Sercan Karabulut | Health Professions | Best Scholar Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sercan Karabulut | Health Professions | Best Scholar Award

Akdeniz University School of Medicine | Turkey

Dr. Sercan Karabulut is an accomplished psychiatrist and academic currently serving at the Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Antalya, Turkey. He earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) and completed his Psychiatry Residency at the İstanbul Medicine Faculty, where his scientific interest in the neurobiological mechanisms underlying mental disorders was first cultivated. Over the past decade, he has developed an exceptional academic and clinical career across leading institutions, including Antalya Atatürk State Hospital and Van Bölge Research and Training Hospital, focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of psychiatric and substance use disorders. His primary research interests encompass addiction psychiatry, psychotic and mood disorders, neuroinflammation, and methamphetamine-related psychopathology, with a special focus on cognitive impairment and gender-based differences in substance use. Dr. Sercan Karabulut has authored 18 scientific publications, accumulating 195 citations from 193 documents and maintaining an h-index of 5, as indexed in Scopus (ID: 56073897200). His works have appeared in prominent journals, including Acta Neuropsychiatrica, Turkish Journal of Psychiatry, Journal of Drug Issues, and Alpha Psychiatry. Notable studies such as Inflammation and Neurodegeneration in Bipolar Disorder (2019) and Frequency of Methamphetamine Use (2024) have been widely cited and advanced the understanding of neuropsychiatric pathophysiology.

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Featured Publications

  1. Karabulut, S., Uzar Uçkun, S., & Genç, H. (2025, October). One year follow-up study of patients with opioid use disorder after inpatient detoxification: Predictors of treatment retention and abstinence. Psychiatry Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2025.116765

  2. Erdoğan, A., Karabulut, S., Coşkun, M. N., & Tosun, O. (2025, October). Clinical factors associated with craving in patients with opioid use disorder receiving buprenorphine-naloxone maintenance therapy. Journal of Substance Use. https://doi.org/10.1080/14659891.2025.2568066

  3. Bilici, R., Ergelen Yalçın, M., Karabulut, S., & Arpacioglu, S. (2025, September). Validity and reliability study of the Turkish version of the Addiction Severity Index. Dusunen Adam: The Journal of Psychiatry and Neurological Sciences, 38, 180–186. https://doi.org/10.14744/DAJPNS.2025.00289

  4. Düzgün, M., Erdoğan, A., Karabulut, S., & Şafak, E. (2025, August). The impact of smartphone addiction and social media addiction on traffic safety. Journal of Public Health. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-025-02578-y

  5. Karabulut, S., & Uzar Uçkun, S. (2025, June). The association between Theory of Mind, psychopathic traits, borderline personality traits and the severity of substance use disorder in women: A comparative analysis. Alpha Psychiatry, 26(3), 44175. https://doi.org/10.31083/AP44175

 

SİNEM OZTURKLER | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. SİNEM OZTURKLER | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

University of Kocaeli | Turkey

Dr. Sinem Öztürkler is a dedicated academic and healthcare professional specializing in child health and diseases nursing. With a profound background in nursing and a growing research portfolio, she has committed her career to enhancing maternal and child health outcomes through education, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Currently serving at Kocaeli University, she actively contributes to academic growth, scientific advancement, and healthcare education in Turkey and internationally.

Professional profile👤

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Strengths for the Awards✨

Lect. PhD Sinem Öztürkler demonstrates commendable academic and research credentials, especially in the field of pediatric and maternal health nursing. Her doctoral dissertation on obsessive-compulsive behaviors and breastfeeding self-efficacy reflects an original contribution to nursing science. She has multiple peer-reviewed publications, including in high-impact journals such as the Journal of Pediatric Nursing (2024, SCI-Expanded) and Healthcare for Women International (2022, SSCI), indicating both international visibility and relevance of her research topics. Her contributions span across burnout in pediatric nurses, maternal fatigue, and nursing care during pandemics, addressing critical and timely healthcare issues. She has also co-authored a book chapter on childhood immunization, further enriching academic literature.

🎓 Education

Dr. Öztürkler holds a Ph.D. from Sakarya University, Institute of Health Sciences (2019–2023), where her research focused on obsessive-compulsive behaviors and breastfeeding self-efficacy in mothers of preterm and low birth weight infants. She earned her postgraduate degree from Halic University (2012–2014) and completed her undergraduate studies in Nursing at Balıkesir University (2007–2011). Her educational path reflects a strong commitment to health sciences and continuous learning.

💼 Experience

Since 2019, Dr. Öztürkler has been a Lecturer Ph.D. at Kocaeli University. Beyond her teaching duties, she contributes to institutional development as a member of the Department Quality Commission and the Adaptation/Exemption Committee. She also teaches key courses such as Pediatric Nursing and First Aid at undergraduate and associate levels. Her early clinical career began at Kocaeli University Hospital, where she worked as a nurse, bridging practice and academia.

🔬 Research Interests On Health Professions

Dr. Öztürkler’s research interests revolve around child health and diseases nursing, maternal mental health, breastfeeding self-efficacy, postpartum behaviors, and pediatric care challenges during disasters. She has participated in funded projects, such as the QR code-supported newborn care education program for mothers of preterm infants, demonstrating her innovative approach to maternal-child healthcare.

🏆 Awards

In 2023, Dr. Öztürkler was honored with the Mustela Foundation Midwifery and Nursing Award, recognizing her excellence in maternal and child health research. This prestigious award, shared with collaborators, highlights her impactful contributions to evidence-based nursing practices in Turkey.

📚 Publications

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Book Chapter:

  • Öztürkler, S., & Dede Çınar, N. (2020). “Bağışıklama ve Aşılar.” In Anne ve Çocuk Sağlığı İlk 1000 Gün, Akademisyen Kitabevi, pp. 381–417.

📝 Conclusion

🌟 Lect. Dr. Sinem Öztürkler exemplifies the qualities of a committed academic and healthcare professional. With impactful research in pediatric and maternal health, award-winning initiatives, and active academic service, she is a strong contender for recognition in her field. Her dedication to advancing child health nursing and maternal well-being, both through empirical studies and educational innovations, marks her as a rising star in health sciences.