Sayed Mohibul Hossen | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Sayed Mohibul Hossen | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award

Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University | Bangladesh

Dr. Sayed Mohibul Hossen, Professor of Statistics at Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University (MBSTU), Tangail, Bangladesh, is a distinguished scholar whose work bridges theoretical econometrics and applied statistical forecasting for climate, tourism, and economic sustainability. Holding a Ph.D. in Econometrics from University Sains Malaysia (USM), his doctoral research developed advanced climate forecast models that inform policy and resource planning in Bangladesh’s tourism and environmental management sectors. Over the past decade, Dr. Sayed Mohibul Hossen has published six indexed research papers in internationally recognized journals, including GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites, Applied Fruit Science, and the Journal of Public Affairs. According to Scopus, his works have achieved 43 citations from 41 documents with an h-index of 2, reflecting steady and growing international recognition. His research uniquely integrates time series modeling with econometric approaches to predict socio-environmental and agricultural trends critical to sustainable development. Beyond his research excellence, Dr. Sayed Mohibul Hossen has demonstrated academic leadership as Former Additional Director of IQAC at MBSTU, supervising numerous graduate dissertations on statistical modeling and climate forecasting. He also serves as a peer reviewer for leading journals such as AJTAS and IJSAB, and holds memberships in the Asiatic Society of Bangladesh (ASB) and the Global Research Institute for Business Academics (GRIBA), Australia. Registered under ORCID, Dr. Sayed Mohibul Hossen’s scientific impact, editorial engagement, and commitment to academic excellence make him a deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award, recognizing his innovative and sustainable contributions to the advancement of statistical and econometric sciences.

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Featured Publications

  1. Polas, M. R. H., Raju, V., Hossen, S. M., Karim, A. M., & Tabash, M. I. (2022). Customer’s revisit intention: Empirical evidence on Gen‐Z from Bangladesh towards halal restaurants. Journal of Public Affairs, 22(3), e2572. https://doi.org/10.1002/pa.2572

  2. Hossen, S. M., Hossain, M. T., Rana, M. M., & Ismail, M. T. (2019). Employees’ satisfaction of government organization in Tangail City, Bangladesh. International Business Research, 12(2), 15–20. https://doi.org/10.5539/ibr.v12n2p15

  3. Aktar, S., Islam, M., & Hossen, S. (2012). Human resource management practices and firms performance in Bangladesh: An empirical study on pharmaceutical industry. Asian Business Review, 1(1), 121–125.

  4. Hossen, S. M. (2012). Statistical analysis of current guava production and its prospect in Bangladesh. Asian Business Review, 1(1), 9–14.

  5. Hossen, S. M., Ismail, M. T., & Tabash, M. I. (2021). The impact of seasonality in temperature forecast on tourist arrivals in Bangladesh: An empirical evidence. GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites, 34(1), 20–27. https://doi.org/10.30892/gtg.34103-634

Zengxin Gao | Medicine and Health Sciences | Innovative Research Award

Dr. Zengxin Gao | Medicine and Health Sciences | Innovative Research Award

Department of Orthopedics, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University School of Medicine | China

Dr. Zengxin Gao is a highly accomplished Chief Physician at Southeast University, Affiliated Zhongda Hospital, recognized for his expertise in orthopedics and minimally invasive spinal interventions. He completed his PhD in Orthopedics at Peking Union Medical College in 2008, following a Master’s degree in Orthopedics (2005) and a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Medicine from Nanjing Medical University (1990). Dr. Zengxin Gao’s clinical career spans over 30 years, beginning as a physician at Nantong University Affiliated Dongtai Hospital, advancing to attending and associate chief physician, and currently serving as Chief Physician at Southeast University Affiliated Zhongda Hospital since 2015. His research focuses on spinal surgery, intervertebral disc regeneration, and innovative minimally invasive techniques for chronic low back and leg pain, particularly in elderly patients. He has led notable projects, including the Jiangsu Provincial Health Commission’s New Technology Introduction Project on percutaneous single-axis hole microscopy (2021–2023). Dr. Zengxin Gao has made significant scholarly contributions, including sole corresponding authorship in Wenbin Xuan, Yucheng Gao, Zengxin Gao. Intraspinal Bone Fragments Resorption in Thoracolumbar Burst Fracture. JAMA Neurol. 2023;80(11):1248–1249 [Cited 12]; co-first authorship in Linhui Ye, Zengxin Gao, Saeed Rohani. Intervertebral disk regeneration in a rat model by allopurinol-loaded Chitosan/alginate hydrogel. Biomol Biomed. 2023;23(4):661–670 [Cited 5]; and co-corresponding authorship in Shuhua Fang et al. Circ_0027885 sponges miR-203-3p to regulate RUNX2 expression and alleviates osteoporosis progression. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2024;25:5 [Cited 3]. He has been awarded the Provincial and Ministerial First Prize for the Medical New Technology Introduction Award (2022) for pioneering percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic intervertebral fusion. Dr. Zengxin Gao’s combination of clinical expertise, innovative research, and leadership in orthopedics underscores his outstanding contributions and makes him an ideal candidate for the Innovative Research Award.

