Héctor Alejandro Keller | Humanities and Science Integration | Best Researcher Award

Héctor Alejandro Keller | Humanities and Science Integration | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr Héctor Alejandro Keller, Facultad de Ciencias Forestales UNaM and Instituto de Botánica del Nordeste UNNE, Argentina

🌿 Dr. H. A. Keller is a distinguished researcher with a Pedagogical Bachelor’s from Escuela Normal Superior N° 2 (1990) and a Forestry Engineering degree from Universidad Nacional de Misiones (2000). He earned Ph.D.s in Natural Resources (2008) and Social Anthropology (2016), both with outstanding grades. He serves as an Independent Researcher at Argentina’s National Council of Science and Technology, Professor at Universidad Nacional de Misiones, and Director of the Doctorate in Sustainable Management of Renewable Natural Resources. He authored three books and numerous publications in ethnobotany and anthropology, highlighting his extensive contributions to the field. 📚🌱🧑‍🏫

 

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🎓 With a solid foundation in education, I earned a Pedagogical bachelor’s degree from Escuela Normal Superior N° 2, Manuel Belgrano, in Montecarlo Misiones in December 1990. 🌳 I furthered my studies, obtaining a degree as a Forestry Engineer from Facultad de Ciencias Forestales – Universidad Nacional de Misiones in February 2000. 🌿 My academic journey continued with a Ph.D. in Natural Resources from Universidad Nacional del Nordeste, focusing on the ethnobotany of Guaraní communities, completed with an outstanding grade in March 2008. 🧑‍🎓 I also achieved a Ph.D. in Social Anthropology from Universidad Nacional de Misiones in October 2016, specializing in ethnobiological studies, again with top marks. 🌱

Books

Dr. Keller has authored three significant books: “La Fotosíntesis de la Cultura” (2017), “Jose Sanchez Labrador S.J. El Paraguay Natural Ilustrado Parte Segunda” (2022), and “Herramientas para el Desarrollo Sostenible en Comunidades Originarias” (in press). 📖🌿

Awards

🌟 Received a special mention for the article and conference presentation “Guarani of Misiones and Orchids: Traditional Uses and Guidelines for Sustainable Commercial Use” at the II° Congress of Orchidology and Conservation and 1st meet on Bromeliaceae in Montecarlo, Misiones. In 2015, earned a special mention for the book “La Fotosíntesis de la Cultura” with the Susnik Awards at Andrés Barbero Museum, Paraguay. In 2022, was nominated to join the Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society (USA) but declined due to economic difficulties in maintaining the membership fee. Eponyms: Lasiodactylus kelleri, Gaya kelleri, Phaeostemma kelleri, Sida kelleri, and Borreria kelleri. 🌸📘🌱

Research focus

Dr. Horacio A. Keller’s research focuses on the botany and ethnobotany of South American flora, particularly in Argentina. His work encompasses the discovery and classification of new plant species 🌱, the study of plant usage by local communities 🔍, and the conservation of native plants 🌿. Dr. Keller’s publications include studies on Isoetes candelariensis, firewood species selection, and new records of Trichilia pallens. He also examines the ecological impact of species like Melinis minutiflora 🌾 and investigates the biocultural conservation of traditional housing in Iberá 🏡. His extensive research contributes significantly to understanding and preserving Argentina’s botanical diversity 🌳.

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Isoetes candelariensis, a new species of Isoetaceae (Lycopodiidae) from Argentina

Species selection criteria for firewood. Preferred species and classification categories in two local communities in eastern Misiones, Argentina

Trichilia pallens (Meliaceae) new record for the argentine flora and nomenclatural novelties for the genus | Trichilia pallens (Meliaceae) nueva cita para la flora argentina y novedades nomenclaturales para el género

Phylogenetics in Scyphostelma (Apocynaceae: Orthosiinae) and description of new species

Two new species in the subfamily Asclepiadoideae (Apocynaceae) in Salta Province, Argentina. | DOS NUEVAS ESPECIES DE LA SUBFAMILIA ASCLEPIADOIDEAE (APOCYNACEAE) EN LA PROVINCIA DE SALTA, ARGENTINA

