Andrea Ribeiro | Medicine and Health Sciences | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Dr. Andrea Ribeiro | Medicine and Health Sciences | Editorial Board Member

Isave | Portugal

Andrea Ribeiro is a distinguished Professor of Physiotherapy  spanning research in shoulder biomechanics, sports rehabilitation, cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, and aquatic therapy. Her work includes more than 20 scholarly documents published in high-impact journals, addressing scapular adaptations, shoulder external rotation, and functional assessments in overhead athletes, as well as balance improvement strategies for older adults. Ribeiro’s research focuses on clinical evaluation, injury prevention, and performance optimization in sports populations, integrating practical and theoretical aspects of physiotherapy. She has contributed to understanding scapulohumeral rhythm, glenohumeral adaptations, and the role of green environments in healthy aging. Her experience encompasses extensive teaching, research supervision, and active participation in international health congresses, reflecting a commitment to advancing physiotherapy knowledge and practice. Recognized for her contributions to clinical and sports physiotherapy, Ribeiro has influenced both scientific research and applied therapeutic strategies. Her work continues to drive innovation in athlete assessment, rehabilitation, and functional well-being, providing a strong foundation for evidence-based physiotherapy interventions. She remains dedicated to bridging research with practical applications, fostering healthy aging, and enhancing athlete performance across diverse settings.

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Featured Publications

Tomás, C. C., Oliveira, E., Sousa, D., Uba-Chupel, M., Furtado, G., Rocha, C., … Ribeiro, A. (2016). Proceedings of the 3rd IPLeiria’s International Health Congress: Leiria, Portugal, 6–7 May 2016. BMC Health Services Research, 16(Suppl 3), 200.

Ribeiro, A., & Pascoal, A. G. (2013). Resting scapular posture in healthy overhead throwing athletes. Manual Therapy, 18(6), 547–550.

Casotti, L., Ribeiro, A., Santos, C., & Ribeiro, P. (1998). Consumo de alimentos e nutrição: dificuldades práticas e teóricas. Cadernos de Debate, 6, 26–39.

Graça, M., Alvarelhão, J., Costa, R., Fernandes, R. J., Ribeiro, A., Daly, D., … (2020). Immediate effects of aquatic therapy on balance in older adults with upper limb dysfunction: An exploratory study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(24), 9434.

Ribeiro, A., & Pascoal, A. G. (2012). Scapular contribution for the end-range of shoulder axial rotation in overhead athletes. Journal of Sports Science & Medicine, 11(4), 676.

Phiman Thirarattanasunthon | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Phiman Thirarattanasunthon | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Researcher Award

School of Public Health, Walailak University | Thailand

Dr Phiman Thirarattanasunthon is an Assistant Professor of Public Health at Walailak University (School of Public Health), Thailand, whose education spans a PhD in Public Health from Chulalongkorn University and an MPH in Environmental & Occupational Health from Prince of Songkla University , complemented by a BPH from Mahidol University and a BSc in Environmental Science from Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University. His professional trajectory includes roles from community health officer through district health service and hospital public-health functions, to academic lecturer , Assistant Professor and Head of the Community Public Health Program . His research expertise covers health-system management, health impact assessment, disaster and emergency risk management in public health, and community health assessment and promotion. Recently, Dr Thirarattanasunthon has published peer-reviewed studies on pesticide exposure among farmers, alcohol consumption behaviours among students, and COVID-19 patient experiences. His work has earned him awards including the School of Public Health Excellent Teaching Award (2024) and Outstanding Research Award (2024). With an emerging h-index (data unavailable) and a growing citations record, he remains committed to advancing public health science and education through community-engaged, impact-oriented research.

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Featured Publications

Thirarattanasunthon, P., Siriwong, W., Robson, M., & Borjan, M. (2012). Health risk reduction behaviors model for scavengers exposed to solid waste in municipal dump sites in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand. Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, 5, 97–104.

