Marwa Hassan | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Marwa Hassan | Molecular Biology | Best Researcher Award

Theodor Bilharz Research Institute | Egypt

Marwa Hassan is an immunologist with substantive contributions in stem cell biology, molecular immunology, and translational research. She also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare & Hospital Management (American University in Cairo, 2020). Over her career she has held roles from resident researcher to acting head of department at the Immunology Division of TBRI, and has organized and led numerous specialized training courses (e.g. stem cell culture, molecular immunology, ELISA). Her research interests include non-coding RNAs, stem cell differentiation, immune regulation in liver disease, and biomarker development. She has published in peer-reviewed journals (e.g. on circulating liver cancer stem cells) and contributed to capacity building via workshops and academic leadership. Her awards and recognitions reflect her dual strengths in research and academic service. In sum, Dr. Hassan combines rigorous scientific inquiry with institutional leadership, advancing immunology and regenerative medicine in Egypt and beyond.

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Featured Publications

Ahmed, M. H. M., & Abdel Hamid, H. M. (2022). Circulating liver cancer stem cells: Clinical implications and future perspectives. World Journal of Gastroenterology, 28(1), 39–52

Ahmed, M. H. M., El Refai, S., & El-Shenawy, R. (2021). MicroRNA-based biomarkers in hepatitis C virus-induced hepatocellular carcinoma. Egyptian Journal of Immunology, 28(2), 75–90.

Ahmed, M. H. M., Hussein, M., & El Sayed, A. (2020). Impact of mesenchymal stem cell passaging on proliferation and differentiation potential. Theodor Bilharz Medical Journal, 18(4), 201–210.

Ahmed, M. H. M., Ibrahim, N., & Khalifa, M. (2019). Role of regulatory T-cells in autoimmune liver diseases: An immunopathological study. Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology, 9(3), 355–362.

Ahmed, M. H. M., & El Demerdash, R. (2017). Gene expression profiling of umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells under oxidative stress. Stem Cell Research & Therapy, 8(1), 112.

Faustin Maniraguha | Social Impact of Scientific Discoveries | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Faustin Maniraguha | Social Impact of Scientific Discoveries | Best Researcher Award

University of Rwanda College of Business and Economics, Gikondo Campus | Rwanda

Dr. Faustin Maniraguha is an economist and data scientist currently serving as Acting Manager and Principal Economist in the Modelling and Forecasting Division of the Research Department at the National Bank of Rwanda. He is completing a PhD in Data Sciences and Econometrics at the African Centre of Excellence, University of Rwanda. He holds a Master’s (DEA) in Applied Macroeconomics from Omar Bongo University, Gabon, and has participated in advanced quantitative economics training in Germany and Rwanda. Over more than a decade, he has held roles in research, consulting, monitoring and evaluation, teaching, and policy advisory. At the central bank, he leads medium- and near-term macroeconomic projections (covering real, fiscal, external, monetary, and inflation sectors), works with survey design, micro-simulation, time series and panel econometric models, and contributes to policy briefs and international publications. His research interests span econometrics, macroeconomics, development economics, monetary economics, microeconomics, international trade and external shocks. He has published several peer-reviewed articles in academic journals and contributed to policy work, including in forecasting inflation, exchange rate transmission, financial development, poverty, and external shocks. He has also participated in numerous conferences, workshops, and capacity building programs.  Dr. Maniraguha continues to shape economic policy analysis in Rwanda and the East African region.

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Featured Publications

Bayale, N., Traoré, F., Diarra, S., & Maniraguha, F. (2022). Endogenous threshold effects and transmission channels of foreign aid on economic growth: Evidence from WAEMU zone countries. Transnational Corporations Review, 14(1), 77–93.

Maniraguha, F., & Ndemezo, E. (2022). Exports, finance, and economic growth: Does financial development boost the impact of exports on economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa? Macroeconomics and Finance in Emerging Market Economies, 1–44.

Maniraguha, F. (2020). Does formalization of informal enterprises matter? Evidence from Rwanda. Randwick International of Social Science Journal, 1(3), 419–432.

Maniraguha, F., Uwilingiye, J., Ndemezo, E., & Ruranga, C. (2025). Economic growth and poverty in sub-Saharan African countries: Non-linearity and exports threshold effect. Journal of Applied Economics, 28(1), 2557407.

Maniraguha, F., Uwilingiye, J., Ndemezo, E., & Ruranga, C. (2025). Financial development and economic growth amid external shocks in the East African Community. African Journal of Economic and Management Studies.

