Betul OZEN | Nursing and Health Professions | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Betul OZEN | Nursing and Health Professions | Research Excellence Award

Erciyes University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Betul OZEN is a distinguished academic in Public Health Nursing at Erciyes University, where she serves as Vice Director of the Institute of Health Sciences and contributes extensively to teaching, research, and interdisciplinary collaborations. Her work focuses on community health, aging health, sustainability, end-of-life studies, chronic disease management, and public health education. She has coordinated multiple institutional, national, and interdisciplinary research projects, addressing areas such as model-based home cardiac rehabilitation, school health nursing, molecular mechanisms of chemical exposures, lipid metabolism, and outcomes of planned discharge programs. Her scholarly productivity reflects a strong academic footprint, with an H-index of 12 and an i10-index of 13 on Google Scholar, alongside numerous peer-reviewed documents and citations across international databases. A recipient of the prestigious Young Scientist Award at the World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Infertility, she is recognized for her early contributions to home care and community-based nursing research. Her ongoing scientific endeavors continue to enhance evidence-based nursing practices, improve quality-of-life outcomes for vulnerable populations, and strengthen the integration of public health nursing with preventive and community-centered healthcare models, positioning her as an influential figure in health sciences and applied public health research.

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Featured Publications 

Yilmaz, E., Koca, F. D., Saticioglu, I. B., Ozen, B., Yilmaz, D. D., Nisari, M., & Ocsoy, I. (2025). Formation of colchicine‐incorporated hybrid nanoflower with an intrinsic peroxidase‐mimic and enhanced antimicrobial activities. Chemistry & Biodiversity. Advance online publication.

Cetın, Z., & Ozen, B. (2024). Investigating spiritual care perceptions and religious coping methods among the relatives of terminally ill patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: The case of Turkey. BMC Palliative Care, 23(1).

Ozen, B., Demir, G., & Sevig, U. (2022). The Scale on Community Care Perception (SCOPE) for nursing students: The reliability and validity. Nursing Forum, 57(4), 655–664.

Aslaner, H., Özen, B., Erten, Z. K., & Gökçek, M. B. (2022). Death and COVID-19 anxiety in home-quarantined individuals aged 65 and over during the pandemic. OMEGA—Journal of Death and Dying.

Ozen, B., Ceyhan, O., & Büyükcelik, A. (2020). Hope and perspective on death in patients with cancer. Death Studies, 44(10), 635–641.

Damilola Sherifat Shaba | Public Health | Outstanding Contribution Award

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Ms. Damilola Sherifat Shaba | Public Health | Outstanding Contribution Award

University of Illinois Springfield | United States

Damilola Sherifat Shaba is a dynamic and results-driven public health professional with extensive experience in health information management, data systems administration, and program development. Based in Springfield, Illinois, she has demonstrated outstanding leadership in designing and implementing digital health solutions that enhance efficiency, collaboration, and decision-making across public health sectors. With expertise in Microsoft SharePoint, Power Platform, Power BI, and Dynamics 365, Damilola has successfully led projects that bridge technology and healthcare operations. Her academic foundation includes a master’s degree in public health with a concentration in environmental health from the University of Illinois Springfield and a bachelor’s degree in health information management from Kwara State University. She has contributed to several impactful initiatives at institutions such as the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Federal Medical Center, improving workflow processes and public health outcomes. A passionate advocate for innovation in health informatics, her work has been recognized for advancing environmental health awareness and immunization programs. Damilola’s research contributions are supported by an h-index of 3, 5 scholarly documents, and over 40 citations, reflecting her growing influence in the fields of public health informatics and environmental health systems.

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Featured Publications 

Ajayi, O. O., Wright-Ajayi, B., Mosaku, L. A., Davies, G. K., Moneke, K. C., et al. (2024). Application of satellite imagery for vector-borne disease monitoring in sub-Saharan Africa: An overview. GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, 8(3), 400–411.

Davies, G. K., Davies, M. L. K., Adewusi, E., Moneke, K., Adeleke, O., Mosaku, L. A., et al. (2024). AI-enhanced culturally sensitive public health messaging: A scoping review. E-Health Telecommunication Systems and Networks, 13(4), 45–66.

Ajayi, O. O., Wright-Ajayi, B., Mosaku, L. A., Davies, G. K., Moneke, K. C., et al. (2024). Enhancing infectious disease management in Nigeria: The role of artificial intelligence in diagnosis and treatment. Clinical Case Reports International, 8, 1670.

Shaba, D. (2025). Built environment, community design, and public health: Shaping healthier communities. APHA 2025 Annual Meeting and Expo.

Davies, G. K., & Amponsah, I. A. (2025). Impact of healthcare fraud on racial disparities in health outcomes in the United States. [Manuscript in preparation or conference paper, if applicable].