Innovative Research Award
Monir Shalbafan
Imam Khomeini International University
Monir Shalbafan
| Affiliation |
Imam Khomeini International University |
| Country |
Iran |
| Scopus ID |
55832194800 |
| Documents |
11 |
| Citations |
14 |
| h-index |
12 |
| Subject area |
Biophysical chemistry |
| Event |
Scientists Research Awards |
| Award |
Innovative Research Award |
| Award website |
Analytical Chemistry |
Monir Shalbafan is identified in the supplied profile as a researcher affiliated with Imam Khomeini International University in Iran, with a stated subject area of biophysical chemistry. This article presents a structured overview of the research profile and its proposed relevance to the Innovative Research Award associated with the Scientists Research Awards event. The biographical and bibliometric details presented here are based on the supplied information and should be checked against authoritative researcher and institutional records before formal publication.
Abstract
This article outlines the supplied academic profile of Monir Shalbafan, whose stated institutional affiliation is Imam Khomeini International University in Iran and whose subject area is biophysical chemistry. It describes the scientific context of biophysical chemistry, identifies the bibliometric indicators reported in the supplied profile, and discusses the types of evidence that can be used to assess research contributions for an innovative research award. The available information lists 11 documents, 14 citations, and an h-index of 12; these values are reproduced as supplied rather than represented as independently verified measurements. The profile does not include a publication bibliography, individual digital object identifiers (DOIs), an ORCID identifier, or an official award announcement. Those records are necessary to establish the researcher’s scholarly output, confirm metrics, and determine any award outcome. General background on the field and bibliometric assessment is supported by the references below. [1][2]
Keywords
Innovative Research Award; Monir Shalbafan; biophysical chemistry; scientific research; Imam Khomeini International University; Iran; research evaluation; bibliometrics; scholarly publications; research impact.
Introduction
Biophysical chemistry applies the principles and analytical approaches of physical chemistry to biological systems. It investigates relationships between molecular structure, chemical interactions, energy, dynamics, and biological function. Research in this field may involve the characterization of biomolecules, molecular interactions, reaction mechanisms, spectroscopic measurements, thermodynamic analysis, and computational or experimental approaches to understanding complex biological processes. The precise scope of an individual researcher’s work must, however, be established from their publications rather than inferred solely from a broad subject classification. [1]
Academic research awards commonly seek to recognize contributions such as originality, methodological rigor, scientific relevance, reproducibility, and demonstrated influence within a research community. These dimensions are best evaluated through primary research publications, documented findings, independent assessments, and clearly stated award criteria. Bibliometric measures can provide supplementary context but cannot independently establish the novelty, quality, or practical significance of a researcher’s work. [2]
The supplied information associates Monir Shalbafan with Imam Khomeini International University and identifies biophysical chemistry as the relevant subject area. The following sections describe that information without attributing particular experiments, discoveries, patents, or scientific achievements for which supporting records have not been supplied.
Research Profile
The stated institutional affiliation is Imam Khomeini International University, located in Iran. Institutional affiliation is an important element of academic identification because it provides context for a researcher’s professional activities and can help readers locate institutional profiles, departmental information, and published research. The affiliation and the researcher’s current institutional status should be confirmed through official university records. [4]
The supplied subject classification is biophysical chemistry. Work in this discipline can connect molecular-level chemical behavior with the properties and functions of biological systems. Depending on the researcher’s documented specialization, relevant methods may include spectroscopy, calorimetry, molecular modelling, kinetic analysis, and measurements of biomolecular interactions. These are general examples of approaches used in the discipline and are not claims that Monir Shalbafan has employed any particular method.
The supplied Scopus author identifier is 55832194800. The associated author record is an appropriate starting point for reviewing indexed publications and citation information. An author identifier alone does not guarantee that every indexed record belongs to the same person, so publication titles, co-authors, institutional affiliations, and subject areas should be checked before confirming the profile.
Bibliometric consistency note: the supplied figures of 11 documents, 14 citations, and an h-index of 12 warrant verification. Under the conventional definition, an h-index of 12 requires at least 12 publications with at least 12 citations each. If the document count of 11 refers to the complete publication set measured in the same database and time period, the reported h-index cannot be 12. Differences in data sources, retrieval dates, or incomplete profile information may explain a discrepancy, but the figures should not be presented as reconciled until checked. [2]
Research contributions in biophysical chemistry are generally assessed through the questions addressed, the originality of the hypotheses, the suitability of the experimental or computational methods, and the strength of the evidence supporting the conclusions. Contributions may also include improved analytical methods, new mechanistic interpretations, validated models, carefully characterized molecular systems, or reproducible datasets. Establishing that a particular researcher has made such contributions requires examination of the relevant primary literature.
No publication titles, abstracts, full-text papers, patent records, or project descriptions specific to Monir Shalbafan were included in the supplied information. It is therefore not possible to assign particular discoveries, techniques, or research outcomes to the researcher with confidence. A reliable assessment should identify the researcher’s papers and evaluate the stated objectives, methods, results, limitations, and subsequent independent use of those findings. [1]
Originality can be assessed by comparing a research question and its results with previous literature, determining whether the work provides a substantive advance, and examining whether the conclusions are supported by reproducible evidence. A claim of innovation should identify the specific problem addressed and explain how the proposed contribution differs from existing knowledge.
