Editorial Board Member

Esra Ünal
Karatay University, Turkey

Esra Ünal is a researcher affiliated with Karatay University in Turkey whose reported scholarly profile is associated with Nursing and Health Professions. Her profile records five documents, 13 citations and an h-index of 2. These bibliometric indicators provide a snapshot of indexed research output and citation activity; they should be interpreted alongside publication quality, research relevance, methodological rigor and contributions to professional practice. This article summarizes the supplied profile information and highlights a listed publication addressing young adults’ perceptions of electronic cigarettes.

Abstract

This profile presents the available academic information for Esra Ünal, including institutional affiliation, subject area and reported citation metrics. A listed 2025 publication, “Perceptions of Benefits and Harms of Electronic Cigarettes among Young Adults: A Qualitative Study,” concerns how young adults understand potential benefits and harms associated with electronic cigarette use. The topic is relevant to health research because perceptions, risk understanding and social context can influence attitudes toward nicotine products. The supplied publication details identify Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions as the journal. The article’s full text and DOI were not supplied, so detailed findings and a DOI cannot be verified from the available information. [1]

Keywords

Esra Ünal; Karatay University; Nursing and Health Professions; electronic cigarettes; young adults; risk perception; qualitative research; tobacco and nicotine research; health promotion; academic recognition.

Introduction

Research into electronic cigarettes spans public health, behavioural science and clinical practice. Understanding how young adults perceive these products can help researchers and health professionals examine beliefs about potential harms, perceived advantages and the information people use when making decisions. Qualitative research is particularly useful for exploring explanations and experiences in participants’ own words, although findings must be interpreted according to the study’s design and sample. The supplied title indicates that these themes are central to the identified publication; its specific results should be consulted in the original article before drawing further conclusions. [1]

Research Profile

The supplied record associates Esra Ünal with Karatay University, Turkey, and the subject area Nursing and Health Professions. Her Scopus Author ID is 57934782200. The profile metrics supplied for this article are five documents, 13 citations and an h-index of 2. Scopus author records can help identify indexed publications and citation information, but records may change as new publications are indexed or author profiles are updated. [2]

Research Contributions

The identified publication places the researcher’s listed work in a health-related discussion of electronic cigarettes and young adults. This subject may inform further inquiry into health communication, perceived risk and prevention strategies. The available information does not provide enough detail to attribute particular methods, conclusions or clinical recommendations to the study. A full evaluation would require the published paper, including its research questions, participant characteristics, analysis and limitations.

Publications

1. Uyaroğlu, A. K., Koçak, E., & Ünal, E. (2025). “Perceptions of Benefits and Harms of Electronic Cigarettes among Young Adults: A Qualitative Study.” Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions. The supplied record does not include volume, issue, page range or DOI. [1]

Research Impact

The reported 13 citations indicate that the indexed documents have received citations within the database snapshot supplied for this profile. An h-index of 2 means that, under the underlying record and at the time measured, at least two publications have each received at least two citations. These measures are useful indicators but do not independently establish research quality, societal benefit or clinical influence. Citation counts can differ between databases and change over time. [2]

Award Suitability

The profile has been prepared in the context of the International Academic Excellence Awards. The researcher’s reported publication activity and health-related subject area may be considered as part of an academic profile. Any award decision should, however, be based on the organizer’s published eligibility requirements and independent evaluation of verified research outputs, originality, contribution and supporting evidence. This article does not imply that an award has been granted or that an official editorial-board appointment has been independently confirmed.

Conclusion

Esra Ünal’s supplied academic profile identifies an affiliation with Karatay University in Turkey and a research record associated with Nursing and Health Professions. The listed 2025 article addresses young adults’ perceptions of electronic cigarette benefits and harms, a topic relevant to health-related research and communication. The reported bibliometric figures offer a limited overview of indexed activity; further assessment should consult the original publication and current author records. An ORCID identifier and verified DOI were not provided.

External Links

• Scopus Author ID
• International Academic Excellence Awards.

References

1. Uyaroğlu, A. K., Koçak, E., & Ünal, E. (2025). Perceptions of Benefits and Harms of Electronic Cigarettes among Young Adults: A Qualitative Study. Addicta: The Turkish Journal on Addictions. Publication details are based on the title and bibliographic information supplied; DOI:10.5152/ADDICTA.2025.23162
2. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus Author Search: Esra Ünal, Author ID 57934782200. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57934782200
3. Crossref. (n.d.). Metadata search for scholarly publications. Crossref. https://search.crossref.org/
4. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID: Connecting research and researchers.
5. International Academic Excellence Awards. (n.d.). Official website. https://academicexcellenceawards.com/