Joeri Vermeulen | Midwifery | Research Excellence Award

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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.

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Muazez Kucukkaya | Midwife | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Muazez Kucukkaya | Midwife | Best Researcher Award

Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa | Turkey

Ms. Muazez Kucukkaya is a specialist midwife with a strong focus on women’s and child health, midwifery, infertility, and community and family health. Her professional trajectory demonstrates a commitment to advancing maternal and reproductive healthcare through both clinical practice and research. She has contributed to the understanding of infertility related psychological distress and its social dimensions, explored body image perceptions among pregnant women, and investigated the role of information and communication technologies in enhancing early cancer detection awareness for women. Through her scholarly work, including publications in peer reviewed journals, she bridges clinical insights with empirical research, promoting evidence-based approaches in midwifery. Her research emphasizes the integration of psychosocial, cultural, and technological factors in improving women’s health outcomes, while advocating for awareness and education within communities. By combining applied practice with academic rigor, Kucukkaya advances innovative strategies in reproductive health, maternal care, and health promotion, reflecting a dedication to improving patient centered care and contributing meaningfully to the broader scientific and healthcare community. Her work highlights the interplay between clinical expertise and research innovation, establishing her as an emerging thought leader in midwifery and women’s health.

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Kucukkaya, M., & Kılıç, M. (2022). The effect of stigma on level of infertility-related psychological distress in women with infertility. African Journal of Reproductive Health, 26(2), 13–25.

Kucukkaya, M., Günaydın, S., Yılmaz, T., & Dinç Kaya, H. (2024). Body image perceptions of pregnant women in the third trimester in Turkey: A qualitative study. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 30(4), 660–669.

Kucukkaya, M., & Demirezen, E. (2025). Using information and communication technologies to improve awareness of early diagnosis of cancers in women. Oncology in Clinical Practice.