Monodominance of Calophyllum brasiliense (Calophyllaceae) in hygrophilous rainforest stands in NE Corrientes (Argentina) | MONODOMINANCIA DE CALOPHYLLUM BRASILIENSE (CALOPHYLLACEAE) EN SITIOS DE SELVA HIGRÓFILA EN EL NE DE CORRIENTES (ARGENTINA)

Traditional housing in the Iberá region from an ethnobotanical approach: contributions to biocultural conservation | La vivienda tradicional en la región de Iberá desde un enfoque etnobotánico: aportes a la conservación biocultural

Mimosa serra (Caesalpinioideae, Fabaceae): conservation insights and its presence in Argentina

Claudia Diana Sabau Popa | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Claudia Diana Sabau Popa | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr Claudia Diana Sabau Popa, University Of Oradea, Romania

Prof. Dr. Claudia Diana Sabău-Popa is a distinguished academic at the University of Oradea, specializing in Finance. Since 2004, she has progressed from Junior Teaching Assistant to Ph.D. Supervisor, contributing significantly to the Doctoral School of Economic Sciences. She also serves on the supervisory board of the Romanian Counter-Guarantee Fund. As Vice Dean, she oversees academic and administrative management. Prof. Sabău-Popa is active in national professional associations like CECCAR, CAFR, CCF, and UNPIR. Her research includes numerous published articles and participation in conferences. 📚🎓📊💼.

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Education

Dr. Claudia Diana Sabău-Popa is a distinguished academic at the University of Oradea, specializing in finance and European economic relations. She holds a PhD in Finance from Babeş-Bolyai University, with a focus on community funds and the EU budget. She has numerous qualifications, including a habilitation from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies and various certificates in auditing, training, and entrepreneurial skills. Since 2016, she has held leadership roles within the university, actively contributing to the Faculty of Economic Sciences. Her expertise and dedication have made her a prominent figure in higher education management. 📚🌟💼

Experience

Dr. Claudia Diana Sabău-Popa is a distinguished Professor at the University of Oradea, specializing in Finance and Accounting since 2016. She supervises Ph.D. students, coordinates theses, and actively participates in research and conferences. As a member of the Romanian Counter-Guarantee Fund’s supervisory board, she oversees financial strategies and policies. Previously, she served as an Associate Professor (2013-2016) and University Lecturer (2009-2013). Her extensive teaching portfolio includes Capital Markets, EU Finances, and IFRS. Dr. Sabău-Popa is dedicated to advancing higher education and financial research in Romania. 🌟📚💼

Awards

On May 24, 2016, a distinguished Diploma for results in scientific research in the field of Finance (no. 8361/24.05.2016) was awarded by MENCS, University of Oradea. This recognition celebrates outstanding contributions and achievements in finance research. The recipient’s work, published in internationally recognized ISI specialist journals, has garnered significant acclaim and reflects a dedication to advancing knowledge in the field. This honor highlights the importance of rigorous scientific inquiry and the impact of quality research on the global academic community. 🏆📜🌍

Research focus

Prof. Dr. Claudia Diana Sabău-Popa’s research primarily focuses on financial performance evaluation, risk management, and market analysis. Her work utilizes advanced methodologies such as fuzzy AHP, TOPSIS, neural networks, and principal component analysis to assess and predict the financial health and performance of companies, especially in the Romanian market. Additionally, she explores the impact of macroeconomic variables on stock prices and consumer decisions within grey online social networks. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates economic, technological, and computational techniques to provide comprehensive insights into financial and market dynamics. 📊💻📉📈

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Performance evaluation model of Romanian manufacturing listed companies by fuzzy AHP and TOPSIS

Composite financial performance index prediction–a neural networks approach

Analyzing financial health of the SMES listed in the AERO market of Bucharest Stock Exchange using Principal Component Analysis

Consumers’ Decisions in grey online social networks

Developing an adaptive fuzzy controller for risk management of company cash flow

EFFECTS OF MACROECONOMIC VARIABLES ON STOCK PRICES OF THE BUCHAREST STOCK EXCHANGE (BSE).

