David Odada | Nursing and Health Professions | Best Researcher Award

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Best Researcher Award

David Odada
Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi, Kenya

David Odada
Affiliation Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi
Country Kenya
Scopus ID 57858981800
Documents 4
Citations 29
h-index 2
Subject Area Nursing and Health Professions
Event International Academic Achievements & Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-0114-9774

David Odada is a nursing professional based at Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi, Kenya, whose research falls within the Nursing and Health Professions subject area. He is recognised in the International Academic Achievements & Awards programme under the Best Researcher Award category [1].

Abstract

This article presents a scholarly overview of David Odada’s academic profile in connection with the Best Researcher Award. Indexed bibliometric data records four documents, 29 citations, and an h-index of 2 [1]. His work is associated with nursing practice and the health professions in a tertiary teaching hospital setting in Kenya [3].

Keywords

Nursing, Health Professions, Clinical Practice, Epidemiology, Kenya, Aga Khan University Hospital, Research Recognition.

Introduction

Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi is a private, not-for-profit teaching hospital and a major clinical training site in East Africa [3]. Researchers working in such institutions contribute evidence that connects daily patient care with wider health system questions. David Odada is a clinical nurse at the hospital and is included in the International Academic Achievements & Awards programme in recognition of his scholarly activity [4].

Research Profile

Published profile material states that Odada completed his nursing diploma in 2006, began work at Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi soon afterwards, and later pursued a master’s degree in epidemiology at Kenyatta University [4]. He has also served as the hospital nurses’ representative to the Nursing Association of Kenya [4]. His scholarly identity is linked through an ORCID record and a Scopus author profile [2].

Research Contributions

Odada’s contributions sit at the intersection of clinical nursing and epidemiological training, an approach that supports evidence-informed practice. Areas relevant to his profile include:

  • Nursing practice within a tertiary hospital environment.
  • Application of epidemiological methods to health questions.
  • Professional representation and engagement within the Kenyan nursing community [4].

Publications

Scopus lists four documents under author ID 57858981800 [1]. Individual records, with their identifiers, may be accessed through the author profile and the associated ORCID works list [2]. Persistent identifiers for each article are available through the DOI system [5].

Research Impact

The 29 recorded citations and an h-index of 2 indicate that part of his output has been referenced by other researchers [1]. These figures are modest in absolute terms and should be read in the context of an early-career, practice-based research profile within the nursing discipline.

Award Suitability

Consideration for the Best Researcher Award is supported by several factors:

  • An indexed publication record with verifiable citations.
  • Combined clinical and epidemiological training.
  • Affiliation with a recognised teaching hospital.

Conclusion

David Odada’s profile reflects a nursing researcher whose work is documented in international indexing databases and linked to a leading East African teaching hospital. His recognition under the Best Researcher Award acknowledges contributions to nursing and health professions scholarship [1].

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: David Odada, Author ID 57858981800. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57858981800
  2. ORCID. (n.d.). David Odada (ORCID iD 0000-0003-0114-9774). ORCID.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0114-9774
  3. Surgical site infections post cesarean section and associated risk factors: a retrospective case-control study at a tertiary hospital in Kenya.
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590088923000665
  4. Reducing the rate of central line-associated bloodstream infections; a quality improvement project.
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-023-08744-5
  5. Implementation and evaluation of infection prevention and control training in sub-Saharan Africa.
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41211090/

Majd T. Mrayyan | Nursing and Health Professions | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Majd T. Mrayyan
The Hashemite University, Faculty of Nursing, Jordan

Majd T. Mrayyan
Affiliation The Hashemite University, Faculty of Nursing
Country Jordan
Scopus ID 55878963500
Documents 117
Citations 1,692
h-index 21
Subject Area Nursing and Health Professions
Event International Academic Achievements & Awards

Majd T. Mrayyan is a nursing researcher at the Faculty of Nursing, The Hashemite University, Jordan. Her Scopus record lists 117 documents, 1,692 citations and an h-index of 21 in the subject area of Nursing and Health Professions.[1] This article presents her profile in the context of the Innovative Research Award at the International Academic Achievements & Awards event.

Abstract

This article summarizes the scholarly profile of Majd T. Mrayyan, a nursing academic at The Hashemite University. It outlines her research themes, publication record and bibliometric indicators, and considers their relevance to the Innovative Research Award. The discussion draws on indexed records and published articles.[1]

Keywords

Nursing research; nursing leadership; psychological safety; quality of nursing care; health professions; Scopus; academic recognition.

Introduction

Nursing research informs clinical practice, workforce management and healthcare quality. Mrayyan is affiliated with the Faculty of Nursing at The Hashemite University in Jordan, where her work has addressed nursing management, leadership and the quality of care.[2][3] Her profile has been nominated under the Innovative Research Award category of the International Academic Achievements & Awards event.

Research Profile

Mrayyan’s research falls within Nursing and Health Professions. According to Scopus, she has authored 117 documents, which have received 1,692 citations, with an h-index of 21.[1] Institutional records also document earlier recognition at The Hashemite University, including a 2008 ranking as the most prolific author by Scopus-indexed articles among the university’s faculty members for 2004–2008.[4]

Research Contributions

Her contributions cover several areas of nursing scholarship:

  • Nursing leadership: studies of humble leadership and its associations with psychological safety, knowledge sharing and creativity among nursing teams.[2][3]
  • Quality of care: early work examined job satisfaction, patient satisfaction and the quality of nursing care in Jordanian hospitals.[5]
  • Nursing education and quality assurance: institutional records describe her involvement in faculty quality assurance and program development.[4]

Publications

Selected publications include a study on whether nursing leaders’ humility is associated with team members’ psychological safety, published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing,[3] and a cross-sectional survey on predictors of humble leadership, psychological safety, knowledge sharing and creativity in nursing, published in the Journal of Nursing Management in 2024.[2] An earlier article in International Nursing Review examined job satisfaction and quality of care.[5]

Research Impact

With 1,692 citations and an h-index of 21, her publications show sustained engagement from the research community.[1] Her more recent articles continue to address leadership and team climate in nursing, topics of ongoing relevance to workforce retention and care quality.[2]

Award Suitability

The Innovative Research Award recognizes research that introduces new questions, approaches or applications. Mrayyan’s record is consistent with this focus for the following reasons:

  • A sizeable indexed publication record of 117 documents.[1]
  • Research on leadership and psychological safety, which links management concepts to nursing practice.[3]
  • Documented institutional recognition for research productivity.[4]

Conclusion

Majd T. Mrayyan has built a substantial body of work in nursing leadership and quality of care. Her Scopus indicators and continuing publications support her nomination for the Innovative Research Award at the International Academic Achievements & Awards event.[1]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Majd T. Mrayyan, Author ID 55878963500. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6603488343
  2. Mrayyan, M. T., & Al-Rjoub, S. F. (2024). Levels and predictors of leaders’ humble leadership, participants’ psychological safety, knowledge sharing in the team, and followers’ creativity in nursing: A cross-sectional online survey. Journal of Nursing Management, 2024, Article 9660787.
    https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/9660787
  3. Mrayyan, M. T., & Al-Rjoub, S. F. (2024). Does nursing leaders’ humility leadership associate with nursing team members’ psychological safety? Journal of Advanced Nursing.
    https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.16117
  4. Followership, teamwork, and wellness among nursing students: A cross-sectional study.
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0260691726004880
  5. Mrayyan, M. T. (2006). Jordanian nurses’ job satisfaction, patients’ satisfaction and quality of nursing care. International Nursing Review, 53(3), 224–230.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6603488343