Erman Kavlu l Preventive Health Approach | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Erman Kavlu l Preventive Health Approach | Research Excellence Award

Eskişehir Osmangazi University | Turkey

Dr. Erman Kavlu is a physician–researcher specializing in public health and epidemiology with a strong focus on preventive health, aging, and mental health. Dr. Erman Kavlu received medical training and advanced academic education in public health, currently serving as a research assistant with active involvement in national and international peer-reviewed studies. Dr. Erman Kavlu has professional experience in population-based research, data analysis, and interdisciplinary health studies. Research interests include frailty, geriatric health, health and nutrition literacy, chronobiology, and psychosocial determinants of health. Research skills encompass epidemiological methods, survey design, statistical analysis, and scientific writing. Dr. Erman Kavlu has contributed to high-impact journals and scientific congresses, demonstrating academic merit and scholarly recognition. Overall, Dr. Erman Kavlu continues to contribute meaningfully to evidence-based public health research and preventive medicine.


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Evaluation of the effect of resilience and general quality of life on frailty in the elderly


M Tepetaş, A Ay, E Yücel, E Kavlu, MF Önsüz, S Metintaş – European Psychiatry, 67(S1), S200 (2024)

Conhecimento e atitudes em relação a pacientes adultos com psoríase: estudo transversal da Turquia


E Kavlu, E Ağaoğlu, B Karagöz, HK Erdoğan, MF Önsüz, S Metintaş – Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 100(6) (2025)

Knowledge and attitudes towards psoriasis patients among adults: a cross-sectional study from Türkiye


E Kavlu, E Ağaoğlu, B Karagöz, HK Erdoğan, MF Önsüz, S Metintaş – Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 100(6) (2025)

Chronotype, eating disorders, and perceived stress among medical students in Eskişehir, Türkiye


E Kavlu, B Karagöz, D Arslantaş, A Ünsal, F Köşger – European Journal of Public Health, 35(Suppl. 4) (2025)

Bir Üniversite Hastanesine Başvuranlarda Sağlıklı Beslenmeye İlişkin Tutum ve Algılanan Gıda Okuryazarlığının Değerlendirilmesi (ESOGÜ SUAH Örneği)


OH Aydilek, D Arslantaş, A Ünsal, E Kavlu, E Yücel – Osmangazi Tıp Dergisi, 47(4), 582–592 (2025)

Akiko Morimoto l Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Akiko Morimoto l Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Osaka Metropolitan University | Japan

Professor. Akiko Morimoto is a professor in nursing informatics with leadership experience in university administration and national research governance. Education includes a Ph.D. in Health Sciences. Professional experience spans lecturer to professor roles across major universities, along with service as a research fellow and senior advisor. Research interests center on nursing informatics, nursing data science, evidence-based practice, cardiovascular epidemiology, health communication, and social determinants of health. Research skills include health data analysis, epidemiological methods, educational program evaluation, evidence synthesis, and interdisciplinary health research. Awards and honors recognize excellence in research, education, and leadership. Overall, Professor. Akiko Morimoto advances data-driven nursing science and evidence-based healthcare practice.

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Morimoto A, Watanabe S, Ohno Y, et al.

Associations among work-related stress and mental fatigue, and regular exercise in Japanese employees with or without diabetes


– Diabetology International, 11, 105–113, 2020. [IF(2022): 2.2]
Tatsumi Y, Asayama K, Morimoto A, et al.

Hyperuricemia predicts the risk for developing hypertension independent of alcohol drinking status in men and women: the Saku study


– Hypertension Research, 43, 442–449, 2020. [IF(2022): 5.4]
Sonoda N, Watanabe S, Ohno Y, et al.

Work-related, personal, and diabetes-related factors relevant to dropout from outpatient diabetes treatment visits among Japanese male employees with diabetes


– Diabetology International, 11, 261–268, 2020. [IF(2022): 2.2]
Shikama M, Sonoda N, Morimoto A, et al.

Association of crossing capillaries in the finger nailfold with diabetic retinopathy in type 2 diabetes mellitus


– Journal of Diabetes Investigation, 12(6), 1007–1014, 2021.
Shikama M, Sonoda N, Morimoto A, et al.

Association of abdominal obesity with crossing capillaries in the finger nailfold in type 2 diabetes mellitus


– Diabetology International, 12(3), 260–267, 2021.

