Yun-Hsuan Chang | Clinical Psychology | Research Excellence Award

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Prof. Dr. Yun-Hsuan Chang | Clinical Psychology | Research Excellence Award

Institute of Gerontology, National Cheng Kung University | Taiwan

Prof. Dr. Yun-Hsuan Chang is a clinical psychologist and gerontology scholar whose work integrates psychological assessment, cognitive neuropsychology, mood disorders, and behavioral addiction research. Her contributions span brain imaging, resilience mechanisms, personality assessment, geriatric psychology, and the neurocognitive aspects of psychiatric conditions. She has led influential studies on social cognition, stress, inflammatory markers, executive function, and problematic technology use, advancing understanding of psychological resilience across populations. Recognized with multiple academic honors, she collaborates widely across psychology, neuroscience, and mental health disciplines, contributing to both theoretical frameworks and applied clinical practices through research, mentorship, and interdisciplinary engagement.

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Bahar Oztelcan Gunduz | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Scholar Award

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Dr. Bahar Oztelcan Gunduz | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Scholar Award

Gülhane Research and Training Hospital Turkey 

Dr. Bahar Öztelcan Gündüz is a compassionate pediatrician and social health researcher, currently serving at Gülhane Research and Training Hospital. With a PhD in Social Pediatrics from Gazi University and a medical background from Selçuk and Eskişehir Osmangazi Universities, she has dedicated her career to improving child health in underserved communities. Her impactful research during the COVID-19 pandemic on sarcopenic obesity in children has earned wide recognition. She is also an active member of the Social Pediatrics Association, contributing to child welfare through research, clinical care, and advocacy. 🌍👶📚

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🎓 Education

Dr. Öztelcan Gündüz holds a PhD in Social Pediatrics from Gazi University, where she honed her skills in public health and research methodology. She specialized in Pediatrics at Eskisehir Osmangazi University and obtained her MD from Selçuk University, Türkiye. Her academic foundation is rooted in both clinical excellence and social medicine, empowering her to address both the biological and social determinants of child health. 🎓🧠

💼 Experience

With extensive field experience, Dr. Öztelcan Gündüz began her medical career as a general practitioner at Şırnak Maternal and Child Health Center, focusing on vulnerable populations. She later served at Mus State Hospital and Gemlik State Hospital as a pediatrician. Currently, she practices at Gülhane Research and Training Hospital, where she also leads multiple research initiatives. Her experience spans clinical practice, public health programs like vaccination drives, and research supervision. 👩‍⚕️🏥🩺

🔬 Research Interests

Dr. Gündüz’s research revolves around pediatric health and public welfare. Her core interests include:

  • Sarcopenic obesity in children
  • Vaccination attitudes and immunization disparities
  • Pediatric infectious diseases
  • Neuropsychiatric conditions in children and adolescents
  • Nutrition and growth patterns in vulnerable populations
  • Cyberbullying and child mental health
  • Early feeding practices and neophobia in children
    Her research blends clinical insight with public health innovation, aiming to inform policy and intervention strategies. 🧪👶🧠

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Bahar Öztelcan Gündüz is nominated for the Best Research Scholar Award for her groundbreaking research on sarcopenic obesity in children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her innovative use of the Grip-to-BMI ratio and muscle-fat ratio (MFR) as diagnostic tools has had a real-world impact on pediatric healthcare and preventive strategies. Her contributions during a global health crisis demonstrate her leadership in pediatric research and her commitment to child welfare. 🏅📊💡

📚 Publications Top Notes: 

Gündüz B, Duyan Çamurdan A, Yıldız M, et al. (2024). Assessing Sarcopenic Obesity Risk in Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Grip-to-BMI Ratio. Medical Research Reports.
📖 Cited by 3 articles

Gündüz B, Kutlutürk K, Cengiz M. (2024). Exploring the Impact of Socioeconomic Factors on Special Immunization Rates: A Study in Türkiye.
📖 Cited by 2 articles

Öztelcan Gündüz B, Kutlutürk K, Ünay B. (2025). Rotavirus infections in the pediatric population: a comparative study of pre-COVID and COVID-19 pandemic periods. Frontiers in Public Health.
📖 Cited by 1 article