Methodological quality includes appropriate experimental design, validated analytical procedures, transparent reporting, suitable statistical treatment where applicable, and acknowledgment of uncertainty and limitations. These characteristics allow readers and independent researchers to evaluate the reliability and potential reuse of scientific results.
Publications
The supplied profile reports 11 documents. However, no verified list of individual publications has been provided for this article. A publication count should be accompanied by a traceable bibliography, including titles, author lists, publication years, journals or proceedings, and persistent identifiers where available.
For scholarly discoverability and accurate attribution, each publication should be checked against its publisher’s record and the relevant bibliographic database. DOI identifiers should be included only when a DOI has been verified against the specific work. A DOI identifies a registered digital object and provides a persistent route to its metadata or content; it should not be generated or inferred from a researcher’s name or subject area.
- Open the supplied Scopus author record and inspect the indexed document list.
- Confirm author names, affiliations, article titles, publication years, and co-authors against the publisher records.
- Verify each DOI through the publisher or the
- Resolve duplicate entries, author-profile mismatches, and differences in document types before reporting a total.
- Record the date on which citation counts and h-index values were retrieved, since database indicators may change over time.
Until these records are checked, no specific paper or DOI can be responsibly attributed to Monir Shalbafan in this article. The absence of a listed bibliography should not be interpreted as evidence that the researcher has no publications.
Research Impact
Research impact can include scholarly influence, methodological adoption, contribution to subsequent studies, interdisciplinary relevance, education, technology development, and applications outside academia. The appropriate indicators depend on the research question and the type of output being evaluated. Citation counts can help identify patterns of scholarly attention, but they are affected by publication age, subject-area practices, collaboration networks, database coverage, and the size of the research community. [2]
The supplied profile reports 14 citations. This figure should be treated as a reported value rather than a current verified count because citation totals may differ between bibliographic databases and may change as new records are indexed. A meaningful impact assessment would examine the underlying citing documents, the context in which the work is cited, and the researcher’s specific contribution to collaborative publications.
Responsible research assessment combines quantitative indicators with qualitative examination of research outputs. The Leiden Manifesto emphasizes that metrics should support expert judgment rather than replace it, that differences between disciplines should be recognized, and that the data and methods used in an evaluation should be transparent. These principles are relevant when reviewing a research profile for an academic recognition programme.
For this profile, the most useful next step is to verify the publication list and reconcile the reported document count, citation count, and h-index before drawing conclusions about research influence. No claims of exceptional impact, field-leading performance, or international distinction are established by the supplied figures alone.
Award Suitability
The supplied event name is Scientists Research Awards, and the stated recognition category is the Innovative Research Award. The event website is scientistsresearch.com. The information supplied for this article does not establish the event’s current eligibility rules, assessment process, official nominees, selection panel, or final award results. Those details should be checked against published event documentation before the award is described as conferred or officially endorsed.
A balanced evaluation of a candidate for an innovation-oriented research award could consider the following dimensions, subject to the event’s actual criteria:
- Originality: evidence that the research addresses an important question or advances beyond established methods or explanations.
- Scientific rigor: sound research design, suitable analytical methods, transparent reporting, and conclusions consistent with the available evidence.
- Scholarly contribution: verified publications, clearly documented authorship, and an identifiable contribution to the relevant research area.
- Research influence: independently assessable evidence of scholarly use, citation context, replication, or application of the work.
- Reproducibility and transparency: sufficient methodological detail, appropriate data availability, and clear acknowledgment of limitations.
- Documented eligibility: compliance with the official award’s published requirements, deadlines, and supporting-documentation standards.
The information supplied establishes a proposed researcher name, institutional affiliation, country, subject area, Scopus identifier, reported bibliometric values, and an award event website. It does not include primary publications, independently checked metrics, an official nomination record, or an award certificate or announcement. The profile can therefore serve as a preliminary descriptive summary, but it is insufficient to establish award eligibility, comparative merit, or recipient status.
Before this page is published as a definitive award profile, the author should obtain the official award criteria, confirm the researcher’s identity and institutional affiliation, verify the bibliometric record, and locate the relevant primary publications. If the researcher has received the award, a dated announcement or other authoritative record from the organizer should be cited directly. If the award is only being considered or applied for, the page should retain that distinction and avoid language implying a confirmed outcome.
Conclusion
The supplied information identifies Monir Shalbafan with Imam Khomeini International University in Iran and lists biophysical chemistry as the subject area, alongside a Scopus author identifier and reported bibliometric indicators. These details provide a starting point for an academic profile associated with the Innovative Research Award and Scientists Research Awards.
A definitive account of the researcher’s contributions requires a verified publication list, traceable DOI records where available, confirmation of bibliometric figures, and evidence supporting any award-related claim. In particular, the reported h-index of 12 should be reconciled with the reported 11 documents and 14 citations before the statistics are reproduced as validated facts. Until independent documentation is available, the award connection should be understood as the subject of this profile rather than proof that an award has been granted.
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References
- Computational evaluation of furo[3,2-c]chromenes as anti-breast cancer agents targeting estrogen receptors: molecular docking, ADME prediction and comparison with tamoxifen and 4-hydroxytamoxifen
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13738-026-03496-w.
- Elsevier. Scopus author profile for the supplied identifier 55832194800. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55832194800. Consult the live record to verify author identity, document totals, citation counts, and h-index. The supplied values in this article have not been independently verified.