Best Review Paper Award
Lucia Malaguarnera
University of Catania, Italy
The Best Review Paper Award recognizes scholarly work that demonstrates a strong capacity to synthesize, evaluate, and contextualize existing scientific knowledge. Lucia Malaguarnera of the University of Catania, Italy, is presented in this academic recognition profile in relation to research activity within the broader field of Public Health. The supplied bibliometric profile records 131 documents, 6,586 citations, and an h-index of 44, alongside Scopus Author ID 55987115500. These indicators provide a quantitative context for examining research visibility and scholarly contribution, while the award recognition emphasizes the academic value of rigorous review-oriented scholarship.
Abstract
Lucia Malaguarnera is a researcher affiliated with the University of Catania in Italy whose academic profile is associated with the Public Health subject area. The information supplied for this recognition records 131 indexed documents, 6,586 citations, and an h-index of 44 in Scopus. Her scholarly profile is considered in the context of the Best Review Paper Award, which highlights the importance of comprehensive literature synthesis, critical appraisal, and evidence-based interpretation in contemporary research. [1]
Keywords
Public Health; Review Paper; Research Excellence; Evidence Synthesis; Health Research; Scholarly Impact; Literature Review; Academic Recognition; University of Catania; Italy.
Introduction
Public Health research depends on the systematic generation, evaluation, and interpretation of evidence concerning population health and health-related determinants. Within this environment, review papers serve as an important scholarly mechanism for bringing together findings from multiple studies and establishing a structured understanding of a research question. Systematic reviews and related evidence-synthesis methodologies can help researchers assess the consistency, limitations, and implications of available evidence. [2]
Research Profile
The supplied academic profile identifies Lucia Malaguarnera with the University of Catania and places her research within the Public Health subject area. Her Scopus Author ID is 55987115500, with the supplied profile reporting 131 documents, 6,586 citations, and an h-index of 44. These figures indicate a substantial body of indexed scholarly output and citation activity within the bibliometric record provided for this article. Her ORCID identifier, 0000-0002-5171-7963, provides a persistent digital identifier intended to distinguish a researcher from other scholars and support accurate attribution of scholarly contributions. [3]
Research Contributions
The recognition associated with a Best Review Paper Award places particular emphasis on the scholarly function of synthesis. A strong review generally requires an appropriately defined research question, transparent methods for identifying relevant literature, critical assessment of evidence, and a balanced interpretation of findings. Established reporting frameworks such as PRISMA have contributed to greater transparency in systematic review and meta-analysis reporting. [4]
Publications
The supplied Scopus profile reports 131 documents associated with Lucia Malaguarnera. Because the input information does not provide a complete publication bibliography or identify a specific review paper associated with the award, individual article titles are not inferred here. The Scopus author record provides the appropriate source for verifying the current publication list, document types, citation records, and indexed scholarly output. [1]
Research Impact
The supplied bibliometric figures—6,586 citations and an h-index of 44—provide quantitative evidence of substantial citation activity associated with the researcher profile. Citation indicators can help describe how frequently published work is referenced within the indexed scholarly literature, but they do not independently establish research quality, societal value, or the originality of individual contributions. [1]
Award Suitability
Suitability for a review-paper distinction should ultimately be determined through direct assessment of the nominated paper or papers. Relevant considerations include originality of the review question, comprehensiveness of the literature search, methodological transparency, appropriate appraisal of evidence, quality of synthesis, clarity of interpretation, and significance for subsequent research or practice. These criteria are consistent with the broader principles of transparent evidence synthesis and responsible scholarly communication. [2] [4]
Conclusion
Lucia Malaguarnera’s academic recognition profile connects the Best Review Paper Award with research activity in Public Health at the University of Catania, Italy. The supplied Scopus record reports 131 documents, 6,586 citations, and an h-index of 44, while her ORCID identifier provides an additional persistent scholarly identity reference. [1] [3]
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References
- Elsevier. (2026). Scopus author details: Lucia Malaguarnera, Author ID 55987115500. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55987115500
- The Prickly Solution to Metabolic Syndrome: A Multitarget View on the Opuntia ficus-indica Fruit Phytocomplex.
https://doi.org/10.3390/nu18071157
- ORCID. (2026). ORCID record for Lucia Malaguarnera. ORCID.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5171-7963
- Pathophysiological Role of Vitamin D Deficiency in Down Syndrome: Insights into Metabolic Dysfunction and Sarcopenia.
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms262110756