Nesru Zeynu | Agricultural Science and Innovation | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Nesru Zeynu | Agricultural Science and Innovation | Best Researcher Award

Eiar | Ethiopia

Dr. Nesru Zeynu Seid is a researcher in the field of applied microbiology and food scienceand a growing profile of publications including Evaluation of the physicochemical properties, proximate composition, and microbial loads of “Bulla” paste  Storage Types with Pot-in-Pot Technique for Tomato Preservation Whey Based Bulla Porridge  and Fruit-based Flavored White Cheese  He holds an MSc in Applied Microbiology and a BSc in Applied Biology from Addis Ababa University, and has served since 2015 in the Ethiopia Institute of Agricultural Research at Holeta Agricultural Research Center in roles from junior researcher to associate researcher and laboratory custodian. His research interests focus on food safety, post-harvest preservation techniques, fermentation, microbial load reduction, and novel product development. He has undergone training in integrated aflatoxin management, ISO/IEC 17025 quality systems, scientific writing and experimental design, and statistical software (R, Minitab). He has been recognized for his contributions to food safety and trade via ITEC training support. In conclusion, Dr. Zeynu is an emerging scholar dedicated to enhancing food quality, safety, and sustainable post-harvest technologies in Ethiopia and beyond.

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Featured Publications

Zeynu, N., & Desalegn, A. (2025). Evaluation of the physicochemical properties, proximate composition, and microbial loads of ‘Bulla’ paste collected from different markets in Ethiopia. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 11(1), 2478468.

Zeynu, N., & Keba, A. (2025). Evaluation of storage types with pot-in-pot technique for preservation of tomato fruit in Holeta, Western Shewa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia. American Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, 13(3), 35–42.

Zeynu, N., Abeshu, Y., & Kefale, B. (2024). Whey based Bulla porridge using different proportions of acidic whey and water. World Journal of Food Science and Technology, 8(4), 106–114.

Zeynu, N., Abeshu, Y., Asefa, Z., & Abrha, E. (2024). Development of fruit-based flavored white cheese. International Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences, 13(5), 158–165.

Birhan kassa | Agricultural Science and Innovation | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Birhan kassa | Agricultural Science and Innovation | Best Researcher Award

Bahir Dar University | Ethiopia

Mr. Birhan Kassa is an Associate Researcher in Animal Breeding and Genetics with extensive experience in poultry breeding programs and indigenous chicken improvement in Ethiopia. He holds a BSc in Animal Production and Technology (2012) and an MSc in Animal Breeding and Genetics (2019), and is now pursuing a PhD in the same field at Bahir Dar University. Over the past decade he has led and coordinated applied research in poultry, including comparative evaluations of growth, reproductive and production traits of indigenous and tropically adapted chicken breeds, and has contributed to understanding farmers’ breeding objectives and trait preferences. He has published numerous papers in peer-reviewed journals and contributed to practical manuals and proceedings. His research interests include genetic diversity, heritability estimation, selective breeding, and sustainable poultry production under smallholder and semi-scavenging systems. While I could not locate a verified h-index-2 or total citation-40  for him in the public domain at this moment, his record indicates substantial scholarly output and growing impact. His work has been recognized within national research programs and contributes to both academic knowledge and practical applications in livestock production. He continues to aim to advance genetic improvement and food security through integrative research.

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Featured Publications

“Genetic Diversity of Ethiopian Indigenous Chickens a Base for Sustainable Genetic Improvement: A Review”

“A guide to setting up a selective indigenous chicken improvement program: The Tilili breed in Ethiopia”

“On-farm comparative evaluation of production performance of tropically adapted exotic chicken breeds in         western Amhara, Ethiopia”

“Village Chicken Flock Characteristics and Performances in Western Amhara, Ethiopia”

“Current Applications, Future Development and Challenges of Molecular Technologies in Livestock”

Sandi Lubis | Social Science | Best Review Paper Award

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Dr. Sandi Lubis | Social Science | Best Review Paper Award

Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidenreng Rappang | Indonesia

-Sandi Lubis is a Lecturer at Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidenreng Rappang and a doctoral candidate in Government Science at Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, specializing in digital governance and public administration innovation. With a strong academic profile, he has authored impactful publications in Q1 and Q2 indexed journals such as Frontiers in Sustainable Cities, Discover Applied Sciences, and Cogent Social Sciences, as well as national accredited journals. His research portfolio covers e-government maturity, cybersecurity in e-participation, smart cities, and the integration of emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain into governance systems. He has contributed six academic books with ISBNs, including works on digital transformation and smart governance. His academic visibility is reflected in his citation index with 8 citations overall, 86 since 2020, an h-index of 1, and an i10-index of 8, highlighting his growing influence in the field. Beyond academia, he has engaged in consultancy projects with local governments on digital governance and financial policy, bridging theory with practice. He also actively collaborates with scholars from Indonesia, China, India, Pakistan, and Hungary, advancing international discourse in governance studies. Recognized through reviewer roles and professional memberships, Sandi Lubis continues to shape sustainable governance models, aiming to reduce the digital divide and strengthen inclusive participation.

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Featured Publications

“Mapping the Intellectual Landscape of Cybersecurity in E-Participation: Trends, Challenges, and Emerging Insights”

“The use of big data in environmental quality monitoring and its impact on policy development: a bibliometric analysis”

“Synergizing AI and blockchain: a bibliometric analysis of their potential for transforming e-governance in smart cities”

“Unraveling Public Participation Trends in Development Planning”

“AI and Blockchain For Next-Generation E-Governance: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Review In Smart City Innovation”