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Featured Publications

• Xuan, W., Gao, Y., & Gao, Z. (2023). Intraspinal bone fragments resorption in thoracolumbar burst fracture. JAMA Neurology, 80(11), 1248–1249.
https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaneurol.2023.2901

• Ye, L., Gao, Z., & Rohani, S. (2023). Intervertebral disk regeneration in a rat model by allopurinol-loaded chitosan/alginate hydrogel. Biomolecules and Biomedicine, 23(4), 661–670.
https://doi.org/10.17305/bjbms.2023.8535

• Fang, S., Cao, D., Wu, Z., Chen, J., Huang, Y., Shen, Y., & Gao, Z. (2024). Circ_0027885 sponges miR-203-3p to regulate RUNX2 expression and alleviates osteoporosis progression. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 25(1), 5.
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-023-07172-0

• Gao, Z., Lin, Y., Wu, Z., Zhang, P., Cheng, Q., Ye, L., Wu, F., Chen, Y., Fu, M., Cheng, C., & Gao, Y. (2020). LncRNA SNHG6 can regulate the proliferation and apoptosis of rat degenerate nucleus pulposus cells via regulating the expression of miR-101-3p. European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences, 24(16), 8251–8262.
https://doi.org/10.26355/eurrev_202008_22592

• Gao, Z., Lin, Y., Zhang, P., Cheng, Q., Ye, L., Wu, F., Chen, Y., Fu, M., Cheng, C., & Gao, Y. (2019). Sinomenine ameliorates intervertebral disc degeneration via inhibition of apoptosis and autophagy in vitro and in vivo. American Journal of Translational Research, 11(9), 5956–5966.
https://www.ajtr.org/files/ajtr0094769.pdf

Hanchen Zhou | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Hanchen Zhou | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Beijing Stomatological Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University | China

Hanchen Zhou, a graduate student at Beijing Stomatological Hospital, Capital Medical University, is an emerging researcher specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial-Head and Neck Oncology, with a primary focus on oral squamous cell carcinoma. He has already distinguished himself by publishing four SCI-indexed research papers that contribute valuable insights into the molecular mechanisms, clinical behavior, and potential treatment strategies for this aggressive malignancy. These publications, cited internationally, reflect his growing influence in oncology research and his ability to translate clinical challenges into innovative scientific solutions. Zhou is actively engaged in funded research projects, including the Innovation Foundation and the Clinical Research Incubation Project of Beijing Stomatological Hospital, demonstrating his capacity to design and execute impactful investigations. A member of the Chinese Stomatological Association, he actively participates in academic collaboration and professional development, strengthening his role within the wider scientific community. Despite being in the early stages of his career, Zhou has already showcased a strong commitment to advancing cancer research, particularly in bridging experimental findings with clinical applications. His work not only enhances the understanding of oral squamous cell carcinoma but also paves the way for improved diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. By integrating scientific rigor with a clear vision for innovation, he exemplifies the qualities of a promising researcher poised for long-term impact.

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Featured Publications

  • Yu, H., Li, B., Huang, Y., & Zhang, X. (2025). Prognosis of second primary oral squamous cell carcinoma after hematologic malignancy: A retrospective cohort analysis. Frontiers in Oncology, 15, Article 1667226. https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2025.1667226

  • Zhou, H., Luo, C., Xu, Q., & Wang, C. (2025). Machine learning approach to predict surgical site infection in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma patients after free flap reconstruction. Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcms.2025.09.010

  • Cheng, A., Wei, K., Xu, Q., & Wang, C. (2025). The comparison of the prognostic value of different inflammation-related indicators in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma. Frontiers in Genetics, 16, Article 1652603. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2025.1652603

  • Li, B., Zhao, Z., Huang, Y., & Zhou, H. (2025). The application of adjuvant radiotherapy in pN1 OSCC patients without adverse pathologic features. Oral Diseases, 31(1), e15336. https://doi.org/10.1111/odi.15336