Yiannis Zaimakis | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Yiannis Zaimakis | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Research Excellence Award

Professor | The University of Crete | Greece

Prof. Yiannis Zaimakis is a researcher whose scholarly work advances critical understanding of culture, sport, community, and social inequality. His research addresses key issues such as social inclusion, urban deprivation, social and spatial inequalities, the digital divide, popular and visual culture, and community-based social research. Through interdisciplinary approaches, his studies illuminate how cultural practices, sport, and visual expressions such as street art and graffiti intersect with power, identity, and social change, particularly in contexts shaped by economic crisis. His work contributes to policy relevant knowledge by supporting evidence based social inclusion strategies and community interventions. He has authored 13 peer-reviewed research documents, which have received 116 citations, reflecting strong academic impact and visibility across sociology and social sciences. With an h-index of 5, his publications demonstrate consistent scholarly influence. Overall, his research strengthens theoretical and applied perspectives on culture, inequality, and community engagement.

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Ahmad Sabbah | Global Workforce Management | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Ahmad Sabbah | Global Workforce Management | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | The University of Tabuk | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Ahmad Sabbah is a public health specializing in infection prevention and control, health promotion, and behavioral science informed policy design. His scholarly work focuses on translating evidence based frameworks into effective educational and surveillance interventions for healthcare settings. He has contributed to the development and evaluation of multimedia and theory-driven infection control programs, integrating social cognitive theory, intervention mapping, and consensus validation methods such as the Fuzzy Delphi technique. His ongoing research explores emerging challenges at the intersection of infectious diseases, digital health, antimicrobial resistance, and artificial intelligence, with particular attention to policy implementation gaps, misinformation dynamics, and ethical governance in public health emergencies. Dr. Sabbah’s recent work also addresses region-specific health risks in the Middle East, including zoonotic diseases and chronic disease–infection interactions. His publications reflect a commitment to advancing sustainable.

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Sofía López Araya | Women in Leadership | Research Excellence Award

Mrs. Sofía López Araya | Women in Leadership | Research Excellence Award

Máster | The University of  Universidad de Extremadura | Spain

Mrs. Sofía López-Araya is an emerging researcher in sport science whose academic work centers on performance analysis, technical–tactical behaviors, and the application of technology in team sports. Currently undertaking doctoral studies in Sport Science at the University of Extremadura, her research emphasizes data-driven evaluation of match performance, with a strong focus on women’s soccer at the international level. Her scientific production includes three peer-reviewed documents, collectively accumulating four citations and establishing an h-index of 1. These publications investigate key performance indicators in elite women’s soccer, examining differences across final classifications, match outcomes, and confederations of origin. Additionally, she has contributed to research exploring the effects of training on body composition in elite basketball players, broadening her analytical scope across multiple team sports. She has also presented her work at internationally recognized conferences, addressing topics such as tactical evolution across major tournaments, scoring patterns in world-class competitions, and contextual influences on performance. Her research frequently integrates wearable technology particularly devices to quantify athlete performance with precision. Through her growing body of research, she contributes to the advancement of evidence-based methodologies in sport performance, offering insights relevant to coaches, analysts, and high-performance environments.

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López-Sierra, et al.  Impact of training on body composition in elite basketball players. E-Balonmano: Revista de Ciencias del Deporte.