a cross-sectional study	2
The effect of hymenoptera venom immunotherapy on neutrophils, interleukin 8 (IL-8) and interleukin 17 (IL-17)	2
Epidemiology of silicosis reported to the central register of occupational diseases over last 20 years in Poland	2
What is the association between post-traumatic stress disorder and unemployment after a disaster?	2
Internet use for instrumental purposes in relation to the quality of life among elderly females and males in Poland – mediating effects of loneliness and social support	2
Burnout and stress in group of psychiatrists: Workload and non-professional-social predictors	2
Serum fluoride levels in ambulance staff after commencement of methoxyflurane administration compared to meta-analysis results for the general public	2
An assessment of the return to professional activity of patients aged ≤30 years after hip replacement surgery	2
Long-term healthcare professionals’ experiences of burnout and correlation between burnout and fatigue: A cross-sectional study	2
Current incidence of professional burnout among Ukrainian oncologists in Kharkiv	2
Working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic in primary and tertiary healthcare: a comparative cross-sectional study	2
Psychometric properties of the Polish version of the <i>Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale</i> (GAD-7) in a non-clinical sample of employees during pandemic crisis	2
Effort-reward imbalance and job strain index associated with health-related quality of life for civil servants in a national survey: the mediation effect of job support and over-commitment	2
The prevalence and risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders in the hands of fishermen working as oyster shuckers	2
Reduction in the prevalence of tobacco use accompanying legislative changes in tobacco policy in Poland in the years 2010–2019	2
Psychosomatic symptoms associated with traumatic events experienced in medical students	2
Symmetry and asymmetry in atherosclerosis	2
Hip arthoplasty in a forester after numerous tick bites	2
Occupational health: the role of demographic factors in the condition of increased risk	2
Determinants of seropositivity for SARS-CoV-2 in hospital staff in the second wave of the pandemic in Slovenia	2
Association of base excision repair pathway genes <i>OGG1</i>, <i>XRCC1</i> and <i>MUTYH</i> polymorphisms and the level of 8-oxo-guanine with increased risk of col	2
The number of nurses and midwives per 1000 inhabitants influences life expectancy: a retrospective analysis based on data from 46 countries	2
A narrative review on factors associated with job interruption during pregnancy	2
The effect of calorie restriction on the anthropometric parameters, HOMA-IR index, and lipid profile of female office workers with overweight and obesity: a preliminary study	2
The effect of polyunsaturated fatty acids on cardiovascular risk factors and urinary mercury in workers employed at electrolytic production of chlorine	2
Various aspects of caring for elderly people in the interest of their self-reliance and independence, according to own propositions	2
Analytically confirmed presence of psychoactive substances, especially new psychoactive substances in a group of patients hospitalized with mental and behavioural disorders due to the use of psychoact	2
Prolactin secretion pattern among female flight attendants	2
Hospital medical care and the COVID-19 mortality in METEOR partner countries (the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, And Poland)	1
Occupational specifics of elite female handball players in relation to injury recovery, social support and environmental factors	1
The return to professional activity patients treated surgically due to advanced gonarthrosis	1
Factors related to personal quality of life in prison inmates	1
A 2024 nationwide cross-sectional survey to assess the prevalence of cigarette smoking, e-cigarette use and heated tobacco use in Poland	1
The Vitamin Model of well-being at work – an application in research in an automotive company	1
The role of occupational health services in cancer prevention – which factors determine the implementation of preventive measures?	1
Prenatal polyunsaturated fatty acids and atopic dermatitis and food allergy in children from Polish Mother and Child Cohort study	1
Exposure to ionizing radiation by service personnel working with cyclotrons used to produce radiopharmaceuticals in PET diagnostics	1
The impact of dietary nitrates and acrylamide intake on systemic redox status in healthy young adults	1
Level of disability and associated factors with musculoskeletal disorders among supermarket cashiers	1
A method for designing the longitudinal position of a porthole in a manned submersible based on the back muscle fatigue characteristics	1
The analysis of screening costs for hypercholesterolemia and hyperglycemia as part of obligatory examinations of employees	1
Rapid serological tests for SARS-CoV-2 IgG/IgM – not worth attention?	1
Hazard of chemical substances contamination of protective clothing for firefighters – a survey on use and maintenance	1
Mortality due to acute myocardial infarction in the Silesian Voivodship (Poland) in 2009–2014	1
Fatigue and the psychological characteristics of medical students	1
Risk factors for self-reported carpal tunnel syndrome among hairstylists in Gaborone, Botswana	1
Effectiveness of prevention exercises protocol among office workers with symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome	1
Analysis of self-care strategies among nurses in southern Poland – a cross-sectional survey	1
Factors influencing the mental health status of support nurses and their workload during the COVID-19 epidemic	1
An assessment of physical efficiency in cadet pilots before and after the implementation of a program preparing for flights	1
SARS-CoV-2 serological findings and exposure risk among employees in school and retail after first and second wave COVID-19 pandemic in Oslo, Norway: a cohort study	1
When toothache results in asthma diagnosis	1
The impact of chronic exposure to air pollution on electrocardiographic parameters	1
Time series analysis in environmental epidemiology: challenges and considerations	1
A quantitative risk assessment of sinonasal cancer as a function of time in workers occupationally exposed to wood dust	1
Developing a work well-being questionnaire for social- and health-care managers	1
Occupational daily walking steps have inverse relationship with papillary thyroid cancer risk and progression: a retrospective analysis	1
Employment after renal transplantation vs. the health locus of control and the quality of life	1
The level of knowledge of diabetic prevention in Poland – is there a phenomenon of pluralistic ignorance?	1
Exocrine pancreatic cancer and living near to waste sites containing hazardous organic chemicals, New York State, USA – an 18-year population-based study	1
Evaluation of health behaviours of Polish Army soldiers in relation to demographic factors, body weight and type of Armed Forces	1
A subjective sense of the quality of life in adolescents from the Świętokrzyskie Voivodship	1
Association of the cytochrome P450 and arylamine N-acetyltransferase gene polymorphisms with the incidence of head and neck cancer in Polish population	1
The role of empathy and cognitive trauma processing in the occurrence of professional posttraumatic growth among women working with victims of violence	1
Acute SARS-CoV-2 infection and seropositivity among healthcare workers and medical students in summer 2020, Hungary	1
Innovative biodegradable dibutyrylchitin dressing for the treatment of ulcers occurring during chronic venous insufficiency in patients with type 2 diabetes	1
Rehabilitation of sick-listed LBP patients in occupational health with collaboration of the workplace	1
Treatment outcomes of peri-articular steroid injection for patients with work-related sacroiliac joint pain and lumbar para-spinal muscle strain	1
Risks for adverse pregnancy outcomes and infections in daycare workers: an overview of current epidemiological evidence and implications for primary prevention	1
Sociodemographic factors affecting the disease acceptance in the group of women with postmenopausal osteoporosis	1
The perception of stress, behavior in stressful situations and mental health of bank employees within a German-Ukrainian comparative study	1
Hearing status of people occupationally exposed to ultrasonic noise	1
The adaptation of noise-induced temporary hearing threshold shift predictive models for modelling the public health policy	1
The role of core self-evaluations and ego-resiliency in predicting resource losses and gains in the face of the COVID-19 crisis: the perspective of conservation of resources theory	1
Immunoaging – the effect of age on serum levels of NET biomarkers in men: a pilot study	1