Issam Nessaibia | Psychophysiology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Issam Nessaibia | Psychophysiology | Best Researcher Award

Badji Mokhtar University | Algeria

Dr. Issam Nessaibia is a senior researcher at the Environment Research Center (CRE Annaba) with expertise in behavioral neuroscience, sociology, and scientific writing. His scholarly output demonstrates a significant interdisciplinary impact, reflected in an h-index of 4, over 11 indexed documents, and more than 55 citations across leading journals. His research spans neuro-immuno-endocrinology, stress physiology, and psychosocial behavior, contributing to high-impact journals such as Archives of Sexual Behavior, Inflammopharmacology, International Journal of Impotence Research, and Naunyn-Schmiedeberg’s Archives of Pharmacology. He has explored topics like the neurobehavioral impact of stress, psychopharmacological responses, and societal aspects of health, including the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on human sexuality and psychological well-being. Dr. Nessaibia’s innovative approach combines neurobiological experimentation with sociological insights, leading to groundbreaking findings in neuro-immunological regulation. His contributions also include a patent on testing drug efficacy and authorship of a scientific book in hematology. As an international conference speaker and peer reviewer for reputed journals, he demonstrates strong academic leadership and influence across neuroscience and biomedical research communities.

Featured Publications

Nessaibia, I., Howard, A., & Bouarroudj, T. Implications of the Russian invasion on Ukrainians’ pornography consumption: Insights from big-data processing. Archives of Sexual Behavior.

Bouarroudj, T., Aoudjit, L., Nessaibia, I., Zioui, D., Messai, Y., Bendjama, A., Mezrag, S., Chabbi, M., & Bachari, K. Enhanced photocatalytic activity of Ce and Ag co-doped ZnO nanorods of paracetamol and metronidazole antibiotics co-degradation in wastewater promoted by solar light. Russian Journal of Physical Chemistry A.

Nessaibia, I., Sagese, R., Atwood, L., Bouslama, Z., Cocci, L., Merad, T., & Tahraoui, A. The way COVID-19 transforms our sexual lives. International Journal of Impotence Research, 34(2), 117–119.

Nessaibia, I., Lazhari, T., Bouarroudj, T., Dafne, S., Bouslama, Z., Merad, T., & Tahraoui, A. Mecanismes possiblement impliqués dans les effets antiviraux de la chloroquine et de l’hydroxychloroquine – Quelle realite pour le traitement de la COVID-19 ? Toxicologie Analytique et Clinique, 33(4), 237–247

Neha Vats | Medical Physics | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Neha Vats | Medical Physics | Best Researcher Award

Heidelberg University | Germany

Dr. Neha Vats is a postdoctoral researcher in Medical Imaging and Spectroscopy at the Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim, Germany, with a strong research foundation in MRI, CT, and multinuclear MRS. Her expertise lies in quantitative image analysis, medical image processing, and the development of advanced imaging protocols. She has contributed significantly to translational neuroimaging and oncology through the optimization of CT perfusion techniques and neurochemical imaging in psychiatric populations. Her scholarly output includes five peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals such as Scientific Reports and Magnetic Resonance Imaging, addressing topics like pancreatic CT perfusion standardization, perfusion model development, and machine-learning-based tumor differentiation. According to her Scopus profile, she has 5 documents, an h-index of 4, and 28 citations, reflecting strong research visibility and growing academic impact in biomedical imaging. Dr. Vats’s technical proficiency spans MATLAB, C++, perfusion mathematical modeling, and quantitative neuroimaging, with research interests focusing on advanced spectroscopy methods and metabolic brain characterization. Her ongoing projects on ME/CFS and aggression-related brain changes exemplify her commitment to integrating imaging physics with neuroscience for clinical translation and sustainable advancements in medical diagnostics.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Research Gate 

Featured Publications

Vats, N., Mayer, P., Kortes, F., Klauß, M., Grenacher, L., Stiller, W., Kauczor, H.-U., & Skornitzke, S. Evaluation and timing optimization of CT perfusion first pass analysis in comparison to maximum slope model in pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Scientific Reports, 13, Article 10865.

Skornitzke, S., Vats, N., Mayer, P., Kauczor, H.-U., & Stiller, W. Pancreatic CT perfusion: Quantitative meta-analysis of disease discrimination, protocol development, and effect of CT parameters. Insights into Imaging, 14, Article 1471.

Vats, N., Sengupta, A., Gupta, R. K., Patir, R., Vaishya, S., Ahlawat, S., Saini, J., Agarwal, S., & Singh, A. Differentiation of pilocytic astrocytoma from glioblastoma using a machine-learning framework based upon quantitative T1 perfusion MRI. Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 97, 63–71.

Skornitzke, S., Vats, N., Kopytova, T., Tong, E. W. Y., Hofbauer, T., Weber, T. F., Rehnitz, C., von Stackelberg, O., Maier-Hein, K., & Stiller, W. Asynchronous calibration of quantitative computed tomography bone mineral density assessment for opportunistic osteoporosis screening: Phantom-based validation and parameter influence evaluation. Scientific Reports, 12, Article 20478

Nepoleon Prabakaran | Psychophysiology | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Nepoleon Prabakaran | Psychophysiology | Best Researcher Award

Alliance University | India

Dr. Nepoleon M. P. is an accomplished academic and researcher with a strong record of scholarly contributions in management, leadership, and behavioral sciences. He is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at CMS Business School, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore, where he actively engages in teaching and high-impact research. He has published 14 research documents, achieving an h-index of 2 with over 22 citations across Scopus, Web of Science, and other indexed journals. His interdisciplinary research includes themes such as metaverse-based learning, consumer neuroscience, organizational justice, leadership psychology, and cultural intelligence. Notable works include publications in Frontiers in Education, Journal of Information Technology Education Research, Journal of Economics and Management, and Review of Education. He has received five Best Paper Awards from prestigious international conferences, including those organized by Bennett University (Spain), Jaipuria Institute of Management, and IES MCRC (India). In addition to his research, Dr. Nepoleon has conducted faculty development and corporate training programs in AI-based research tools, leadership, and emotional intelligence. His academic journey reflects a dynamic blend of innovation, analytical expertise, and dedication to advancing research and higher education.

Featured Publications

Prabakaran, N., Patrick, H. A., & Kareem, J Enhancing English language proficiency and digital literacy through metaverse-based learning: A mixed-methods study in higher education. Journal of Information Technology Education: Research, 24, Article 010.

Prabakaran, N., & Patrick, H. A. Metaverse traveler: An expedition beyond reality. Tourism and Hospitality Management, 32(2), Article 2.

Patrick, H. A., Prabakaran, N., & Elanchezian, D. P. The role of positive leadership and psychological capital on influencing trust and flourishing: Insights from two studies. Journal of Economics and Management, 47, 229–256.

Patrick, H. A., & Prabakaran, N.  Role of power bases and leadership strategies: A study on phygital employees in information technology organizations. Public Organization Review.

Kurian, A., Patrick, H. A., Prabakaran, N., & Arora, D. Effectiveness of job crafting intervention: A validation study. In Proceedings of SPIE – The International Society for Optical Engineering (p. 1).