Rongpeng Li | Molecular Biology | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Rongpeng Li | Molecular Biology | Research Excellence Award

Nantong University | China

Dr. Rongpeng Li is a highly productive researcher whose scientific contributions span molecular microbiology, innate immunity, tumor biology, and therapeutic drug discovery. With a publication record of 60 Scopus-indexed documents, an h-index of 20, and 1541 citations, his work demonstrates sustained impact across both fundamental life science and translational biomedical research. He has led 7 completed or ongoing research projects, in addition to 6 industry-linked consultancy projects, highlighting his strong engagement with applied science. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms by which the innate immune system recognizes pathogens, regulates virulence, and interacts with host defense pathways, contributing to new insights into immune regulation and pathogen evolution. He has also advanced the understanding of tumor proliferation, resistance mechanisms, CAR-T/CAR-M therapies, and the influence of the tumor and gut microbiome on cancer progression. His contributions to natural drug discovery include identifying new immune-modulating compounds and developing therapeutic vaccine strategies. Notably, his team discovered that TRIM7 promotes NAFLD/NASH progression through DUSP10 degradation, establishing a novel regulatory axis for metabolic liver disease and identifying a promising therapeutic target. With strong publication output, innovation in drug discovery, and leadership in interdisciplinary collaborations, Dr. Li stands as a significant contributor to contemporary life science research.

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Featured Publications

Yan, F.-J., Ding, H., Zhang, N., Yan, S.-R., Huang, M.-X., Lu, J.-W., Wang, Y.-J., Yan, Y.-J., Li, R.-P., & Wang, Q. The E3 ligase tripartite motif 7 drives the progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by targeting DUSP10 degradation in male mice.

Wang, Z., Zhao, J., He, S., Li, R., Wang, X., Yan, C., Zhao, J., & Wei, W.  Inorganic polyphosphate relieves ulcerative colitis by modulating the gut microbiota and metabolites.

Song, L., Wang, S., Zou, H., Yi, X., Jia, S., Li, R., & Song, J. Regulation of ergosterol biosynthesis in pathogenic fungi: Opportunities for therapeutic development. .

Song, J., Shi, L., Wang, S., Wang, Y., Zhu, Y., Jiang, J., & Li, R. Correction for Song et al., “Acidic/alkaline stress mediates responses to azole drugs and oxidative stress in Aspergillus fumigatus”.

Thibaud Legros | Life Climate and Ecosystem Health | Young Researcher Award

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Mr. Thibaud Legros | Life Climate and Ecosystem Health | Young Researcher Award

Aix-Marseille University | France

Thibaud Legros is an emerging researcher in chemical ecology whose work focuses on biosphere–atmosphere interactions, soil VOC emissions, and climate-driven changes in Mediterranean forest ecosystems. His publication record includes two scientific publications: one peer-reviewed article on the decline of soil volatile organic compounds in Mediterranean deciduous forests under future drier climates, and one accepted article examining contrasting BVOC emissions from soils in Mediterranean evergreen forests under natural and amplified long-term rain scarcity. While the Scopus reports 2 citation counts and provides 1 h-index, these works represent significant contributions to understanding how drought scenarios influence biogenic emissions and secondary pollutant formation. His research integrates advanced analytical tools such as PTR-MS, GC-MS, and ecophysiological assays, combined with modeling approaches including MEGAN for VOC fluxes and CHIMERE for atmospheric chemistry and transport simulations. His expertise spans soil ecology, plant biology, and multivariate statistical analysis in R, enabling comprehensive assessments of BVOC behavior under climate-induced stressors. Through oral and poster presentations at high-level international conferences, he has demonstrated strong engagement with the global scientific community. With 2 documents, 2 citations reported, and an 1 h-index, his research trajectory shows clear promise and scientific rigor.

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Featured Publications

Legros, T., Temime-Roussel, B., Kammer, J., Quivet, E., Wortham, H., Reiter, I. M., Santonja, M., Fernandez, C., & Ormeño, E. Decline of soil volatile organic compounds from a Mediterranean deciduous forest under a future drier climate. Atmospheric Environment, 340, 120909.

