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

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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.

Profiles : ORCID | Scopus

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).

Laiba Shafique | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Laiba Shafique | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Researcher | Beibu Gulf University | China

Dr. Laiba Shafique is a dedicated researcher in animal breeding, genetics, and aquaculture with a focus on fish nutrition, antibiotic resistance, molecular genetics, and nanotechnology-based feed formulations. She completed her PhD in Animal Breeding, Genetics, and Reproduction from Guangxi University, China, building on her earlier academic background in zoology and education that provided her with strong multidisciplinary expertise. Her professional experience includes leading and contributing to nationally funded research projects and international collaborations with institutions in China and Indonesia, reflecting her ability to strengthen cross-border scientific networks. Her research interests span aquaculture genetics, sustainable feed development, molecular biology applications, and strategies to improve fish health and productivity. She has published extensively in reputed SCI and Scopus-indexed journals such as Animals, Genes, Molecular Biotechnology, and National Science Review, and has taken on editorial responsibilities as Assistant Guest Editor for Genes (MDPI) and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Zoology and Systematics. She has been recognized with research grants and collaborative projects that demonstrate both her research leadership and her ability to contribute to impactful advancements in aquaculture. Her core research skills include molecular biology techniques, genetic analysis, aquafeed formulation, and the integration of innovative nanotechnologies in aquaculture systems to improve sustainability and efficiency. She is committed to mentoring young researchers, promoting international cooperation, and advancing sustainable solutions for global aquaculture challenges. Her academic impact is further evidenced by 548 citations by 47 documents with an h-index of 9.

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Featured Publications

1.Impact of zinc supplementation on growth, antioxidant status, and physiological health of Cyprinus carpio  Evaluating the optimal dietary zinc requirements. Aquaculture Reports. Advance online publication.

2. Study of accumulation and human health risk assessment of trace elements in Nile tilapia . International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. Advance online publication.

3.Evolution and comparative genomics of the transforming growth factor-β-related proteins in Nile tilapia. Molecular Biotechnology. Advance online publication.

4.Molecular characterization of doublesex and Mab-3 (DMRT) gene family in Ctenopharyngodon idella. Journal of Applied Genetics. Advance online publication.