Yang Peng | Public Health Analytics | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Yang Peng | Public Health Analytics | Research Excellence Award

The University of Queensland | Australia

Dr. Yang Peng is an accomplished epidemiologist and Research Fellow at the Epidemiology Division, Cancer Council Victoria, with a strong focus on population health, cardiovascular disease, and cancer epidemiology. He earned his PhD in Epidemiology from The University of Queensland, Australia, following an MMed in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, China, and a BMed in Clinical Medicine from Hebei Medical University, China. Dr. Peng’s professional experience spans roles in cardiovascular outcomes research, Indigenous cancer survival studies, and large-scale international cohort analyses, involving data from over 2 million participants across multiple cohorts. His expertise includes statistical analysis of large-scale linked data, systematic review, meta-analysis, and advanced use of statistical software such as Stata, SAS, and SPSS. He has authored 41 documents, cited 667 times across 649 documents, and holds an h-index of 17, with publications in high-impact journals including Scientific Reports, Stroke, European Heart Journal, and Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. His research interests focus on lifestyle factors, cardiovascular health metrics, cancer prevention adherence, stroke and heart failure outcomes, and population-level survival disparities. Through rigorous research, collaborative projects, and evidence-based analyses, Dr. Peng contributes significantly to understanding disease epidemiology, improving public health policies, and guiding preventative strategies globally.

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Tomasz Zatonski | Public Health | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Tomasz Zatonski | Public Health | Research Excellence Award

Wroclaw Medical University | Poland

Prof. Tomasz Zatoński is a distinguished otolaryngologist and Associate Professor at the Medical University of Wrocław, Poland, currently serving as Vice-Rector for University Communications and Head of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. He earned his MD from the Medical University of Wrocław, followed by specialization in otolaryngology, a doctoral degree on DNA ploidy analysis in laryngeal cancer, and a habilitation focusing on the role of HPV and cell cycle proteins in head and neck carcinogenesis. With a prolific research profile, Prof. Zatoński has authored 112 documents cited 1,551 times by 1,530 documents and holds an h-index of 20. His research interests focus on HPV-associated head and neck cancers, surgical oncology, endolaryngeal microsurgery, tumor markers, and carcinogenesis mechanisms. He has participated in numerous international observerships, teaching courses, and conferences in the USA, India, Israel, and Europe, and has been recognized with multiple awards for teaching, research, and service, including honors from the Medical University of Wrocław and the Minister of Health. Prof. Zatoński leads and contributes to significant national and international grants, including population cohort studies and biomedical research projects. His work integrates clinical expertise with translational research, advancing knowledge in head and neck oncology and improving patient care and outcomes globally.

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📄 Fibrous Dysplasia of the Ethmoid Bone Diagnosed in a 10‑Year‑Old Patient
Zofia Resler, Monika Morawska‑Kochman, Katarzyna Resler, Tomasz Zatoński — Medicina (2025)
Open access case report of rare fibrous dysplasia in a child, including clinical presentation and management.
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📄 Multinational Attitudes Toward AI in Health Care and Diagnostics Among Hospital Patients
F. Busch et al. — JAMA Network Open (2025)
Large international survey exploring patient trust, preferences, and concerns regarding AI use in health care and diagnostics.
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📄 Age‑related Hearing Loss Associated With Cognitive Impairment in the Polish Cohort of the PURE Study
Połtyn‑Zaradna K., Pazdro‑Zastawny K., Szcześniak D., et al. — Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience (2025)
Open access study linking presbycusis (age‑related hearing loss) with cognitive impairment in a Polish adult cohort.
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📄 Fabrication and Comprehensive Evaluation of Zr‑Based Bulk Metallic Glass Matrix Composites for Biomedical Applications
Science China Materials (2024)
Open access materials science research on zirconium‑based bulk metallic glass composites relevant to biomedical implants and applications.
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📄 Hypertension in Adult Population Under 50 in the Population Cohort Study of Wroclaw Citizens (PICTURE): Prevalent, Undetected, and Mostly Preventable
Critical Public Health (2025)
Open access population health article examining the epidemiology and prevention potential for hypertension in younger adults.
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Georgia Kourlaba | Public Health Analytics | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Georgia Kourlaba | Public Health Analytics | Research Excellence Award