Mi-So Jeong | Cancer Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mi-So Jeong | Cancer Biology | Best Researcher Award

Dong-A University | South Korea

Dr. Mi-So Jeong is an active and highly productive cancer biology researcher with a strong publication record centered on bladder cancer genomics, chemoresistance, molecular biomarkers, and tumor progression mechanisms. Her work includes first-author publications in influential journals such as Clinical and Translational Medicine, Cancer Letters, Genes (Basel), Cell Death Discovery, and Genes & Genomics, demonstrating consistent leadership in molecular cancer research. Her studies have identified novel liquid biopsy markers, dissected chemoresistance-associated evolutionary signatures, and clarified genomic variants linked to bladder cancer susceptibility. She has contributed important insights into regulatory pathways involving E2F1, FOXM1, RAD54L, VNTR polymorphisms, CAF-induced migration, and SERPINE1-mediated metastasis, while also participating in multi-institutional programs investigating tumor immunity, molecular repair pathways, and signaling-driven disease recurrence. Her research expands further into breast cancer imaging genomics, hypertension-related VNTR variants, tumor microenvironment regulation, and metastatic signaling. With h-index 8,  18 total documents publications, and 192 citation count citations, together with repeated first-author contributions across high-impact outputs, Mi-So Jeong demonstrates a strong trajectory of scientific advancement.

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Featured Publications

Jeong, M. S., Mun, J. Y., Yang, G. E., Baek, S. W., Lee, S. Y., Yun, S. H., Kim, S. I., Kim, J. J., Yoon, S. Y., Nam, J. K., Choi, Y. H., Goh, H. J., Kim, T. N., & Leem, S. H. Lipocalin 2 as a potential liquid biopsy marker for early detection of bladder cancer. Clinical and Translational Medicine.

Jeong, M. S., Baek, S. W., Yang, G. E., Mun, J. Y., Kim, J. A., Kim, T. N., Nam, J. K., Choi, Y. H., Lee, J. S., Chu, I. S., & Leem, S. H. Chemoresistance-motility signature of molecular evolution to chemotherapy in non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer and its clinical implications. Cancer Letters, 610, 217339.

Eum, D. Y., Lee, C., Tran, C. S., Lee, J., Park, S. Y., Jeong, M. S., Jin, Y., Shim, J. W., Lee, S. R., Koh, M., Mishchenko, N. P., Park, S. J., Choi, S. H., Choi, Y. J., Yun, H., & Heo, K. (2024). Regulatory role of Echinochrome A in cancer-associated fibroblast-mediated lung cancer cell migration. Toxicological Research, 40(3), 409–419.

Yang, G. E., Kim, M. H., Jeong, M. S., Lee, S. Y., Choi, Y. H., Nam, J. K., Kim, T. N., & Leem, S. H. Association between PDCD6-VNTR polymorphism and urinary cancer susceptibility. Genes & Genomics, 46(11), 1281–1291.

Jeong, M. S., Mun, J. Y., Yang, G. E., Kim, M. H., Lee, S. Y., Choi, Y. H., Kim, H. S., Nam, J. K., Kim, T. N., & Leem, S. H. Exploring the relationship between CLPTM1L-MS2 variants and susceptibility to bladder cancer. Genes, 15(1), 50.

Hailin Meng | Applied Microbiology | Applied Life Science Awards

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Prof. Hailin Meng | Applied Microbiology | Applied Life Science Awards

Guangxi University | China

Professor. Hailin Meng is a leading researcher in synthetic biology and microbiology with an extensive body of work that spans microbial systems modeling, regulatory element engineering, cell factory construction, and probiotic development. His research portfolio includes over 30 academic publications, ranging from high-impact JCR Q1 journals such as Bioresource Technology, Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Journal of Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology, and Synthetic and Systems Biotechnology, to influential applied studies in microbial ecology, metabolic pathway engineering, and promoter strength prediction. He has also contributed significantly to translational innovation with 6 granted invention patents and 8 granted software copyrights, demonstrating broad expertise from computational design tools to industrial biotechnology applications. His leadership in major scientific projects includes presiding over 3 National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) projects, serving as a key member of a National Key R&D Program, and directing 7 provincial, municipal, and enterprise-funded projects, collectively exceeding ten million RMB in research support. With impactful contributions to microbial synthetic biology and biotechnology innovation, along with an h-index of [insert h-index], [insert total documents] publications, and [insert citation count] citations, Professor Hailin Meng exemplifies the scientific excellence expected of top-tier research recognition.

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Featured Publications

Meng, H. (2025). AI-driven discovery and design of antimicrobial peptides: Progress, challenges, and opportunities. Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins.

Su, X., Lu, J., Jiang, Y., Liu, F., Zhong, C., Yang, M., Zhang, H., Cui, J., & Meng, H. A synthetic Glutamicibacter consortium efficiently removes ammonium and nitrite from aquaculture wastewater. Bioresource Technology.

