Rubina Shakya | Cognition and emotion | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Rubina Shakya | Cognition and emotion | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Rubina Shakya, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Nepal

Dr. Rubina Shakya is an accomplished anatomist and lecturer at Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Nepal. With a Ph.D. in Anatomy & Structural Biology from Mahidol University, Thailand, her research focuses on neurogenic repair, adult neurogenesis, and cognitive recovery. She has expertise in teaching anatomy, cell culture, immunocytochemistry, and neurobehavioral assays. Her publications include studies on cognitive enhancement, neuroinflammation, and the WNT signaling pathway. A recipient of the IBRO-APRC fellowship and multiple research grants, Dr. Shakya has earned recognition for her innovative work, including Best Poster Awards at international conferences. πŸŒβœοΈπŸ“š

 

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Academic Journey

Dr. Rubina Shakya has an impressive academic background in the life sciences. She earned her B.Sc. in Microbiology from the Central Campus of Technology, Nepal (2000–2003) and her M.Sc. in Human Anatomy from B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (2005–2008). She pursued her Ph.D. in Anatomy & Structural Biology at Mahidol University, Thailand (2011–2017), where she specialized in neurogenesis and cognitive recovery. Enhancing her expertise, she completed a postdoctoral fellowship under the IBRO-APRC program (2022) at Mahidol University’s Neuroscience Unit. Her academic journey reflects her dedication to advancing knowledge in neuroanatomy and functional brain studies. πŸŒπŸ“˜πŸ’‘

 

Professional Career

Dr. Rubina Shakya began her career as an Assistant Analytical Chemist at Shiv Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Nepal (2003–2005), conducting chemical analysis and microbiological testing. She transitioned into academia as a Lecturer at Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (2008–2011, 2017–2021), where she taught anatomy theory and practicals, including cadaveric dissection, histology slide demonstrations, and radiograph interpretation. Since 2021, she has been serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anatomy, mentoring undergraduate research, supervising exams, and advancing anatomy education. Her career showcases a blend of scientific precision and academic dedication. πŸ§ͺπŸ“šπŸ©»

 

Awards and Recognitions

Dr. Rubina Shakya has earned multiple accolades for her research excellence. She received the Best Poster Award at the 7th IASCBC/AAT46 Conference (2024, Thailand) for her work on Melatonin’s effects on methamphetamine-induced cognitive deficits. She was awarded the prestigious IBRO-APRC Fellowship (2020, implemented in 2022) at Mahidol University, focusing on melatonin’s role in cognitive decline. In 2019, she secured the Small Research Development and Innovation Grant from the University Grants Commission, Nepal, studying binaural beats and cognitive function. She also earned the Best Poster Award at APMC11/MST39/AAT39 Conference (2016, Thailand) for research on activated microglia and neuroblastoma proliferation. πŸ§ βœ¨πŸŽ–οΈ

 

Research Focus

Dr. Rubina Shakya’s research focuses on neurobiology, anatomy, and pharmacology, with significant contributions to understanding cognitive function, neuroprotection, and structural variations in human anatomy. Her work includes studying the effects of 40 Hz binaural beats on mood and cognition πŸŒ€, the role of 17Ξ²-estradiol in neuroprotection through the WNT signaling pathway 🌿, and cognitive decline due to chronic activated microglia. She has also explored anthropometric studies, structural skull anomalies 🦴, and teratogenic effects of drugs in experimental models πŸ§ͺ. Her research integrates cellular neuroscience, neuropharmacology, and anatomical variations, offering insights into neuroprotection, cognitive enhancement, and developmental biology. 🧬✨

 

