Shelley Schmollgruber l Emergency Nursing | Excellence in Research

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Prof. Shelley Schmollgruber l Emergency Nursing | Excellence in Research

University of the Witwatersrand | South Africa

Shelley Schmollgruber is an Associate Professor in the School of Therapeutics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand. She is an experienced critical care nurse academic with extensive national and international leadership in intensive and critical care nursing. Her work spans clinical practice, education, research, and health policy, with a strong focus on sepsis, evidence-based practice, end-of-life care, and critical care nursing education in low- and middle-income settings. She has served on multiple global and African professional bodies and has received numerous awards for research excellence, publications, and contributions to advancing critical care nursing practice and policy.

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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

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

Maria Guerra l Saúde Materna | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Maria Guerra l Saúde Materna | Research Excellence Award

Escola Superior de Enfermagem da Universidade do Porto | Portugal

Prof. Dr. Maria Guerra is an assistant professor in nursing with advanced academic training, including a PhD in Nursing, a master’s degree, and specialist postgraduate qualifications, complemented by extensive pedagogical and clinical expertise. Her professional experience spans university teaching, postgraduate course coordination, clinical supervision, and prior specialist practice in maternal and obstetric nursing across diverse healthcare institutions. Her research interests focus on maternal health, urinary incontinence, wound and continence care, mental health in pregnancy, and evidence-based nursing. She demonstrates strong research skills in systematic reviews, instrument validation, scientific writing, peer review, and international publication. Her career reflects academic excellence, scholarly impact, and sustained contributions to nursing science and education.

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Rasha Fouad | Healthcare Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Rasha Fouad | Healthcare Data Analysis | Research Excellence Award

 Kind Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences | Saudi Arabia

Prof. Dr. Rasha Fouad is a distinguished nursing scholar with a PhD in Nursing, specializing in community and gerontological health nursing. She earned her Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees from Alexandria University. With over 29 years of professional experience, she has held key academic and leadership roles, including Professor of Gerontological Nursing, Head of Gerontological Nursing Department, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, and Acting Dean. She has also contributed internationally as an Assistant Professor in Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Prof. Fouad has taught a wide range of courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including gerontological nursing, psychosocial aspects of aging, nursing administration, community health, and research methodology. Her research interests focus on gerontological nursing, psychosocial well-being of older adults, community health, and nursing education. She is an active reviewer for several international journals and has conducted numerous workshops on research methods, academic enhancement, and simulation-based learning. Her dedication to advancing nursing education and research has earned her recognition for excellence, inspiring future generations of nursing professionals through her teaching, mentorship, and scholarly contributions.

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Zitong Gao | Big data Integration | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Zitong Gao | Big data Integration | Research Excellence Award

Dalian University | China

Ms. Zitong Gao is a dedicated nursing graduate student specializing in quantitative research methodologies within the field of chronic disease management. Building on a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing at Dalian University, she has developed a strong academic foundation in nursing theories, advanced health assessment, geriatric nursing, and evidence-based practice. Her research experience includes participating in quantitative studies, collecting and analyzing data, and contributing to the development of academic manuscripts. In addition to her research background, she completed a comprehensive clinical internship at a university-affiliated hospital, where she gained hands-on experience in internal medicine, surgery, and holistic patient care through assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation. Skilled in statistical software such as SPSS, Mplus, Excel, and Stata, she integrates data-driven approaches into her research work. Her professional interests focus on improving patient outcomes, chronic disease self-management, gerontological nursing, and advancing nursing practice through rigorous quantitative inquiry. She has earned her nurse qualification certificate, demonstrating a solid commitment to professional standards in clinical care. With a strong blend of academic training, research competence, and clinical experience, she aims to contribute meaningfully to nursing science and patient-centered healthcare advancements.

