Best Researcher Award
Farzahna Mohamed
University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
Farzahna Mohamed is a researcher affiliated with the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, whose academic profile includes research contributions within the COVID-19 subject area. Her Scopus-indexed research record comprises 30 documents, 202 citations and an h-index of 7. These bibliometric indicators provide an overview of her scholarly publication activity and citation performance. Her research profile is presented in connection with the Best Researcher Award under the International Research Awards on Infectious Diseases, recognizing academic contributions relevant to infectious disease research and the broader scientific understanding of COVID-19.[1]
Abstract
Farzahna Mohamed, affiliated with the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa, has an academic research profile associated with COVID-19 and infectious disease studies. Her Scopus-indexed record includes 30 documents, 202 citations and an h-index of 7, reflecting measurable scholarly publication and citation activity. This article presents her research profile in the context of the Best Researcher Award under the International Research Awards on Infectious Diseases. It outlines the relevance of COVID-19 research, summarizes the available bibliometric indicators, and discusses the academic significance of research contributions addressing infectious disease knowledge, scientific evidence and public health challenges.[2]
Keywords
Farzahna Mohamed, Best Researcher Award, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, COVID-19 research, infectious diseases, academic research, Scopus publications, citation analysis, h-index, public health, epidemiology, scientific contributions, infectious disease research, scholarly impact.
Introduction
COVID-19 has become a major subject of multidisciplinary scientific investigation, involving virology, epidemiology, clinical medicine, immunology, public health and healthcare systems. Research in this field contributes to understanding viral transmission, disease progression, prevention strategies, treatment approaches and the long-term implications of infection. The development and evaluation of scientific evidence remain important for strengthening preparedness and improving responses to infectious disease outbreaks. [3]
Research Profile
Farzahna Mohamed is affiliated with the University of the Witwatersrand, an academic institution in South Africa. Her researcher identification is associated with Scopus Author ID 57209854738 and ORCID 0000-0001-5602-3621. These identifiers support the discovery and differentiation of scholarly research records across academic information systems. [1] [2]
Research Contributions
Research relating to COVID-19 contributes to the scientific understanding of infectious diseases through investigations of viral behaviour, disease transmission, clinical outcomes and population-level health effects. Academic work in this area supports the development of evidence-based approaches to disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and public health management. The continued examination of SARS-CoV-2 and its consequences remains relevant to global health research. [3] [4]
Publications
The Scopus profile associated with Farzahna Mohamed records 30 indexed documents. Scholarly publications provide an important means of communicating research findings, documenting methodologies and contributing to the development of knowledge within a scientific discipline. Publication records can also help researchers identify related investigations, assess emerging research directions and establish opportunities for academic collaboration.[2]
Research Impact
The reported citation count of 202 indicates that publications associated with the researcher’s Scopus record have received citations within the indexed scholarly literature. Citation activity can provide an indication of how research is referenced and incorporated into subsequent academic work. However, citation numbers may vary over time and differ according to subject area, database coverage and publication age. [1]
Award Suitability
The Best Researcher Award recognizes scholarly engagement, research productivity and contributions to scientific knowledge. Farzahna Mohamed’s reported Scopus profile, comprising 30 documents, 202 citations and an h-index of 7, provides quantitative information relevant to an academic research recognition assessment. Her institutional affiliation and association with the COVID-19 subject area also establish the academic context for consideration within infectious disease research. [1] [2]
Conclusion
Farzahna Mohamed’s academic profile at the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, presents a documented record of scholarly activity associated with COVID-19 and infectious disease research. The reported Scopus indicators of 30 documents, 202 citations and an h-index of 7 provide measurable information about her publication and citation record. In the context of the Best Researcher Award, these indicators offer a foundation for considering research productivity and scholarly engagement. [1] [2]
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Farzahna Mohamed, Author ID 57209854738. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57209854738
- ORCID. (n.d.). Farzahna Mohamed – ORCID researcher identifier. ORCID.
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5602-3621
- Tayob, M. H., Goncalves, C. N., Musundwa, M. N., … Mohamed, F., & Mathew, A. (n.d.). The performance of a novel, diabetes-specific cognitive screening tool against the MoCA in older adults with type 2 diabetes.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41987059/
- International Research Awards on Infectious Diseases. (n.d.). Official award website.
https://infectious-diseases-conferences.pencis.com/