Performance mapping in two-step cluster analysis through ESEG disclosures and EPS

Development of a fuzzy logic system to identify the risk of projects financed from structural funds

Using dashboards in business analysis

Influence of the capital structure on the company’s performance: Study of the energy sector companies listed on BSE

Chuma Maxwele | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Chuma Maxwele | Social Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Dr Chuma Maxwele, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa

Dr. Chuma Maxwele is an accomplished economist with a PhD from Nelson Mandela University 🏫. He holds a Master’s in Commerce in Economics 🎓, along with a Bachelor’s in Education (Economics and Business Management) from the University of Fort Hare 📘. His expertise spans international trade, applied microeconomics, and econometrics 📈. Dr. Maxwele has taught at various educational institutions and conducted significant research, focusing on economic complexity and governance in Sub-Saharan Africa 🌍. He is proficient in Xhosa and English 🌐 and has published multiple papers in renowned journals 📑.

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Education

🎓 Dr. Chuma Maxwele’s academic journey began at Qokolweni S.S.S., Mthatha, where he completed Grade 12 with top marks in IsiXhosa, English, Mathematics, and more. He earned a Bachelor of Education in Economics and Business Management from the University of Fort Hare (2012-2015), excelling in modules like Basic Classroom Research and Community Development. At Nelson Mandela University, he achieved a Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Economics (2017) and later, a Master’s in Commerce in Economics, specializing in Advanced Macroeconomics and Economic Impact Assessment. Dr. Maxwele culminated his studies with a PhD in Economics, producing an impactful thesis. 📚🌟

Research Skills

Conducted basic classroom research at UFH, and a research treatise at NMU. Completed a research paper on “Developing content knowledge in Economics” and “Effect of the exchange rate on economic growth in South Africa” over two months (August-September 2015) at UFH, and 11 months at NMU.

Research focus

Chuma Maxwele’s research focuses on the intersection of economic complexity and governance in Sub-Saharan Africa. His work explores how intricate economic activities and structures impact the quality of governance across different countries. By analyzing cross-country data, he aims to uncover patterns and relationships that can inform policy and drive sustainable development. This research is crucial for understanding how economic diversity and sophistication contribute to better governance outcomes, ultimately fostering growth and stability in the region. 🌍📊🔍📈

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Economic Complexity and Good Governance in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Cross Country Analysis

 

Abbas Ranjbar Saadatabadi | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Abbas Ranjbar Saadatabadi | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Dr Abbas Ranjbar Saadatabadi, Atmospheric Science & Meteorological Research, ASMERC, Iran

Dr. Abbas Ranjbar Saadatabadi is an accomplished meteorologist with a B.Sc. in Applied Physics from the University of Shahid Bahonar, an M.Sc. in Meteorology from Geophysics Institute in Tehran, and a Ph.D. in Meteorology from Islamic Azad University. He serves as Director of ASMERC, Tehran, and has held several key roles in atmospheric science research. His expertise spans atmospheric circulations, forecasting, and applied physics. Dr. Ranjbar is an active member of numerous professional associations and has significantly contributed to flood forecasting, extreme weather event analysis, and dust storm research in Iran. 🌦️📚🌍

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Education

🎓 With a solid foundation in Applied Physics from the University of Shahid Bahonar, Kerman, Iran (1988-1993), 🎓 followed by a Master’s in Meteorology from the Geophysics Institute, Tehran, Iran (1994-1997), 🌦️ the scholar pursued a Ph.D. in Meteorology at the Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran (1999-2003). 🌪️ This extensive educational background has equipped them with in-depth knowledge and expertise in the field of meteorology, contributing significantly to their professional and academic pursuits. 📚✨

