Joeri Vermeulen | Midwifery | Research Excellence Award Published on 08/04/202608/04/2026 by Popular Scientist Dr. Joeri Vermeulen | Midwifery | Research Excellence Award Vrije Universiteit Brussel | Belgium Dr. Joeri Vermeulen is an academic researcher specializing in midwifery, maternal health, and healthcare education, with expertise in professional autonomy, perinatal care, and evidence-based practice. His research emphasizes improving midwifery education, strengthening healthcare systems, and advancing interdisciplinary collaboration in reproductive health. He has contributed extensively to international peer-reviewed publications and scholarly outputs, demonstrating strong academic impact with 1,851 citations, 45 documents, and an h-index of 12. His research approach integrates quantitative and qualitative methodologies, focusing on innovation, digital health, and education reform, contributing to enhanced maternal care practices and the advancement of global midwifery standards. Citation Metrics (Scopus) 2000 1500 1000 500 0 Citations 1851 Documents 45 h-index 12 🟦 Citations   🟥 Documents   🟩 h-index View Scopus Profile   View Orcid Profile    View Google Scholar Profile Featured Publications The Experiences of Nursing and Midwifery Students with End-of-Life Care in Neonatal Intensive Care Units – Nurse Education Today, 2026 Communicating Effectively with Women Experiencing Socioeconomic Vulnerability During the Perinatal Period – Atención Primaria, 2026 How Empathic Are Midwifery Students? – Nursing in the 21st Century, 2025 Monitoring Stress Using a Wearable Device During High-Fidelity Perinatal Simulation – Nurse Education in Practice, 2025 Expectations, Experiences and Contexts of European Midwives Pursuing a Doctoral Degree – Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2025
Sena Dilek Aksoy | Midwifery | Best Researcher Award Published on 22/09/202522/09/2025 by Popular Scientist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sena Dilek Aksoy | Midwifery | Best Researcher Award Associate professor | Kocaeli University | Turkey Sena Dilek Aksoy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Midwifery at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Kocaeli University, with extensive academic and research experience in gynecology, obstetrics, nursing, and midwifery. She earned her doctoral degree in gynecology and obstetrics nursing, complemented by both thesis and non-thesis master’s studies, and a bachelor’s degree in midwifery. Throughout her career, she has held various academic positions including lecturer, research assistant, assistant professor, and associate professor, contributing significantly to teaching, research, and academic leadership. Her scholarly work focuses on maternal and neonatal health, perinatal care, reproductive health, postpartum practices, women’s mental health, and integrative approaches in midwifery. She has supervised numerous master’s theses and actively participated in national and institutional research projects on topics such as cesarean outcomes, maternal body temperature, acupressure, and surgical innovations, and has contributed to the development of patented medical devices. She has published widely in international peer-reviewed journals, with research covering areas such as childbirth experiences, pregnancy-related pain, postpartum depression, neonatal outcomes, and professional well-being of midwives, with 31 citations by 31 documents, 13 documents, and an h-index of 4. She has also presented at international congresses and contributed to the advancement of qualitative and quantitative methodologies in midwifery research. Alongside her academic and research contributions, she is a member of professional organizations dedicated to advancing education and practice in midwifery. Through her teaching, research, and professional service, she continues to strengthen the field of maternal and child health, fostering evidence-based practices and interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare. Profile: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar Featured Publications Aksoy, S. D., Uysal Yalçın, S., & Kaya Odabaş, R. (2025). Examining the hesitations of pregnant women towards COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic: A mixed methods approach. Midwifery. Ozdilek, R., Yıldırım, M., Aksoy, S. D., & Gul, D. K. (2025). The frequency of back pain, lumbar pain, and pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy. Pain Management Nursing. Aksoy, S. D., Yel, S. Y., & Akyildiz, D. (2025). The effect of maternal oxytocin induction during birth on early neonatal pain and stress: A quasi-experimental study. Biological Research for Nursing. Aksoy, S. D., Ozdılek, R., & Aba, Y. A. (2024). The effect of pregnant women’s status of receiving preconception care on pregnancy stress. Health Care for Women International. Aksoy, S. D., & Özdemir, S. (2024). Turkish women’s who are social media users views and practices on postpartum placenta and umbilical cord. Selçuk Sağlık Dergisi.
Sena Dilek Aksoy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Midwifery at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Kocaeli University, with extensive academic and research experience in gynecology, obstetrics, nursing, and midwifery. She earned her doctoral degree in gynecology and obstetrics nursing, complemented by both thesis and non-thesis master’s studies, and a bachelor’s degree in midwifery. Throughout her career, she has held various academic positions including lecturer, research assistant, assistant professor, and associate professor, contributing significantly to teaching, research, and academic leadership. Her scholarly work focuses on maternal and neonatal health, perinatal care, reproductive health, postpartum practices, women’s mental health, and integrative approaches in midwifery. She has supervised numerous master’s theses and actively participated in national and institutional research projects on topics such as cesarean outcomes, maternal body temperature, acupressure, and surgical innovations, and has contributed to the development of patented medical devices. She has published widely in international peer-reviewed journals, with research covering areas such as childbirth experiences, pregnancy-related pain, postpartum depression, neonatal outcomes, and professional well-being of midwives, with 31 citations by 31 documents, 13 documents, and an h-index of 4. She has also presented at international congresses and contributed to the advancement of qualitative and quantitative methodologies in midwifery research. Alongside her academic and research contributions, she is a member of professional organizations dedicated to advancing education and practice in midwifery. Through her teaching, research, and professional service, she continues to strengthen the field of maternal and child health, fostering evidence-based practices and interdisciplinary collaboration in healthcare. Profile: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar Featured Publications Aksoy, S. D., Uysal Yalçın, S., & Kaya Odabaş, R. (2025). Examining the hesitations of pregnant women towards COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic: A mixed methods approach. Midwifery. Ozdilek, R., Yıldırım, M., Aksoy, S. D., & Gul, D. K. (2025). The frequency of back pain, lumbar pain, and pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy. Pain Management Nursing. Aksoy, S. D., Yel, S. Y., & Akyildiz, D. (2025). The effect of maternal oxytocin induction during birth on early neonatal pain and stress: A quasi-experimental study. Biological Research for Nursing. Aksoy, S. D., Ozdılek, R., & Aba, Y. A. (2024). The effect of pregnant women’s status of receiving preconception care on pregnancy stress. Health Care for Women International. Aksoy, S. D., & Özdemir, S. (2024). Turkish women’s who are social media users views and practices on postpartum placenta and umbilical cord. Selçuk Sağlık Dergisi.