Michal Vaľko | Global Health | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Michal Vaľko | Global Health | Research Excellence Award

Researcher | Katolícka univerzita v Ružomberku | Slovakia

Michal Vaľko is a multidisciplinary researcher whose work bridges public health, digital society, and behavioral sciences, with a growing focus on how lifestyle, technology, and social environments shape human wellbeing. His academic training at the Catholic University in Ružomberok established a strong foundation in social sciences and analytical research, which he has expanded through studies examining cardiovascular risk patterns across European populations, workplace wellbeing among young employees, and the psychological effects of social media on adolescents. His contributions include publications in global health, environmental sustainability, educational psychology, and social responsibility, demonstrating an ability to work across domains where health, behavior, and digital ecosystems intersect. He has collaborated with international scholars in public health, artificial intelligence, and behavioral science, contributing to research on carbon-labeling policies, explainable AI for lifestyle medicine, and personality-based educational analytics. His work is frequently grounded in both qualitative and quantitative methods, supported by proficiency in statistical tools and a sustained engagement with digital-behavior research. Beyond academic publishing, he has actively participated in conferences addressing digital safety, youth wellbeing, and interdisciplinary social challenges, earning recognition for excellence in scholarly work, including awards for research on adolescent cognitive functioning in the digital age and academic achievement within his faculty. His ongoing community-oriented engagements, including volunteer roles in digital communication and participation in participatory research initiatives with older adults, highlight a commitment to public-facing scholarship and societal impact. With a research profile that integrates health sciences, social informatics, and ethical considerations around technology, he contributes to emerging discussions on how digital transformations influence health outcomes, behavioral patterns, and institutional responsibility. This combination of interdisciplinary scholarship, international collaboration, and applied societal engagement positions him as an emerging voice in contemporary health-behavior research and digital-societal studies. He has 3 citations from 4 documents with an h-index of 1.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

1. Valko, M., Walker, M. D., Htoon, A., Dumlao, J., Lane, H., Lee, I. G., Amer, H., & Bursova, J. (2025). If Europe lived the same lifestyle: Insights into cardiovascular risk from the European Social Survey. Global Health Journal.

2. Lane, H., Pokutnia, O., Walker, M. D., Killingsworth, J., Valko, M., & Farias, A. R. (2025). What is carbon labeling of food and does it work? A preliminary review of the potential impact of carbon labeling on consumer choice. Green and Low-Carbon Economy.

3. Valko, M., Walker, M. D., & Lane, H. (2025). The impact of working hours and tenure on the wellbeing of young employees in Slovakia. Journal of Workplace Behavioral Health.

4. Gioia, F., Vaľko, M., & Lane, H. (2025). Exploration of the Big Five: Educational correlations, dimensionality reduction and clustering techniques (Preprint).

5. Vaľko, M. (2023). Vplyv sociálnych sietí na fungovanie mysle adolescentov. ŠVOČ in Social Work – Bachelor Section.

Jian Feng | Clinical Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jian Feng | Clinical Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Doctor | The General Hospital of Western Theater Command | China

Dr. Jian Feng is an Attending Physician at the Intensive Care Unit of The General Hospital of Western Theater Command in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. He earned his medical degree and completed advanced training in critical care medicine, with a focus on sepsis, multiple organ failure, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and altitude sickness. Dr. Feng has led and participated in multiple provincial- and national-level research projects, including studies on ICU-acquired weakness, the role of curcumin in skeletal muscle preservation at high altitudes, and innovative interventions in critical care. He has published extensively, with over 11 SCI-indexed papers and numerous Chinese core journal articles as first or corresponding author, including high-impact works in Asian Journal of Surgery, Journal of Inflammation Research, and Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. His contributions extend to medical innovation, holding multiple invention and utility model patents, and co-authoring the monograph Clinical Nutritional Therapy for Neurocritical Care. Dr. Feng has received recognition for his research and clinical excellence, including awards for innovation and translational medicine. Beyond his research, he serves as a reviewer for prestigious journals such as Heliyon and Medical Science Monitor, demonstrating his commitment to advancing scientific rigor and critical peer review in the field of critical care medicine. His work combines clinical expertise with innovative research, reflecting a dedication to improving patient outcomes and contributing to the scientific community at both national and international levels. He has 51 citations from 20 documents with an h-index of 4.

Profiles: Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

1. Wang, M., Huang, B., Chen, J., Rui, Z., Li, J., Fang, S., Fan, L., Feng, J., & Li, F. (2025). Artificial intelligence and machine learning in the research and application status of ICU-acquired weakness.

2. Liu, J., Xu, Z., Luo, S., Bai, Y., Feng, J., & Li, F. (2024). Risk factors for ICU-acquired weakness in sepsis patients: A retrospective study of 264 patients.

3. Tan, J., Huang, B., Luo, S., Li, R., Hou, J., Zhang, R., Wang, L., Liu, Y., Li, F., & Feng, J. (2024). A rare case of severe pneumonia combined with septic shock caused by Nocardia amamiensis.

4. Luo, H., Feng, J., Xue, G., Zhang, Y., Li, Y., Huang, X., Chen, X., You, S., Dong, H., & Li, L. (2023). Comparative efficacy and acceptability of 12 phosphorus-lowering drugs in adults with hyperphosphatemia and chronic kidney disease: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.

5. Luo, S., Wang, L., Xu, Z., Liu, J., Zhang, W., Feng, J., & Li, F. (2023). Isolation, identification and biological characteristics of phage vB-KpnP1 for carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae.