Research Excellence Award
Panagiotis Tsikouras
Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini, Greece
Panagiotis Tsikouras is a medical researcher affiliated with Democritus University of Thrace in Greece. His indexed research record comprises 211 documents, with 2,387 citations and an h-index of 23 according to the supplied Scopus profile information. These indicators provide a bibliometric context for considering his research activity and suitability for recognition under the Research Excellence Award. [1]
Abstract
This academic recognition profile presents the research record of Panagiotis Tsikouras, affiliated with Democritus University of Thrace, Greece, in the field of medicine. The supplied Scopus information records 211 documents, 2,387 citations and an h-index of 23. His indexed output includes research and review literature addressing clinical and translational topics, including venous thromboembolism prevention in pregnancy, assisted reproductive technology, artificial intelligence in clinical decision-making, and prevention of preterm delivery in twin pregnancies. [1] [2] [3]
Keywords
Panagiotis Tsikouras; Research Excellence Award; Medicine; Medical Research; Democritus University of Thrace; Clinical Research; Reproductive Medicine; Maternal-Fetal Medicine; Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare; Venous Thromboembolism; Preterm Delivery; Scopus; Research Impact.
Introduction
Research excellence in medicine encompasses sustained scholarly productivity, methodological rigor, contribution to clinical knowledge, collaboration and the translation of evidence into improved understanding of health and disease. Bibliometric indicators can provide one quantitative perspective on research activity, although they are most appropriately interpreted alongside the nature, quality and relevance of individual publications. The Scopus profile supplied for Panagiotis Tsikouras identifies an established publication record and citation impact within the medical research literature. [1][2] [3]
Research Profile
Panagiotis Tsikouras is associated with Democritus University of Thrace in Greece and is represented in the Scopus database under Author ID 6603369040. The supplied profile reports 211 indexed documents, 2,387 citations and an h-index of 23. The citation count is reported as being associated with 2,340 citing documents in the supplied profile information. [1]
Research Contributions
The available publication records illustrate several areas of medical research contribution. One review examines recommendations from clinical guidelines for preventing venous thromboembolism in pregnant women with inherited thrombophilia, reflecting the importance of evidence-based approaches to maternal health and thrombosis prevention. [2]
Publications
The supplied Scopus information identifies 211 documents in the researcher’s indexed record. Among the publications specifically provided are the following:
- Recommendations from guidelines for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in pregnant women with inherited thrombophilia — review article. [2]
- Explainable Artificial Intelligence in Assisted Reproductive Technology: Bridging Prediction and Clinical Judgment — review article. [3]
- Comparative Effectiveness of Pessary Placement, Cervical Cerclage, or Expectant Management in Preventing Preterm Delivery in Twin Pregnancies — article published in the Journal of Personalized Medicine in 2026. [4]
Research Impact
The supplied Scopus metrics report 2,387 citations and an h-index of 23 across 211 documents. These indicators suggest that the research record has received sustained scholarly attention within the indexed literature. [1] Citation metrics, however, vary by field, publication type and database coverage and should therefore be interpreted as complementary indicators rather than as standalone measures of research quality.
Award Suitability
The Research Excellence Award is intended to recognize sustained scholarly activity and meaningful contributions to a defined research field. Based on the supplied profile, Panagiotis Tsikouras presents several characteristics relevant to such an assessment, including an established indexed publication record, a reported h-index of 23, 2,387 citations and publications addressing clinically significant questions in medicine. [1]
Conclusion
Panagiotis Tsikouras has a substantial indexed medical research record associated with Democritus University of Thrace in Greece. The supplied Scopus information records 211 documents, 2,387 citations and an h-index of 23. His identified publications cover clinically relevant subjects including thrombosis prevention in pregnancy, reproductive medicine, preterm delivery and explainable artificial intelligence. [1] [2] [3] [4]
External Links
References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Panagiotis Tsikouras, Author ID 6603369040. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/6603369040
- Rath, W. H., Tsikouras, P. N., & Pecks, U. (n.d.). Recommendations from guidelines for the prevention of venous thromboembolism in pregnant women with inherited thrombophilia. Review article. Bibliographic details should be verified against the publisher’s final record.
- Kritsotaki, N., Diamantidis, D., Koutlaki, N. G., Machairiotis, N., Tsikouras, P. N., et al. (n.d.). Explainable Artificial Intelligence in Assisted Reproductive Technology: Bridging Prediction and Clinical Judgment. Review article. Bibliographic details should be verified against the publisher’s final record.
- Pagkaki, C., Kritsotaki, N., Bothou, A., Teíchmann, A. T., Tsikouras, P. N., et al. (2026). Comparative Effectiveness of Pessary Placement, Cervical Cerclage, or Expectant Management in Preventing Preterm Delivery in Twin Pregnancies.