Sadra Medical Journal

The Sadra Medical Sciences Journal is a peer review quarterly biomedical publication, the aim of which is to provide a scientific medium of communication for Persian language researchers throughout the globe. The Journal welcomes original clinical articles as well as basic science research experiences mainly on prevalent diseases in the region and the analysis of various regional problems. Manuscripts are publishable in the form of original article, review article, case report, letter to the editor, etc.

Reviewing and publishing process of all articles will be done by paying fee from 01/01/1401. Please refer to the Guide for Authors for more information.

Editorial

Rebuilding Research: Rethinking National Priorities

Pages 257-260

https://doi.org/10.30476/smsj.2026.51962

Farrokh Habibzadeh

Original Article

Accuracy Assessment of the SWL-LIAC Software Percentage Depth Dose Calculations for Beveled Applicators in the LIAC-12 MeV Intraoperative Radiotherapy Unit

Pages 261-269

https://doi.org/10.30476/smsj.2026.104466.1580

Sahar Hashemian, Razieh Rashidfar, Hossein Parsaei, Ahmadreza Azarm, Mohammad Amin Mosleh-Shirazi

Assessment of the Prevalence of Human Papillomavirus and Knowledge Among Patients at the Dermatology Clinic of Shahid Faghihi Hospital in Shiraz

Pages 270-279

https://doi.org/10.30476/smsj.2026.106745.1628

Matin Ahmadpour, Maryam Hekmat, Negin Fazelzadeh Haghighi

Epidemiological Investigation of Non-Response to the Hepatitis B Vaccine in the South of Iran

Pages 280-289

https://doi.org/10.30476/smsj.2026.107542.1657

Navid Omidifar, Fatemeh Mohtashamifar, Kamran Bagheri Lankarani, Mansoureh Shokripour, Reza Masoumzadeh, Erfan Sadeghi, Majid Akbarzadeh, Reza Rahimi, Yousef Nikmanesh

Modeling and Computational Design of a Bivalent Epitope-Based Immunogenic Vaccine Targeting Major Human Genital Mycoplasmas Using Bioinformatics Tools

Pages 290-300

https://doi.org/10.30476/smsj.2026.107055.1638

Malihe Akbarzadeh Niaki

Comparison of Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Recurrent and Acute Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

Pages 301-312

https://doi.org/10.30476/smsj.2026.107104.1646

Fahimeh Baghbani, Laleh Tajadiny, Setareh Agha Kuchak Afshari, Maryam Soleimani Houni, Ali Khaksar Baniasadi, Masumeh Ghazanfarpour, Firoozeh Mirzaee, Maryam Dehghanipour, Atefeh Ahmadi

Relationship Between Cognitive Fusion and Experiential Avoidance with General Health in Intensive Care Unit Nurses

Pages 313-325

https://doi.org/10.30476/smsj.2026.105170.1590

Sedigheh Eslami, Zahra Hosseinzadeh Maleki, Esmail Soltani, Amir Bazrafshan

From Shame to Aggression and Anger Rumination: The Mediating Role of Shame Aversion and Fear of Compassion in Individuals with Emotional Problems

Pages 326-341

https://doi.org/10.30476/smsj.2026.105433.1597

Ensiye Borzooei Niat, Imanollah Bigdeli, Ali Mashhadi

The Effectiveness of Compassion-Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Marital Hardiness and Distress Tolerance in Women Seeking Divorce

Pages 342-358

https://doi.org/10.30476/smsj.2026.107496.1653

Zahra Zahedi, Moosa Javdan, Hadi Salimi, Seyed Abdolvahab Samavi

Obsessive Beliefs and Academic Self-Handicapping: The Mediating Role of Inferential Confusion and Fear of Negative Evaluation in Medical Sciences Students

Pages 359-374

https://doi.org/10.30476/smsj.2026.107556.1656

Seyyed Mehdi Sarkeshikiyan, Komeyl Salim Abadi

Development and Validation of an Educational Program Based on the Integration of Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies with Mindfulness and Embodiment on Children’s Social-Emotional Competence

Pages 375-392

https://doi.org/10.30476/smsj.2026.107812.1664

Fatemeh Hatami, Mahboobeh Fouladchang, Bahram Jowkar, Masoud Fazilat-Pour

The Relationship Between Health Literacy and Sense of Purpose with Quality of Life: The Mediating Role of Self-Care Among Students at Islamic Azad University Branches in Tehran

Pages 393-408

https://doi.org/10.30476/smsj.2026.106531.1622

Yalda Arshadi, Mitra Kamyabi, Najmeh Hajipour Abaie, Vida Andishmand

Neuroprotective and Psychobehavioral Effects of Endurance Training Combined with Allium Sativum and Stevia Rebaudiana Extracts in High-Fat Diet-Induced Obese Male Rats: Emphasis on Dopaminergic/Noradrenergic Gene Expression and Brain Histopathology

Pages 409-419

https://doi.org/10.30476/smsj.2026.106772.1631

Rasoul Azizi, Reza Rezaei Shirazi, Sayyed-Javad Ziaolhagh, Neda Aghaei Bahman-Beglou

The Effect of Task Constraints on the Accuracy of Perceived Motor Competence in Children’s Ball Skills

Pages 420-433

https://doi.org/10.30476/smsj.2026.107195.1641

Younes Mosadegh, Shahab Parvinpour, Abbas Bahram, Mohsen Shafizadeh

Association between Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Functional Test and the Incidence of Musculoskeletal Injuries in Football Players

Pages 434-448

https://doi.org/10.30476/smsj.2026.107326.1648

Mojtaba Kamkar, Ali Asghar Norasteh, Mostafa Zarei

The Effect of Eight Weeks of Corrective Exercises Using Virtual Reality Glasses on Upper Crossed Syndrome in Elderly Men Aged 60-65: A Semi-Experimental Study

Pages 449-458

https://doi.org/10.30476/smsj.2026.107320.1649

Mohsen Davoodi, Mahan Mansouri

The Effect of High-Intensity Interval Training on the Content of Ataxia-Telangiectasia Mutated and Microtubule-Associated Light Chain 3Proteins in the Left Ventricle of Rats with Metabolic Syndrome

Pages 459-472

https://doi.org/10.30476/smsj.2026.107995.1670

Mitra Tajari, Habib Asgharpour, Hamed Alizadeh Pahlavani

Review Article

Association Between Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Fertility in Men and Women: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies

Pages 473-485

https://doi.org/10.30476/smsj.2026.108461.1684

Sara Hedayati, Asma Kazemi

Gut Microbiome Dysbiosis as a Significant Risk Factor for Atherosclerosis: A Narrative Review

Pages 486-499

https://doi.org/10.30476/smsj.2026.108535.1686

Farshid Gheisari, Mohammad Mahdi Parvizi, Mohammad Kamali, Mohammad Jowkar, Amirsalar Motamedi, Farbod Naserzadeh

Mechanistic Insights into the Effectiveness of Physiotherapy for Peripheral Neuropathy: A Narrative Review

Pages 500-517

https://doi.org/10.30476/smsj.2026.107738.1661

Marzieh Mohamadi, Farahnaz Emami, Mohammad-Mahdi Zarnegar, Neda Tavakoli, Mahshad Nassiri, Homeira Parizad

Hormone Therapy in Hormone-Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer: A Review of Survival Benefits and Challenges

Pages 518-540

https://doi.org/10.30476/smsj.2026.109136.1704

Dena Firouzabadi, Navid Esmaeilzadeh Shahri, Mohammad Amin Jafarzadeh, Fatemeh Soflaeishahrbabak, Maryam Shahriarfar

Ionizing Radiations in the Management of COVID-19 Infection: A Narrative Review

Pages 541-551

https://doi.org/10.30476/smsj.2026.106471.1619

Farshid Gheisari, Mehdi Shariat, Mohammad Kamali, Mohammad Reza Daneshmandi, Mohammad Atefi, Amirsalar Motamedi

Original Article

Association of mTOR Gene Expression with Molecular and Clinical Features in Breast Cancer Patients

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 25 August 2026

https://doi.org/10.30476/smsj.2026.108620.1690

Abolfazl Khalafi-Nezhad, Ahmad Abdollahi, Mahdi Barazesh, Vahid Mohammadkarimi

The Relationship Between Spiritual Health and Quality of Life Among Students of Birjand University of Medical Sciences

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 25 August 2026

https://doi.org/10.30476/smsj.2026.110962.1792

Mahdi Abdorazaghnejad

Prevalence of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection Among Hospitalized Patients at Namazi Hospital During 2024–2025

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof, Available Online from 29 August 2026

https://doi.org/10.30476/smsj.2026.109337.1709

Navid Omidifar, Alireza Shahedi, Parnia Ansari Jaberi, Maryam Jalali, Mansoureh Shokripour, Bizhan Nomanpour, Bahareh Nikmanesh, Hassan Akrami, Ali Shahsavari, Yousef Nikmanesh