Zhong, N., Chen, Y., Pan, W., Meng, H., Liang, K., Lu, J., Jiang, Y., Zhong, C., Yang, M., & Zhai, Y. Integrating metagenomics and high-throughput screening for bioprospecting marine producers of polyhydroxyalkanoates. Letters in Applied Microbiology.

Chen, B., Lin, X., Yang, M., You, Z., Liu, W., Meng, H., Zhou, Y., Yuan, H., & Liao, J. Engineered partially open-cage fluorinated polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane hybrid nanoparticle aggregates for surfaces with super-repellency to widespread liquids. Journal of Materials Chemistry A.

Maciej Ryczkowski | Monetary Economics | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maciej Ryczkowski | Monetary Economics | Research Excellence Award

Nicolaus Copernicus University | Poland

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maciej Ryczkowski is an accomplished researcher whose work spans monetary policy, wavelet-based financial analysis, labor market methodology, and macroeconomic dynamics. His Scopus record has h-index 5, total 52 citation count, and total 12 documents. His scientific achievements include leading major grants funded by Eurostat, the National Science Centre, and Nicolaus Copernicus University, where he developed advanced methodologies for defining labour market areas, studied the interactions between money, credit, and real estate prices, and contributed to large-scale statistical modernization projects. His publications form a coherent and impactful body of work on monetary transmission, quantitative easing, credit cycles, stock price interconnectedness, and macro-financial stability, including award-winning articles recognized by the Polish Economic Society. Dr. Ryczkowski has completed multiple international research stays and has delivered invited lectures and presentations at high-level conferences across Europe. His expertise also extends to practical economic applications, contributing to Eurostat methodologies, national labor market statistics, and the modernization of administrative data systems. He has performed 38 reviews for reputable international journals indexed in JCR and serves as an associate editor for two academic journals. With a strong research portfolio, multiple competitive grants, and internationally recognized publications, he demonstrates clear excellence and is highly suited for recognition such as the Best Researcher Award.

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Featured Publications

Ryczkowski, M. Zygmunt Narski, Milton Friedman, and modern monetary policy. International Economics and Economic Policy.

Ryczkowski, M., & Zinecker, M. The interconnectedness of stock prices, money, and credit across time and frequency from 1970 to 2016. Technological and Economic Development of Economy.

Ryczkowski, M. Money and inflation in inflation-targeting regimes: New evidence from time–frequency analysis. Journal of Applied Economics.

Ryczkowski, M., & Zinecker, M. Gender unemployment in the Czech and Polish labour market. Argumenta Oeconomica.

Ryczkowski, M. Macroeconomic effects of unconventional balance sheet policies in the United States and the Euro Area. Panoeconomicus

Demokaan Demirel | Life Sciences Innovation | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Demokaan Demirel | Life Sciences Innovation | Best Researcher Award

Kocaeli University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Demokaan Demirel is a highly productive scholar in public administration, political science, and management sciences, with a strong research portfolio supported by extensive international and national publications. His CV documents 29 international peer-reviewed journal articles, addressing key themes such as smart governance, digital CRM, performance management, e-government, health information systems, ombudsman roles, regionalization, and organizational processes in the digital age. He has also contributed 24 book chapters published by respected academic presses, focusing on strategic management, public policy, sustainability, local governance, administrative modernization, and political economy. Additionally, he has presented over 30 full-text papers at international scientific conferences, demonstrating active engagement with global academic communities. His research spans diverse areas—including digitalization of public services, smart city strategies, customer satisfaction in digital environments, virtual organizations, and historical and contemporary transformations in public administration. Through these contributions, he has significantly advanced scholarly discourse on governance models, administrative reforms, and public-sector innovation. His publication record reflects consistent productivity, interdisciplinary depth, and sustained commitment to knowledge generation, clearly positioning him as a strong candidate for major research recognitions.

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Featured Publications

Demirel, D. Sociological and political origins in Ibn Khaldun’s state theory. Sociology Lens.

Demirel, D. The impact of managing diversity on building the smart city: A comparison of smart city strategies from Europe, America, and Asia.

Demirel, D., & Midilli, M. N. The approach of public personnel to performance management in local administrations: The case of Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality.

Demirel, D. May cameralism be evaluated under the mercantilist theory?

