Ben Harkin | Data Analysis Innovation | Best Researcher Award

Posted on by ScienceFather

Dr. Ben Harkin | Data Analysis Innovation | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

👨‍🎓 Profiles

Orcid Profile
Scopus Profile

👨‍🔬 Summary

Dr. Ben Harkin is an esteemed cognitive psychologist known for his work in selective reviews, meta-analyses, negative cognitions and behaviors, and behavior change through validated interventions. He earned his PhD in 2012 with a dissertation titled “A Cognitive Examination of Compulsive Checkers’ Working Memory and Inhibitory Performance,” leading to 7 peer-reviewed publications. His recent meta-analysis research employs a novel multidimensional approach to data extraction and analysis, offering new insights into key cognitive aspects of psychological phenomena.

🏆 Awards and Projects

Dr. Harkin was honored with an ESRC Future Leaders Research Award in 2013, focusing on developing interventions for individuals avoiding debt. His project involved creating and applying interventions in a laboratory setting to enhance financial decision-making for loan seekers at a local credit union in Chesterfield. This multidisciplinary effort required collaboration with academics, research assistants, stakeholders, and those in debt. Additionally, Dr. Harkin received a BA Grant alongside the ESRC award, which involved supervising research assistants and post-doctoral researchers, working within diverse communities, and disseminating results to both lay and academic audiences.

🎓 Education

  • PhD in Psychology (2012): “A Cognitive Examination of Compulsive Checkers’ Working Memory and Inhibitory Performance,” University of Glasgow.
  • MSc in Research Methods of Psychological Science (Distinction) (2008): “How Checking Breeds Doubt: Reduced Performance in a Simple Working Memory Task,” Behaviour Research and Therapy.
  • MA in Psychology (First Class: Top Student) (2007): “Implicit Awareness of Ambiguity: A Role in the Development of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder,” Behaviour Research and Therapy.
  • MA in Education (Distinction) (2022): “The Impact of Physical, Mental, Social and Emotional Dimensions of Digital Learning Spaces on Student’s Depth of Learning,” International Journal of Management and Applied Research.

đź“š Key Publications

  • Harkin, B., & Yates, A. (2024). “From Cognitive Function to Treatment Efficacy in Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder: Insights from a Multidimensional Meta-Analytic Approach,” Journal of Clinical Medicine.
  • Harkin, B., Perrson, S., Yates, A., Ainara, J., & Kessler, K. (2023). “Top-Down and Bottom-Up Contributions to Memory Performance in OCD: A Multilevel Meta-Analysis with Clinical Implications,” Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science.
  • Harkin, B. (2017). “Improving Financial Management via Contemplation: Novel Interventions and Findings in Laboratory and Applied Settings,” Frontiers in Psychology.
  • Perrson, S., Yates, A., Kessler, K., & Harkin, B. (2021). “Modelling a Multi-Dimensional Model of Memory Performance in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Multi-Level Meta-Analytic Review,” Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science.
  • Harkin, B., Webb, T., Chang, B., Benn, Y., Sheeran, P., Connor, M., & Prestwich, J. (2016). “Does Monitoring Goal Progress Promote Goal Attainment? A Meta-Analysis of the Experimental Evidence,” Psychological Bulletin.
  • Harkin, B. & Kessler, K. (2011). “The role of Working Memory in Compulsive Checking and OCD: A Systematic Classification of 58 Experimental Findings,” Clinical Psychology Review.

đź’° Key Grants

  • Primary Investigator: ESRC Future Leaders Award, examining insights from clinical OCD to understand debt avoidance and designing interventions.
  • Primary Investigator: British Academy grant, “How Scientific Theories Disappear Down the ‘YouTube Rabbit Hole,’” exploring why people believe anti-science messages and proposing interventions and policies.

đź“– Publications

From Cognitive Function to Treatment Efficacy in Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder: Insights from a Multidimensional Meta-Analytic Approach
    • Author: Ben Harkin, Alan Yates
    • Journal: Journal of Clinical Medicine
    • Year: 2024
Contamination-Focussed Vignettes as an Analogue of Infectious Pandemics: An Experimental Validation using the State Disgust and Anxiety Responses in OCD
Top-down and Bottom-up Contributions to Memory Performance in OCD: A Multilevel Meta-Analysis with Clinical Implications
    • Author: Ben Harkin, Sofia Persson, Alan Yates, Ainara Jauregi, Klaus Kessler
    • Journal: Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science
    • Year: 2023
Student Experiences of Assessment and Feedback in the National Student Survey: An Analysis of Student Written Responses with Pedagogical Implications
    • Author: Ben Harkin, Aspasia Eleni Paltoglou, Khizra Tariq, Maggie Watkin, Shokaib Ashfaq, Alan Yates, Carly Jacobs
    • Journal: International Journal of Management and Applied Research
    • Year: 2022
The Impact of Physical, Mental, Social and Emotional Dimensions of Digital Learning Spaces on Student’s Depth of Learning: The Quantification of an Extended Lefebvrian Model
    • Author: Ben Harkin
    • Journal: International Journal of Management and Applied Research
    • Year: 2022