Buakate, P., Thirarattanasunthon, P., & Wongrith, P. (2022). Factors influencing alcohol consumption among university students in Southern Thailand. Roczniki Państwowego Zakładu Higieny, 73(4), 435–443.

Sapbamrer, R., Sittitoon, N., Thongtip, S., Chaipin, E., Sutalangka, C., Chaiut, W., & Thirarattanasunthon, P., et al. (2024). Acute health symptoms related to perception and practice of pesticide use among farmers from all regions of Thailand. Frontiers in Public Health, 11, Article 1296082.

Sapbamrer, R., Sittitoon, N., Thongtip, S., Chaipin, E., Sutalangka, C., La-Up, A., & Thirarattanasunthon, P., et al. (2024). Socio-demographic, agricultural, and personal protective factors in relation to health literacy among farmers from all regions of Thailand. Frontiers in Public Health, 12, Article 1364296.

Kotepui, K. U., Thirarattanasunthon, P., Rattaprasert, P., & Kotepui, M. (2022). A systematic review and meta-analysis of blood interleukin-4 levels concerning malaria infection and severity. Malaria Journal, 21(1), 217.

Phiman Thirarattanasunthon | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Research Article Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Phiman Thirarattanasunthon | Medicine and Health Sciences | Best Research Article Award

School of Public Health, Walailak University | Thailand

Dr. Phiman Thirarattanasunthon is an Assistant Professor of Public Health with significant contributions to health care management, health impact assessment, disaster risk management, and community health. He earned his Ph.D. in Public Health from Chulalongkorn University in 2011, following an MPH in Environmental and Occupational Health from Prince of Songkla University, and earlier academic training in public health and environmental science. His career spans more than two decades, beginning as a community health officer before advancing to senior public health officer roles and eventually transitioning to academia at Walailak University, where he also heads the Community Public Health Program. His research, with an h-index of 6, includes more than 70 scholarly documents and over 134 citations, reflecting wide recognition in areas such as environmental exposures, health literacy, risk reduction behaviors, and pandemic preparedness. He has published in high-impact journals indexed in Scopus and TCI, advancing evidence for both local and global health challenges. His excellence has been acknowledged through awards including the Outstanding Research Award (2024), Excellent Teaching Award (2024), Role Model for Social Contribution (2021), and Young Researcher Award (2017). Overall, his work demonstrates a balance of academic rigor and societal impact, strengthening the field of public health.

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Featured Publications

Thirarattanasunthon, P., Siriwong, W., Robson, M., & Borjan, M. (2012). Health risk reduction behaviors model for scavengers exposed to solid waste in municipal dump sites in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand. Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, 5, 97–104.

Buakate, P., Thirarattanasunthon, P., & Wongrith, P. (2022). Factors influencing alcohol consumption among university students in Southern Thailand. Roczniki Państwowego Zakładu Higieny, 73(4), 435–443.

Sapbamrer, R., Sittitoon, N., Thongtip, S., Chaipin, E., Sutalangka, C., Chaiut, W., La-Up, A., Suwannakul, B., Sangkarit, N., Kitro, A., Panumasvivat, L., Thirarattanasunthon, P., & Chaiut, W. (2024). Acute health symptoms related to perception and practice of pesticide use among farmers from all regions of Thailand. Frontiers in Public Health, 11, 1296082.

Sapbamrer, R., Sittitoon, N., Thongtip, S., Chaipin, E., Sutalangka, C., La-Up, A., Suwannakul, B., Sangkarit, N., Kitro, A., Panumasvivat, L., Thirarattanasunthon, P., & Chaiut, W. (2024). Socio-demographic, agricultural, and personal protective factors in relation to health literacy among farmers from all regions of Thailand. Frontiers in Public Health, 12, 1364296.

Kotepui, K. U., Thirarattanasunthon, P., Rattaprasert, P., & Kotepui, M. (2022). A systematic review and meta-analysis of blood interleukin-4 levels concerning malaria infection and severity. Malaria Journal, 21, 217.