Dulkadir R, Öztelcan Gündüz B. (2024). Differentiating COVID-19 and influenza in children: hemogram parameters as diagnostic tools. Frontiers in Public Health.
📖 Cited by 2 articles

Tubaş F, Husrevoglu Esen F, Öztelcan Gündüz B, Ünay B. (2022). Youth suicide and hospital-presenting suicide attempts. International Journal of Social Psychiatry.
📖 Cited by 6 articles

Artık A, Işık Ü, Öztelcan Gündüz B, Mızrak S. (2023). Serum Cingulin levels are increased in children with autism spectrum disorder. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities.
📖 Cited by 4 articles

Artık A, Öztelcan Gündüz B, Mızrak S, Işık Ü. (2022). Increased Serum Levels of TNF-like Weak Inducer of Apoptosis in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Int. J. of Developmental Disabilities.
📖 Cited by 5 articles

Gündüz B. (2025). The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on sarcopenic obesity among children between 6 and 10 years of age: a prospective study. European Journal of Pediatrics.
📖 Cited by 7 articles

Tamene Berhanu | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Tamene Berhanu | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Wolaita sodo university Ethiopia

Tamene Berhanu Alaho is a dedicated Ethiopian mental health specialist with over a decade of hands-on experience in psychiatric care and psychosocial support. Based in Wolaita Sodo, South Ethiopia, he currently works at Wolaita Sodo University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (WSUCSH), where he combines clinical practice with student training. Tamene is passionate about holistic mental healthcare, particularly in community-based and crisis settings.

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🎓 Education

Tamene began his academic journey at Abela Shoyn Primary School (1993–1998 E.C.), then advanced to Humbo Tebela Preparatory and Secondary School (1999–2005 E.C.). He earned his undergraduate degree from Mettu University (2006–2009 E.C.). Driven by his passion for mental health, he pursued his postgraduate studies at Jimma University (2013–2015 E.C.), earning an MSc in Integrated Clinical and Community Mental Health.

💼 Experience

Tamene started his career in September 2010 E.C. at Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital and AKHC in Addis Ababa, serving as a junior psychiatric professional. From November 2011 to 2013 F.C., he worked at WSUTRH, where he led the psychiatry unit, managing treatments and coordinating patient care. He was a mental health focal person in Wolaita Zone during the COVID-19 crisis, helping patients cope with mental health emergencies. From December 2013 to April 2015 E.C., while studying at Jimma University, he simultaneously provided psychiatric services. Since April 2015 E.C., Tamene has been serving as a mental health specialist at WSUCSH, managing psychiatric cases and training medical students.

🔬 Research Interests

Tamene’s interests include integrated psychiatric care, community mental health, crisis response, and substance use disorder treatment. He focuses on enhancing mental health service accessibility in underserved communities and implementing culturally sensitive psychosocial interventions.

🏆 Awards & Training

Tamene received training in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPS) in June 2012 E.C. at Hawassa University, strengthening his capacity to respond to psychological needs during crises. He has been recognized within his institutions for his dedicated service, especially during COVID-19-related mental health challenges.

📚 Publications Top Notes: 

Tamene Berhanu Alaho has made scholarly contributions to mental health research. Notably:

“Magnitude of depression and associated factors among patients with tuberculosis attending public health institutions in southern Ethiopia”
📅 Published in 2021 in PLOS ONE
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🔍 Cited by 13 articles

Depression and associated factors among people with epilepsy at Wolaita Sodo University Hospital, South Ethiopia

Elimination disorders and associated factors among children and adolescents age 5–14 year-old attending paediatric outpatient clinic at Wolaita Sodo University comprehensive specialized hospital, South Ethiopia

One in Six Children and Adolescents in South Ethiopia Had Childhood trauma
Elimination Disorders and Associated Factors among Children and Adolescents Age 5–14 Year-old attending Pediatric Outpatient Clinic at Wolaita Sodo University Comprehensive Specialized hospital, South Ethiopia