Rafael Lemos Paes | People-Centric Leadership | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Rafael Lemos Paes | People-Centric Leadership | Research Excellence Award

Pesquisador | The University of  Estado-Maior da Aeronáutica | Brazil

Assist. Prof. Dr. Rafael Lemos Paes is a researcher recognized for his contributions to orbital Synthetic Aperture Radar , remote sensing, and computational intelligence applied to defense, maritime surveillance, and electromagnetic environment analysis. His work spans analytical, methodological, and applied perspectives, advancing techniques for ship and target detection, pattern recognition, polarimetric SAR interpretation, and image processing for military and environmental applications. His publication set includes 8 scientific documents, accumulating 296 citations and an h-index of 8, reflecting consistent impact in geoscience and remote sensing communities. Paes has authored studies on based ship detection, multi-sensor comparisons, band camouflage detection models, and machine-learning approaches for recognizing artificial targets in complex environments. His research also supports operational domains such as maritime patrol, search-and-rescue missions, image interpretation, and radar signature understanding. Paes actively collaborates with national and international research groups, contributing to advancements in SAR oceanography, defense remote sensing, and AI-enhanced image analysis. His work frequently appears in specialized symposia and technical workshops, strengthening scientific exchange within aerospace, defense, and geospatial fields.

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Kazem Badv | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Kazem Badv | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

Faculty Member, Professor | The University of  Urmia University | Iran

Prof. Kazem Badv is a distinguished scholar in Civil and Environmental Engineering with extensive contributions to geotechnical and geo-environmental research. His academic work spans soil mechanics, environmental geotechnics, unsaturated soils, and solid waste engineering, with a focus on advancing sustainable solutions for challenging soil and environmental conditions. Over his career, he has developed notable expertise in marine geotechnics, geosynthetics, and environmental impact assessment related to large-scale infrastructure projects. Prof. Badv has authored 23 research documents that collectively reflect his multidisciplinary approach to complex engineering problems. His publications have attracted 164 citations and achieved an h-index of 8, underscoring the significance and growing impact of his work in the scientific community. He has also contributed to the advancement of knowledge through multiple books in soil mechanics, environmental geotechnics, and landfill engineering, helping shape academic learning and professional practice. His research emphasizes innovative solutions for soil behavior analysis, waste containment systems, contaminant transport, and environmental risk mitigation. Through pioneering efforts, including leading an Environmental Geotechnics Research Laboratory, he continues to foster scientific inquiry, mentor emerging researchers, and contribute to the global advancement of geo-environmental engineering.

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Sofía López Araya | Women in Leadership | Research Excellence Award

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Mrs. Sofía López Araya | Women in Leadership | Research Excellence Award

Máster | The University of  Universidad de Extremadura | Spain

Mrs. Sofía López-Araya is an emerging researcher in sport science whose academic work centers on performance analysis, technical–tactical behaviors, and the application of technology in team sports. Currently undertaking doctoral studies in Sport Science at the University of Extremadura, her research emphasizes data-driven evaluation of match performance, with a strong focus on women’s soccer at the international level. Her scientific production includes three peer-reviewed documents, collectively accumulating four citations and establishing an h-index of 1. These publications investigate key performance indicators in elite women’s soccer, examining differences across final classifications, match outcomes, and confederations of origin. Additionally, she has contributed to research exploring the effects of training on body composition in elite basketball players, broadening her analytical scope across multiple team sports. She has also presented her work at internationally recognized conferences, addressing topics such as tactical evolution across major tournaments, scoring patterns in world-class competitions, and contextual influences on performance. Her research frequently integrates wearable technology particularly devices to quantify athlete performance with precision. Through her growing body of research, she contributes to the advancement of evidence-based methodologies in sport performance, offering insights relevant to coaches, analysts, and high-performance environments.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID 

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López-Sierra, et al.  Impact of training on body composition in elite basketball players. E-Balonmano: Revista de Ciencias del Deporte.

