Masoud Rahmati | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Masoud Rahmati | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Masoud Rahmati CEReSS-Health Service Research and Quality of Life Center, Marseille, France 

Prof. Dr. Masoud Rahmati is a distinguished researcher at CEReSS-Health Service Research and Quality of Life Center, Marseille, France, with a strong focus on the impact of physical activity and exercise training on longevity, as well as the prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases. With expertise in epidemiological and meta-research approaches, he has built extensive collaborations with institutions across France, the UK, the US, South Korea, Spain, Greece, Australia, Italy, Germany, Japan, China, Turkey, Ghana, and Poland. Over his seven-year research career, he has published 126 papers in peer-reviewed journals, accumulating over 1,700 citations and achieving an H-index of 22.

Education:

Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology – Tarbiyat Modares University, Tehran, Iran (2010-2013)

Master’s Degree in Sport Science – Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamadan, Iran (2006-2008)

Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Science – Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran (2001-2005)

Professional Profiles:

Scopus Profile

ORCID Profile

Professional Experience:

Prof. Rahmati is currently a post-doctoral researcher at Aix-Marseille University, France, focusing on health services and quality of life research. Since 2022, he has served as a professor at Lorestan University, Iran, where he has been part of the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences since 2013, progressing through assistant and associate professorships. He was a scientific visitor at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, France, at the Institut NeuroMyoGène (INMG), CNRS (2019-2020). His teaching portfolio includes courses on exercise physiology, laboratory techniques, evidence-based medicine, systematic reviews, meta-analysis, and umbrella reviews.

Research Interests:

His research primarily explores the role of physical activity and exercise training in enhancing longevity and mitigating non-communicable diseases. He is particularly engaged in epidemiological and meta-research methodologies to provide evidence-based insights into public health interventions.

Top Notable Publications:

Unclean cooking fuel use and sleep problems among adults aged 65 years and older from six countries

Date: February 2025

DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwaf022

Source: Crossref

Contributors: Lee Smith, Guillermo Felipe López Sánchez, Masoud Rahmati, Mark A. Tully, Yvonne Barnett, Laurie Butler, Helen Keyes, Karel Kostev, Jae Il Shin, Ai Koyanagi, et al.

Global, regional, and national trends in drug use disorder mortality rates across 73 countries from 1990 to 2021, with projections up to 2040: a global time-series analysis and modelling study

Journal: eClinicalMedicine

Date: January 2025

DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2024.102985

Source: Crossref

Contributors: Soeun Kim, Hayeon Lee, Selin Woo, Hyeri Lee, Jaeyu Park, Tae Kim, Guillaume Fond, Laurent Boyer, Masoud Rahmati, Lee Smith, et al.

Vision impairment and associated daily activity limitation: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Journal: PLOS ONE

Date: January 31, 2025

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0317452

Source: Crossref

Contributors: Masoud Rahmati, Katya Numbers, Lee Smith, Laurent Boyer, Guillaume Fond, Dong Keon Yon, Hayeon Lee, Tarnjit Sehmbi, Mapa Prabhath Piyasena, Shahina Pardhan

Associations between weight-control methods and depression among Korean adolescents: a study based on a national dataset

Journal: Nutrition Research and Practice

Date: 2024

DOI: 10.4162/nrp.2024.18.6.818

Source: Crossref

Contributors: Jaehyun Kong, Kyeongmin Lee, Sooji Lee, Soeun Kim, Jinyoung Jeong, Yejun Son, Hayeon Lee, Louis Jacob, Masoud Rahmati, Guillaume Fond, et al.

Global, Regional, and National Trends in Liver Disease-Related Mortality Across 112 Countries From 1990 to 2021, With Projections to 2050: Comprehensive Analysis of the WHO Mortality Database

Journal: Journal of Korean Medical Science

Date: 2024

DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e292

Source: Crossref

Contributors: Jong Woo Hahn, Selin Woo, Jaeyu Park, Hyeri Lee, Hyeon Jin Kim, Jae Sung Ko, Jin Soo Moon, Masoud Rahmati, Lee Smith, Jiseung Kang, et al.

Conclusion:

Prof. Dr. Masoud Rahmati is an excellent contender for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His exceptional publication record, international collaborations, and impactful research in healthcare make him a strong candidate. By expanding grant acquisitions, increasing public engagement, and integrating interdisciplinary approaches, he could further strengthen his eligibility for future prestigious awards. Given his existing achievements, he is highly deserving of this recognition.