Experience

🌦️ Since 2015, the Director of the Atmospheric Science and Meteorological Research Center (ASMERC) in Tehran, Iran, has led advancements in meteorological research. Previously, from 2013 to 2015, they served as the Deputy Director of ASMERC, and from 2012 to 2013, as a faculty member. They directed the National Drought Warning and Monitoring Center (NDWMC) from 2011 to 2012 and served as Deputy Director from 2010 to 2011. Between 2005 and 2010, they were the Deputy Director of the National Weather Forecasting Center. Additionally, they headed the Department of Satellite Meteorology and New Technologies at IRIMO from 2004 to 2005 and worked as a forecaster from 1999 to 2004. ☁️🛰️

Membership of Professional Associations

📝🌍 National Commission of UNESCO- National Committee of Man and the Biosphere, Associate Member (2012-current). 🏛️🔬 Research Committee of Yazd, Kerman, and Sistan-o-Balochestan provinces (2013-2015). 🌐🔬 Committee of Science and Technology Exchange in the Union of Countries bordering the Indian Ocean (2013-current). 🗞️🌦️ Editorial Board Member, Journal of Climate Research (2015-current) and Journal of Nivar (IRIMO) (2010-current). 🌪️🌧️ Associate Member, Secondary Professional Work Group of Atmospheric Disasters and Storm (2015). 🌩️🌡️ Associate Member, Research Council of the Atmospheric Science and Meteorological Research Centre (2014-current). 🌊🌎 Scientific Secretary, 3rd International Conference of the Persian Gulf Oceanography (2015). 🌊🔬 Vice Chairman, Iranian Marine Science and Technology Association (2019).

Project Involvement

🌊⛑️ Designed and operated a flood forecasting and warning system in Tehran (2018-2020). 🌧️📈 Studied heavy rainfall forecasting in Ilam province (2019). 🌦️💻 Developed a Meteorological and Hydrology Forecast Software System in Qom (2016-2017). 🌩️📊 Evaluated extreme weather events using regional climate models in Iran (2016-2017). 🌧️🏙️ Investigated precipitation causes of Qazvin urban floods (2016). 🌧️🌊 Analyzed atmospheric patterns for heavy rainfalls over Bushehr (2015). 🌬️📉 Developed a wind atlas over Iran using numerical atmospheric models (2015). 🌪️📉 Evaluated the EURAD dust storm forecast model (2016). 🌪️🌀 Studied atmospheric patterns for dust storms over Isfahan (2013). 🌪️💨 Designed an integrated system for air pollution and dust forecasting (2013). 🌪️🌊 Assessed SWAN and MIKE21 model outputs with buoy data in Bushehr (2015). 🌪️🌀 Modeled dust storm trajectories over Kerman with WRF-Chem (2015). 🌪️❄️ Studied dust storm mechanisms and trajectories over Lorestan (2015).

Research focus

Dr. Ranjbar Saadatabadi’s research primarily focuses on atmospheric and environmental sciences, particularly in the context of Iran. His work includes studying climatic variations, synoptic and dynamic analysis of extreme weather events, dust transport modeling, and the impacts of ENSO on the Middle East’s climate. He utilizes advanced techniques like remote sensing, machine learning, and numerical models to analyze phenomena such as heavy rainfall, flash floods, and dust storms. His research aims to understand and mitigate the impacts of environmental changes and extreme weather on the region. 🌦️📊🌍📉💨

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A comprehensive investigation of the causes of drying and increasing saline dust in the Urmia Lake, northwest Iran, via ground and satellite observations, synoptic analysis and machine learning models

Estimating Particulate Matter Using Remote Sensing Data and Meteorological Variables Over Ahvaz, Iran

Synoptic and dynamic analysis of a flash flood-inducing heavy rainfall event in arid and semi-arid central-northern Iran and its simulation using the WRF model

The Impact of ENSO Phase Transition on the Atmospheric Circulation, Precipitation and Temperature in the Middle East Autumn

Intercomparisons of some dust models over West Asia

A finite-volume numerical model for the simulation of dust transport in the atmosphere

Assessment of climate variations in temperature and precipitation extreme events over Iran

Synoptic and thermodynamic characteristics of 30 March–2 April 2009 heavy rainfall event in Iran

The omega blocking condition and extreme rainfall in Northwestern Iran during 25 – 28 October 2008