Publication Top Notes

  • πŸŒ€ 40 Hz Binaural Beats entrainment enhances the mood and cognition of medical students – International Journal of Neuroscience, 2024, DOI: 10.1080/00207454.2024.2429495 (Cited by: Pending).
  • 🌿 17Ξ²-estradiol mitigates the inhibition of SH-SY5Y cell differentiation through WNT1 expression – Cells & Development, 2023, DOI: 10.1016/j.cdev.2023.203881 (Cited by: Pending).
  • 🦴 The Incidence of Atlanto-Occipitalization and Additional Foramina Present in The Dry Skulls of Nepalese Population – Birat Journal of Health Sciences, 2021, DOI: 10.3126/bjhs.v6i2.40335 (Cited by: Pending).
  • ✨ 17Ξ²-Estradiol attenuates the influence of chronic activated microglia on SH-SY5Y cell proliferation via canonical WNT signaling pathway – Neuroscience Letters, 2019, DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2018.10.063 (Cited by: Pending).
  • πŸ“ Sexual Dimorphism among the Kathmandu University Students Assessed by Anthropometric Studies – International Journal of Contemporary Research and Review, 2018, DOI: 10.15520/ijcrr/2018/9/05/508 (Cited by: Pending).
  • πŸ§ͺ THERAPEUTIC APPROACH OF ANTIOXIDANTS ON PHENYTOIN INDUCED TERATOGENIC EFFECT IN ALBINO RATS – International Journal of Current Research, 2018, (Cited by: Pending).
  • 🩺 Differential Hepatotoxic Effects of Sodium Valproate at Different Doses in Albino Rats – Kathmandu University Medical Journal (KUMJ), 2018, PMID: 30631023 (Cited by: Pending).

Jiyoon Ban | Psychology | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Jiyoon Ban | Psychology | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Jiyoon Ban, Seowon University, South Korea

Assist. Prof. Dr. Jiyoon Ban is an Assistant Professor at Seowon University, specializing in liberal arts education and educational psychology. She has extensive experience in policy-driven research on school violence prevention from her roles at Ewha Womans University and the Korean Educational Development Institute. Dr. Ban has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the KRIVET Academic Award (2023) and Outstanding Dissertation Award (2022) for her research on bullying and wage trajectories of student loan beneficiaries. Her work focuses on interdisciplinary education and supporting at-risk youth. πŸŽ“πŸ“˜βœ¨

 

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Professional Experience

Assist. Prof. Dr. Jiyoon Ban is currently an Assistant Professor at Seowon University (since May 2022), where she teaches and conducts research in liberal arts education, with a particular focus on interdisciplinary approaches and educational psychology. Her academic career also includes a brief role as a Visiting Professor at Seowon University, where she specialized in educational psychology. Dr. Ban has a strong background in research, having worked at Ewha Womans University and the Korean Educational Development Institute, focusing on policy-driven research on school violence prevention and youth counseling.

Awards and Honors

Dr. Ban has received multiple prestigious awards, including the KRIVET Academic Award (2023) for her research on wage trajectories and predictors for college graduates with student loans. She was also awarded the Outstanding Dissertation Award (2022) for her work on bullying and cyberbullying. Additional recognition includes the Outstanding Academic Paper Award (2021) and several poster presentation awards from Korean Educational Research Association Annual Conferences for her innovative analysis using text mining and topic modeling.

Conclusion

Assist. Prof. Dr. Jiyoon Ban’s interdisciplinary research on educational psychology, school violence prevention, and student welfare, paired with her consistent academic excellence and recognition, makes her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her focus on policy-driven research and educational innovation aligns well with the award’s emphasis on impactful research.

 

Publication Top Notes Β 

  • Mediating Effects of Emotional Clarity and Self-concept Clarity in the Relationship Between Insecure Adult Attachment and SNS Addiction Proneness (2022)Β  πŸ“šπŸ“…
  • Analysis of the Concept of Humanitarian Leadership Utilizing the Methodology of Concept Mapping (2021) πŸ—ΊοΈπŸ‘₯
  • Mediating Effect of Stress of University Life between The Burden on Student Loan Repayment and Flourish (2021) πŸŽ“πŸ’Ό
  • An analysis of multifaceted influencing factors to humanitarian leadership in practice based on grounded theory (2021)Β  πŸŒπŸ‘©β€πŸ«
  • A Study on the Research Trends in Government Student Loans Using Text Mining (2021) πŸ’»πŸ§ 
  • Topic Modeling Analysis of Students’ Perceptions on Subject-related Cyberbullying Prevention Program (2021)Β  πŸ–₯οΈπŸ‘©β€πŸ’»
  • A Qualitative Study on Multifaceted Influencing Factors to Sexual Violence at School (2021) A πŸ’‘πŸšΈ
  • The Mediating Effect of Social Stigma between of-School Youths’ Perceived Parental Abuse and Their Life Satisfaction (2021)Β  πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘¦πŸ§‘β€πŸŽ“
  • The mediating effects of aggression between middle school students’ perceived negative parenting attitudes and their cyberbullying perpetration (2020)Β  πŸšΈπŸ’»
  • The Mediating Effects of Daily Hassles between Elementary Students’ Perceived Parenting Attitudes and Their Happiness (2019)Β  🏫😊