Jeongyeon Mun | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Jeongyeon Mun | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

Columbia University Medical Center | South Korea

Jeong-Yeon Mun is a highly productive researcher whose scientific contributions demonstrate growing global impact, supported by 454 citations recorded in her publication list. Her Google Scholar profile shows an h-index of 17 and 19 peer-reviewed documents, reflecting a consistent record of influential research across cancer genomics, tumor microenvironment biology, and therapeutic resistance mechanisms. Mun’s work spans a diverse collection of studies published in high-visibility journals, where she has contributed as both first author and co-author on investigations addressing critical topics such as glioblastoma metabolism, chemoresistance in bladder cancer, molecular subtype identification, immune regulation, and biomarker discovery. Her research also extends into experimental oncology, employing advanced genomic, metabolic, and molecular techniques to uncover pathways that shape cancer progression and response to therapy. In addition to her publications, she is credited with multiple patents related to diagnostic biomarkers and genetic typing technologies, demonstrating translational relevance beyond academic settings. Mun’s growing citation impact underscores her role in shaping contemporary cancer biology, while her multidisciplinary expertise continues to support significant advancements in understanding tumor behavior, therapeutic vulnerabilities, and molecular disease mechanisms

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Featured Publications

Mun, J.-Y., Shu, C., Gao, Q., Akman, H. O., Westhoff, M.-A., Karpel-Massler, G., & Siegelin, M. D. CDK12 regulates cellular metabolism to promote therapy resistance in glioblastoma. Cancer Research, 85(8_Supplement_1), 5395–5395.

Jeong, M.-S., Baek, S.-W., Yang, G.-E., Mun, J.-Y., Kim, J.-A., Kim, T.-N., Nam, J.-K., Choi, Y.-H., Lee, J.-S., Chu, I.-S., & Leem, S.-H. Chemoresistance-motility signature of molecular evolution to chemotherapy in non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer and its clinical implications. Cancer Letters, 610, 217339.

Leem, S.-H., Mun, J.-Y., Jeong, M.-S., & Kim, M.-H., Yang, G.-E.  Novel biomarker for diagnosing and predicting metastasis or prognosis of various cancers, and use (U.S. Patent Application No. 18/573,338).

Nguyen, T. T. T., Gao, Q., Mun, J.-Y., Zhu, Z., Shu, C., Naim, A., Rogava, M., Izar, B., Westhoff, M.-A., Karpel-Massler, G., & Siegelin, M. D. Suppressing PD-L1 expression via AURKA kinase inhibition enhances natural killer cell-mediated cytotoxicity against glioblastoma. Cells, 13(13), 1155.

Mahdi Salehi | Accounting | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Dr. Mahdi Salehi | Accounting | Editorial Board Member

Ferdowsi University of Mashhad | Iran

Professor Mahdi Salehi has established a highly prolific research profile distinguished by an extensive publication output and strong scholarly impact. His CV lists 418 indexed publications across referred and ISI-ranked journals, demonstrating sustained productivity in accounting, auditing, financial management, corporate governance, capital markets, and related areas. His influence is further evidenced by a Google Scholar h-index of 58 and a Scopus h-index of 34, reflecting the wide reach and strong citation performance of his work within the global research community. The breadth of his contributions covers empirical analyses, methodological advancements, sector-specific investigations, and interdisciplinary studies addressing finance, banking, entrepreneurship, sustainability reporting, audit quality, corporate governance, organizational behavior, and economic policy. His research portfolio encompasses collaborations with numerous scholars and includes publications in journals such as Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting, International Journal of Law and Management, Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies, Management Research Review, Sustainability, and Current Psychology. These accumulated outputs and measurable scholarly indicators collectively position Professor Salehi as a high-impact researcher whose extensive body of work significantly advances discourse and practice across multiple domains within accounting and financial research

Profile: Scopus

Featured Publications

Salehi, M., Rostami, V., & Mogadam, A. Usefulness of accounting information system in emerging economy: Empirical evidence of Iran. International Journal of Economics and Finance, 2(2), 186–195.

Salehi, M., & Alipour, M. E-banking in emerging economy: Empirical evidence of Iran. International Journal of Economics and Finance, 2(1), 201–209.

Alipour, M., Salehi, M., & Shahnavaz, A. A study of on the job training effectiveness: Empirical evidence of Iran. International Journal of Business and Management, 4(11), 63–68.

Hemmatfar, M., Salehi, M., & Bayat, M. Competitive advantages and strategic information systems. International Journal of Business and Management, 5(7), 158–168.

