Payam Younesi Baneh | Medicine and Health Sciences | Editorial Board Member

Mr. Payam Younesi Baneh | Medicine and Health Sciences | Editorial Board Member

Dental Intern | Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences | Iran

Mr. Payam Younesi Baneh is an emerging researcher at the Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran, specializing in environmental health sciences with a particular focus on groundwater quality, heavy metal contamination, and public health risk assessment. His research contributions reflect a strong commitment to addressing critical environmental challenges that directly impact community health and sustainable development within rural and underserved regions.He has authored scholarly work indexed in Scopus, including his notable open-access article Assessment of heavy metal contamination in groundwater of rural areas of Kurdistan Province Iran: A comprehensive study published in Heliyon . This study provides scientifically rigorous insights into the distribution concentration and health implications of heavy metals in groundwater resources offering valuable evidence for policymakers environmental engineers and public health authorities. His research emphasizes the integration of analytical chemistry environmental monitoring and risk evaluation to ensure safer water systems and promote environmental resilience.Younesi Baneh’s current Scopus metrics include 1 publication 6 citations and an h-index of 1, reflecting early yet impactful engagement in research addressing environmental contamination. He has collaborated with multidisciplinary teams engaging co-authors affiliated with medical sciences environmental engineering and analytical sciences demonstrating strong interdisciplinary alignment and scientific cooperation.Beyond academic contribution the societal impact of his work is significant. His research supports national health strategies by identifying contamination hotspots guiding water treatment interventions and informing community-level environmental policies. Through his commitment to scientific integrity and evidence-based environmental assessment he contributes to safeguarding public health and improving the quality of life in rural communities.With an active ORCID profile (0009-0005-2733-1496) and Scopus ID (59391904400) Payam Younesi Baneh continues to advance research that bridges environmental science and human health aiming to foster sustainable resource management and strengthen regional environmental protection frameworks.

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Featured Publications

1.Younesi Baneh, P., Ahmadi, B., Salehzadeh, H., Mohammadi, H., Shahmoradi, B., & Ghaderi, B. (2024). Assessment of heavy metal contamination in groundwater of rural areas of Kurdistan Province Iran: A comprehensive study. Heliyon, e39833.  Cited By : 6

2.Younesi Baneh, P., Najmaddiny, I., Salehzadeh, H., Shahmoradi, B., & Choi, H.-J. (2024). Effect of gold mine activity on water quality and human health. Water Practice & Technology, 19(9).

Reza Amani | Medicine and Health Sciences | Editorial Board Member

Prof. Reza Amani | Medicine and Health Sciences | Editorial Board Member

Professor of Clinical Nutrition | Isfahan University of Medical Sciences | Iran

Dr. Reza Amani is a prominent researcher in nutrition science and food security, currently affiliated with the Food Security Research Center at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Iran. With an extensive academic footprint he has authored 129 scientific documents and accumulated over 3,040 citations across 2,823 citing sources reflecting his sustained contributions to global health and nutrition research. His h-index of 32 underscores the influence and continued relevance of his work in the scientific community. Dr. Amani’s scholarly identity is further established through his Scopus ID: 16314878500 and ORCID: 0000-0002-0074-4080 ensuring transparent and accessible documentation of his academic output.Dr. Amani’s research spans clinical nutrition food insecurity metabolic disorders functional foods and public health interventions. He has led and contributed to numerous high-impact clinical trials and observational studies addressing critical issues such as pregnancy-induced hypertension type 2 diabetes management cognitive function in obese children ischemic stroke recovery and the health risks of ultra-processed food consumption. His recent works also highlight innovative nutritional strategies  including the use of pomegranate peel fortification royal jelly supplementation nuts intake in pediatric obesity and the evaluation of phase angle as a nutritional marker in population health.His systematic reviews and meta-analyses have clarified the nutritional and metabolic effects of bioactive compounds such as heavy metals’ influence on gut microbiota and cocoa’s impact on serum lipids in diabetic patients—providing valuable evidence for clinicians policymakers and public health organizations. With a collaborative network of over 220 co-authors Dr. Amani actively engages in interdisciplinary partnerships that enhance the scientific rigor and societal relevance of his research.Through his commitment to advancing evidence-based nutrition and addressing food insecurity Dr. Amani’s work contributes significantly to improved health outcomes equitable food systems and the global understanding of diet-related chronic diseases. His research continues to inform policy guide clinical practice and inspire future innovations in nutrition science.

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Featured Publications

1.Amani, R., et al. (2025). Major heavy metals and human gut microbiota composition: A systematic review with nutritional approach. Cited By : 5

2.Amani, R., et al. (2025). Phase angle as an indicator of nutritional status: A cross-sectional study on the Iranian population. Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition.

3.Amani, R., et al. (2025). Effects of pomegranate peel powder-fortified bread consumption in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders.

4.Amani, R., et al. (2025). Relationship between food insecurity and the risk of pregnancy-induced hypertension: A prospective cohort study. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. Cited By : 1

5.Amani, R., et al. (2025). The effects of nuts intake on cognitive and executive function in obese children: A randomized clinical trial. Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition.