Gebretsadik Berhe | Nursing and Health Professions | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Gebretsadik Berhe
Mekelle University, Ethiopia

Gebretsadik Berhe
Affiliation Mekelle University
Country Ethiopia
Scopus ID 18933263600
Documents 31
Citations 496
h-index 12
Subject Area Nursing and Health Professions
Event International Forensic Scientist Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-5610-1383

Gebretsadik Berhe, affiliated with Mekelle University, Ethiopia, is a researcher working in nursing and health professions. His documented research record includes studies addressing infectious diseases, maternal and child health, reproductive health, and healthcare utilization. The available bibliometric record lists 31 documents, 496 citations, and an h-index of 12. These indicators provide a quantitative overview of his scholarly output and visibility. [1]

Abstract

This academic profile presents the research activities and selected publications of Gebretsadik Berhe in nursing and health professions. His work encompasses public health investigations, infectious disease epidemiology, maternal and child healthcare, and health-service utilization. Recent publications address HIV infection in post-conflict Tigray, the effects of in-service training on healthcare utilization, sexually transmitted infections, and male partner involvement in antenatal care. Collectively, these studies reflect an emphasis on population health, healthcare delivery, and evidence-informed practice. [2]

Keywords

Nursing; public health; maternal health; child health; infectious diseases; HIV epidemiology; healthcare utilization; Tigray; health services research.

Introduction

Health-professions research contributes to understanding disease patterns, strengthening health systems, and improving access to essential services. Within this context, Berhe’s reported research addresses public health questions relevant to communities in Ethiopia and other developing-country settings. The studies identified in this profile combine epidemiological investigation, assessment of healthcare practices, and synthesis of evidence from existing research. [3]

Research Profile

Berhe’s research profile is centered on nursing and health professions, with a particular emphasis on population-based health assessment and healthcare delivery. His reported studies investigate HIV and other infections, maternal and child health services, reproductive-age populations, and antenatal-care practices. The range of topics connects clinical and community health perspectives, while the use of cross-sectional research and systematic review methods supports the examination of health outcomes and service-related factors. [4]

Research Contributions

The documented research addresses several public health priorities:

  • Assessment of HIV prevalence and recent infection among adults in post-conflict Tigray.
  • Evaluation of in-service training and its relationship with maternal and child health-service utilization.
  • Investigation of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and syphilis among reproductive-age adults.
  • Synthesis of evidence concerning male partner involvement in antenatal care, institutional delivery, and postnatal care.

Publications

Selected publications associated with the supplied research record include the following:

  1. Prevalence of HIV and recent infection among people aged 15 to 54 years in post conflict Tigray Ethiopia. Discover Public Health, published September 20, 2026.
  2. Effect of in service training on maternal and child health services utilization. Discover Public Health, published September 1, 2026.
  3. Prevalence and risk factors of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and syphilis among reproductive-age adults in the Tigray region, Northern Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study. Scientific Reports, published April 9, 2026.
  4. Male partner involvement in ANC to increase institutional delivery and postnatal care utilization in developing countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Health Services Research, published March 2, 2026.

Research Impact

The supplied Scopus metrics record 31 documents, 496 citations, and an h-index of 12. These figures indicate a measurable body of indexed scholarly work and citation activity. The subject coverage of the selected publications also demonstrates engagement with health challenges involving infectious diseases, maternal and child health, and healthcare access. Citation counts and publication records should be interpreted according to database coverage and the date of retrieval. [1]

Award Suitability

The supplied research record provides a documented basis for considering Gebretsadik Berhe in relation to an Innovative Research Award within the International Forensic Scientist Awards framework. His selected studies address current public health concerns and apply established research approaches to health-service and epidemiological questions. Final award assessment would require review of the complete research portfolio, methodological quality, originality, contribution, and the applicable evaluation criteria.

Conclusion

Gebretsadik Berhe’s documented academic profile reflects research activity in nursing and health professions, particularly in public health, infectious disease epidemiology, and healthcare utilization. His selected publications address relevant health challenges in Ethiopia and wider developing-country contexts. The available bibliometric indicators and research topics provide a concise foundation for academic recognition, subject to independent verification and formal evaluation.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Gebretsadik Berhe, Author ID 18933263600. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=18933263600
  2. Berhe, G., et al. (2026). Prevalence of HIV and recent infection among people aged 15 to 54 years in post conflict Tigray Ethiopia. Discover Public Health.
    https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-026-03016-4
  3. Berhe, G., et al. (2026). Effect of in service training on maternal and child health services utilization. Discover Public Health.
    https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-026-02875-1
  4. Berhe, G., et al. (2026). Prevalence and risk factors of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and syphilis among reproductive-age adults in the Tigray region, Northern Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study. Scientific Reports.
    https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-47701-5
  5. Berhe, G., et al. (2026). Male partner involvement in ANC to increase institutional delivery and postnatal care utilization in developing countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Health Services Research.
    https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-026-14294-8
  6. ORCID. (n.d.). Gebretsadik Berhe: ORCID record.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5610-1383