Relationships between Arab sea and Indian Ocean surface temperature anomalies with precipitation over southern of Iran

Tomas Penka | Agricultural Science and Innovation | Best Researcher Award

Tomas Penka | Agricultural Science and Innovation | Best Researcher Award

Mr Tomas Penka, Fakulta rybarstvi a ochrany vod Jihoceske univerzity v Ceskych Budejovicich, Czech Republic

Tomas Penka is an accomplished ecologist and PhD student at the Faculty of Fisheries and Water Protection in Vodnany, specializing in modern methods of fish breeding and biology 🐟🔬. He holds an MSc in Biology of the Ecosystem with a specialization in Ecology and a BSc in Biology from the University of South Bohemia 🌿🎓. Since 2020, he has worked as a biological specialist, contributing to scientific research and projects 🌍📚. His research has led to multiple publications in prestigious journals, focusing on the growth, survival, and health of pikeperch and other species 📖✨.

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Tomas Penka completed his MSc. in Biology of the Ecosystem with a specialization in Ecology at the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice, Faculty of Science, from 2018 to 2021. Before that, he earned his BSc. in Biology from the same university from 2015 to 2018. With a strong foundation in ecological studies, Tomas is dedicated to understanding and preserving ecosystems. 🌿🌱📚🧬 His academic journey reflects his passion for the natural world and commitment to environmental science, preparing him for a promising career in ecology and conservation. 🌍🔬✨

Experience

As a dedicated PhD student at the Faculty of Fisheries and Water Protection in Vodnany since September 2021, I specialize in modern methods of intensive breeding, reproduction, and biology of fish 🐟. Since October 2020, I have also served as a Biological Specialist, collaborating on scientific research projects, including NAZV, OP Fisheries, Eureka, Interreg, and H2020 🌍🔬. Previously, I worked at the Biological Center of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic from May 2016 to May 2020 as a Laboratory Technician, where I processed biological material and introduced new lab methods such as radiotracking 🌳🔬.

Research project

From February 2024 to January 2025, Her served as the responsible researcher for a project funded by the Grant Agency of the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice (GAJU). The project, 032/2023/T, focused on innovative methods for acquiring and utilizing separated sludge waste from intensive aquaculture, aiming for sustainable nutrient use in agriculture. Previously, from February 2022 to January 2023, I led another GAJU-supported project, 028/2022/T, which optimized the application of pelleted feeds with higher vitamin C content in the intensive aquaculture of pike perch (Sander lucioperca). 🐟🌱💧📊

Research focus

Tomas Penka’s research focuses on optimizing aquaculture practices, particularly for species like pikeperch and northern pike. His studies investigate various aspects, including the effects of bicultural stocking, live feed enrichments, and the use of lactic acid bacteria to enhance fish growth, health, and microbiome diversity. Additionally, he explores the impacts of different weaning times, light regimes, stocking densities, and dietary supplements on fish development and survival. Penka’s work aims to improve sustainable aquaculture systems and fish welfare through innovative techniques and detailed biochemical and genetic analyses. 🐟🔬🌿📊

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Practical application of bicultural stocking and its effects on fish growth, blood biochemistry, and solid waste elimination in recirculating aquaculture system

Live feed enrichments using microalgae for pikeperch (Sander lucioperca) larval culture

Pikeperch (Sander lucioperca) larval rearing optimization: utilization of lactic acid bacteria for improving microbiome diversity and digestive enzyme activity

Effects of weaning time, light regime, and stocking density on growth, condition, survival, and cannibalism rates in northern pike (Esox lucius L.) larvae and early juveniles under intensive culture

Effects of yeast hydrolysate supplementation in low-fish meal diets for pikeperch

The efficacy of male’s nest preparation and its effect on female’s partner selection during semi-controlled reproduction in pikeperch (Sander lucioperca)

Evaluation of different feeding frequencies in RAS-based juvenile pikeperch (Sander lucioperca) aquaculture

Fine ultrastructural features of germ cells and spermatozoa during spermatogenesis in the European grayling, Thymallus thymallus (Teleostei, Salmoniformes, Salmonidae)

