Best Researcher Award
Onalenna Mabeo
North-West University, South Africa
| Onalenna Mabeo | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | North-West University |
| Country | South Africa |
| Scopus ID | 60223560600 |
| Documents | 2 |
| Citations | 7 |
| h-index | 2 |
| Subject Area | Antimicrobial |
| Event | International Research Awards on Infectious Diseases |
Onalenna Mabeo is a researcher affiliated with North-West University, South Africa, whose documented scholarly interests include antimicrobial research and environmental microbiology. Her Scopus author profile records two documents, seven citations and an h-index of two. Her research includes investigations into ESKAPE pathogen levels in wastewater and receiving water bodies, using agar-based enumeration and real-time PCR. These research activities connect environmental microbial monitoring with infectious disease investigation and bacterial detection. This academic profile highlights her documented scholarly contributions in relation to the Best Researcher Award presented under the International Research Awards on Infectious Diseases.[1]
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Abstract
Onalenna Mabeo, affiliated with North-West University, South Africa, has a documented academic profile in antimicrobial research and environmental microbiology. Her Scopus record identifies two scholarly documents, seven citations and an h-index of two. Her research includes investigating ESKAPE pathogen levels in wastewater and receiving water bodies through agar-based enumeration and real-time PCR. This work addresses bacterial detection and environmental pathogen monitoring, subjects relevant to infectious disease research. Her documented publication activity and research interests provide an academic basis for considering her contributions to the Best Researcher Award within the International Research Awards on Infectious Diseases, subject to the award committee’s assessment and eligibility requirements.[1]
Keywords
Onalenna Mabeo, Best Researcher Award, Antimicrobial Research, Environmental Microbiology, ESKAPE Pathogens, Wastewater Microbiology, Receiving Water Bodies, Agar-Based Enumeration, Real-Time PCR, Bacterial Detection, Pathogen Monitoring, Infectious Diseases, Microbiological Research, North-West University, South Africa, Antimicrobial Science.
Introduction
Antimicrobial research and environmental microbiology are important scientific areas for understanding bacterial pathogens, microbial distribution and potential public health concerns. The investigation of microorganisms in wastewater and receiving water bodies provides valuable research perspectives on environmental contamination and pathogen surveillance. Within this research context, Onalenna Mabeo’s documented work at North-West University, South Africa, focuses on ESKAPE pathogen levels and comparative detection approaches, connecting environmental investigation with subjects relevant to infectious disease research.[2]
Research Profile
Onalenna Mabeo is affiliated with North-West University in South Africa and maintains a scholarly author record indexed in Scopus under Author ID 60223560600. The available profile reports two indexed documents, seven citations and an h-index of two. These bibliometric indicators provide an overview of her recorded publication activity and citation visibility. Her research subject area is associated with antimicrobial science and environmental microbiology, particularly the investigation of bacterial pathogens in wastewater and receiving water environments. The available author profile also identifies research co-authorship, reflecting collaborative academic activity.[1]
Research Contributions
Mabeo’s documented research contribution includes the investigation of ESKAPE pathogen levels in wastewater and receiving water bodies using agar-based enumeration and real-time PCR. This research topic is relevant to environmental microbiology because it examines bacterial occurrence through culture-based and molecular approaches. The work connects pathogen detection with environmental monitoring and antimicrobial research. These methodological perspectives are important for studying microorganisms in aquatic environments and understanding their potential relevance to infectious disease surveillance. The full extent of individual research responsibilities and experimental findings should be established from the complete publication.[2]
Publications
The available Scopus record identifies two documents associated with Onalenna Mabeo. One documented publication is titled “Comparison of ESKAPE Pathogen Levels in Wastewater and Receiving Water Bodies Using Agar-Based Enumeration and Real-Time PCR”, listed in Current Microbiology in 2026 as an open-access article. The publication addresses comparative approaches to bacterial pathogen assessment in environmental water samples. Its subject matter is relevant to antimicrobial research, environmental microbiology and infectious disease investigation. The full bibliographic details and DOI were not available in the supplied profile information, and the second indexed document has not been independently identified here.[1]
Research Impact
The Scopus author profile records seven citations across two indexed documents and an h-index of two. These indicators provide measurable information about the citation activity and scholarly visibility of Mabeo’s indexed research. Her documented work on ESKAPE pathogens addresses an area of interest in environmental pathogen monitoring and microbiological investigation. The relevance of this research extends to scientific discussions concerning bacterial detection, wastewater assessment and antimicrobial research. Citation counts and other bibliometric indicators may change as additional publications are indexed and further scholarly citations become available.[1]
Award Suitability
The Best Researcher Award recognizes scholarly engagement, academic contributions and research relevance within a specific scientific discipline. Onalenna Mabeo’s documented work on ESKAPE pathogen levels in wastewater and receiving water bodies establishes a connection with antimicrobial science, environmental microbiology and infectious disease research. The relationship between her research interests and the scope of the International Research Awards on Infectious Diseases makes her profile relevant to this recognition category, subject to verification of supporting documents and the official award committee’s evaluation criteria.[3]
Conclusion
Onalenna Mabeo’s academic profile reflects research engagement at North-West University, South Africa, with a documented publication addressing ESKAPE pathogen levels in wastewater and receiving water bodies. Her Scopus profile records two documents, seven citations and an h-index of two. Her research subject connects environmental microbiology, bacterial detection and antimicrobial science, providing a relevant academic foundation for consideration in the Best Researcher Award category. Continued scholarly publications, research collaboration and contributions to infectious disease-related investigations may further develop her academic profile and research visibility.[3]
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Onalenna Mabeo, Author ID 60223560600. Scopus. Author profile and bibliometric information.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=60223560600 - Mabeo, O. R., et al. (2026). Comparison of ESKAPE Pathogen Levels in Wastewater and Receiving Water Bodies Using Agar-Based Enumeration and Real-Time PCR. Current Microbiology.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00284-025-04696-y - Google Scholar. (n.d.). Google Scholar profile of Onalenna Mabeo. Google Scholar.
https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=HkGj1f4AAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra - International Research Awards on Infectious Diseases. (2026). Official Award Website. Award programme and recognition information.
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