Zakaria Mani | Nursing and Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

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Zakaria Mani | Nursing and Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Jazan University | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Zakaria Ahmed Mani is a distinguished emergency nursing researcher and academic leader recognized for his extensive contributions to disaster preparedness, emergency healthcare, and nursing education. A Monash University alumnus with a PhD and Master’s degree in Emergency Nursing, he has developed a global reputation for advancing nursing competencies and evidence-based emergency care practices. With over 28 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact international journals, his scholarly work spans a wide range of critical themes including disaster and conflict-zone healthcare, climate change adaptation, end-of-life care, and the integration of artificial intelligence into nursing and public health systems. Dr. Mani has held significant academic leadership roles, most notably as Vice Dean of Academic Affairs at the College of Nursing, Jazan University, where he played a pivotal role in curriculum innovation, quality assurance, and faculty development. His research on competency-based education and preparedness for humanitarian crises has influenced emergency care frameworks and professional training models across the Middle East and beyond. In addition to his academic achievements, Dr. Mani contributes to the global nursing research community as an Associate Editor, Lead Guest Editor, and reviewer for leading journals in nursing and disaster medicine. His interdisciplinary and forward-looking research continues to strengthen the global dialogue on improving healthcare resilience, professional competency, and system readiness in the face of emerging public health and environmental challenges.

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Featured Publications

Mani, Z. A. (2025). Transitioning to competency-based education in nursing: A scoping review of curriculum review and revision strategies. BMC Nursing, 24(1), 1111.

Mani, Z. A. (2025). The global alarming impact of extreme heat waves: A retrospective analysis. Prehospital and Disaster Medicine, 40(S1),

Mani, Z. A., Innab, A., & Taleb, F. (2025). Assessing the frontline competency gap: Emergency care perceptions among nurses in Yemen’s conflict zone. International Nursing Review, 72(2),

Mani, Z. A., & Albagawi, B. (2024). AI frontiers in emergency care: The next evolution of nursing interventions. Frontiers in Public Health, 12, 1439412.

Mani, Z. A. (2024). Bridging cultural gaps in end-of-life care: The experiences of international charge nurses in Saudi Arabia. BMC Nursing, 23(1), 865.

Mani, Z. A., & Goniewicz, K. (2024). Assessing the public health consequences of terrorist attacks on telecommunications infrastructure: A global analysis. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, 18,

Thomas Heston | Health Professions | Best Research Article Award

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Thomas Heston | Health Professions | Best Research Article Award

Washington State University | United States

Dr. Thomas F. Heston, MD, is a distinguished physician, researcher, and academician with over 1,500 citations and an h-index of 22, reflecting his significant contributions to medical science and emerging technologies. He currently serves as Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Education and Clinical Sciences at Washington State University, Spokane, and as Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle. Dr. Heston holds multiple advanced qualifications, including a Doctor of Medicine from Saint Louis University School of Medicine, a Fellowship in Nuclear Medicine from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and an MS in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology from the University of Nicosia, Cyprus—highlighting his interdisciplinary expertise bridging medicine and digital innovation. His academic journey also includes residencies at the University of Washington and Oregon Health and Science University, an internship at Duke University, and undergraduate degrees in Mathematics and Music from the University of the State of New York and the University of Washington, respectively. Board-certified in Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, Family Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, and Nuclear Medicine, Dr. Heston’s work spans nuclear imaging, clinical education, artificial intelligence, and healthcare innovation. His research integrates data-driven medical diagnostics with emerging technologies, advancing precision medicine and ethical AI in healthcare. Through his teaching, publications, and clinical expertise, Dr. Heston continues to inspire innovation and evidence-based excellence in modern medical practice.

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Featured Publications

Heston, T. F., & Khun, C. (2023). Prompt engineering in medical education. International Medical Education, 2(3), 198–205.

Heston, T. F., & Lewis, L. M. (1992). Gender bias in the evaluation and management of acute nontraumatic chest pain. Family Practice Research Journal, 12(4), 383–389.

Goldsmith, S. J., Parsons, W., Guiberteau, M. J., Stern, L. H., Lanzkowsky, L., & Heston, T. F., et al. (2010). SNM practice guideline for breast scintigraphy with breast-specific γ-cameras 1.0. Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology, 38(4), 219–224.

Heston, T. F. (2017). A case study in blockchain health care innovation. International Journal of Current Research, 9(11), 60587–60588.

Heston, T. F. (2023). Safety of large language models in addressing depression. Cureus, 15(12), e50729.

Heston, T. F. (2011). Standardizing predictive values in diagnostic imaging research. Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 33(2), 505–505.

Heston, T. F., & Sigg, D. M. (2005). Quantifying transient ischemic dilation using gated SPECT. Journal of Nuclear Medicine, 46(12), 1990–1996.

Heston, T. F., & Wahl, R. L. (2010). Molecular imaging in thyroid cancer. Cancer Imaging, 10(1), 1.