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Latent transition of social participation and its relationship with frailty among older adults with chronic non-communicable diseases in China: A national longitudinal study, 2025

Hisao Nakai | Public Health Analytics | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hisao Nakai | Public Health Analytics | Best Researcher Award

Faculty of Nursing, University of Kochi | Japan

Dr. Hisao Nakai is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Kochi, specializing in disaster nursing, disaster management, and GIS‑based risk assessment. Holding a Ph.D. in Health Sciences from Kanazawa University, he has published 28 documents, which have been cited 107 times by 96 documents, resulting in an h-index of 7. His research centers on vulnerable populations—such as medically dependent children, older adults, and people with mental illness—and uses participatory ICT/IoT systems like K‑DiPS, which he helped develop, to support personalized disaster readiness, evacuation planning, power backup, and business continuity. He has applied GIS to simulate evacuation routes (e.g., for tsunamis) and assess environmental risks, especially for those with special needs. Academically, he has held roles at Kanazawa Medical University and Kochi University and has received awards including a Japanese Public Health Society poster prize. He has also led national surveys on disaster information sharing among caregivers of children requiring medical care. Through his interdisciplinary, community‑oriented work, Dr. Nakai is advancing equitable disaster resilience for people often overlooked in traditional emergency planning, combining practical applications with innovative research in disaster preparedness and nursing science.

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Nakai, H., Oe, M., Nagayama, Y., Tokuoka, M., Yamaguchi, C., & Tanaka, K. (2025). “A retrospective study on evacuation and long-term displacement among home-visit psychiatric nursing service users in the aftermath of the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake” in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.

Oe, S., Nakai, H., Nagayama, Y., Oe, M., & Yamaguchi, C. (2025). “Factors associated with worsening post-earthquake psychiatric symptoms in patients receiving psychiatric visiting nurse services during the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake: A retrospective study” in Psychiatry International.

Nitta, Y., Hashimoto, R., Shimizu, Y., Nakai, Y., & Nakai, H. (2025). “Adherence to outpatient care among individuals with pre‐existing psychiatric disorders following the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake: A retrospective study” in Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences Reports.

Nakai, H., Oe, M., & Nagayama, Y. (2024). “Factors related to evacuation intention when a Level 4 evacuation order was issued among people with mental health illnesses using group homes in Japan: A cross-sectional study” in Medicine.

Nakai, H., Ishii, K., & Sagino, T. (2024). “Turnover intention among staff who support older adults living alone in Japan: A cross-sectional study” in Social Sciences.

Leslie Zimpelman | Data Analysis Innovation | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Leslie Zimpelman | Data Analysis Innovation | Best Researcher Award

Texas Christian University | United States

Dr. Leslie Zimpelman is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Texas Christian University, where she has been a faculty member since 2013, advancing through adjunct, instructor, and professional practice roles before her promotion in 2023. She holds a PhD in Nursing with a focus on Innovative Technology in Healthcare and Education from the University of Missouri, along with an MSN in Nursing Informatics from Walden University, a BS in Nursing from TCU, and a BS in Biology from Wake Forest University. With extensive clinical expertise as a Registered Nurse in a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Cook Children’s Medical Center since 2005, she integrates frontline practice with academic leadership. Her certifications include RNC-NIC, BLS Instructor, PALS, and NRP, reflecting her commitment to excellence in neonatal and pediatric care. Dr. Zimpelman’s research interests center on innovative teaching strategies, simulation, nursing informatics, neonatal care, and the integration of technology in healthcare education. She has contributed through funded projects, curriculum development, and interprofessional education initiatives. demonstrating growing impact in nursing research. Recognized with awards for clinical excellence, teaching innovation, and interprofessional leadership, she continues to shape future nurses through her dedication to education, practice, and patient safety.