Selman Kızılkaya | Health Management | Best Academic Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Selman Kızılkaya | Health Management | Best Academic Researcher Award

Head of the Department of Health Management | The University of Dicle University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Selman Kızılkaya is a researcher in health management whose work focuses on critical challenges influencing healthcare systems, professional well-being, and public trust. His research spans healthcare system distrust, violence against healthcare professionals, work engagement, burnout, epidemic-related anxiety, reproductive health, and behavioral determinants shaping health outcomes. He has contributed more than 20 publications in internationally indexed journals, including SCI and Scopus outlets such as Discover Psychology, Current Psychology, Health Expectations, Discover Social Science and Health, and Disaster Medicine & Public Health Preparedness. His Google Scholar metrics 78 citations, h-index of 5, and i10-index of 2 reflect the growing influence of his interdisciplinary scholarship. A significant aspect of his work lies in developing and validating psychometric scales that capture healthcare professionals’ experiences, patient provider communication dynamics, and public perceptions of health systems. His studies provide evidence-based insights that support policy development, improve workplace safety in healthcare settings, and reinforce trust-building strategies between patients and health institutions. He is also engaged in collaborative research across public health, behavioral science, and organizational psychology, contributing to knowledge that informs healthcare workforce policies and patient centered care. His ongoing research continues to shape understanding of health behavior and system-level determinants affecting healthcare quality and outcomes.

Profiles: ORCID | Google Scholar 

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Kızılkaya, S., & Şenel Tekin, P. The effect of COVID-19 on quality of life: A community-based study in Türkiye. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness.

Kizilkaya, S., Şeremet, G. G., & Ekİncİ, N. Fertility-related quality-of-life scale for women: Development and validation. Women’s Reproductive Health.

Kizilkaya, S., & Ekİncİ, N. The moderating effects of gender and age on the relationship between stress management training, work engagement, and epidemic anxiety in healthcare professionals. Discover Psychology.

Durgun, B., & Kızılkaya, S. Determinants of fertility rates in Türkiye: The role of women’s income, human capital, participation in civil society and life expectancy.

Kızılkaya, S., & Buğdali, B. he relationship between healthcare system distrust and intention to use violence against health professionals: The mediating role of health news perceptions.

Fereshteh Abbasi | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Fereshteh Abbasi | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

Researcher | The University of Tehran | Iran

Dr. Fereshteh Abbasi is a horticultural science researcher whose work centers on optimizing greenhouse production systems, improving floricultural crop performance, and advancing controlled environment agriculture. Her research spans the physiology of ornamental plants, plant nutrition, and responses of cut flower species particularly Lilium hybrids to environmental and nutritional variables. With a growing scholarly footprint that includes 3 research publications, 15 citations, and an h-index of 2, her contributions reflect a focused and emerging expertise in floriculture physiology and soilless cultivation technologies. Her studies investigate critical factors such as nutrient solution composition, calcium ammonium ratios, and the efficiency of aeroponic and ultrasonic soilless systems to enhance growth, yield, and postharvest quality. Dr. Abbasi’s work on biochemical and morphological responses of Lilium cultivars to growth regulators such as salicylic acid and benzyl adenine adds significant insight into improving vase life and stress tolerance in ornamentals. Additionally, she has explored the effects of macro- and nano-nutrient applications on physiological traits, contributing to sustainable and high-efficiency greenhouse management practices. Overall, her research advances knowledge in modern horticulture by integrating plant physiology, applied biotechnology, and innovative cultivation systems to support the development of resilient and high-quality floricultural products.

Profiles: Scopus | Google Scholar 

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Abbasi, F., Khandan-Mirkohi, A., Haji Ahmad, A., Kafi, M., & Shokrpour, M. Optimization of aeroponic and ultrasonic soilless culture systems in terms of timing and growth characteristics of Lilium OT hybrid

Imran Imran | Rewards & Recognition | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Imran Imran | Rewards & Recognition | Research Excellence Award

Prof | The University of South China Agricultural University | China

Dr. Imran is an accomplished agronomist and climate-smart agriculture researcher whose work spans crop production, soil health, environmental sustainability, UAV aerodynamics in agriculture, and climate change impacts on agro ecosystems. With two international postdoctoral fellowships one in UAV & rotorcraft microclimate engineering  South China Agricultural University, China  and another in soil health, carbon sequestration, and climate change mitigation  Çukurova University, Turkey he has emerged as a leading contributor to advanced agricultural technologies and regenerative farming systems. His multidisciplinary expertise integrates crop science, plant physiology, soil ecology, nano agriculture, biochar technology, heavy metal remediation, phosphorus biofortification, and carbon-based soil amendments. Dr. Imran has authored several internationally published books spanning agronomy, UAV applications in agriculture, climate-smart strategies, soil restoration, and sustainable food systems, including multiple titles with Springer and Taylor & Francis. With 59 peer reviewed research articles published across high impact international journals, his scientific contributions cover rotor wind microclimate engineering, nano fertilizers, organic inorganic nutrient synergy, heavy metal mitigation, carbon dynamics, and climate resilient cropping systems. His work is widely recognized, with numerous publications in the Journal of Plant Nutrition, Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, International Journal of Phytoremediation, Agriculture, Agronomy, and Scientific Reports.