 National & Kapodistrian University of Athens | Greece

Assist. Prof. Dr. Georgia Kourlaba is an accomplished public health nursing scholar, currently serving as Assistant Professor of Public Health Nursing – Prevention at the Department of Nursing, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). From 2022 to 2025, she was Assistant Professor of Research Methodology and Evidence-Based Nursing at the University of Peloponnese. She has also been an Academic Fellow at the 1st Intensive Care Unit of the Faculty of Medicine, NKUA, focusing on nosocomial infections and epidemiology, and is a founding member of the Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Outcomes Research (CLEO), where she served as Administrative Director and Deputy Scientific Director. Dr. Kourlaba is a member of the Public Health Experts Committee of the Ministry of Health, has held leadership roles at the National Public Health Organization (EODY), and served as an alternate member of the Management Board of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). She teaches epidemiology, research methodology, biostatistics, health technology assessment, and disease prevention at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her research focuses on nosocomial infections, antimicrobial resistance, vaccination coverage, chronic disease epidemiology, childhood obesity, and socioeconomic burden of disease. She has participated in numerous funded projects and published 166 documents cited 3,485 times, with an h-index of 33. Dr. Kourlaba holds an MSc in Biostatistics (NKUA) and a Ph.D. in Nutritional Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Harokopio University).

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(2026). HPV vaccination coverage among children and adolescents in Greece using national prescription data. Vaccine.

(2025). Real-world switching patterns and associated characteristics in patients with psoriasis treated with biologics. Archives of Dermatological Research.

(2025). QuantiFERON SARS-CoV-2 assay for the evaluation of cellular immunity after immunization with mRNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccines: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Immunologic Research.

(2025). Early discontinuation of empiric antibiotic therapy in children treated for cancer who develop febrile neutropenia: A prospective cohort study. EJC Paediatric Oncology.

(2025). Attitudes, behaviors, opinions, and suggestions of blood donors toward blood donation in Crete, Greece. Archives of Hellenic Medicine.

Shinobu Hirayama | Healthcare Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Shinobu Hirayama | Healthcare Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Meiji Pharmaceutical University | Japan

Shinobu Hirayama is a Japanese clinical microbiology researcher and pharmacist whose work focuses on antimicrobial stewardship, antimicrobial resistance, and clinical infectious diseases. She holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy from Meiji Pharmaceutical University (1997) and is currently pursuing a PhD in Microbiology. With long-standing experience at Toho University Omori Medical Centre—most recently as Assistant Director of the Department of Pharmacy—she has contributed extensively to infection control and antimicrobial management. Her research portfolio includes peer-reviewed publications on carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales, antimicrobial dosing metrics, vancomycin-associated kidney injury, and therapeutic strategies for COVID-19 and Clostridioides difficile. She has presented her work at major national and international conferences, including APSMM. Hirayama’s scholarly output includes 5 peer-reviewed documents, cited by 122 documents, with an h-index of 2, reflecting her growing impact in clinical microbiology and antimicrobial stewardship research. She received the Encouragement Award from the Japanese Society of Chemotherapy (2016) for developing a novel evaluation method for carbapenem stewardship. Her current work aims to refine antimicrobial and antifungal stewardship practices to improve patient outcomes and limit resistance development.

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Ohtani, M., Yokoo, T., Miyazaki, T., Yasuda, H., Nishikawa, E., Tomida, M., Tsukada, M., Sato, E., Hirayama, S., Murakami, H., Yoshizawa, S., Matsumoto, T., & Tateda, K.
“Clinical efficacy of casirivimab and imdevimab in preventing COVID-19 in the Omicron BA.5 subvariant epidemic: a retrospective study” in Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Care and Sciences, 11(1): 94.

Hirayama, S., Otani, M., Murakami, H., Sakamoto, M., Tateda, K., Matsumoto, T., & Sugita, T. “Association between antimicrobial use and the detection rates of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales: long-term surveillance results from a single centre” in Infection Prevention in Practice, In Press.

Ohtani, M., Yoshizawa, S., Miyazaki, T., Kumade, E., Hirayama, S., Sakamoto, M., Murakami, H., Maeda, T., Ishii, Y., Matsumoto, T., & Tateda, K. “Clinical efficacy of therapeutic agents for Clostridioides difficile infection based on four severity classifications” in Japanese Journal of Infectious Diseases, 77(5): 281–284.

Uekusa, S., Hanai, Y., Hirayama, S., Yokoo, T., Hasegawa, T., Shimoyama, K., Kusano, A., Nishizawa, K., Matsumoto, T., & Matsuo, K. “Vancomycin hydrochloride as a risk factor for acute kidney injury: a retrospective study” in Pharmacology, 108(5): 444–450.