Bikila Balis | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Bikila Balis | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Bikila Balis, Haramaya University, Ethiopia

Mr. Bikila Balis is a highly skilled and results-oriented health professional with a strong focus on improving maternal and child health. He has made significant contributions to public health through his work at Gimbi Public Hospital and as a proactive lecturer and researcher at Haramaya University, Ethiopia. With over 8 years of experience, Mr. Balis has secured four research grants for projects on COVID-19 vaccines, child vaccines, diarrhea, and maternal and child health.

Education:

Higher Diploma Program (HDP), Haramaya University (2021-2022)

Expected Completion Date: July 1, 2022

Achievements: Certificate

Language of Instruction: English

Field of Study: Maternity and Neonatal Nursing

Role: Assistant Professor

Master of Science (MSc), Haramaya University (2018-2019)

Expected Completion Date: August 2, 2019

Major: Maternity and Neonatal Nursing

Achievements: GPA of 3.92

Language of Instruction: English

Bachelor of Science (BSc), Haramaya University (2011-2014)

Expected Completion Date: July 10, 2014

Major: Midwifery

Achievements: GPA of 3.75

Language of Instruction: English

Entrance and Matric, Amuru High School and Preparatory, Ethiopia (2007-2010)

Achievements: Certificates

Language of Instruction: English

Professional Profiles:

Scopus Profile

Professional Experience:

Currently, Mr. Balis is coaching 8 BSc research projects and 5 Master’s theses while teaching various courses to undergraduate and postgraduate students at the College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University. He also holds the position of freshman program coordinator at the college, enhancing the academic experience for new students. His dedication to both teaching and research makes him a valuable asset to the health sector and academia in Ethiopia.

Top Notable Publications:

Systemic and meta-analyses of diabetic retinopathy and its care-related predictors after diabetic mellitus treatment initiation in Ethiopia

Authors: Motuma, A., Birhanu, A., Regassa, L.D., Mohammed, F., Mussa, I.

Published in Endocrine and Metabolic Science, 2025, 17, 100209

Association between the use of herbal medicines during pregnancy and adverse fetal outcomes among mothers in eastern Ethiopia

Authors: Getachew, T., Tura, A.K., Dheresa, M., Regassa, L.D., Eyeberu, A.

Published in Heliyon, 2024, 10(24), e40941

Further analysis of determinants of Pentavalent and Measles immunizations dropouts among children under five years of age in Ethiopia from Mini-EDHS 2019

Authors: Tolera, M., Birhanu, A., Regassa, L.D., Balis, B., Mussa, I.

Published in BMC Health Services Research, 2024, 24(1), 1527

Knowledge, perceived needs of continuous professional’s development, and associated factors among healthcare workers in East Ethiopia: a multi-health facility-based cross-sectional study

Authors: Yadeta, T.A., Mohamed, A., Behir, K., Debella, A., Letta, S.

Published in BMC Medical Education, 2024, 24(1), 497

Diarrheal disease and associated factors among children aged 6 to 59 months in Oda Bultum District, Eastern Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study

Authors: Getachew, Z., Asefa, N., Gashaw, T., Regassa, L.D., Mussa, I.

Published in BMC Infectious Diseases, 2024, 24(1), 303

Prevalence and adverse outcomes of twin pregnancy in Eastern Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Getachew, T., Negash, A., Debella, A., Shiferaw, K., Eyeberu, A.

Published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2024, 24(1), 169

Utilization of continuous professional development among health professionals in East Ethiopia: a multi-health facility-based cross-sectional study

Authors: Yadeta, T.A., Mohammed, A., Alemu, A., Balis, B., Letta, S.

Published in BMC Medical Education, 2024, 24(1), 61

Predictor of anemia among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics at Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Eastern Ethiopia: a case-control study

Authors: Dufera, T., Dheresa, M., Dingeta, T., Balis, B., Balcha, T.

Published in International Health, 2024, 16(4), pp. 438–445

Trend, prevalence and predictors of successful vaginal birth after caesarean section in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Authors: Balis, B., Bekele, H., Hunde, A.D., Abdisa, L., Lami, M.

Published in International Health, 2024, 16(4), pp. 371–379

Patterns of basic pneumococcal conjugated vaccine coverage in Ethiopia from 2015 to 2018; further analysis of Ethiopian DHS (2016–2019)

Authors: Gamachu, M., Mussa, I., Deressa, A., Balis, B., Demissie Regassa, L.

Conclusion:

Mr. Balis’ extensive community involvement, both academically and professionally, makes him a standout candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His contributions have had a tangible impact on healthcare and public health in Ethiopia, demonstrating his holistic approach to improving health systems.