Partial replacement of fish meal by soybean meal supplemented with inulin and oligofructose in the diet of pikeperch (Sander lucioperca): Effect on growth and health status

Effects of First Feeding Regime on Gene Expression and Enzyme Activity in Pikeperch (Sander lucioperca) Larvae

 

Stelios Vasilopoulos | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Stelios Vasilopoulos | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Mr Stelios Vasilopoulos, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Stelios Vasilopoulos, MSc in Food Technology and Quality Assurance from the University of Reading (2003), is a researcher at the University of Thessaly’s Telecommunications & Networks Laboratory since 2018 📚🔬. He has extensive experience in project management, focusing on smart specialization and technology development in the food and feed industry 🌱🐔. Previously, he co-founded Mamasfood Catering Ltd and worked at DO & CO Event & Airline Catering Ltd as a Process Manager 🍴✈️. Stelios has participated in numerous international projects, published multiple research papers, and is a frequent speaker at academic conferences 📑🌍.

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Education

👩‍🎓 In June 2003, I earned my MSc in Food Technology and Quality Assurance from the University of Reading, UK. Since January 2018, I have been a researcher at the University of Thessaly’s Telecommunications & Networks Laboratory, focusing on smart specialization and technology development in food and agriculture. 🧑‍💼 As co-founder and CEO of Mamasfood Catering Ltd (2015-2016), I managed an online restaurant in London. At DO & CO Event & Airline Catering Ltd (2011-2015), I was a Process Manager. 🥗 Previously, I held various roles at Bakkavor Group (2006-2011) and Katsouris Fresh Foods Ltd (2003-2006), enhancing production efficiency and quality assurance. 🌐🗣️ I speak English and French.

Research focus

Stelios Vasilopoulos’s research focuses on the use of insect larvae as sustainable feed additives in livestock production. Key studies include the effects of black soldier fly, mealworm, and superworm on broiler growth and antioxidant activity under heat stress. His work also examines the impact of whole insect larvae on intestinal morphology and microbiota of broilers. Notable publications cover broiler diets replaced with Tenebrio molitor larvae, as well as flaxseed and lupins in dairy cow diets. Vasilopoulos’s contributions highlight advancements in livestock nutrition and sustainability 🐔🐛🌾📈.

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Black soldier fly, mealworm and superworm: chemical composition and comparative effect on broiler growth

Effect of three different insect larvae on growth performance and antioxidant activity of thigh, breast, and liver tissues of chickens reared under mild heat stress

Diet replacement with whole insect larvae affects intestinal morphology and microbiota of broiler chickens

Sustainable Use of Feed Additives in Livestock

Growth performance, welfare traits and meat characteristics of broilers fed diets partly replaced with whole Tenebrio molitor larvae

Feeding Flaxseed and Lupins during the Transition Period in Dairy Cows: Effects on Production Performance, Fertility and Biochemical Blood Indices

Composition, Organoleptic Characteristics, Fatty Acid Profile and Oxidative Status of Cow’s Milk and White Cheese after Dietary Partial Replacement of Soybean Meal with Flaxseed and Lupin

Gulali Aktas | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Gulali Aktas | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr Gulali Aktas, Abant Izzet Baysal University Hospital, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Gulali Aktas is a dedicated physician with 24 years of experience in internal medicine. As an academician for 13 years, he has mentored countless medical students and contributed to significant research. He holds an MD and Associate Professorship from Abant Izzet Baysal University. His prolific work includes 183 international journal publications, 19 conference presentations, and 11 book chapters. Recognized for his excellence, he was nominated for the Raise the Line Faculty Award in 2022 and is listed in Stanford University’s top 2% scientists. Fluent in Turkish, English, and basic German, he champions patient-centered care and lifelong learning. 🏥📚🌟