Arun Kumar | Mathematical Modeling | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Arun Kumar | Mathematical Modeling | Best Researcher Award

IIT Mandi | India

Dr. Arun Kumar is a Research Associate (Postdoctoral) at the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, specializing in mathematical and computational modeling of complex biological, ecological, and epidemiological systems. He earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Banaras Hindu University in 2023, following an M.Sc. in Mathematics from the same institution and a B.Sc. from CCS University, Meerut. His research focuses on nonlinear dynamics, bifurcation theory, delay differential equations, reaction–diffusion systems, Turing patterns, and the integration of deep learning and physics-informed neural networks (PINNs) for solving partial differential equations. Dr. Kumar has published extensively in high-impact journals on topics including SIR/SIRS epidemic models, cross-diffusion models, predator–prey dynamics, and pattern formation in spatial ecological systems. His work bridges theoretical mathematics and practical applications in disease modeling and ecology, offering insights into complex population interactions, control strategies, and spatio-temporal dynamics. Currently, he is developing deep learning algorithms to solve PDEs with applications in ecological and epidemiological systems. His ongoing research explores predator-prey interactions, learning in ecological models, and the forecasting of infectious diseases such as monkeypox. Dr. Kumar’s contributions have advanced the understanding of nonlinear systems, providing both analytical and computational tools for studying complex biological and ecological phenomena.

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Gupta, R. P., & Kumar, A. (2022). “Endemic bubble and multiple cusps generated by saturated treatment of an SIR model through Hopf and Bogdanov–Takens bifurcations.” Mathematics and Computers in Simulation, 197, 1–21.

Gupta, R. P., Kumar, A., & Yadav, D. K. (2024). “The complex dynamical study of a UAI epidemic model in non-spatial and spatial environments.” The European Physical Journal Plus, 139(2), 117.

Yadav, D. K., Gupta, R. P., & Kumar, A. (2022). “Nonlinear dynamics of a three species prey-predator system incorporating fear effect and harvesting.” Journal of Mathematical Control Science and Applications.

Kumar, A., Gupta, R. P., & Tiwari, S. (2022). “Influences of nonlinear cross-diffusion on a reduced SI epidemic model with saturated treatment.”

Kumar, A., Kumari, N., Mandal, S., & Tiwari, P. K. (2025). “Autonomous and non-autonomous dynamics of an SIRS model with convex incidence rate.” Journal of the Franklin Institute, 108236.

Federica Ciminelli | Healthcare Data Analysis | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Federica Ciminelli | Healthcare Data Analysis | Women Researcher Award

Ospedale sacro cuore don Calabria | Italy

Dr. Federica Ciminelli is an Italian physician specialized in Infectious and Tropical Diseases, holding a postgraduate degree from the Second University of Naples after completing her medical training with distinction at the University of Bologna. She has worked extensively in primary care, infectious diseases, global health, and migrant health, serving in roles such as USCA physician, medical coordinator for migrant reception programs, and clinician in continuity-of-care services across Tuscany and Veneto. Her international experience includes Erasmus-based clinical rotations in Lisbon and a clinical research internship at St. Kizito Hospital in Uganda, where she contributed to data collection for her thesis on community-acquired pneumonia in low-resource settings. Her academic output includes 18 citations, 18 documents, 4 indexed documents, and an h-index of 2. She has collaborated with global health institutions, participated in congress organization on conflicts of interest in medicine, and engaged in long-term volunteer work with homeless communities and survivors of trafficking. Her research interests span infectious diseases, global health, health inequities, migrant access to care, and community medicine. She has received top-level academic evaluations in both her medical degree and specialization. Dr. Ciminelli remains committed to evidence-based medicine, equitable healthcare, and international collaboration.

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Effectiveness of dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine for treating Plasmodium falciparum malaria from sub-Saharan Africa: a retrospective study, 2025

Prognostic Value of Creatinine Levels at Admission on Disease Progression and Mortality in Patients with COVID-19—An Observational Retrospective Study, 2023

Amon Exavery | Statistical Analysis | Transcontinental Excellence in Research Data Analysis Award

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Dr. Amon Exavery | Statistical Analysis | Transcontinental Excellence in Research Data Analysis Award