Profile: ORCID 

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Imran, & Li, J. Crop interaction with UAVs.

Imran, & Li, J. Drone airflow dynamics and crop interaction.

Imran, & Li, J. Enhanced agricultural productivity: UAV-based technology for precision crop yield estimation and disease detection.

Imran, & Li, J. Environmental and economic impact of UAV technology in agriculture.

Imran, & Li, J. Environmental impact and sustainability.

Eleni Andreou | Psychology | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Eleni Andreou | Psychology | Research Excellence Award

Professor | The University of Thessaly | Greece

Prof. Eleni Andreou is a leading scholar in educational psychology whose research has significantly shaped contemporary understanding of bullying, peer aggression, school climate, and student psychosocial adjustment. Her work integrates developmental, cognitive, and socio-emotional perspectives to examine how interpersonal relationships, coping responses, and contextual factors influence children’s and adolescents’ behavior within educational settings. With 48 scholarly documents, over 1,300 citations, and an h-index of 19, her research is recognized internationally for both theoretical contribution and applied impact. A major focus of her scholarship examines bully victim dynamics, emphasizing the role of self-efficacy, coping strategies, social cognition, and resilience in children’s responses to aggression. Through longitudinal and intervention-based studies, she has demonstrated how intentional programming, bibliotherapy, and prevention frameworks can positively influence student attitudes, reduce victimization, and enhance school belonging. Her also explore early childhood bullying, using naturalistic observation and multimethod assessment to uncover how aggression emerges and interacts with contextual variables in preschool environments.Microaggressions, inclusion challenges, and academic adjustment. These works offer evidence based insights for fostering equitable learning environments and strengthening support systems within schools and universities. Across her collaborative international projects, she contributes to large scale cross cultural examinations of peer aggression, socio emotional competencies, and student well being.

Profiles:  Scopus | ORCID | Google Scholar

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Vlachou, A., Stavroussi, P., Andreou, E., & Toulia, A. The development of the “Checklist for Life Skills Educational Assessment” (CLSEA). Education Sciences.

Touloupis, T., Andreou, E., & Chasapis, D.  Relations among perceived school context-related factors, cyberbullying, and school adjustment: An examination between native and immigrant students in elementary and secondary education.

Didaskalou, E., Cefai, C., Brighi, A., Bravo-Sanzana, M., Bochaver, A., Bauman, S., & Andreou, E.  A global study of the wellbeing of adolescent students during the COVID-19 2020 lockdown.

Magdalena Sobieska | Rewards & Recognition | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Magdalena Sobieska | Rewards & Recognition | Research Excellence Award

Dept. of Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy | The University of  Poznań University of Medical Sciences | Poland

Prof. Magdalena Sobieska is a distinguished researcher whose scholarly contributions sit at the intersection of immunology, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation medicine. Her work is characterized by a sustained commitment to understanding the biological mechanisms underpinning inflammatory responses, acute phase reactions, and immune activation in both clinical and physiotherapeutic contexts. With 117 scientific documents, 1,868 citations, and an h-index of 20, she has established herself as an influential figure in multidisciplinary biomedical research. A major thematic focus of her research involves the clinical applicability of acute phase proteins, cytokines, and biochemical markers in diverse medical conditions. She has extensively investigated their diagnostic and prognostic value in rheumatic diseases, traumatic injuries, inflammatory disorders, and immune related pathologies. Her studies have contributed valuable insights into how inflammatory biomarkers respond to physical activity, stress, physiotherapy interventions, and complex disease states. Prof. Sobieska has also made important scientific advances in the fields of exercise immunology, rehabilitation sciences, and rheumatologic diagnostics, demonstrating how laboratory-based biomarker profiling can be integrated into personalized therapeutic strategies. Her early contributions to understanding immunological disturbances in mental health disorders and metabolic diseases have provided additional depth to her multidisciplinary approach. Her international collaborations broadened her expertise in eosinophil activation, cytokine regulation, and immune pathways that influence chronic inflammatory conditions.

Profiles:  Scopus | ORCID

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Pawlak-Andryszczyk, Ż., Andryszczyk, M., & Sobieska, M. Movements induced by optic flow in relation to HINE.

Bieniaszewska, A., Sobieska, M., & Gajewska, E. ,Functional and structural analysis of SITTER patients with spinal muscular atrophy.

Gajewska, E., Surowińska, J., Chałupka, A., Moczko, J., Michalak, M., & Sobieska, The qualitative motor assessment at three months allows a better prognosis than the traction test.