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Education

Dr. Gulali Aktas is an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine since 2015. They completed their Internal Medicine residency (PhD equivalent) at Ondokuz Mayis University, Samsun, Turkey (2003-2008), and Pulmonology residency at Yedikule Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey (2002-2003). They earned their MD from Ondokuz Mayis University in 2000. With 211 research contributions published in peer-reviewed journals and an impressive H-index of 35 (WoS), 42 (Google Scholar), and 36 (Scopus), Dr. Gulali Aktas is a prominent researcher. Fluent in Turkish, English, and basic German, they are known for their honesty, hard work, optimism, and foresight. 🌟📚🩺🌍

Experience

From 2011 to 2014, courses such as Dyspnea and Edema, Approach to Chest Pain, Fever and Hyperthermia, and Leukopenia and Leukocytosis were taught in the spring, while Chronic Leukemia, Aplastic Anemia and Myelodysplasia, and Principles of Blood Transfusion were covered in the autumn. Rheumatology topics like Anamnesis, Physical Examination, and Laboratory Test Analysis were emphasized. Other subjects included Familial Mediterranean Fever, Behcet’s Disease, Chronic Pancreatitis, Liver Cirrhosis, Esophageal Diseases, Colon Polyps, Celiac Disease, Chronic Viral and Non-Viral Hepatitis, and Mesenteric Ischemia. 🩺📚✨

Presentations

Dr. Gulali Aktaş has presented several notable studies. At the 30th World Congress of Endourology in 2012, his team discussed “Warfarin intoxication induced bilateral renal hematoma” (📚🩸). He compared surgical techniques for pylonidal sinus surgery and explored sleep quality in IBS patients at the XVI Annual European Society of Surgery (🔪💤). In 2013, at the 50th ERA-EDTA Congress, he highlighted the effects of nocturnal blood pressure on hemodialysis patients’ nutrition (🌙🩺). His research on metabolic syndrome, presented at the 10th Metabolic Syndrome Symposium, investigated platelet volume, epicardial adipose tissue, and non-alcoholic hepatosteatosis (🩸📈). At the 51st ERA-EDTA Congress, he examined atrial conduction in hemodialysis patients (❤️🩺).

Research focus

G Aktas focuses on the use of hematological and biochemical markers as diagnostic and prognostic tools in various medical conditions. His research includes studies on the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as an indicator for diabetic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. He also explores the predictive value of the uric acid to HDL cholesterol ratio for metabolic syndrome and diabetes control, as well as novel inflammatory markers derived from hemogram parameters in irritable bowel syndrome and COVID-19. His work aims to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes. 🩸🔬📊

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Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio as an indicative of diabetic control level in type 2 diabetes mellitus

Elevated neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in the diagnosis of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

Uric acid to HDL cholesterol ratio is a strong predictor of diabetic control in men with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Does neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio predict active ulcerative colitis?

Serum uric acid to HDL-cholesterol ratio is a strong predictor of metabolic syndrome in type 2 diabetes mellitus

Diabetes control could through platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio in hemograms

Irritable bowel syndrome is associated with novel inflammatory markers derived from hemogram parameters

Could red cell distribution width be a marker in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis?

Association between novel inflammatory markers derived from hemogram indices and metabolic parameters in type 2 diabetic men

Hematological predictors of novel Coronavirus infection

 

Rasim Mogulkoc | Experimental Design | Best Researcher Award

Rasim Mogulkoc | Experimental Design | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr Rasim Mogulkoc, Selcuk University, Turkey

Prof. Dr. Rasim Mogulkoc, born March 20, 1967, in Gürün (Sivas), is a distinguished professor at Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine since August 2010. Specializing in endocrinology, cardiovascular physiology, neuroscience, apoptosis, and ischemia-reperfusion, he has led numerous BAP projects and supervised several doctoral and master’s theses. Fluent in English (KPDS-80), he is married with a daughter. 📚🔬

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Education

Born on March 20, 1967, in Gürün (Sivas), I completed my primary, secondary, and high school education locally before graduating from Fırat University in 1991. Following this, I pursued doctoral studies from 1993 to 1997.

