Kanupriya Rawat | Public Health | Research Excellence Award

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Ms. Kanupriya Rawat | Public Health | Research Excellence Award

Research and teaching assistant | Kazimierz Wielki University | Poland

Kanupriya Rawat is an emerging researcher in sports psychology with a growing scholarly footprint, reflected in 21 citations, 3 h-index, and multiple publications exploring achievement motivation, sports anxiety, optimism, life satisfaction, and cross-cultural psychological factors among athletes. Her research interests span sports psychology, mental health in sport, cross-cultural behavior, achievement goal theory, and the psychological dynamics of combat sports such as judo, BJJ, and Ju-Jitsu. She demonstrates strong research skills in psychometric testing, cross-cultural scale adaptation, data analysis, pilot study design, and comparative behavioral research. Her notable works include studies on optimism and life satisfaction in martial arts communities, sports anxiety comparisons across cultures, SAS-2 psychometric validation, and youth mental health influenced by physical activity. She has collaborated widely with international scholars, contributing to multidisciplinary conferences and co-authoring research-rich publications and academic books. Though early in her career, she has earned recognition through her contributions to cross-cultural sports psychology and methodological advancements in athlete behavior research. With a record of 12+ documents and significant collaborative work, her growing academic impact highlights her commitment to understanding athlete mental health globally. In conclusion, Kanupriya Rawat continues to build a promising research trajectory that bridges cultures, enhances psychological assessment in sport, and contributes meaningful insights to the science of athletic performance and well-being.

Profiles: Scopus | ResearchGate | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

1. Wojdat, M., Kanupriya, R., Janowska, P., Wolska, B., Stępniak, R., & Adam, M. (2017). Comparative analysis of optimism and life satisfaction in Brazilian male and female Ju-Jitsu society. Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 7(12), 139–154. Citations: 9

2. Rawat, K., Błachnio, A., & Suppan, K. (2023). Psychometric properties of the Polish version of the Sports Anxiety Scale-2 (SAS-2). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(14), 6429. Citations: 8

3. Rawat, K., Pujszo, R., Wojdat, M., & Zając, M. (2022). A comparative analysis of the sense of optimism and life satisfaction among judo and Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighters. Journal of Education, Health and Sport, 12(2), 34–47. Citations: 3

4. Rawat, K., & Błachnio, A. (2024). Cross-cultural comparison of sports anxiety among Indian and Polish sports players in a post-COVID world: A pilot study. Health Psychology Report, 13(2), 191. Citations: 1

5. Rawat, K., Błachnio, A., & Liberska, H. (2025). Mirror Within: Exploring the impact of physical activity on body image and anxiety in youth. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 14(23), 8484.

Saeed Esmailnia | Public Health | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Saeed Esmailnia | Public Health | Best Researcher Award

Associate Professor | Science and Research University | Iran

Prof. Dr. Sa’eed Esmailnia Meidani is a distinguished researcher and academic specializing in psychometrics, educational assessment, and psychological counseling, with extensive experience teaching and providing counseling services at institutions such as Sari University, Chabahar Maritime University, Payam Noor Qa’emshahr University, and Farvardin University. He holds multiple advanced degrees, including a Ph.D. in Psychometrics (2021–2025, Saveh University), an MA in Educational Psychology (2007–2009, Azad University–Tehran), an MA in TOEFL (2017–2019, Chabahar Maritime University), a BA in Sociology (2003–2004, Babol University), and a BA in Educational Administration (1998–2002, Uromia University). His professional experience spans teaching, educational counseling, and psychological consultation across diverse university and clinic settings, demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing education and student development. Dr. Esmailnia’s research interests focus on psychometric testing, educational measurement, and applied counseling, with expertise in statistical analysis, research methodology, and the practical integration of assessment tools in educational and clinical contexts. He has contributed to five Scopus-indexed documents, accumulating 39 citations and achieving an h-index of 4, reflecting his growing research impact. While formal awards are not listed, his academic contributions and professional accomplishments highlight his excellence in scholarship and mentorship. Dr. Esmailnia continues to engage in community-oriented initiatives and collaborative projects, showcasing leadership and dedication to advancing knowledge in educational and psychological sciences. Looking forward, he has significant potential to expand global collaborations, increase publications in Q1 journals, and participate in international conferences and editorial boards, strengthening both his research profile and global impact. Overall, Prof. Dr. Sa’eed Esmailnia Meidani is highly deserving of recognition for his contributions to research and society, combining academic rigor, practical application, and a commitment to mentoring future professionals, establishing him as a leading figure in psychometrics and educational research.

Profiles: Scopus | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

  1. Papaleontiou–Louca, E., Esmailnia, S., & Thoma, N. (2022). A critical review of Maslow’s theory of spirituality. Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health, 24(4), 327–343. (Citations: 75)

  2. Papaleontiou-Louca, E., Esmailnia, S., & Thoma, N. (2023). Spirituality of the developing person according to Maslow. New Ideas in Psychology, 69, 100994. (Citations: 21)

  3. Nagy-Kondor, R., & Esmailnia, S. (2022). Development of spatial ability extra tasks (SAET): Problem solving with spatial intelligence. Quality & Quantity, 56(5), 3751–3768. (Citations: 13)

  4. Nagy-Kondor, R., & Esmailnia, S. (2021). Polyhedrons vs. curved surfaces with mental cutting: Impact of spatial ability. Acta Polytechnica Hungarica, 18(6), 71–83. (Citations: 13)

  5. Beikian, A., & Esmailnia, S. (2023). Effectiveness of data-driven learning in reducing phrasal verb-related errors among intermediate English as a foreign language learners. Iranian Journal of English for Academic Purposes, 12(1), 1–18. (Citations: 3)