Christina Tassi | Mental Health Programs | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Christina Tassi | Mental Health Programs | Research Excellence Award

Postdoctoral Researcher | The University of  Ioannina | Greece

Dr. Christina Tassi is a scholar in counseling psychology whose work bridges group counseling theory, person centered facilitative conditions, and positive psychology interventions. Her research emphasizes the psychosocial development and emotional well-being of children and adolescents, with a particular focus on those facing psychological economic hardship. Through her publications and collaborative research, she has contributed valuable insights into how group processes, therapeutic factors, and supportive interpersonal climates can enhance participants’ resilience, adjustment, and overall mental health. Across 7 peer reviewed publications, Dr. Tassi’s research demonstrates methodological rigor and applied relevance, yielding a measurable scholarly impact reflected in 68 citations and an h-index of 4. Her studies explore a range of topics, including process outcome relationships in positive psychological interventions, person centered attitudes among facilitators, and the mechanisms through which group programs foster emotional growth in school-age populations. She has also examined the effectiveness of online positive psychology interventions implemented during the  pandemic, contributing early evidence on the feasibility and therapeutic value of digital group-based mental health support. Dr. Tassi has co authored a book on positive psychology and contributed chapters focusing on poverty’s psychological effects on children, strengths-based counseling, and psychoeducational interventions for youth with diverse needs. Her interdisciplinary collaborations reflect a commitment to advancing evidence-based practices in educational and therapeutic contexts.

Profile:  Scopus 

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Tassi, C., & Brouzos, A. Therapeutic factors in a group positive psychological intervention  for primary school students facing parental psychological economic hardship. International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology.

Svetlana Fa Nedeljkovic | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award | 2704

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Dr. Svetlana Fa Nedeljkovic | Learning & Development | Research Excellence Award

Senior Research Associate | The University of  Faculty of Sciences University of Novi Sad | Serbia

Dr. Svetlana Fa Nedeljković is a distinguished researcher whose scientific contributions lie at the intersection of reproductive toxicology, developmental biology, endocrine disruption, and epigenetic regulation. Her work advances fundamental understanding of how environmental contaminants particularly endocrine-disrupting chemicals interfere with cellular signaling, steroidogenesis, reproductive development, and early-life programming of health and disease. With a research portfolio comprising 35 peer-reviewed publications, 578 citations, and an h-index of 17, she has made a sustained and influential impact within the fields of toxicology and environmental health sciences. Her research spans multiple biological systems, including human granulosa cells, endothelial cells, zebrafish models, and rodent reproductive cells, enabling multi-layered insight into mechanisms of toxicity. She has significantly contributed to deciphering how chemicals such as phthalates bisphenol A, atrazine, and hexabromocyclododecane alter intracellular pathways, including linked regulatory cascades. Her findings helped reveal how these pathways subsequently impact steroid hormone synthesis, mitochondrial function, angiogenesis, reproductive competence, and cellular homeostasis. A notable dimension of her work addresses the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease  through epigenetic changes in early fetal tissues. Her studies on methylation patterns in response to maternal exposures have contributed valuable evidence for understanding how early environmental influences shape long-term physiological outcomes. Dr. Nedeljković has also engaged in extensive collaborative research across international projects focusing on reproductive biology, ecotoxicology, chemical risk assessment, and artificial intelligence based toxicological modeling. Her work integrates in vitro, in vivo, in silico, and systems-level approaches to build mechanistic frameworks for predicting human health risks. Through her broad and methodologically diverse contributions, Dr. Nedeljković continues to advance cutting edge research aimed at protecting reproductive health and improving scientific foundations for chemical safety evaluation.

Profiles:  Scopus | ORCID 

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Tesic, B., Fa Nedeljkovic, S., Markovic Filipovic, J., Samardzija Nenadov, D., Pogrmic-Majkic, K., & Andric, N. Early-life exposure to di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate impairs reproduction in adult female zebrafish (Danio rerio).

Tesic, B., Samardzija Nenadov, D., Tomanic, T., Fa Nedeljkovic, S., Milatovic, S., Stanic, B., Pogrmic-Majkic, K., & Andric, N. DEHP decreases steroidogenesis through the cAMP and ERK1/2 signaling pathways in FSH-stimulated human granulosa cells.

Stanic, B., Milošević, N., Sukur, N., Samardzija Nenadov, D., Fa Nedeljkovic, S., Škrbić, S., & Andric, N.  An in silico toxicogenomic approach in constructing the aflatoxin B1-mediated regulatory network of hub genes in hepatocellular carcinoma.