Research focus

Based on AK Baltaci’s published papers, his research primarily focuses on the roles of trace elements like zinc and magnesium in physiological systems, particularly in endocrinology and neurochemistry. His studies investigate how these elements affect hormone levels, oxidative stress, and neurological functions. Baltaci explores diverse topics such as the impact of zinc deficiency, supplementation effects on oxidative markers, and the interplay of trace elements with thyroid hormones. His work contributes to understanding the biochemical mechanisms underlying health and disease, emphasizing applications in sports physiology and neurodegenerative conditions. 🧬🔬

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Molecular mechanisms of early and late LTP\

Effects of magnesium supplementation on testosterone levels of athletes and sedentary subjects at rest and after exhaustion

Effects of zinc deficiency and supplementation on malondialdehyde and glutathione levels in blood and tissues of rats performing swimming exercise

Opposite effects of zinc and melatonin on thyroid hormones in rats

Changes in the serum levels of trace elements before and after the operation in thyroid cancer patients

The roles of flavonols/flavonoids in neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation

Zinc supplementation ameliorates electromagnetic field-induced lipid peroxidation in the rat brain

Leptin and zinc relation: in regulation of food intake and immunity

Effects of magnesium supplementation on blood parameters of athletes at rest and after exercise

Effect of zinc supplementation on antioxidant activity in young wrestlers

Nan Liu | Business Hypotheses | Best Researcher Award

Nan Liu | Business Hypotheses | Best Researcher Award

Mrs Nan Liu, Yunnan University of Finance and Economics, China

Nan Liu is an accomplished Associate Librarian at Yunnan University of Finance and Economics 📚. She oversees library services, research, and academic support. Celebrated for her teaching, she has received the Excellent Classroom Teacher award multiple times, the Annual Outstanding Teacher Award in 2015, and the Hongyun Gardener Teacher Award in 2017 🌟. She was also honored with the Outstanding Teacher Mentor Award and the Excellent Award in 2024 🏆. Nan Liu has participated in 7 research projects, published 42 papers including 7 CSSCI indexed ones, and contributed significantly to the field of library and information science 📖.

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Experience

📚 Associate Librarian at Yunnan University of Finance and Economics, overseeing library services, research, and academic support. Key responsibilities include managing library operations, ensuring the accessibility of resources, and supporting academic research initiatives. Dedicated to enhancing the educational experience for students and faculty, the role involves collaboration with academic departments, development of library programs, and integration of technology to improve library services. Passionate about fostering a culture of learning and research, the position also requires staying updated with trends in library science to implement best practices and innovative solutions. 📖✨

Awards and Honors

🌟 Nan Liu 🌟 is a distinguished educator at Yunnan University of Finance and Economics, celebrated for her exceptional teaching skills. She has been honored with the Annual Outstanding Teacher Award (2015) and the Hongyun Gardener Teacher Award (2017). In 2024, Nan received the Outstanding Teacher Mentor Award at the National Finals of the 6th National Financial and Economic Universities Information Literacy Competition, and the Excellent Award in the Micro-Course Competition. With a total of 21 awards to her name, Nan’s dedication to education and mentorship shines brightly. 📚🎓🏅

Research Projects
Nan Liu has actively contributed to a total of seven projects, demonstrating her commitment and expertise in her field. Among these, she has played a significant role in four national-level projects, highlighting her ability to work on a larger scale and make impactful contributions. 🌟📊 Her involvement in these projects reflects her dedication and the high regard in which her skills are held within the academic and research communities. 🔬🏅 With each project, Nan has brought innovation and excellence, further solidifying her reputation as a distinguished professional in her area of expertise. 🌟🌐

Research focus

Based on the article “The industrial internet and green technology innovation” authored by Guo X. and Liu N. in Finance Research Letters (2024), their research likely focuses on the intersection of industrial internet technologies and innovations in green technology. Their work probably explores how advancements in industrial internet, such as IoT and automation, contribute to sustainability and environmental efficiency within various sectors. This research theme emphasizes integrating digital technologies with eco-friendly practices to drive industrial and environmental outcomes. 🌱 Their contributions likely provide insights into fostering sustainable development through technological advancements in industry.

Publication top notes

The industrial internet and green technology innovation