Emmanuel Chona | Public Health | Young Scientist Award

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Mr. Emmanuel Chona | Public Health | Young Scientist Award

Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences | Tanzania

Mr. Emmanuel Chona is a passionate registered nurse and young research scientist specializing in clinical nursing, public health research, and academic teaching, with a research impact of 18 citations from 16 documents and an h-index of 2. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Tanzania, and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Implementation Science at the same institution. Driven by a strong commitment to improving healthcare systems, Emmanuel combines hands-on clinical experience with advanced research in public health challenges. He served as an intern nurse at Tumbi Regional Referral Hospital, where he provided direct patient care, supported clinical procedures, and contributed to patient education. Currently, he is a Tutorial Assistant at MUHAS and St. Joseph University in Tanzania, actively supporting teaching, research, and curriculum development in clinical nursing while enhancing his skills in research and consultancy. Emmanuel’s research contributions are significant, with twelve peer-reviewed journal publications, five as the first author. His work focuses on important public health issues such as cervical cancer, diabetes care, and stroke awareness in Tanzania, addressing patient experiences and healthcare delivery barriers. He received an Early Career Research Grant from the Tanzania Diabetes Association, the Distinguished Alumni Award from MUHAS for academic excellence, and the EMPOWER-TZ Master’s Scholarship by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. Emmanuel is an active member of the Tanzania National Nurses Association and the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) and volunteers with the Tanzania Red Cross Society, reflecting his deep commitment to community health. Combining clinical practice, academic teaching, and research, Emmanuel Z. Chona continues to advance public health interventions and improve patient care outcomes, especially in resource-limited settings across Tanzania.

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Featured Publications

  1. Chona, E. Z., Gosse, R. A., Msengi, E. A., Aruldhas, T. P., Mkonongo, L., Matle, T. M., Iseselo, M. K., & Ambikile, J. S. (2025). Life experiences of women diagnosed with cervical cancer in Sub‐Saharan Africa: A systematic review of qualitative studies. Psycho-Oncology, 34, e70280.

  2. Chona, E. Z., Gosse, R. A., William, D. A., Kiang, R. H., & Ramadham, F. B. (2025). Dietary knowledge and practices among diabetes patients attending Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Tanzania Journal of Health Research, 26(4).

  1. Chona, E. Z., Kayange, L. F., & Iseselo, M. K. (2024b). Factors associated with satisfaction with diabetes care among patients attending public diabetic clinics in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A cross-sectional study. Public Health Challenges, 3(3), 1–8.

  1. Chona, E. Z., Kayange, L. F., & Iseselo, M. K. (2024a). Barriers and facilitators to satisfaction with diabetes care: The perspectives of patients attending public diabetic clinics in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. PLoS One, 19(5), 1–20.

  1. Chona, E. Z., Msengi, E. A., Gosse, R. A., & Ambikile, J. S. (2023). The lived experiences and caring needs of women diagnosed with cervical cancer: A qualitative study in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. PLoS One, 8(1), 1–16.

Prof. Dr. Yasser El-Nahhal | Toxicology Awards | Best Faculty Award

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Prof. Dr. Yasser El-Nahhal | Toxicology Awards | Best Faculty Award

Prof. Dr. Yasser El-Nahhal , The Islamic university Gaza , Palestine

Professor Dr. Yasser Zeedan El-Nahhal is a distinguished figure in the field of environmental chemistry and eco-toxicology of pesticides and agrochemicals. He currently serves at The Islamic University in Gaza, Palestine, where he has held the position of Full Professor in the Faculty of Science since July 2020. Dr. El-Nahhal earned his Ph.D. from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 1999, focusing on the development of stabilized and ecologically acceptable herbicide formulations for hot and sunny regions. His extensive postdoctoral research includes studies on pesticide adsorption, water management, and pesticide interactions at institutions such as Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel in Germany and Michigan State University in the USA. Dr. El-Nahhal’s scholarly contributions are widely recognized, as reflected in his citation index of 3223 and h-index of 31.

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🎓Education:

Dr. Yasser Zeedan El-Nahhal completed his Ph.D. at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem in 1999, focusing on the development of stabilized and ecologically acceptable herbicide formulations tailored for hot and sunny regions. His postdoctoral research spans several prestigious institutions: from 2003 to 2005 at Christian-Albrechts-Universität in Kiel, Germany, where he investigated the effects of various salts on pesticide adsorption; in 2000-2001 at Michigan State University, USA, studying pesticide interactions with modified montmorillonite; and in 1999 at the Center National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université d´Orléans in France, focusing on water management strategies to prevent contamination of underground and surface water sources. These experiences have shaped Dr. El-Nahhal’s expertise in environmental chemistry and eco-toxicology of pesticides and agrochemicals, contributing significantly to his academic career and research contributions.

🏢Work Experience:

Since January 2015, Dr. Yasser Zeedan El-Nahhal has held the position of Associate Professor in the Faculty of Science at The Islamic University in Gaza, Palestine. His promotion to Full Professor in July 2020 marks a continuation of his academic leadership and dedication to advancing environmental chemistry and eco-toxicology of pesticides and agrochemicals. Throughout his tenure, Dr. El-Nahhal has been instrumental in fostering research excellence and contributing significantly to the academic community, further solidifying his reputation as a prominent scholar in his field.

🏆Awards and Recognitions:

Dr. Yasser Zeedan El-Nahhal’s scholarly impact is underscored by his impressive citation index of 3223, reflecting the extensive reach and influence of his research in the field of environmental chemistry and eco-toxicology of pesticides and agrochemicals. His h-index of 31 indicates the substantial number of highly cited publications he has authored or co-authored, highlighting his significant contributions to the academic literature. Additionally, his i10-index of 67 underscores the breadth of his work, as it represents the number of publications with at least 10 citations each. These metrics demonstrate Dr. El-Nahhal’s substantial academic footprint and recognition within his field, affirming his role as a leading authority and researcher at The Islamic University in Gaza, Palestine.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Microbial diversity of a heavily polluted microbial mat and its community changes following degradation of petroleum compounds
    • Authors: RMM Abed, NMD Safi, J Köster, D De Beer, Y El-Nahhal, J Rullkötter, …
    • Journal: Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 2002, 68(4), 1674-1683
    • Cited By: 350
  • Optimization of adsorption of hydrophobic herbicides on montmorillonite preadsorbed by monovalent organic cations: interaction between phenyl rings
    • Authors: S Nir, T Undabeytia, D Yaron-Marcovich, Y El-Nahhal, T Polubesova, …
    • Journal: Environmental Science & Technology, 2000, 34(7), 1269-1274
    • Cited By: 185
  • Leaching, phytotoxicity, and weed control of new formulations of alachlor
    • Authors: Y El-Nahhal, S Nir, T Polubesova, L Margulies, B Rubin
    • Journal: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 1998, 46(8), 3305-3313
    • Cited By: 145
  • Adsorption of phenanthrene on organoclays from distilled and saline water
    • Authors: YZ El-Nahhal, JM Safi
    • Journal: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2004, 269(2), 265-273
    • Cited By: 138
  • Pesticide residues in drinking water, their potential risk to human health and removal options
    • Authors: I El-Nahhal, Y El-Nahhal
    • Journal: Journal of Environmental Management, 2021, 299, 113611
    • Cited By: 129