Yousef Moradi | Epidemiology | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Yousef Moradi | Epidemiology | Best Researcher Award

Epidemiologist | Kurdistan University | Iran

Dr. Yousef Moradi is an accomplished researcher and academic whose work spans epidemiology, public health, and biomedical sciences, reflecting a sustained commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and improving population health outcomes. His expertise integrates communicable and non-communicable disease epidemiology, health inequalities, infectious disease surveillance, molecular and clinical research, and advanced evidence-synthesis methodologies. He has authored an extensive body of peer-reviewed publications and earned broad scholarly recognition through citations, editorial contributions, and active peer-review involvement with reputable international journals. Dr. Moradi’s research collaborations extend across multidisciplinary teams, national health authorities, and global agencies, contributing to policy-relevant studies, community-centered interventions, and high-impact investigations focused on vulnerable and high-risk populations. His work has informed health service delivery, strengthened public health programs, refined national guidelines, and generated actionable insights for health system improvement. He has also contributed meaningfully to academic environments through postgraduate teaching, thesis supervision, professional development activities, and curriculum enhancement, fostering a culture of scientific rigor and student achievement. His leadership in research design, data analytics, field implementation, and interdisciplinary coordination supports evidence-based decision-making and the development of informed health policies. With a strong record of contribution to global scientific discourse, a commitment to ethical and equity-driven research, and active engagement in collaborative investigations, Dr. Yousef Moradi continues to advance public health knowledge, address emerging health challenges, and promote socially responsive, evidence-informed solutions with lasting societal impact. He has 19639 citations from 233 documents with an h-index of 39.

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Publications

1. Ghadirzadeh, B., Afshar, M., Afraie, M., Moradveisi, B., & Moradi, Y. (2025). Efficacy of zinc sulfate supplementation in managing neonatal hyperbilirubinemia: A meta-analysis. The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine.

2. Ouyang, F., Hu, W., Reisman, J., Pogoda, T. K., Carlson, K. F., Liu, W., Moradi, Y., & colleagues. (2025). Association between PTSD and health-related social needs in US Veterans: An NLP analysis using Veterans Health Administration data. Journal of Affective Disorders.

3. Mestrovic, T., Naghavi, M., Aguilar, G. R., Weaver, N. D., Swetschinski, L. R., & colleagues. (2025). The burden of bacterial antimicrobial resistance in the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region 1990–2021: A cross-country systematic analysis with forecasts to 2050. The Lancet Public Health.

4. Ghaderkhanzadeh, H., Asadi, J., Hemmati, Z., Saed, L., Nouri, E., & Moradi, Y. (2025). The role of thyroid autoimmunity in assisted reproductive techniques outcomes: An updated comprehensive meta-analysis. Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology.

5. Rahimi, M., Haghighi, L., Majidnia, M., Ghadirzadeh, B., & Moradi, Y. (2025). Diagnostic performance of PAPP-A and β-hCG in early detection of gestational diabetes mellitus: A meta-analysis. Acta Diabetologica.

Edward Egwuaba | Public Health | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Edward Egwuaba | Public Health | Best Researcher Award 

Research Scholar | Ojukwu University | Nigeria

Dr. Edward Ukwubile Egwuaba is a distinguished scholar and medical sociologist whose academic and research career reflects a deep commitment to advancing knowledge in health systems, social behavior, and public health equity. As a faculty member in the Department of Sociology at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, he has developed extensive expertise in medical sociology, health-seeking behavior, reproductive health, substance use, and the sociocultural dimensions of healthcare delivery. His prolific research output spans numerous peer-reviewed journals and book chapters, addressing critical issues such as maternal and child health, gender-based violence, psychosocial rehabilitation of displaced populations, and the intersection of health and social inequality in developing societies. Through his collaborative research with scholars across Nigeria and beyond, Dr. Egwuaba has contributed significantly to multidisciplinary discourses on public health, development, and social change, fostering a better understanding of the behavioral and cultural determinants of health outcomes. His studies often integrate empirical sociological insights with applied health strategies, emphasizing the importance of sociocultural innovation in strengthening healthcare systems and achieving sustainable health equity. His contributions extend to several national and international conferences where he has presented groundbreaking papers on public health challenges, social behavior, and nation-building. Dr. Egwuaba’s scholarly influence continues to grow through his active participation in academic associations such as the International Sociological Association, the South African Sociological Association, and the Nigerian Sociological Society, where he promotes the integration of sociological perspectives into global health policy and practice. His research impact, marked by wide readership and scholarly citations, demonstrates his enduring contribution to the global discourse on health, social justice, and sustainable human development.

Profiles: Google Scholar |  ORCID

Publications

1. Yılmazer, M., Altındiş, M., Cevrioğlu, S., Fenkci, V., Aktepe, O., & Sırthan, E. (2004). Afyon Bölgesinde yaşayan gebe kadınlarda toksoplazma, sitomegalovirus, rubella, hepatit B, hepatit C seropozitiflik oranları. Afyon Kocatepe Üniversitesi Kocatepe Tıp Dergisi.

2. Oğurlu, M., Sen, S., Polatli, M., Sırthan, E., Gürsoy, F., & Cildağ, O. (2007). The effect of spinal anesthesia on pulmonary function tests in old patients. Tuberkuloz ve Toraks.

3. Afsin, E., Yaksi, O., Onal, A., & Bacaksiz, E. (2022). Tracheal schwannoma mimicking asthma. International Journal of Neuroscience.

4. Afşin, E., & Demirkol, M. E. (2022). Post-COVID pulmonary function test evaluation. Turkish Thoracic Journal.

5. Afşin, E., & Cosgun, Z. (2021). A rare cough complication: Internal oblique muscle hematoma. Radiology Case Reports.