Darío Cruz | Biology and Life Sciences | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Darío Cruz
Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Ecuador

Darío Cruz
Researcher Darío Cruz
Affiliation Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja
Country Ecuador
Scopus ID 36155245400
Documents 29
Citations 370
h-index 9
Subject area Biology and Life Sciences
Event International PopularScientist Awards

The Innovative Research Award recognizes research contributions associated with scientific inquiry, methodological development, and the advancement of knowledge. This article presents the supplied bibliometric information and selected publication records associated with the award profile of Darío Cruz. The available records include research on biomaterials, laser-based treatment, dermatology, nanocrystals, and pediatric clinical topics.  [1]

Abstract

This article summarizes the supplied research-profile metrics and outlines the scope of selected scientific publications provided for an Innovative Research Award profile associated with Darío Cruz of Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Ecuador. The profile data reports 29 documents, 370 citations, and an h-index of 9 under Scopus identifier 36155245400. These figures are reproduced from the supplied information and have not been independently verified against a live database. [1]

Keywords

Innovative Research Award; Darío Cruz; research assessment; bibliometrics; Scopus; citation analysis; h-index; scientific publications; Biology and Life Sciences; biomaterials; laser-based treatment; nanomaterials; research recognition; academic impact.

Introduction

Research recognition provides a means of highlighting scholarly work, scientific contributions, and the development of knowledge across academic disciplines. Bibliometric indicators, including publication counts, citation totals, and the h-index, are commonly used to describe aspects of scholarly output and citation activity. These measures can support an initial assessment of a research profile, but they do not independently establish research quality, originality, societal benefit, or individual contribution to collaborative publications. [2]

Research Profile

The supplied profile information describes a researcher associated with Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Ecuador, and assigns Biology and Life Sciences as the principal subject area. The reported Scopus identifier is 36155245400. The accompanying metrics are 29 documents, 370 citations, and an h-index of 9. These values are reproduced as provided; they should be checked against the corresponding Scopus author record to confirm their current accuracy and attribution. [1]

Research Contributions

The supplied bibliographic material spans several areas of applied and biomedical research. The records address polymer-based hydrogel tissue expanders, treatment approaches for infantile hemangiomas, laser-based pain management, solvothermal preparation of up-converting nanocrystals, and the use of fractional carbon dioxide lasers in photodynamic treatment of nodular basal cell carcinoma. Collectively, these topics illustrate the range of research themes represented in the supplied source material.

Publications

The following records were included in the source material provided for this article. Their bibliographic details are presented for reference, with DOI links supplied where available. The listed contributors are retained as reported in the source information. These records have not been verified as publications authored or co-authored by Darío Cruz and must not be treated as an established personal publication list without further confirmation.

  1. Hydrogel tissue expanders for stomatology. Part I. Methacrylate-based polymers. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine (2017). Scopus EID: 2-s2.0-85006355090. Contributors listed in the supplied record: Hrib, J.; Sirc, J.; Lesny, P.; Hobzova, R.; Duskova-Smrckova, M.; Michalek, J.; Smucler, R.

  2. Infantile hemangiomas. Current treatment procedures (also supplied with a Czech-language title). Czech-Slovak Pediatrics (2017). Scopus EID: 2-s2.0-85027991512. Contributors listed in the supplied record: Malis, J.; Stara, V.; Blahova, K.; Bučkova, H.; Faberova, R.; Šterba, J.; Klovrzova, S.; Kynčl, M.; Černy, M.; Hrdlička, R., et al. A DOI was not provided in the supplied information.

  3. Direct and indirect treatment of pain with lasers — Update 2016. Disease (2016). Scopus EID: 2-s2.0-84992323214. Contributors listed in the supplied record: Šmucler, R.; Jenčová, J. A DOI was not provided in the supplied information.

Research Impact

The supplied profile reports 370 citations across 29 documents and an h-index of 9. If confirmed against the appropriate Scopus author record, these figures would provide a quantitative description of the profile’s indexed publication and citation activity. They do not, by themselves, establish the significance, originality, reproducibility, or practical application of individual research findings. [1] [2]

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award, as named in the supplied profile, is a recognition category associated with the International PopularScientist Awards. A fair assessment of suitability should consider the quality and originality of the candidate’s verified work, the significance of research questions addressed, methodological soundness, scholarly influence, and evidence of contributions to the relevant field. Bibliometric indicators can inform this assessment but should not be used as its sole basis.

Conclusion

The supplied information identifies Darío Cruz of Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, Ecuador, in connection with an Innovative Research Award profile under the International PopularScientist Awards. It reports 29 documents, 370 citations, and an h-index of 9, with Biology and Life Sciences as the subject area. These values are reproduced as supplied and require confirmation against the relevant indexed researcher record.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Darío Cruz, Author ID 36155245400. Scopus. Author identity and the reported metrics require confirmation against the live record.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=36155245400
  2. Google Scholar rofile. An index to quantify an individual’s scientific research output. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 102(46), 16569–16572.
    https://scholar.google.com.ec/citations?user=UFaNwe0AAAAJ&hl=es
  3. Bartůněk, V., Rak, J., Pelánková, B., Junková, J., Mezlíková, M., Král, V., Kuchař, M., Engstová, H., Ježek, P., & Šmucler, R. (2016). Large scale preparation of up-converting YF₃:YbEr nanocrystals with various sizes by solvothermal syntheses using ionic liquid bmimCl. Journal of Fluorine Chemistry.
    https://www.mdpi.com/2311-5637/12/10/479
  4. International PopularScientist Awards. (n.d.). Official awards website.
    https://popularscientist.com/. 

Katarzyna Blochowiak | Temporomandibular Joints | Most Shared Article Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Katarzyna Blochowiak | Temporomandibular Joints | Most Shared Article Award

Poznan University of Medical Sciences | Poland

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Katarzyna Blochowiak is a dental surgeon and periodontology specialist whose research focuses on the diagnostic and clinical significance of salivary biomarkers, particularly in relation to oral and systemic autoimmune conditions. Her work explores the etiology and diagnostic pathways of Sjögren’s syndrome, xerostomia, and other salivary gland disorders, with a strong emphasis on understanding the immunological and functional mechanisms underlying dry mouth, salivary dysfunction, and inflammatory oral diseases. She contributes to advancing minimally invasive diagnostic methods by examining saliva as a non-invasive biological medium for early disease detection and monitoring. Her research extends to the surgical management of oral conditions, integrating clinical expertise with translational approaches that link oral pathology to systemic health. She has authored studies on temporomandibular disorders in patients with autoimmune conditions, the coexistence of xerostomia and focal lymphocytic sialadenitis in Sjögren’s syndrome, and complex diagnostic challenges such as Miescher’s cheilitis. Her work highlights the interplay between oral mucosal diseases, salivary gland dysfunction, and autoimmune processes, contributing to improved diagnostic accuracy, patient outcomes, and interdisciplinary understanding between dentistry, rheumatology, and immunology. In addition to her research contributions, she has served as a peer reviewer for international journals, reflecting her active engagement in scholarly evaluation and scientific quality assurance across her field.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid

Featured Publications

Wydra-Karbarz, A., Guzera, Z., Batko, B., Moskal, M., & Błochowiak, K. (2025). Temporomandibular disorders in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 14(20), 7381.

Błochowiak, K., Kraiz, A., Bowszyc-Dmochowska, M., Paszyńska, E., & Jenerowicz, D. (2025). Miescher’s cheilitis as a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge—A case report. Medicina, 61(2), 299.

Błochowiak, K. (2024). Co-existence of dry mouth, xerostomia, and focal lymphocytic sialadenitis in patients with Sjögren’s syndrome. Applied Sciences, 14(13), 5451.