Excellence in Scientific Innovation Award
Robert Kidega
UINCD/PEN-PLUS, Uganda
Robert Kidega is a researcher affiliated with UINCD/PEN-PLUS whose work falls within the health professions. His publication record is indexed in Scopus, and his scholarly contributions have been considered for the Excellence in Scientific Innovation Award presented at the International Academic Achievements & Awards event.[1]
Abstract
This article presents a neutral overview of the scholarly profile of Robert Kidega, a researcher in the health professions affiliated with UINCD/PEN-PLUS. According to Scopus, his author record lists six documents, 123 citations and an h-index of 2.[1] The article summarizes his research profile, outlines his publication and citation indicators, and discusses his suitability for the Excellence in Scientific Innovation Award.[3]
Keywords
Health professions, scientific innovation, research impact, Scopus, academic recognition, public health research, ORCID.
Introduction
Academic recognition programs seek to acknowledge researchers whose work contributes to scientific knowledge and practical progress. The International Academic Achievements & Awards event honors scholars across disciplines, and the Excellence in Scientific Innovation Award is intended for individuals who demonstrate originality, productivity and measurable scholarly influence.[3] Robert Kidega is considered in this context on the basis of his publication record and citation indicators in the health professions.[1]
Research Profile
Kidega is affiliated with UINCD/PEN-PLUS and conducts research within the subject area of health professions. His Scopus author profile is registered under the identifier 57899004600, and his ORCID record is 0009-0004-5283-2148.[1][2] These identifiers allow his outputs to be verified across independent scholarly databases.
- Affiliation: UINCD/PEN-PLUS
- Subject area: Health Professions
- Indexed documents: 6
Research Contributions
Kidega’s contributions lie in health-related research with relevance to clinical practice, service delivery and community health outcomes. His indexed work has attracted attention from other researchers, as reflected in his citation count relative to the size of his publication record.[1] Details of individual studies can be verified through the DOI-linked records associated with his profile.[4]
Publications
Scopus currently indexes six documents under Kidega’s author profile. Readers seeking the complete and current list of titles, journals and publication years are encouraged to consult the Scopus and ORCID records directly, as these databases are updated regularly.[1][2]
- Total documents indexed in Scopus: 6
- Total citations: 123
- h-index: 2
Research Impact
With 123 citations across six documents, the average citation rate per document is notable for a compact publication record.[1] The h-index of 2 indicates that at least two publications have each received two or more citations. Bibliometric indicators are context-dependent, and they are best interpreted alongside field norms and career stage.[5]
Award Suitability
The Excellence in Scientific Innovation Award recognizes contributions that advance science and demonstrate scholarly merit.[3] Kidega’s profile supports consideration on several grounds:
- A verifiable, indexed publication record in the health professions.
- A citation count that reflects uptake of his work by other researchers.
- Transparent researcher identifiers through Scopus and ORCID.
Conclusion
Robert Kidega is a health professions researcher at UINCD/PEN-PLUS whose indexed record includes six documents and 123 citations. His profile provides a verifiable basis for recognition at the International Academic Achievements & Awards event, and his continued contributions may further strengthen his scholarly standing.[1][3]
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Robert Kidega, Author ID 57899004600. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57899004600
- ORCID. (n.d.). Robert Kidega (ORCID iD 0009-0004-5283-2148). ORCID.
https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5283-2148
- Impact of COVID-19 on New – onset Type 1 diabetes mellitus: A six-year retrospective review from two Paediatric clinics, Kampala, Uganda.
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0341145
- Prognostic Value of Lung Injury Biomarkers in Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19 Without Respiratory Failure at Admission.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42187543/
- Hirsch, J. E. (2005). An index to quantify an individual’s scientific research output. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 102(46), 16569–16572.
https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0507655102