Zitong Gao | Big data Integration | Research Excellence Award

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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Featured Publication

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

Osama Sawalha | Healthcare Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Osama Sawalha | Healthcare Data Analysis | Best Researcher Award

Universidad de Granada | Spain

Dr. Osama Sawalha is a dedicated researcher and registered nurse with a PhD in Public Health and Clinical Medicine from the University of Granada, Spain. His academic background also includes a Master’s degree in Health Care for the Promotion of Personal Autonomy and End-of-Life Care Processes and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. With extensive clinical experience across Spain and Palestine, Dr. Sawalha has worked in diverse healthcare environments, including hospitals, Alzheimer’s care facilities, and emergency medical services. His research focuses on psychological well-being, particularly depression, anxiety, and stress among patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and their caregivers. He has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals, addressing mental health outcomes, cardiac recovery, and family functioning in chronic illness contexts. Dr. Sawalha has presented his work at international conferences and participated in numerous professional development programs on research methodologies, scientific writing, and biomedicine. His work aims to improve the integration of psychological care within clinical and community health systems. Through his dedication to patient-centered research and compassionate nursing practice, Dr. Sawalha continues to contribute meaningfully to advancing public health and evidence-based care.

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Featured Publications

Sawalha, O., Ariza-Vega, P., Alhalaiqa, F., Pérez-Rodríguez, S., & Romero-Ayuso, D. (2024). Psychological discomfort in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) in West Bank: A cohort study. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 13(7), 2027.

Sawalha, O., Ariza-Vega, P., Alhalaiqa, F., Dabbour, R., & Romero-Ayuso, D. (2025). Comparison of pre- and post-surgery cardiac depression and perceived stress levels in heart patients undergoing different types of surgery. Geriatric Nursing.

Pérez-Rodríguez, S., Sawalha, O., & Romero-Ayuso, D. (2025). ECogFun-Virtual Reality program for improving planning and organization skills in daily life in children and adolescents with ADHD: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Research in Developmental Disabilities.