Chidiebere Peter Echieh | Secondary Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Posted on by ScienceFather

Dr. Chidiebere Peter Echieh | Secondary Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Doctorate at University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

👨‍🎓 Profiles

Orcid Profile
Google Scholar Profile
Scopus Profile

đź“ś Academic Background

Dr. Chidiebere Peter Echieh is a highly skilled Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon with extensive experience in cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery. With training from Nigeria and the Middle East and prestigious fellowships such as the AATS/James Cox fellowship, he is currently enhancing his expertise through a PhD in Clinical Translational Science at the University of Arizona. His dual role as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Data Science Fellow reflects his commitment to advancing both clinical practice and research.

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Clinical Translational Science (in progress), University of Arizona, expected 2024
  • Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery (intFRCS CTh), Royal College of Surgeons (England), 2024
  • Intercollegiate Membership (MRCS), Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh), 2023
  • Fellow, West African College of Surgeons (FWACS-CTh), West African College of Surgeons, 2018
  • Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBCh), University of Calabar, Nigeria, 2007

đź’Ľ Professional Experience

Dr. Echieh’s career spans multiple roles:

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow (hybrid) at the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Arizona (2023-present)
  • Data Science Fellow (hybrid) at the Data Science Institute, University of Arizona (2022-2023)
  • Adjunct Lecturer at Prince Sattam Bin Abdul Aziz University, Saudi Arabia (2022-2023)
  • Specialist Cardiothoracic Surgeon at King Khalid Hospital, Saudi Arabia (2021-present)
  • Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at the University of Calabar, Nigeria (2018-2021)
  • Resident in Training at University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Nigeria (2009-2018)
  • Medical Officer with the Ministry of Health, Kebbi State, Nigeria (2008-2009)
  • House Officer at University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Nigeria (2007-2008)

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Echieh’s research is focused on enhancing cardiothoracic surgery practices and translating scientific advancements into clinical applications. His interests include the evaluation of mechanical circulatory support in heart transplantation, assessing preemptive Impella 5.5 insertion, and managing vascular trauma. Additionally, he is dedicated to improving access to lung cancer treatment in Africa and integrating m-health solutions into cardiothoracic care.

đź“– Publications

Surgery for Chronic Postinfarct Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm Using 3-Dimensional Printing

    • Author: Kevin Wang; Abel Cherian; Alex Ryan; Yash Rohilla; Chidiebere Peter Echieh; Michael D. Seckeler; Toshinobu Kazui
    • Journal: Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports
    • Year: 2024

Research Priorities for Interventions to Address Health Disparities in Lung Nodule Management: An Official American Thoracic Society Research Statement

    • Author: Katrina Steiling; Hasmeena Kathuria; Chidiebere Peter Echieh; David E. Ost; M. Patricia Rivera; Abbie Begnaud; Juan C. CeledĂłn; Marjory Charlot; Frank Dietrick; Narjust Duma et al.
    • Journal: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
    • Year: 2023

Diagnostic role of video-assisted thoracoscopy in the management of indeterminate pleural effusion

    • Author: Eze NJ; Nwagboso CI; Ogbudu SO; Chidiebere E; Bassey OO; Etiuma AU
    • Journal: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice
    • Year: 2022

Predictors of outcome of chest tube drainage of nonpurulent exudative pleural effusions

    • Author: Chimaobi Ikechukwu Nwagboso; Chidiebere Peter Echieh; John Nkemakolam Eze; Stephen Omirigbe Ogbudu; Chibueze Haggai Njoku; Anietimfon Umoh Etiuma; Okokon Odonkwo Bassey
    • Journal: ERJ Open Research
    • Year: 2022

A comparative assessment of dry eye disease among outdoor street sweepers and indoor office cleaners

    • Author: Chigozie I. Echieh; Bassey A. Etim; Chidiebere Peter Echieh; Taiwo Oyeniyi; Jeff Ajewole
    • Journal: BMC Ophthalmology
    • Year: 2021