About the Journal

La Medicina del Lavoro is a bimonthly magazine founded in 1901 by L. Devoto, and then directed by L. Preti, E. Vigliani, V. Foà, P.A. Bertazzi (Milan), and now by A. Mutti (Parma). It is owned by and is the official journal of the Italian Society of Occupational Medicine (SIML), aimed at training and updating professionals concerned with Occupational Health.

 

 

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A Scoping Review of Workplace Violence Among Nurses in Indonesia: Implications for Educational and Reporting Models

Ardia Putra, Yuswardi Yuswardi, Mayanti Mahdarsari, Andara Maurissa, Hajjul Kamil
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We are pleased to announce the latest bibliometric results for La Medicina del Lavoro, confirming the journal’s continued visibility and relevance in the field of public, environmental, and occupational health.

According to the latest Journal Citation Reports™, La Medicina del Lavoro has received a 2025 Journal Impact Factor of 2.1 in the Public, Environmental & Occupational Health category and is indexed in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE).

The journal also recorded positive performance across Scopus-based indicators. Its 2025 CiteScore increased to 4.6, compared with 4.3 in 2024, while SNIP increased from 0.811 to 0.997. The 2025 SJR is 0.659.

These results reflect the journal’s ongoing development and its established role as a scientific platform for research in occupational medicine, workplace health, environmental health, prevention, and public health.

We sincerely thank the Editors, Editorial Board members, reviewers, authors, and readers for their continued commitment and valuable contribution to the journal’s growth.


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Invito a Sottomettere Candidature per il Premio Enrico C. Vigliani

La SIML – Società Italiana di Medicina del Lavoro è lieta di annunciare l’apertura delle candidature per il prestigioso Premio Vigliani, riconoscimento annuale riservato a giovani ricercatori che si siano distinti per l’impegno e la qualità della propria attività scientifica nel campo della Medicina del Lavoro.

Obiettivo del Premio -> il Premio Enrico C. Vigliani si propone di:
- valorizzare i talenti emergenti della ricerca scientifica che propongono nuove idee e metodi;
- incentivare le buone pratiche nella comunicazione scientifica e trasmissione delle conoscenze;
- stimolare ricerche con un impatto duraturo sulla conoscenza e sulla salute dei lavoratori.


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Current Issue

Vol. 117 No. 3 (2026)

Published: 24-06-2026

Review

Cadmium Exposure and Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Monireh Sadat Seyyedsalehi, Lorenzo Ciaccio, Rosa Francesca Marra, Paolo Boffetta
Abstract 97 | PDF Downloads 32 Supplementary file Downloads 7

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.23749/mdl.2026.19093

Original articles

Objective Assessment of Visual Workload in Video Display Terminal Workers Using a Non-Invasive Monitoring System

Edoardo Marelli, Davide Ruongo, Giacomo Beschi, Nicolò Valsecchi, Vito Romano, Francesco Semeraro, Simone Dalola, Emma Sala, Cesare Tomasi, Vittorio Ferrari, Marco Ferrari, Giuseppe De Palma
Abstract 104 | PDF Downloads 35

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.23749/mdl.2026.18795

Validation of the Italian Version of the Perception of Aggression Scale (POAS): A Cross-Sectional Study

David Shaholli, Beatrice Bottini, Stefan Muhulica, Giorgia Mantione, Adolfo Bei, Shizuka Kibi, Giuseppe La Torre
Abstract 61 | PDF Downloads 27

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.23749/mdl.2026.17620

Multiple Fatal Accidents at Work in Italy: How They Occur and Causal Factors for Identifying Specific Prevention Measures

Vanessa Manni, Giuseppe Campo, Armando Guglielmi
Abstract 47 | PDF Downloads 17

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.23749/mdl.2026.18027

Clinical Characteristics and Interstitial Findings on High-Resolution Computed Tomography in Patients with Coal Workers’ Pneumoconiosis

Merve Acun Pınar, Gülden Sarı, Adem Koyuncu, Rabia Ezber, Hakan Ertürk, Cebrail Şimşek
Abstract 61 | PDF Downloads 18

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.23749/mdl.2026.18244
DOI: https://doi.org/10.23749/mdl.2026.18426

Work Ability and Associated Factors Among Nurses in a Teaching Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study

Paola Ferri, Angela Contri, Loretta Casolari, Alberto Modenese, Sergio Rovesti, Elena Righi, Lucia Rampino, Domenico Cannizzaro, Annalisa Bargellini
Abstract 56 | PDF Downloads 27

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.23749/mdl.2026.18637

Short communications

The Evolving Landscape of Contact Dermatitis Diagnosis: A Critical Appraisal of Recent Regulatory Constraints

Marco Polonioli, Marco Dubini, Silvia Mariel Ferrucci, Paolo Marraccini
Abstract 45 | PDF Downloads 18

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.23749/mdl.2026.18631

News

Call for Applications for the Enrico C. Vigliani Award

La Redazione
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The historical series of Occupational Medicine is available in digital format

The Italian Society of Occupational Medicine and the editorial staff of La Medicina del Lavoro proudly announce that the entire collection of the journal since 1901 is now available in digital format. The years up to 1925 were published under the masthead "Il Lavoro", which became the current one from 1925, i.e., from volume 16.

The link to the historical series of the magazine can be obtained through the Libraries Service of the State University of Milan at the link https://collezioni.unimi.it/dcb/rivlavoro/index.php. Pending IT developments, access to all volumes identified by year is guaranteed. Once you have obtained access to the volume (all years) or the file (from 1972 to 2002), you can search for individual words or strings by typing Ctrl+F and filling in the window that opens at the top right. From 2003 onwards, the journal is now accessible at https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/lamedicinadellavoro.

Our journal can fully adhere to the Open Science process thanks to the agreement between SIML, the State University of Milan, and the publisher "Mattioli 1885". This philosophy encourages transparency, reproducibility, and responsibility in scientific research. It aims to make the research results accessible to all in a free and open way, respecting the authors’ intellectual property to be acknowledged through the citation of their work.

 

La serie storica de La Medicina del Lavoro è disponibile in formato digitale

La Società Italiana di Medicina del Lavoro e la Redazione de La Medicina del Lavoro annunciano con orgoglio che l'intera collezione della rivista dal 1901 è ora disponibile in formato digitale. Le annate fino al 1925 sono state pubblicate sotto la testata “Il Lavoro”, divenuta quella attuale dal 1925, cioè dal volume 16.

Il collegamento alla serie storica della rivista si ottiene tramite il Servizio Biblioteche dell’Università Statale di Milano al link https://collezioni.unimi.it/dcb/rivlavoro/index.php. In attesa di sviluppi informatici, è garantito l’accesso a tutti i volumi identificati dall’annata. Una volta ottenuto l’accesso al volume (tutte le annate) o al fascicolo (dal 1972 al 2002), si possono ricercare singole parole o stringhe digitando Ctrl+F e riempendo la finestra che si apre in alto a destra. Dal 2003 in poi la rivista è accessibile al sito https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/lamedicinadellavoro.

Grazie all’accordo tra SIML, Università Statale di Milano e la casa editrice “Mattioli 1885”, la nostra rivista può vantare la piena adesione al processo Open Science, una filosofia che incoraggia la trasparenza, la riproducibilità e la responsabilità nella ricerca scientifica e mira a rendere i risultati della ricerca accessibili a tutti in modo gratuito e libero, nel rispetto della proprietà intellettuale degli autori, da riconoscere attraverso la citazione del loro lavoro.

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