Serap Ozdemir | Nursing and Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Serap Ozdemir | Nursing and Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Gaziantep University | Turkey

Dr. Serap Özdemir is a dedicated and forward-thinking academic whose contributions to nursing and health professions reflect a continuous commitment to advancing evidence-based pediatric and neonatal care. With a strong educational foundation culminating in doctoral-level training in child health and disease nursing, she has built a research portfolio focused on enhancing clinical outcomes for newborns, preterm infants, and children within diverse healthcare settings. Her professional experience includes teaching, academic leadership, and active involvement in multidisciplinary research collaborations that integrate nursing expertise with emerging scientific and technological innovations. Over the course of her academic career, nominee Dr. Serap Özdemir has developed a growing publication record consisting of 16 scholarly documents that have collectively earned 44 citations by 43 external publications, contributing to an h-index of 3 and demonstrating measurable influence within her field. Her research interests encompass neonatal intensive care, developmental health, the improvement of comfort and stress parameters in early infancy, and the application of modern data-driven tools such as artificial intelligence to clinical assessment and decision-making. She has taken part in multiple randomized controlled studies and instrument development projects designed to enhance the measurement of nursing performance, care quality, and professional competency in pediatric nursing environments. Her scientific output extends to peer-reviewed journals indexed in major research databases, as well as contributions to academic books and professional texts that support the dissemination of current best practices to nursing practitioners and students. Additionally, her work reflects a commitment to international engagement through collaborations, conference participation, and involvement in professional associations supporting knowledge exchange and healthcare improvement. Through these combined efforts, Dr. Serap Özdemir continues to shape contemporary thinking around neonatal and pediatric care, promoting research-driven nursing standards that emphasize compassionate, culturally sensitive, and scientifically validated interventions. She remains devoted to advancing healthcare delivery through continuous scholarship, the refinement of clinical methodologies, and the pursuit of innovative interdisciplinary solutions that support improved outcomes for vulnerable patient populations. Her ongoing work reinforces the essential role of nursing research in improving health systems globally and contributes meaningfully to the development of a more advanced, responsive, and patient-centered model of pediatric and neonatal care.

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Featured Publicaations:

Özdemir, S., & Balcı, S. (2024). The effect of tub bathing on the skin and bilirubin levels of babies receiving tunnel and light-emitting diode phototherapies: A randomized controlled trial. Advances in Skin and Wound Care, 37(7), 1–9.

Özdemir, S., & Elmaoğlu, E. (2024). Psychometric properties of the pediatric ward nurses’ caring self-efficacy scale: A Turkish validity and reliability study. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 75, 41–48.

Özdemir, S., & Küçük, F. (2023). The effect of the facilitated tucking after vaginal delivery on stress, comfort, and physiological parameters of late preterm infants: A randomized controlled trial. Iranian Journal of Neonatology, 14(4), 12–20.

Özdemir, S., & Sevinç, S. (2023). Correlation between cultural competence, xenophobia, and attitudes towards brain drain in nursing students. Nurse Education Today, 131, Article 105963.

Özdemir, S., & Elmaoğlu, E. (2023). Validity and reliability of the distracting ingenuity promotion scale in pediatric nurses. HUHEMFAD-JOHUFON, 10(3), 230–236.

Özdemir, S. (2022). Design of autonomous controlled integrated system for increasing comfort in newborns: Interdisciplinary collaboration between engineering and nursing studies. Dentistry & Medical Research, 8(2), 2–6.

Özdemir, S. (2022). Interdisciplinary collaboration between engineering and nursing: Baby crying analyzing using MATLAB graphical user interface. Biomed Biotechnology Research Journal, 6(3), 410–415.

Özdemir, S., & Yılmaz E. Ç. (2022). Interdisciplinary collaboration between engineering and nursing on baby crying analyzing and classification: A biotechnology study. Journal of Preventive, Diagnostic and Treatment Strategies in Medicine, 1(2), 82–87.

Muhammad Inam Makki Khan | Business | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Muhammad Inam Makki Khan | Business | Best Researcher Award 

PhD scholar at Chang’an University | Pakistan

Mr. Muhammad Inam Makki Khan is a dedicated research professional in the field of logistics engineering, management, and business studies, recognized for contributing valuable insights to the evolving landscape of supply chain development and innovation. With a strong academic background culminating in doctoral studies in Logistics Engineering and Management, his education provides a solid theoretical and analytical foundation for exploring emerging challenges across global supply chains and business systems. Mr. Muhammad Inam Makki Khan has gained research experience through the exploration of supply chain performance, transportation systems, logistics technologies, sustainable business models, innovation management, and data-driven decision approaches in complex operating environments. His work emphasizes bridging the gap between theoretical advancements and practical solutions that organizations can adopt for improving resilience, efficiency, and competitiveness. His recent research demonstrates a growing emphasis on the integration of digital capabilities, fintech applications, big data analytics management capability, IoT solutions, and circular economy strategies, providing a comprehensive framework for understanding how modern organizations can adapt to disruptions, uncertainty, and volatile megaproject contexts. His contributions include empirical investigations supported by large-scale data models, offering validated and actionable insights for researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders. With academic metrics reflecting increasing scholarly reach Citations 88 87, h-index 3 3, and i10-index 1 1 his research impact continues to gain recognition, contributing to contemporary academic and industrial discourse. His studies commonly draw upon dynamic capabilities theory, sustainability principles, digital transformation literature, transportation planning, and strategic business adaptation, positioning his work within global research agendas aimed at modernizing infrastructure development and strengthening supply chains through technological integration. Beyond theoretical exploration, his published work highlights strategic approaches that organizations and government bodies may adopt to enhance operational performance while addressing environmental pressures and market uncertainties. His findings are especially relevant to high-risk, development-focused economic regions, where large-scale logistics systems require new frameworks for digital, responsive, and sustainable management. In conclusion, Mr. Muhammad Inam Makki Khan’s research trajectory reflects a growing commitment to shaping the future of sustainable supply chain development and contributing knowledge that supports innovation and long-term resilience in business systems worldwide.

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Featured Publications:

  • Khan, M. I. M. (2021). An analysis of human development index and economic growth: A case study of Pakistan. iRASD Journal of Economics, 3(3), 261–271.

  • Khan, M. I. M. (2024). Innovative technological solutions for environmental sustainability in Chinese engineering practices. Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research, 14(2), 13648–13657.

  • Khan, M. I. M. (2021). Determinants of foreign direct investment in Pakistan. Meritorious Journal of Social Sciences and Management.

  • Khan, M. I. M. (2023). Factors affecting consumer brand loyalty in Pakistan. Bulletin of Business and Economics, 12(3), 855–860.

  • Khan, M. I. M. (2023). A novel CRYBB2 silent variant in autosomal dominant congenital cataracts (ADCC) in Pakistani families. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 39(5), 1399.

  • Khan, M. I. M. (2022). Governance as a stimulator for foreign direct investment in Pakistan: A non-linear ARDL approach. Journal of Contemporary Macroeconomic Issues, 3(2), 103–112.

  • Khan, M. I. M. (2024). Navigating innovation through ethical leadership: Insights from the dam industry. Proceedings of the 8th International Seminar on Education, Management and Social Sciences.

  • Khan, M. I. M. (2024). Comparative analysis of organizational governance, management practices, and learning environments in higher education institutions across different provinces. Remittances Review, 9(1), 1301–1325.

  • Khan, M. I. M. (2020). Soroprevalência de Toxoplasma gondii e alterações hematológicas associadas em pequenos ruminantes no sul do Punjab, Paquistão. Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, 72, 1698–1704.