Ester Gilart Cantizano | AI in Healthcare | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Ester Gilart Cantizano | AI in Healthcare | Best Researcher Award

Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, University of Cadiz, Spain

Ester Gilart Cantizano is a dedicated academic and healthcare researcher whose work bridges innovative nursing education and applied clinical research. With a strong background in nursing sciences, she has developed a robust academic profile integrating research, teaching, and international collaboration. Her scholarly output reflects a commitment to advancing nursing knowledge and contributing to the mental health and professional well-being of healthcare providers. Ester’s active participation in international congresses and scientific publications has positioned her as a significant contributor to evidence-based nursing education and practice.

Profile

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Education

Ester began her academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing in 2016, followed by a Master’s in Nursing Research and Advanced Professional Practice in 2018. She later earned two postgraduate expert qualifications—one in Surgical Anesthesiology for Nurses (2019) and another in Gynecological Nursing Care (2020). Currently, she is completing a PhD in Health Sciences, with a dissertation focused on the post-COVID-19 emotional impacts on nursing professionals, including the development and validation of a professional traumatic grief inventory. Her academic training is supplemented by more than 50 specialized courses that reflect her commitment to continuous education.

Experience

Professionally, Ester has cultivated a multifaceted career combining clinical practice, teaching, and research. Her clinical experience in both public and private hospitals has enriched her teaching approach, allowing her to merge practical skills with theoretical instruction. At the University of Cádiz, she has taught over 600 hours across subjects such as pharmacology, community nursing, occupational health, and bioethics. Her commitment to academic excellence extends to coordinating and evaluating undergraduate theses, conducting specialized training sessions, and implementing active learning strategies in university classrooms. She also served as a mentor for practicum courses and developed evaluation rubrics to assess communication skills.

Research Interest

Ester’s primary research interests include mental health in healthcare professionals, professional grief, nursing education methodologies, and diagnostic label validation. She is a key member of the research group “Present, Past, and Future of Nursing: Innovation, Teaching, and Development” at the University of Cádiz. Her research focuses on designing psychometric instruments and exploring psychological stressors such as unemployment syndrome and grief among nurses. Her current doctoral research investigates the psychological effects of COVID-19 on nurses, aiming to create tools that enhance mental well-being and workplace support structures.

Award

Her contributions to nursing education and mental health research have earned her national and international recognition. She has presented findings at over 20 scientific congresses, including the prestigious Sociedade Espanhola de Epidemiología and Associação Portuguesa de Epidemiologia. She also undertook a notable research stay at the University of Naples in 2024, where she studied the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospital staff’s mental health. This international collaboration enriched her doctoral work and expanded her methodological toolkit for assessing psychological resilience and trauma.

Publication

  1. Healthcare, 2023 – “Identifying Hate Speech and Attribution of Responsibility” – cited by 2 articles.

  2. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022 – “Bereavement Needs Assessment in Nurses” – cited by 5 articles.

  3. International Journal of Nursing Knowledge, 2021 – “Psychometric Properties of Unemployment Syndrome Scale” – cited by 1 article.

  4. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021 – “Unemployment Syndrome During COVID-19” – cited by 9 articles.

  5. International Journal of Nursing Knowledge, 2019 – “Development of a Scale to Measure Unemployment Syndrome” – cited by 2 articles.

  6. Healthcare, 2021 – “When Nurses Become Patients” – cited by 8 articles.

  7. Nursing Reports, 2024 – “Predictive Model for Resilience in Family Caregivers” – recent publication, citations pending.

Conclusion

Ester Gilart Cantizano embodies the synthesis of practice, pedagogy, and research in modern nursing. Her academic journey, rich with advanced degrees and specialized training, reflects her drive to improve healthcare delivery and professional resilience. Through validated psychometric tools and innovative teaching methods, she has significantly influenced both her students and the broader healthcare community. Her leadership in traumatic grief research and her ongoing efforts in international collaboration highlight her as a prominent figure in the evolution of nursing science.

Rukiye Demir | AI in Healthcare | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Rukiye Demir | AI in Healthcare | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Turkey

Dr. Rukiye Demir is a dedicated academic in the field of midwifery, currently serving as a Doctor Öğretim Üyesi (Assistant Professor) at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery. With a professional background deeply rooted in women’s health, reproductive care, and midwifery education, she has consistently contributed to the academic community through research, teaching, and participation in various national scientific projects. Her work emphasizes empowering women during childbirth and the postpartum period through evidence-based education and support. She also holds various academic and administrative roles, including department head and quality commission membership, further showcasing her leadership in health sciences education.