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” Signal detection for pediatric patient deterioration with nursing students: An explanatory sequential design mixed-methods study “

Ankita Debnath | Healthcare Data Analysis | Young Scientist Award

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Ms. Ankita Debnath | Healthcare Data Analysis | Young Scientist Award

ILS Nursing Institute | India

AUTHOR  PROFILE

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CURRENT POSITION

Ms. Ankita Debnath is currently working as a Full-Time Assistant Professor at the ILS Nursing Institute, Agartala, Tripura, a position she has held since 22nd April 2019. Alongside her academic role, she is pursuing a Part-Time Ph.D. in Nursing from Desh Bhagat University, Punjab, which she commenced in 2020 and is expected to submit her thesis within the next two months.

SUMMARY

Ms. Debnath is a dedicated and ambitious nursing professional with over six years of teaching experience and a strong clinical background. She possesses excellent communication skills, leadership qualities, and a strong commitment to continuous learning and academic development. She has contributed significantly to academic research, student mentoring, and clinical training, and has been actively involved in scientific publications and national/international conferences.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Ms. Debnath holds a Master of Science in Medical-Surgical Nursing with Distinction (79.41%) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, completed in 2018. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Gauhati University in 2014, securing 65.53%. Her earlier education includes a Higher Secondary qualification from TBSE in 2009 (66%) and Madhyamik from TBSE in 2007 (84.5%). She is currently a Ph.D. Research Scholar (Part-Time) at Desh Bhagat University, Punjab (2020 batch).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ms. Debnath began her clinical career as a Staff Nurse at Mahanam Seva Sadan Nursing Home, Tripura, in 2014, followed by a tenure at the BM Birla Heart Research Centre, Kolkata, in the High Dependency Unit (HDU) from 2015 to 2016. She transitioned to academics in 2019 at ILS Nursing Institute, where she has been serving as an Assistant Professor and SNA Unit Advisor for over six years.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Her primary research interests include postoperative care, complementary therapies, pain management, quality of life in cancer patients, and nursing education interventions. Her M.Sc. dissertation focused on the “Effectiveness of supportive educational intervention on pain and physical function among patients undergone abdominal surgery“, and her Ph.D. research aligns with similar themes in clinical nursing.

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

Ms. Debnath has co-authored three peer-reviewed journal articles, including a recent publication in the Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics (2025) and the Journal of Cancer Biology (2025). One of her key publications, focusing on supportive educational intervention in abdominal surgery patients, has been accepted in the International Journal of Caring Sciences. Her work reflects a strong inclination toward evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.

PUBLICATION

Effectiveness of a supportive educational intervention on pain and physical function among patients undergone abdominal surgery: A randomized controlled trial

Author(s): Venkatesan Balu, Sukanta Nath, Ankita Debnath

Journal: International Journal of Caring Sciences

Year: 2025 (Accepted)

 Effectiveness of comprehensive nursing intervention on alleviating postoperative fatigue and anxiety in patients with oral cancer

Author(s): Sukanta Nath, K. Falwaria, S. Debbarma, M. Pattnaik, Ankita Debnath

Journal: Journal of Cancer Biology

Year: 2025

Molecular epidemiology and genotype distribution of genital high-risk human papillomavirus among women in North–East India

Author(s): Jayanta Ray, Jaharlal Baidya, Dhruba P Paul, Gautam Majumdar, Shiromani Debbarma, Atanu Sarkar, Manidipa Chakma, Manash P Barman, Matrujyoti Pattnaik, Ankita Debnath, Sukanta Nath

Journal: Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics

Year: 2025

 A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Nursing Interventions on Anxiety among Postoperative Oral Cancer Patients Admitted in Regional Cancer Centre, Tripura, India

Author(s): Sukanta Nath, Matrujyoti Pattnaik, Ankita Debnath

Journal: Journal of Healthcare Nursing Research

Year: 2025

Importance of Nursing Intervention in Alleviating Post-Surgical Fatigue for Patients with Oral Cancer

Author(s): Sukanta Nath, Matrujyoti Pattnaik, Ankita Debnath

Journal: Journal of Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice and Research

Year: 2025

Ankita Debnath | Healthcare Data Analysis | Women Researcher Award

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Ms. Ankita Debnath | Healthcare Data Analysis | Women Researcher Award

ILS Nursing Institute | India

AUTHOR  PROFILE

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CURRENT POSITION

Ms. Ankita Debnath is currently working as a Full-Time Assistant Professor at the ILS Nursing Institute, Agartala, Tripura, a position she has held since 22nd April 2019. Alongside her academic role, she is pursuing a Part-Time Ph.D. in Nursing from Desh Bhagat University, Punjab, which she commenced in 2020 and is expected to submit her thesis within the next two months.

