Akiko Morimoto l Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Akiko Morimoto l Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

Osaka Metropolitan University | Japan

Prof. Akiko Morimoto is a senior academic leader and researcher in nursing informatics with a doctoral background in health sciences and extensive experience in higher education and research governance. She holds a Ph.D. in Health Sciences and has progressed through lecturer, associate professor, and professor roles, alongside senior university leadership responsibilities. Her research interests center on nursing informatics, nursing data science, evidence-based practice, cardiovascular epidemiology, and health communication. Her research skills include epidemiological analysis, health data analytics, evidence synthesis, program evaluation, and scholarly publishing, with multiple awards and national committee roles underscoring her sustained contributions to nursing science, education innovation, and evidence-based healthcare advancement.

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Associations of Total Daily Working Hours Encompassing Unpaid Care and Domestic Work with Nonrestorative Sleep and Mental Health

Social Science & Medicine, 2026
Social Determinants of Health Associated with Underweight among Middle-Aged Japanese Men and Women

Frontiers of Nursing, 2025 (in press)
Current State of the Experience of Receiving Evidence-Based Practice Education

NSC Nursing, 4(4), 64–104, 2025
Development and Evaluation of a Clinical Scenario‐Based Education Program

Japan Journal of Nursing Science, 22(4), 2025
Risk for Physical Inactivity Due to Inadequate Health Literacy

Frontiers of Nursing, 2025

Sachio Matsushita | Diagnostic Analytics | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Sachio Matsushita | Diagnostic Analytics | Research Excellence Award

Kurihama Medical and Addiction Center | Japan

Dr. Sachio Matsushita is a Japanese psychiatrist and researcher specializing in addiction medicine and psychiatric genetics. He earned his M.D. from Keio University School of Medicine and later completed a Ph.D. in neuropsychiatry. He has held leadership roles at the National Hospital Organization Kurihama Medical and Addiction Center, serving as Director since 2022, and is a Visiting Professor at Keio University. His career includes clinical practice, institutional leadership, and international research fellowships. His research focuses on the genetics of psychiatric disorders, clinical alcoholism research, and alcohol metabolism. His work has contributed significantly to addiction psychiatry in Japan.

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Efficacy and safety of a digital therapeutic for alcohol dependence: A multicenter, open‐label, randomized controlled trial


– Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences, 2025-10 | Contributors: Ryuhei So; Kazuhiro Nouso; Sachio Matsushita; Hitoshi Yoshiji; Takefumi Yuzuriha; Eisuke Hida; Hiroki Nishimura; Yusuke Takagi; Yoshinori Horie

Unraveling time-dependent genetic components underlying alcohol response


– Neuropsychopharmacology, 2025-10 | Contributors: Keiko Hikino; Ikuo Otsuka; Shunji Oshima; Akitoyo Hishimoto; Kouichi Ozaki; Xiaoxi Liu; Yuki Ishikawa; Taisei Mushiroda; Sachio Matsushita; Chikashi Terao

New-onset addictions in patients with alcohol dependence: A cross-sectional study


– Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 2023-11 | Contributors: Yohei Ohtani; Keisuke Asano; Fumihiko Ueno; Ryosuke Den; Hiroki Hisae; Mitsuru Kimura; Sachio Matsushita; Takahito Uchida; Hideaki Tani; Shinichiro Nakajima et al.

Wearable Sensor and Mobile App–Based mHealth Approach for Investigating Substance Use and Related Factors in Daily Life: Protocol for an Ecological Momentary Assessment Study


– JMIR Research Protocols, 2023-04-11 | Contributors: Ayumi Takano; Koki Ono; Kyosuke Nozawa; Makito Sato; Masaki Onuki; Jun Sese; Yosuke Yumoto; Sachio Matsushita; Toshihiko Matsumoto

Seema Irshad | Psychology | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Seema Irshad | Psychology | Women Researcher Award

King Faisal University | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Seema Irshad is an Assistant Professor of Psychology with more than a decade of experience in higher education, research, and clinical practice. She earned her PhD in Psychology from Aligarh Muslim University, developing a strong academic foundation in psychological theory, research methodology, and applied practice. Her academic career has been primarily associated with a leading public university in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where she has contributed extensively to undergraduate and graduate teaching, curriculum design, and academic coordination. Her teaching expertise spans abnormal psychology, cognitive processes, work motivation, and applied psychology, with a strong emphasis on student-centered and technology-enhanced learning. In parallel, she has been actively engaged in research through national and international collaborations, including earlier work as a research assistant and junior project fellow on large-scale public health and educational research projects. Her research interests focus on mental health, psychosocial interventions, psychometric assessment, systematic reviews, and the emerging role of artificial intelligence in psychological practice. She has published more than 20 scholarly papers and has presented research at numerous academic conferences. Her contributions include successful involvement in competitive research grants and sustained mentorship of students and early-career researchers. Overall, her work reflects a strong commitment to advancing psychological science, improving mental health outcomes, and fostering academic excellence through teaching, research, and mentorship.

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