Roque Ribeiro Da Silva Júnior | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Roque Ribeiro Da Silva Júnior | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Universidade Do Estado Do Rio Grande Do Norte | Brazil

Dr. Roque Ribeiro da Silva Júnior is a physiotherapist-researcher whose academic journey has progressed from a bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy to a master’s in Health and Society at the Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte (UERN), and currently a doctoral candidate in Physiological Sciences at the same institution. With specialisations in Human Physiology (UECE) and Traumatology-Orthopaedic Physiotherapy (FAVENI), he brings strong methodological rigour to his work. He has taught courses in human anatomy, physiology of exercise, gerontology and trauma-orthopaedics, and served as preceptor and professor in undergraduate and technical programmes. He has co-authored systematic reviews and meta-analyses addressing high-fat diet and exercise impacts on BDNF, and cashew nut oxidative stress in animal models, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach. His clinical practice as a registered professional reinforces his commitment to evidence-based physiotherapy. Recognised for his academic engagement and strong teaching-practice linkage, his contributions span publications, book chapters and supervision of TCC (final course studies). In conclusion, Dr. Da Silva Júnior exemplifies the clinician-scientist model, advancing both pedagogy and research to foster improved health outcomes.

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Featured Publications

Figueirôa, L. V. A., Teófilo, T. da S., Batista, J. S., Ramos, A. C. M. O., Lemos, G. C. de, Gomes Junior, S. V., Lima, G. B. S., Feitosa, J. L., Silva, A. B. da, & Souza, L. N. de. (2025). Neurotoxic effects of bisphenol (BPA): Mini-reviews. Toxics, 13(10), 888.

Rodrigues, P. S., Lima, M. V. C. de, Silva Júnior, R. R. da, Costa, A. V. da, & Cardoso, G. A. (2025). Tecendo conexões: Explorando as interfaces entre autismo, hábitos alimentares, composição corporal e atividade física na jornada da saúde. Revista Sustinere.

Gomes, F. T. da S., Andrade, A. V. D., Melo, P. K. M., Silva Júnior, R. R. da, Souza, D. L. S. de, Tavares, É. A. F., Sena, I. G. de, Fernandes, T. A. A. de M., Morais, P. L. A. G., Fonseca, I. A. T., et al. (2025). The effects of the association between a high-fat diet and physical exercise on BDNF expression in the hippocampus: A comprehensive review. Life, 15(6), 945.

Silva Júnior, R. R. da, Rodrigues, V. I. O., Carvalho, C. F. M. de, Moura, M. M. B., Feitosa, D. D. M., Lima, E. K. F., Andrade, A. M., Arrais, J. F. de A., Souza, L. N. de, Knackfuss, M. I., et al. (2025). Unveiling the impacts of cashew nuts on oxidative stress in rats: A systematic review. Antioxidants, 14(4), 441.

Costa, M. V. dos S., Raulino, L. T. da S., Silva Júnior, R. R. da, & Fernandes, T. A. A. de M. (2024). Association of text neck with the appearance of neck pain: Systematic review. Coluna/Columna.

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.