SUMMARY

Ms. Debnath is a dedicated and ambitious nursing professional with over six years of teaching experience and a strong clinical background. She possesses excellent communication skills, leadership qualities, and a strong commitment to continuous learning and academic development. She has contributed significantly to academic research, student mentoring, and clinical training, and has been actively involved in scientific publications and national/international conferences.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Ms. Debnath holds a Master of Science in Medical-Surgical Nursing with Distinction (79.41%) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, completed in 2018. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Gauhati University in 2014, securing 65.53%. Her earlier education includes a Higher Secondary qualification from TBSE in 2009 (66%) and Madhyamik from TBSE in 2007 (84.5%). She is currently a Ph.D. Research Scholar (Part-Time) at Desh Bhagat University, Punjab (2020 batch).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Ms. Debnath began her clinical career as a Staff Nurse at Mahanam Seva Sadan Nursing Home, Tripura, in 2014, followed by a tenure at the BM Birla Heart Research Centre, Kolkata, in the High Dependency Unit (HDU) from 2015 to 2016. She transitioned to academics in 2019 at ILS Nursing Institute, where she has been serving as an Assistant Professor and SNA Unit Advisor for over six years.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Her primary research interests include postoperative care, complementary therapies, pain management, quality of life in cancer patients, and nursing education interventions. Her M.Sc. dissertation focused on the “Effectiveness of supportive educational intervention on pain and physical function among patients undergone abdominal surgery“, and her Ph.D. research aligns with similar themes in clinical nursing.

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

Ms. Debnath has co-authored three peer-reviewed journal articles, including a recent publication in the Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics (2025) and the Journal of Cancer Biology (2025). One of her key publications, focusing on supportive educational intervention in abdominal surgery patients, has been accepted in the International Journal of Caring Sciences. Her work reflects a strong inclination toward evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.

PUBLICATION

Effectiveness of a supportive educational intervention on pain and physical function among patients undergone abdominal surgery: A randomized controlled trial

Author(s): Venkatesan Balu, Sukanta Nath, Ankita Debnath

Journal: International Journal of Caring Sciences

Year: 2025 (Accepted)

 Effectiveness of comprehensive nursing intervention on alleviating postoperative fatigue and anxiety in patients with oral cancer

Author(s): Sukanta Nath, K. Falwaria, S. Debbarma, M. Pattnaik, Ankita Debnath

Journal: Journal of Cancer Biology

Year: 2025

Molecular epidemiology and genotype distribution of genital high-risk human papillomavirus among women in North–East India

Author(s): Jayanta Ray, Jaharlal Baidya, Dhruba P Paul, Gautam Majumdar, Shiromani Debbarma, Atanu Sarkar, Manidipa Chakma, Manash P Barman, Matrujyoti Pattnaik, Ankita Debnath, Sukanta Nath

Journal: Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics

Year: 2025

 A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Nursing Interventions on Anxiety among Postoperative Oral Cancer Patients Admitted in Regional Cancer Centre, Tripura, India

Author(s): Sukanta Nath, Matrujyoti Pattnaik, Ankita Debnath

Journal: Journal of Healthcare Nursing Research

Year: 2025

Importance of Nursing Intervention in Alleviating Post-Surgical Fatigue for Patients with Oral Cancer

Author(s): Sukanta Nath, Matrujyoti Pattnaik, Ankita Debnath

Journal: Journal of Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice and Research

Year: 2025