Shelley Schmollgruber | Nursing and Health Professions | Editorial Board Member

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Editorial Board Member

Shelley Schmollgruber
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

Shelley Schmollgruber
Affiliation University of the Witwatersrand
Country South Africa
Scopus ID 8660849800
Documents 40
Citations 778
h-index 13
Subject Area Nursing and Health Professions
Event International Academic Excellence Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-2190-1505

Shelley Schmollgruber is a nursing researcher affiliated with the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. Her supplied academic profile identifies Nursing and Health Professions as her subject area, with research records covering critical care nursing, intensive care practice, clinical protocols, professional ethics and end-of-life decision-making. These indicators provide a quantitative overview of indexed research activity and should be considered alongside the relevance, quality and practical implications of individual publications. [1]

Abstract

This article summarizes the supplied research profile of Shelley Schmollgruber and selected publications concerning critical care nursing. The listed works address professional organizations and activities in critical care, nurses’ moral distress, knowledge of protocol-guided care, end-of-life decision-making and practices, and normal saline instillation in intubated cardiothoracic patients. Together, these subjects reflect important clinical and professional questions in intensive care, including evidence-informed practice, ethical decision-making and patient monitoring. Publication metadata and DOI identifiers are provided where supplied; detailed findings should be checked against the original articles before being cited as evidence for specific clinical recommendations. [2]

Keywords

Shelley Schmollgruber; critical care nursing; intensive care; nursing ethics; moral distress; clinical protocols; end-of-life care; cardiothoracic nursing; patient safety; Nursing and Health Professions; South Africa.

Introduction

Critical care nursing involves caring for patients with potentially life-threatening conditions in complex clinical environments. Nurses must integrate clinical knowledge, protocol-based procedures, patient monitoring and ethical judgement. Research in this field can support professional development and inform discussions about the organization of critical care services. The supplied publications span several of these themes, offering a basis for describing the researcher’s documented scholarly interests without assuming results that are not present in the provided bibliographic information. [3]

Research Profile

The supplied record associates Schmollgruber with the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. Her Scopus Author ID is 8660849800, and the profile lists 40 documents, 778 citations and an h-index of 13. Her ORCID identifier is 0000-0003-2190-1505. These figures are database-dependent and may change as publications are indexed and citation records are updated. Author identifiers can help distinguish researchers and locate associated scholarly records. [1]

Research Contributions

The selected publications concern both clinical practice and the experiences of intensive care nurses. Topics such as moral distress and end-of-life decision-making relate to the ethical challenges faced by professionals caring for seriously ill patients. Research on protocol-guided care and clinical interventions addresses knowledge and practice in specialized settings. These themes are relevant to discussions of safe, consistent and ethically informed nursing, although the implications of each study depend on its methods, population and reported results. [4]

Publications

  1. “Critical care nursing organizations and activities: A fourth worldwide review.” International Nursing Review (2015). DOI: 10.1111/inr.12205. [2]
  2. “Moral distress experienced by intensive care nurses.” Southern African Journal of Critical Care (2015). DOI: 10.7196/SAJCC.2015.v31i2.235. [3]
  3. “Knowledge of intensive care nurses in selected care areas commonly guided by protocols.” Southern African Journal of Critical Care (2014). DOI: 10.7196/SAJCC.158. [4]
  4. “South African critical care nurses’ views on end-of-life decision-making and practices.” Nursing in Critical Care (2014). DOI: 10.1111/nicc.12026. [5]
  5. “The effect of normal saline instillation on cardiorespiratory parameters in intubated cardiothoracic patients.” Southern African Journal of Critical Care (2014). DOI: 10.7196/SAJCC.181. [6]

Research Impact

The supplied metrics—778 citations and an h-index of 13—indicate citation activity across the indexed profile. Citation measures can help describe scholarly visibility, but they do not independently establish methodological quality, clinical effectiveness or influence on health outcomes. Evaluating impact in nursing also requires consideration of relevance to clinical settings, the quality of supporting evidence and whether research informs professional education or care practices. [1]

Award Suitability

The profile is presented in connection with the International Academic Excellence Awards. The reported publication record and focus on critical care nursing provide relevant information for an academic assessment. Any formal recognition should be determined using the event’s eligibility rules and a transparent review of verified research outputs, contributions and supporting evidence. This profile does not itself establish an editorial appointment or confirm that an award has been granted.

Conclusion

Shelley Schmollgruber’s supplied profile identifies a research record in Nursing and Health Professions associated with the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. The selected publications address organizational, ethical and clinical aspects of critical care nursing. Her reported bibliometric indicators provide a snapshot of indexed scholarly activity, while the listed DOI links offer routes to publication records. Detailed interpretation should rely on the original papers and current author metadata.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Shelley Schmollgruber, Author ID 8660849800. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=8660849800
  2. “Critical care nursing organizations and activities: A fourth worldwide review.” (2015). International Nursing Review. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/inr.12205
  3. “Moral distress experienced by intensive care nurses.” (2015). Southern African Journal of Critical Care. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7196/SAJCC.2015.v31i2.235
  4. “Knowledge of intensive care nurses in selected care areas commonly guided by protocols.” (2014). Southern African Journal of Critical Care. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7196/SAJCC.158
  5. “South African critical care nurses’ views on end-of-life decision-making and practices.” (2014). Nursing in Critical Care. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.12026
  6. “The effect of normal saline instillation on cardiorespiratory parameters in intubated cardiothoracic patients.” (2014). Southern African Journal of Critical Care. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7196/SAJCC.181
  7. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID record for Shelley Schmollgruber. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2190-1505

Esra Ünal | Nursing and Health Professions | Editorial Board Member

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Editorial Board Member

Esra Ünal
Karatay University, Turkey

Esra Ünal
Affiliation Karatay University
Country Turkey
Scopus ID 57934782200
Documents 5
Citations 13
h-index 2
Subject Area Nursing and Health Professions
Event International Academic Excellence Awards

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.

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/