Seyed Hossein Hosseini Lavassani | Smart System | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Seyed Hossein Hosseini Lavassani | Smart System | Editorial Board Member

kharazmi university | Iran

Seyed Hossein Hosseini Lavassani is an Associate Professor of Structural Engineering whose research portfolio demonstrates strong scholarly impact, supported by 672 citations, an h-index of 14, and an i10-index of 18.  His published work spans 45 journal papers across high-ranking Q1–Q4 venues and 9 books in Persian, reflecting substantial contributions to vibration control, structural health monitoring, constitutive modeling, offshore structural dynamics, and advanced control systems in bridges and tall buildings. He has also advanced innovation through four patents, including technologies for structural and environmental applications, such as scaffolding protection and microalgae-based oxygen-generating windows. His research experience includes major national projects involving bridge retrofitting, seismic vulnerability assessment, value-based infrastructure planning, smart transportation platforms, and large-scale structural monitoring . Beyond authorship, he has significantly contributed to academic development by advising 30 theses and supervising 45 theses, demonstrating sustained mentorship and scholarly leadership. Collectively, his documented achievements show a researcher with broad technical expertise, impactful publications, and applied innovations that strengthen the fields of structural engineering and structural health monitoring.

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Featured Publications

Lavassani, S. H. H., Alizadeh, H., & Doroudi, R. Seismic control of tower-pile system of suspension bridges considering soil-structure interaction under near-field ground motions. Structural Engineering International.

Kazemian, M., & Lavassani, S. H. H. One-way FSI coupling with steady-state and transient CFD analysis for the umbrella form of tensile membrane structure. Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering.

Mousavi Gavgani, S. A., Lavassani, S. H. H., & Bekdaş, G. Control of nonlinear offshore platforms using semi-active tuned mass damper inerter under combined wave and wind loads. Applied Ocean Research.

Doroudi, R., Lavassani, S. H. H., & Shahrouzi, M. Optimal tuning of three deep learning methods with signal processing and anomaly detection for multi-class damage detection of a large-scale bridge. Structural Health Monitoring.

Mousavi Gavgani, S. A., & Lavassani, S. H. H. Vibration mitigation of offshore structures subjected to wave and wind loads using optimum semi-active tuned mass damper inerter.

Hossein Barahoei | Zoology | Editorial Board Member

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Hossein Barahoei | Zoology | Editorial Board Member

University of Zabol | Iran

Hossein Barahoei is a highly productive researcher whose scientific contributions in scorpion taxonomy and arthropod systematics are reflected in an extensive body of work comprising 50 publications, demonstrating his sustained commitment to advancing entomological and arachnological research. According to the Google Scholar profile referenced in his CV, Barahoei has achieved an impressive h-index of 17, indicating that a significant number of his publications have been consistently cited by other scholars, reinforcing the relevance and impact of his work within the scientific community. His research has accumulated 903 citations, showcasing the widespread use, recognition, and influence of his studies across multiple related disciplines, including taxonomy, biodiversity, venomous species biology, and integrative systematics. The breadth of his publication record spans new species descriptions, regional checklists, identification keys, ecological modeling, DNA barcoding, and medically important scorpion studies, reflecting both deep specialization and broad interdisciplinary engagement. As a corresponding author on numerous papers, Barahoei has played a leading role in shaping current knowledge on Iranian scorpions and parasitoid Hymenoptera, contributing essential taxonomic and ecological insights that support conservation, medical entomology, and biodiversity assessment efforts. His research metrics affirm his position as a respected and influential scholar in his domain.

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Featured Publications

Barahoei, H., Madjdzadeh, S. M., & Moeinadini, A. An integrative study on Mesobuthus rakhshanii (Scorpiones: Buthidae) [Preprint]. Research Square.

Prendini, L., Bird, T. L., Carvalho, L. S., Blasco-Aróstegui, J., Moreno-González, J. A., Loria, S. F., Nguyen, A. D., Barahoei, H., & Haddad, C. R. Include scorpions in global conservation plans. Science.

Abbasi, M., Shahi, M., Barahoei, H., Hanafi-Bojd, A. A., Banagozar Mohammadi, A., Alizadeh, M., Farmani, M., Khayatzadeh, S., Gerami, K., Badzohreh, A., & others. Assessing the burden of scorpionism: Epidemiological trends and health outcomes in Northwest of Iran. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases.

Barahoei, H., Farmani, M., Shahi, M., Yousefi, S., Rahmani, F., & Abbasi, M. New records of Androctonus Ehrenberg 1828 from East Azarbaijan Province, Iran (Scorpiones: Buthidae). Iranian Journal of Animal Biosystematics.

Bagheri, S., Barahoei, H., & Mohammadi, S.  Epidemiological study of snakebites and scorpion stings in Sistan: A descriptive study. Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences.