Nahida Akhter | Nursing and Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

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Mrs. Nahida Akhter | Nursing and Health Professions | Best Researcher Award 

PhD Student at Hiroshima University | Japan

Mrs. Nahida Akhter is a dedicated nursing scholar whose work reflects a strong commitment to advancing critical care practice, nursing education, and evidence-informed decision-making in global health systems. As a researcher deeply engaged with the principles of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), she focuses on strengthening the capacity of nurses to integrate research evidence into clinical workflows, particularly within intensive care settings where timely, informed decisions are essential for improving patient outcomes. Her academic journey spans foundational nursing qualifications through advanced graduate studies, providing her with a solid theoretical base and research orientation that supports her current scholarly contributions. Over the course of her career, Mrs. Akhter has accumulated extensive experience across critical care nursing, clinical leadership, healthcare training, and professional development initiatives. She has served in roles involving ICU practice, organizational planning, healthcare workforce development, and national-level program implementation, allowing her to gain meaningful insight into both clinical challenges and systemic needs in the nursing profession. Her active engagement in academic conferences, professional societies, and research collaborations reflects her ongoing commitment to innovation and knowledge dissemination. Mrs. Akhter’s research interests include evidence-based nursing, critical care practice, clinical decision-making, patient safety, infection control, nursing curriculum improvement, and strengthening health systems in resource-constrained environments. She is particularly motivated by the need to reduce gaps between research and practice, with a vision of empowering nurses to deliver high-quality care grounded in scientific evidence and reflective practice. Her scholarly work aligns with global efforts to enhance healthcare quality and develop resilient nursing systems capable of responding to evolving clinical demands. Through her research, leadership, and professional service, Mrs. Nahida Akhter continues to contribute to the advancement of nursing as both a science and a practice. She remains committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning, supporting the professional growth of nursing personnel, and promoting evidence-based care models that improve outcomes for diverse patient populations. This ongoing dedication underscores her role as an influential contributor to the field and a strong advocate for strengthening the future of nursing worldwide.

Profile: Orcid

Featured Publications:

Akhter, N. (2025, November 2). Evidence-Based Practices to Prevent Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in an Intensive Care Unit in Bangladesh. Healthcare.

Akhter, N. (2025, November 8). Effect of EBP Training for Prevention of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in ICU of Bangladesh. Conference paper presented at the 48th Biennial Convention of Sigma.

Akhter, N. (2025, June 11). Presenter. Conference paper presented at the ICN Helsinki Conference 2025.

Akhter, N. (2024). Presenter. 3 Zero Competition, Conference presentation.

Akhter, N. (2024, October 28). Presenter. Conference paper presented at the IWCA Annual Fall Conference 2024.

Akhter, N. (2024, August 28). Presenter. Conference paper presented at the Social Tech Conference 2024.

Tolulop Owoyemi | Nursing and Health Professions | Cutting Edge Phenomenological Research Award

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Ms.Tolulop Owoyemi | Nursing and Health Professions | Cutting Edge Phenomenological Research Award 

Researcher at University of Ibadan | Nigeria 

Ms. Tolulope Owoyemi is a dedicated Public Health Nutritionist and regulatory officer with expertise in community nutrition, food safety, and public health program management, currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Public Health Nutrition with a specialization in Community Nutrition at the University of Ibadan. She holds a Master of Public Health in Population and Reproductive Health Nutrition from the same university and a B.Sc. in Zoology from the University of Ilorin. Professionally, she has served in impactful roles including Regulatory Officer at the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, where she contributes to national policies on food fortification, sodium reduction, and trans-fat elimination, Program Manager for the USAID Feed the Future Project, Nutrition Program Officer at Nutrition Drive for Healthy Diet Initiatives, and Research Associate for the West Africa Institute of Applied Health and Social-economic Development, where she played a key role in the JIGSAW-A Project on osteoarthritis management across West Africa. Her research interests span maternal and child nutrition, reproductive health, osteoarthritis care, and innovative community-based nutrition interventions, supported by publications in respected journals such as Frontiers in Nutrition, Current Developments in Nutrition, and Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. Skilled in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, she demonstrates advanced capabilities in research design, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement using tools such as NVivo, SPSS, and Atlas.ti. She has presented at leading international conferences including the American Nutrition Society Conference and the Micronutrient Forum Global Conference. A Fellow of the Ife Institute of Advanced Studies and member of the Nigerian Nutrition Society, Nutrition Society UK, and American Nutrition Society, she is recognized for her professional development, certifications in project management, research ethics, and nutrition research training. Her Scopus shows 4 citations by 3 documents, 4 publications, and an h-index of 1, reflecting her growing research impact. Ms. Tolulope Owoyemi’s academic pursuits, leadership, and community engagement underscore her potential to advance impactful research and shape policy in public health nutrition across Africa and globally.

Profile: Scopus | Linkedin

Featured Publications:

  1. Owoyemi, T. (2025). Delivering youth nutrition interventions through school-based gardening of indigenous vegetables and fruits and WhatsApp nutrition education in Southwest Nigeria: Non-randomized study protocol. Frontiers in Nutrition Development Journal.

  2. Owoyemi, T. (2024). Nutrition for older adults with osteoarthritis: Empowering people in Sub-Saharan Africa with information for self-management in line with core guideline recommendations. Current Developments in Nutrition.

  3. Owoyemi, T. (2024). Everyday living with osteoarthritis: Care gaps and unmet needs of osteoarthritis patients in Nigeria, West Africa, a qualitative enquiry. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage.

  4. Owoyemi, T. (2024). Challenges of implementing a new model of care for osteoarthritis among community pharmacies in South-Western Nigeria: Focus on the joint implementation of guidelines for osteoarthritis in West Africa (JISGAW-A). Osteoarthritis and Cartilage.

  5. Owoyemi, T. (2023). Enhancing reproductive health: Knowledge, attitude and dietary practice of in-school adolescents in Ibadan, Nigeria. FANUS Abstract Proceedings.

  6. Owoyemi, T. (2023). Co-development and testing of an extended community pharmacy model of service delivery for managing osteoarthritis: Protocol for a sequential, multi-method study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders.

  7. Owoyemi, T. (2023). JISGAW-A: Process and feasibility of implementing guideline recommendations for the care of osteoarthritis in West Africa. Keele University Repository.