Ufuomanefe Jones | Nursing and Health Professions | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Ufuomanefe Jones | Nursing and Health Professions | Research Excellence Award

Coventry University | United Kingdom

Dr. Ufuomanefe Jones is a health and wellbeing researcher whose scholarship examines cardiovascular care, patient–family experiences, and equity in healthcare education and practice. Her work integrates qualitative inquiry with applied clinical perspectives to understand how communication, consultation styles, and cultural context shape outcomes for people living with heart failure and for families of frontline healthcare workers. She has contributed to interdisciplinary research on ethnic diversity, leadership barriers, and inclusion within paramedic and nursing education, advancing asset-based and equity-focused approaches. Dr. Jones has published in peer-reviewed international journals and presents regularly at public health and healthcare education conferences. Her research is recognised for amplifying underrepresented voices, strengthening culturally responsive practice, and informing workforce development and patient-centred cardiovascular care.

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Featured Publications


Family Experiences of living with frontline Healthcare workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United Kingdom: Perspectives from Black and Asian Community

– Jones, U., Rodrigues Amorim Adegboye, A., Khutan, R., Murandu, M. · Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Infectious Diseases, 2026


Addressing the lack of ethnic diversity in the UK paramedic profession: A call for action

– Adegboye, A.A., Jones, U., Gilkes, G., et al. · British Paramedic Journal, 2025


Enhancing diversity and inclusion in paramedic education: Exploring educator and learner perspectives on asset-based initiatives

– Graham, K., Jones, U., Rehling, T., et al. · Health Services Management Research, 2025


Addressing Leadership diversity barriers for Ethnic Minority staff in WMAS

– Hyllam, M., Rodrigues Amorim Adegboye, A., Jones, U., et al. · European Journal of Public Health, 2025

Zhiliang Xu | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Zhiliang Xu | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Wannan Medical College | China

Prof. Zhiliang Xu, affiliated with Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China, is a distinguished molecular biologist and epigenetics researcher whose work focuses on histone ubiquitination, chromatin remodeling, and their implications in neurological disorders, cancer, gametogenesis, and cellular reprogramming. He earned his Ph.D. from the State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2017. According to Scopus, Prof. Zhiliang Xu has authored 11 publications, which have been cited 34 times, and he holds an h-index of 4, demonstrating the impact of his research in the scientific community. His seminal studies elucidated the role of H2B ubiquitination in chromatin relaxation during meiosis and cellular reprogramming, published in journals such as Nucleic Acids Research (2016), Cell Proliferation (2021), and Reproduction (2017). His recent work on neuronal repair, gut-liver axis regulation in diabetes, and genomic approaches to thalassemia has been featured in FASEB Journal (2025), Annals of Hematology (2025), and Neuroscience Letters (2025). Prof. Zhiliang Xu leads multiple high-impact national and provincial research projects, serves as a peer reviewer for journals including Scientific Reports and Neurochemical Research, and evaluates theses for graduate and doctoral candidates. Recognized with the 2021 National Maternal and Child Health Science and Technology Award (First Prize), the 2022 Guangzhou High-level Talent Award, and the 2024 Outstanding Young Talent honor in Anhui Province, Prof. Zhiliang Xu continues to advance fundamental understanding of chromatin biology and epigenetic regulation, exemplifying excellence, mentorship, and translational scientific impact, making him an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award.

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Featured Publications

1. Shi, L., Yan, X., Xia, Y., Zhao, Y., Zhu, X., Li, Q., & Xu, Z. (2025). Beyond transfusions and transplants: Genomic innovations rewriting the narrative of thalassemia. Annals of Hematology.

2. Zhang, Y., Wang, J., Huang, S., Liu, M., Zhao, Y., Xu, Z., & Zhu, X. (2025). Electroacupuncture preconditioning alleviates cortical neuronal injury in cerebral ischemia-reperfusion by rebalancing HES1 and NF-κB expression. Neuroreport.

3. Yan, X., Shi, L., Zhu, X., Zhao, J., Zhao, Y., Luo, J., Li, Q., & Xu, Z. (2025). From microbial homeostasis to systemic pathogenesis: A narrative review on gut flora’s role in neuropsychiatric, metabolic, and cancer disorders. Journal of Inflammation Research.

4. Huang, S., Lu, Y., Fang, W., Huang, Y., Li, Q., & Xu, Z. (2025). Neurodegenerative diseases and neuroinflammation-induced apoptosis. Open Life Sciences.

5. Li, Q., Zhang, L., Sun, Y., Du, Z., Xu, S., Wang, X., Wei, S., Tao, Y., Li, B., Jiang, J., Di, G., Huang, Y., & Xu, Z. (2025). p53 modulates the gut-liver axis via PI3K/AKT/Wnt signaling pathways in type 2 diabetes. FASEB Journal.

6. Li, Q., Yan, X., Zhao, Y., Xu, Z., & Zhu, X. (2025). Paeonol mitigates chronic stress-induced amygdalar neuronal damage through glycogen synthase kinase-3β/calcineurin axis regulation of synaptic plasticity. Neuroreport.

7. Zhu, X., Zhang, Y., Yan, X., Zhao, Y., Shi, L., Sun, Z., Meng, K., Zong, Y., Li, Q., & Xu, Z. (2025). Paeonol facilitates the repair of neuronal damage in the mPFC caused by chronic stress via the Rho GTPases-cofilin1 signaling pathway. Neuroscience Letters, 138329.

Qianghua Lv | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Qianghua Lv | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences | China

Dr. Qianghua LV is an Associate Researcher at the Institute of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine (IASVM), Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences (SAAS). He earned his Ph.D. in Veterinary Pharmacology under the mentorship of Prof. DENG Xuming at Jilin University in 2020. His research focuses on developing novel therapeutic strategies targeting bacterial virulence factors, including bacterial hemolysin, Type III Secretion System (T3SS), and Type IV Pili (TFP). His work contributes significantly to understanding anti-infective mechanisms and advancing new drug development against bacterial infections.

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Strengths for the Awards✨

  • High-Impact Research Focus – Dr. LV Qianghua’s work on anti-infection mechanisms and natural compound-based drug development aligns with global health priorities, particularly in combating superbacterial infections. His research on bacterial virulence factors like hemolysin, T3SS, and TFP contributes to the development of novel antimicrobial strategies.

  • Quality Publications in Reputable Journals – He has multiple first-author and co-first-author publications in high-impact journals, such as Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine and Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. These papers focus on novel antibacterial mechanisms and natural product inhibitors, demonstrating both innovation and scientific rigor.

  • Translational Impact – His research not only advances basic microbiology but also holds significant translational potential in developing new antibacterial therapies, an area of urgent medical need due to rising antibiotic resistance.

  • Collaborative and Multi-Disciplinary Approach – His collaborations with researchers across multiple disciplines (pharmacology, microbiology, and veterinary medicine) enhance the applicability of his findings beyond veterinary science, benefiting both animal and human health.

  • Contribution to Veterinary Medicine – As an Associate Researcher at the IASVM, SAAS, Dr. LV contributes significantly to veterinary pharmacology, a field essential for both agricultural and public health. His work has implications for livestock disease management and food safety, making it highly relevant for both academia and industry.

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Veterinary Pharmacology, Jilin University, 2020
    • Advisor: Prof. DENG Xuming
    • Research Focus: Anti-infection mechanisms of natural compounds targeting bacterial virulence factors

💼 Experience

  • Associate Researcher, IASVM, SAAS (2020–Present)
    • Conducting research on antibacterial strategies targeting virulence factors
    • Screening natural compounds for inhibitory effects on bacterial infections
    • Developing new therapeutic agents against superbacterial infections

🔬 Research Interests On Medicine

  • 🦠 Discovery and screening of novel targets and lead compounds against superb acterial infections
  • 💊 Synergistic antibacterial effects and mechanisms of natural compounds and antimicrobial agents

📚 Selected Publications

  • Title: Inhibition of the type III secretion system by syringaldehyde protects mice from Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium
    Authors: Lv Q(#), Chu X(#), Yao X, Ma K, Zhang Y*, Deng X*
    Publication Year: 2019
    Journal: Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine

  • Title: Identification of the natural product paeonol derived from peony bark as an inhibitor of the Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium type III secretion system
    Authors: Lv Q(#), Li S(#), Wei H, Wen Z, Wang Y, Tang T, Wang J, Xia L*, Deng X*
    Publication Year: 2020
    Journal: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

  • Title: Phloretin potentiates polymyxin E activity against Gram-negative bacteria
    Authors: Du R(#), Lv Q(#), Hu W, Hou X, Zhou Y, Deng X, Sun L, Li L, Deng Y, Wang J
    Publication Year: 2021
    Journal: Life Sciences

  • Title: Commercialized artemisinin derivatives combined with colistin protect against critical Gram-negative bacterial infection
    Authors: Zhou Y, Liu B, Chu X, Su J, Xu L, Li L, Deng X, Li D*, Lv Q*, Wang J*
    Publication Year: 2022
    Journal: Communications Biology

  • Title: Isoflavone glucoside genistin, an inhibitor targeting Sortase A and Listeriolysin O, attenuates the virulence of Listeria monocytogenes in vivo and in vitro
    Authors: Liu M(#), Lv Q(#), Xu J, Liu B, Zhou Y, Zhang S, Shen X, Wang L
    Publication Year: 2023
    Journal: Biochemical Pharmacology

🔚 Conclusion

Dr. LV Qianghua has dedicated his research to developing innovative antibacterial strategies, focusing on targeting bacterial virulence factors. His contributions in natural compound screening and new drug development have advanced the fight against superbacterial infections. With numerous impactful publications and ongoing research, he continues to make significant strides in veterinary medicine and pharmacology.