Best Researcher Award
Md. Abu Bashar
AIIMS Gorakhpur, India
Md. Abu Bashar is a medical researcher affiliated with AIIMS Gorakhpur whose documented scholarly output addresses public health, epidemiology, preventive medicine, infectious diseases, vaccination, organ donation, and population-level health assessment. His research record comprises 49 documents, 1,311 citations, and an h-index of 12, providing a quantitative basis for consideration within the Best Researcher Award category.
Abstract
Md. Abu Bashar’s research portfolio reflects an interdisciplinary focus within Medicine and Health Sciences, with particular attention to epidemiological evidence, disease prevention, immunization safety, organ donation, and health-system priorities. Recent publications demonstrate the use of systematic review, meta-analysis, secondary data analysis, and observational approaches to examine clinically and socially relevant questions. [1]
Keywords
Medicine; public health; epidemiology; preventive medicine; vaccination; organ donation; non-alcoholic fatty liver disease; cervical cancer screening; dengue; research impact.
Introduction
Contemporary medical research increasingly combines clinical evidence with population-level analysis to inform prevention and healthcare policy. Bashar’s recent work is situated within this framework, addressing disease burden, public health interventions, and determinants of healthcare-related decisions. His publication record includes peer-reviewed journal articles and a 2026 preprint employing systematic review and meta-analysis methods. [2]
Research Profile
The portfolio encompasses population health questions across different stages of prevention and healthcare delivery. Research on childhood and adolescent NAFLD synthesizes prevalence evidence from India, while work on cadaveric organ donation examines willingness and associated determinants among families of deceased individuals. [3] Other studies address dengue outbreak lessons, adverse events following immunization, and HPV testing for cervical cancer screening, illustrating a broad public-health orientation. [4]
Research Contributions
A notable feature of the research is its application of evidence synthesis and epidemiological analysis to questions with practical healthcare implications. The NAFLD study applies systematic review and meta-analysis to characterize prevalence among Indian children and adolescents. [2] The vaccination study uses nationwide causality-assessment data to investigate serious adverse events and predictors of mortality, while the dengue publication considers lessons for future outbreak preparedness. [5]
Publications
- Prevalence of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) among Children and Adolescents (<18 years) in India: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (2026).
- A study to assess willingness and determinants for cadaveric organ donation among family members of deceased individuals autopsied at a tertiary care institute of North India (2025).
- Dengue outbreak of 2023 in the state of Uttar Pradesh, North India: lesson learnt and way forwards (2025).
- Serious adverse events following immunization and predictors of mortality associated with COVID-19 vaccination in India (2025).
- Inclusion of HPV Testing for Cervical Cancer Screening Under Programmatic Settings in India: Pros and Cons (2024).
Research Impact
The documented metrics of 1,311 citations and an h-index of 12 indicate sustained scholarly visibility across the research record. [1] The subject diversity of recent publications further indicates engagement with clinically relevant and population-health challenges in India.
Award Suitability
Based on the supplied bibliometric record, research themes, and recent scholarly output, Bashar presents a profile relevant to evaluation for the Best Researcher Award. His work combines measurable citation impact with research addressing epidemiological surveillance, prevention, healthcare decision-making, and public health practice.
Conclusion
Md. Abu Bashar’s research profile demonstrates a broad medical and public-health orientation supported by 49 documented publications, 1,311 citations, and an h-index of 12. His recent studies employ evidence synthesis and epidemiological methods across several important health priorities, providing a substantive basis for academic recognition.
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Md. Abu Bashar, Author ID 57193518569. Scopus.
Scopus Author Profile
- Bashar, M. A., et al. (2026). Prevalence of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) among Children and Adolescents (<18 years) in India: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.08.12.26360221
- Bashar, M. A., et al. (2025). A study to assess willingness and determinants for cadaveric organ donation among family members of deceased individuals autopsied at a tertiary care institute of North India. Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cegh.2025.102078
- Bashar, M. A., et al. (2024). Inclusion of HPV Testing for Cervical Cancer Screening Under Programmatic Settings in India: Pros and Cons. Indian Journal of Gynecologic Oncology.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40944-024-00876-z
- Bashar, M. A., et al. (2025). Serious adverse events following immunization and predictors of mortality associated with COVID-19 vaccination in India: a secondary data analysis of nationwide causality assessments. Therapeutic Advances in Vaccines and Immunotherapy.
https://doi.org/10.1177/25151355251321697
- Bashar, M. A., et al. (2025). Dengue outbreak of 2023 in the state of Uttar Pradesh, North India: lesson learnt and way forwards. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health.
https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20250333
