Edwin Akomaning | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

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Best Researcher Award

Edwin Akomaning
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Edwin Akomaning
Affiliation Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Country United States
Scopus ID 57731816200
Documents 5
Citations 73
h-index 3
Subject Area Health Professions
Event International Academic Excellence Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-2816-5435

Edwin Akomaning is a researcher affiliated with Saint Louis University School of Medicine whose scholarly record is situated within the health professions. His indexed research profile includes five documents, 73 citations, and an h-index of 3, providing a bibliometric basis for consideration for the Best Researcher Award. [1]

Abstract

This academic recognition profile summarizes Edwin Akomaning’s indexed research activity and publication record in health-related scholarship. His work addresses clinically and socially relevant questions involving stroke, cardiovascular outcomes, pharmacovigilance, and health disparities. The available record indicates engagement with population-level and real-world health research across contemporary medical topics. [1]

Keywords

Health Professions; Clinical Research; Stroke; Cardiovascular Health; Epidemiology; Pharmacovigilance; Health Disparities; Medical Research.

Introduction

The research record associated with Akomaning reflects multidisciplinary health research with emphasis on conditions and outcomes of broad public-health importance. Recent publications address stroke mortality, premature heart failure mortality, medication safety, and neurological health, demonstrating a focus on evidence generated from epidemiological and real-world datasets. [3] [4]

Research Profile

The indexed profile reports five documents, 73 citations, and an h-index of 3. [1] The subject classification of Health Professions places the work within a broad clinical and health-science context. The publication portfolio includes studies using national survey, mortality, and adverse-event datasets.

Research Contributions

  • Investigation of stroke-related mortality trends and disparities in the United States. [5]
  • Assessment of gastrointestinal safety signals associated with GLP-1 receptor agonists using FAERS data. [4]
  • Analysis of social vulnerability and premature heart failure mortality across US counties. [3]

Publications

  • Association between stroke history, depression, and suicidal ideation: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2011–2018. Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, 2026. [7]
  • CON-SEQUINS 2026: FROM MISSION TO MOMENTUM. Equity Neuroscience, 2026. [6]
  • Racial and Social Vulnerability Hotspots in Premature Heart Failure Mortality Across US Counties. Circulation: Heart Failure, 2025. [3]
  • Gastrointestinal Safety Assessment of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in the US: A Real-World Adverse Events Analysis from the FAERS Database. Diagnostics, 2024. [4]
  • Trends & racial disparities in stroke mortality in the US. Annals of Epidemiology, 2024. [5]

Research Impact

The citation record indicates that Akomaning’s indexed publications have received measurable scholarly attention. [1] The research themes are relevant to clinical practice and public health because they examine disease outcomes, disparities, safety signals, and population-level risk. Such work can contribute evidence for further investigation and health-policy discussion.

Award Suitability

Based on the supplied bibliometric indicators, institutional affiliation, and documented publication activity, Akomaning presents a profile relevant to consideration for the Best Researcher Award in the Health Professions category. The combination of indexed research, citations, and multidisciplinary health topics provides objective elements for academic evaluation. Final recognition should remain subject to the award’s stated assessment criteria and verification procedures.

Conclusion

Edwin Akomaning’s research profile demonstrates active scholarly participation in contemporary health and medical research. His publications address clinically meaningful questions spanning stroke, cardiovascular mortality, medication safety, and neurological health. The documented Scopus metrics and publication record provide a concise basis for academic recognition consideration. [1]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Edwin Akomaning, Author ID 57731816200. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/57731816200
  2. ORCID. (n.d.). Edwin Akomaning, ORCID 0000-0002-2816-5435.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2816-5435
  3. Circulation: Heart Failure. (2025). Racial and Social Vulnerability Hotspots in Premature Heart Failure Mortality Across US Counties.
    https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCHEARTFAILURE.125.012889
  4. Diagnostics. (2024). Gastrointestinal Safety Assessment of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in the US: A Real-World Adverse Events Analysis from the FAERS Database.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics14242829
  5. Annals of Epidemiology. (2024). Trends & racial disparities in stroke mortality in the US.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annepidem.2024.07.090
  6. Equity Neuroscience. (2026). CON-SEQUINS 2026: FROM MISSION TO MOMENTUM.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuros.2026.100066
  7. Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery. (2026). Association between stroke history, depression, and suicidal ideation: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2011–2018.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clineuro.2026.109619

José Raimundo Fernandes | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. José Raimundo Fernandes | Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

Vale do Rio Doce University | Brazil

Dr. José Raimundo Fernandes is a distinguished scholar and educator in the field of Physical Education, holding a Ph.D. in Physical Education from the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF/UFV), with a research focus on sports studies and their diverse manifestations. His academic journey is marked by a strong commitment to advancing knowledge in combat sports, concussions, and technical-tactical performance analysis. He is an active member of several renowned research groups, including the concussion research group on combat sports (UFJF/UFRJ, 2022), the Supplementation and Combat Research Group (UFJF GV, 2019), and the Psychophysiology and Performance in Combat Sports Laboratory at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2018). He earned his Master’s degree in Physical Education from UFJF (2020), where he participated in studies on performance analysis, sports psychology, and martial arts. In addition to his academic accomplishments, he holds multiple specializations in Inclusive and Special Education, Integral Education, and Adapted Physical Education. Professionally, Dr. José Raimundo Fernandes serves as a professor at the University Vale do Rio Doce (UNIVALE) and the Pitágoras College of Governador Valadares. He has previously taught at Unipac GV and UFJF, where he also coordinated scientific projects. A former Kung Fu Hung Gar and Wushu athlete with inter-state titles, he has contributed extensively to educational and sports development initiatives. Throughout his career, he has worked in public education systems across Minas Gerais, promoting sports inclusion, discipline, and personal development through martial arts and physical education.

Profile: Orcid

Featured Publications

Fernandes, J. R., De Brito, M. A., Valenzuela Pérez, D., Ferreira, A. P., Aida, F. J., Aedo-Muñoz, E., Miarka, B., & Brito, C. J. (2025). Determinants and key indicators of concussion in combat sport athletes: A systematic review. Retos, (64).

De Brito, M. A., Fernandes, J. R., Berbert De Carvalho, P. H., Brito, C. J., Aedo-Muñoz, E., Valenzuela Pérez, D. I., & Miarka, B. (2024). Effect of CrossFit training on cognition and physiological parameters according to the competitive level. Cognitive Studies | Études cognitives.

Paizante, R. O., Queiroz, A. C. C., Fernandes, J. R., De Brito, M. A., Dos Santos, M. H., Aedo-Muñoz, E., Valenzuela Pérez, D. I., De Toledo Nóbrega, O., Miarka, B., & Brito, C. J. (2024). Headgear increases protection against acute concussion symptoms in amateur Olympic boxers. Retos, (60).