University of Dodoma | Tanzania

Dr. Amon Exavery is a distinguished statistician and public health researcher with over 15 years of experience in research, evaluation, and learning. He holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Dodoma, a Master’s degree in Epidemiology from the University of the Witwatersrand, and a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from the University of Dar es Salaam. Dr. Exavery has led numerous large-scale health and social service research projects, including impactful programs on Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC), HIV/AIDS, malaria, WASH, nutrition, reproductive, maternal, and child health, adolescent sexual and reproductive health, and sustainable livelihoods. As a Senior Research and Learning Advisor at Pact Tanzania, he has spearheaded multiple secondary data analyses, impact evaluations, and evidence-based program improvements. Previously, he served as a Statistician and Research Scientist at Ifakara Health Institute and Monitoring & Evaluation Officer at Jhpiego, where he applied advanced statistical modeling, multilevel analysis, and predictive analytics to inform policy and practice. A prolific author, Dr. Exavery has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles, presented at international conferences, and contributed to global public health knowledge. Recognized for his strategic leadership, mentorship, and innovative research approaches, he continues to drive evidence-based interventions and strengthen research capacity across Tanzania and the wider region.

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Featured Publications

Exavery, A., Kirigiti, P. J., Balan, R. T., & Charles, J. (2026). “Enhancing Longitudinal Impact Evaluation of Non-Experimental Interventions: A Comparative Analysis of Generalized Estimating Equations and Multilevel Models Based on Empirical Evaluation of Temporal Change in Food Security Following an Economic Empowerment Intervention.” Evaluation and Program Planning.

Exavery, A., Kirigiti, P. J., Balan, R. T., & Charles, J. (2025). “Determinants of Participation in WORTH Yetu Economic Empowerment Intervention among Caregivers of Orphaned and Vulnerable Children in Tanzania: A Longitudinal Multivariable Logistic Regression Analysis.” Social Sciences & Humanities Open.

Exavery, A., Kirigiti, P. J., Balan, R. T., & Charles, J. (2024). “Longitudinal Evaluation of the Influence of WORTH Yetu on Household Economic Status Based on the Count of Non-Asset Resources for Orphaned and Vulnerable Children’s Well-Being in Tanzania.” Child Indicators Research.

Exavery, A., Katbi, M., Kirigiti, P. J., Balan, R. T., & Charles, J. (2024). “Multivariate Mixed-Effects Ordinal Logistic Regression Models with Difference-in-Differences Estimator of the Impact of WORTH Yetu on Household Hunger and Socioeconomic Status among OVC Caregivers in Tanzania.” PLOS ONE.

Exavery, A., Alam, K., Charles, J., Barankena, A., Bajaria, S., Minja, E., Mulikuza, J., Mbwambo, T., Ally, A., Mseya, R., et al. (2022). “Impact of Household Economic Strengthening Intervention on Food Security among Caregivers of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Tanzania.” PLOS ONE.

Ujjwal Das | Public Health Analytics | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Ujjwal Das | Public Health Analytics | Young Scientist Award

Fakir Mohan University | India

Dr. Ujjwal Das is an Assistant Professor (Temporary) of Geography at Fakir Mohan University, India, specializing in social determinants of population health, geospatial analysis, and public health research. He earned his Ph.D. in Geography from Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh (2025), following an M.Phil. and Master of Population Studies from the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai, and a Gold Medalist M.A. in Applied Geography from Ravenshaw University. Dr. Das has presented his research at multiple national and international conferences, focusing on urban poverty, child malnutrition, elderly morbidity, and maternal health. His scholarly contributions include over 14 peer-reviewed publications, 5 book chapters, and extensive research on mortality, fertility, and population-environment interactions. He is proficient in quantitative and spatial analysis tools including SPSS, STATA, ArcGIS, R, and Mortpak. With an h-index of 3, more than 9 documents, and over 37 citations, his work is widely recognized for its impact on public health and population geography. Dr. Das has received awards for excellence in research and contribution to population studies. His ongoing work integrates geospatial methods with social science approaches to inform policy and improve health outcomes in India, particularly among vulnerable populations.

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Das, U., & Mohanty, S.K. (2025). “Urban Poverty and Child Malnutrition in India: A Geographical Analysis” in Health on the Move: Population and Public Health Perspectives.

Ahamad, V., & Das, U. (2025). “Health on the move: cardiovascular disease risk among ageing male migrants in India” in Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus.

Das, U. (2025). “Is Virginity a Matter of Dignity or a Lack of Opportunity? Exploring the Paradoxical Relationship Between Premarital Sex and Education Among Youth in India” in Sexuality & Culture.

Das, U., & Kar, N. (2025). “Understanding economic disparities in elderly health outcomes: a decomposition analysis in Bankura district” in BMC Public Health.

Das, U., Kar, N., Riba, T., & Rout, N.R. (2025). “Prevalence of diabetes and disability among older adults in West Bengal and India: A comparative analysis” in Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews.