Nick Bakalis | Public Health | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Nick Bakalis – University of Patras

Nick Bakalis
Affiliation University of Patras
Country Greece
Scopus ID 6506484572
Documents 33
Citations 302
h-index 11
Subject Area Public Health
Event The Scientist Global Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-4786-2236

The Innovative Research Award recognizes scholarly achievement, scientific productivity, and research contributions that advance knowledge within a specific academic field. Nick Bakalis of the University of Patras has established a documented research profile in Public Health through peer-reviewed publications, citation impact, and academic engagement. His research record demonstrates sustained contributions to scientific inquiry and interdisciplinary knowledge development within public health and related domains.[1]

Abstract

This article presents an academic overview of Nick Bakalis and evaluates his suitability for recognition through the Innovative Research Award. The assessment is based on publicly available scholarly indicators, including publication output, citation performance, research visibility, and contributions to Public Health. Through peer-reviewed scientific publications and measurable scholarly impact, the researcher has contributed to advancing evidence-based knowledge and interdisciplinary scientific understanding.[1]

Keywords

Nick Bakalis, Public Health, Research Excellence, Scientific Impact, Citation Analysis, Academic Recognition, University of Patras, Scholarly Publications, Evidence-Based Research, Innovative Research Award.

Introduction

Academic awards recognize researchers who contribute significantly to scientific advancement through original investigations, scholarly publications, and measurable research impact. Within Public Health, innovative research plays a critical role in improving healthcare systems, informing policy development, and supporting evidence-based interventions. Nick Bakalis has developed a research portfolio characterized by peer-reviewed scholarship and citation visibility that reflects engagement with contemporary public health challenges.[1]

Research Profile

Nick Bakalis is affiliated with the University of Patras, Greece. His scholarly record includes 33 indexed publications, 302 citations, and an h-index of 11 according to Scopus-based metrics. These indicators suggest a sustained contribution to academic literature and demonstrate the visibility of his work within the scientific community. Research performance metrics are commonly used as one component of evaluating scholarly influence and scientific productivity.[1]

Research Contributions

The research contributions of Nick Bakalis are associated with advancing understanding in Public Health through scientific investigation, publication of peer-reviewed findings, and participation in scholarly discourse. His work contributes to the accumulation of evidence that informs future studies, supports methodological development, and encourages interdisciplinary collaboration. Research outputs that achieve citation recognition indicate relevance and utility within broader academic networks.[3]

Publications

The publication portfolio of Nick Bakalis includes articles indexed within major academic databases. Publication activity serves as an important indicator of scholarly productivity and dissemination of research findings. Indexed publications undergo editorial and peer-review processes that contribute to scientific quality assurance and academic visibility.[2]

Research Impact

Research impact may be evaluated through citation metrics, publication visibility, academic engagement, and the influence of findings on future scholarship. With 302 citations and an h-index of 11, the research record of Nick Bakalis demonstrates measurable scholarly recognition. Citation-based indicators provide evidence that published findings have been consulted and utilized by other researchers in related fields.[1]

Award Suitability

Based on documented publication activity, citation performance, scholarly visibility, and contributions to Public Health, Nick Bakalis demonstrates characteristics commonly associated with candidates for academic recognition programs. The combination of peer-reviewed publications, measurable citation impact, and sustained research engagement supports consideration for the Innovative Research Award within the framework of scientific achievement and research excellence.[4]

Conclusion

Nick Bakalis has established a documented academic profile through research contributions, publication productivity, and scholarly impact indicators within Public Health. His record reflects continued participation in scientific inquiry and knowledge dissemination. The available academic metrics and research achievements provide a basis for recognition through the Innovative Research Award and highlight the importance of sustained scholarly contributions to advancing public health research.[1]

References

  1. Elsevier. (2026). Scopus author details: Nick Bakalis, Author ID 6506484572. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6506484572
  2. Nursing in Critical Care. (2026). Expert Consensus on Key Attributes of Nurses in Resuscitation Teams: Findings From a Delphi Study. https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.70506
  3. ORCID. (2026). Researcher Identifier Record: Nick Bakalis.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4786-2236
  4. The Scientist Global Awards. (2026). Academic Recognition and Award Program Information.
    https://thescientists.net/

Negin Maroufi | Public Health | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Negin Maroufi | Public Health | Best Researcher Award

University of Otago | New Zealand

Ms. Negin Maroufi is a highly motivated Ph.D. candidate in Public Health at the University of Otago, Wellington (2023–present), specializing in the application of machine learning and multi-source surveillance data to predict seasonal influenza patterns in New Zealand to support improved prevention and health service management. She holds an M.Sc. in Computer Engineering (Software) from Islamic Azad University, Neyshabur, Iran (2018), where her thesis focused on designing approximate compressor circuits using Quantum-dot Cellular Automata, and a B.Sc. in Computer Engineering (Hardware) from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran (2013), where she developed character recognition systems via tablet digitizers. Her professional experience includes serving as Deputy of Research and Technology at Neyshabour University of Medical Sciences (2021–2023), coordinating IT infrastructure, database management, and epidemiological data analysis, and contributing to the Neyshabur Longitudinal Study on Ageing (NeLSA) from 2017–2021, where she designed databases, developed web interfaces, performed statistical analyses, and assisted in COVID-19 surveillance reporting. She has also taught English, programming, and IT courses in various institutions, demonstrating strong mentorship and teaching capabilities. Her research interests lie at the intersection of digital epidemiology, public health informatics, machine learning, and predictive modeling for infectious disease surveillance. She possesses advanced research skills in C/C#/ASP.NET programming, Python, R, STATA, SQL database design, data cleaning, machine learning, and biomedical data analysis, and holds certifications in Good Clinical Practice, biomedical research ethics, and data science. Her work has been published in reputable journals such as the Middle East Journal of Digestive Diseases and the International Journal of Epidemiology, and she has contributed to national COVID-19 epidemiology reports. Negin has received the University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship, maintained top grades throughout her academic career, and earned awards in mathematics and programming competitions. Her combined expertise, research experience, and leadership abilities position her as a promising emerging scholar in public health and digital epidemiology. 27 Citations by 27 documents, 3 Documents, h-index 1.

Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus | ORCID

Featured Publications

  1. Aminisani, N., Azimi-Nezhad, M., Shamshirgaran, S. M., Mirhafez, S. R., Borji, A., Poustchi, H., Sezavar, S. H., Ansarin, K., Kolahi, S., Javadpor, A., Rezaei, A., Hooshmand, E., Maroufi, N., Tabaei, S., Eghtesad, S., Hyde, M., Kenny, R. A., Raina, P., Stephens, C., Malekzadeh, R. (2022). Cohort profile: The IRanian Longitudinal Study on Ageing (IRLSA): The first comprehensive study on ageing in Iran. International Journal of Epidemiology, 51(4), e177–e188. Citations: 37

  2. Maroufi, N., & Bahrepour, D. (2018). A novel three-input approximate XOR gate design based on quantum-dot cellular automata. Journal of Computational Electronics, 17(2), 866–879. Citations: 7

  3. Bahrepour, D., & Maroufi, N. (2018). A 2-bit full comparator design with a minimum quantum cost function in quantum-dot cellular automata. Information Systems & Telecommunication, 6, 197–203. Citations: 5

  4. Bahrepour, D., & Maroufi, N. (2019). A 2-bit full comparator design with minimum quantum cost function in quantum-dot cellular automata. Journal of Information Systems and Telecommunication (JIST), 4(24), 197. Citations: 3

  5. Maroufi, N., Sohrabi, M., Mehrabadi, S., Zamani, F., Ajdarkosh, H., Hatamian, S., Bahavar, A., Tameshkel, F. S., Gholami, A. (2024). Poor sleep quality and its influencing factors among Iranian patients with esophageal and gastric cancer. Middle East Journal of Digestive Diseases, 16(1), 39–46. Citations: 2