Profile

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Education

Dr. Demir’s academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Midwifery from Süleyman Demirel University in 2008. She then pursued her Master’s degree in Public Health at Gaziantep University, where she completed a thesis titled “The prevalence of malnutrition in 0–2-year-old children and the impact of maternal education” in 2012. Driven by a passion for maternal and child health, she earned her Ph.D. in Midwifery from Aydın Adnan Menderes University in 2021, presenting a dissertation that examined the impact of discharge education methods on postpartum readiness, maternal adaptation, and breastfeeding self-efficacy. Her educational progression reflects a continuous commitment to advancing maternal and neonatal care.

Experience

Dr. Demir began her academic career with a strong foundation in clinical midwifery, which informed her transition into academia. Since April 2022, she has been a faculty member at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. She has taught a wide range of undergraduate courses, including “Introduction to Midwifery,” “Women’s Health,” “Risky Birth and Postpartum Period,” and “Public Education.” Her teaching integrates theoretical knowledge with hands-on clinical training, preparing students to provide holistic maternal care. In addition to her teaching duties, Dr. Demir has taken on significant administrative responsibilities, serving as department chair, commission head, and member of the faculty’s quality and accreditation committees.

Research Interest

Dr. Demir’s research interests center around maternal health, breastfeeding self-efficacy, postpartum psychological well-being, intergenerational perspectives in midwifery, and the role of midwives during crises such as natural disasters. She has led and collaborated on multiple nationally funded projects, including studies on postpartum education, psychological resilience among midwives, generational differences in perceptions of bodily autonomy, and the development of health education strategies. She is particularly interested in how educational interventions can improve health outcomes for mothers and infants, as well as how climate change and disaster preparedness intersect with women’s reproductive health.

Award

Dr. Demir’s scholarly work has been recognized at national and international conferences. She received the “Best Oral Presentation Award” at the 5th International and 6th National Midwifery Congress in 2021. Earlier in her career, she earned third place for an oral presentation at the 5th International and 9th National Student Midwifery Congress in 2018. These accolades affirm her contributions to advancing midwifery research and education and reflect her ability to translate clinical observations into impactful research.

Publication

Dr. Demir has authored several impactful articles published in internationally peer-reviewed journals. Her works include:

Demir, R., Kaya Odabaş, R., Taşpınar, A. (2025). The relationship between loneliness perception and breastfeeding self‐efficacy and breastfeeding behaviors in mothers. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research, 51(1), 1–9. Cited by 4 articles.

Kaya Odabaş, R., Demir, R. (2025). The relationship between body image, depression, and breastfeeding attitudes in women with 0–24-month-old infants. Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira, 71(2), 1–5. Cited by 3 articles.

Demir, R. (2025). Intergenerational Examination of the Vocational Professional Values and Motivations of Midwives. Adnan Menderes University Journal of Health Sciences, 9(1), 109–121. Cited by 2 articles.

Demir, R. (2024). Midwives’ Awareness of Disasters and Perceptions on the Role of Midwifery Services During Disasters. YOBÜ Journal of Health Sciences, 5(3), 279–292. Cited by 1 article.

Petek, S., Demir, R. (2024). The Effect of Postpartum Adaptation Education via Video Methods on Postpartum Depression in Mothers. Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 6(3), 487–499. Cited by 3 articles.

Demir, R. (2024). Examining Women’s Perceptions of Privacy According to Generations and Birth Preferences. Sakarya University Journal of Holistic Health, 7(3), 211–218. Cited by 1 article.

Bilgiç, B., Demir, R. (2024). The Effect of Climate Change on Women’s Reproductive Health: A Review. (Journal name not specified in provided data). Cited by 2 articles.

These publications reflect her interdisciplinary approach, combining psychology, education, public health, and midwifery.

Conclusion

Dr. Rukiye Demir stands out as a committed educator and researcher in the field of midwifery, blending academic excellence with clinical relevance. Her research not only enhances midwifery practices but also contributes to public health policies and educational reform in healthcare. Through her scholarly work, administrative leadership, and mentorship in national research projects, she continues to influence the future of maternal and child health education in Turkey. Her contributions underscore the value of interdisciplinary collaboration in improving women’s healthcare outcomes across generations and communities.