Best Researcher Award
Kannan Badri Narayanan
Yeungnam University, South Korea
| Kannan Badri Narayanan |
| Affiliation |
Yeungnam University |
| Country |
South Korea |
| Scopus ID |
36719308300 |
| Documents |
88 |
| Citations |
7,202 |
| h-index |
37 |
| Subject Area |
Medical Technology |
| Event |
Global Network Awards |
Kannan Badri Narayanan of Yeungnam University, with emphasis on bibliographic indicators supplied for the recognition profile and the stated subject area of Medical Technology. The bibliometric information presented here is associated with the supplied Scopus author identifier and should be interpreted in the context of the database’s author-indexing and citation practices. [1]
Abstract
Kannan Badri Narayanan is affiliated with Yeungnam University in South Korea and is identified in the supplied research profile with a Scopus Author ID of 36719308300. The profile information provided for this article records 88 documents, 7,202 citations, and an h-index of 37, with Medical Technology specified as the principal subject area. These indicators provide a quantitative description of indexed scholarly output and citation influence, while a complete assessment of research quality also requires consideration of publication venues, methodological rigor, originality, reproducibility, collaboration, and contribution to the field. [1]
Keywords
Kannan Badri Narayanan; Yeungnam University; Medical Technology; medical research; biomedical research; research impact; scholarly communication; Scopus; bibliometrics; citation analysis; h-index; Best Researcher Award; Global Network Awards.
Introduction
Academic recognition programs commonly consider multiple dimensions of scholarly achievement, including research productivity, influence within the literature, originality, and the broader significance of a researcher’s contributions. Bibliometric databases such as Scopus provide standardized indicators that can assist in describing publication and citation activity, although such metrics are not substitutes for qualitative peer assessment. [1]
Within this framework, the Best Researcher Award profile for Kannan Badri Narayanan is presented as an academic recognition article rather than as an independent bibliometric evaluation. The supplied affiliation is Yeungnam University, the country is South Korea, and the stated subject area is Medical Technology. The available profile metrics provide a concise basis for documenting research activity and citation visibility.
Research Profile
Kannan Badri Narayanan is listed in the supplied information as a researcher at Yeungnam University, South Korea. The associated Scopus Author ID is 36719308300. According to the profile data supplied for this article, the researcher has 88 indexed documents, 7,202 citations, and an h-index of 37. Scopus author profiles are designed to associate indexed publications with individual researchers and provide bibliographic indicators based on the records contained within the database. [1]
Research Contributions
The supplied subject classification places the profile within Medical Technology, a broad interdisciplinary area connecting medical practice, engineering, technology, diagnostics, instrumentation, and related biomedical applications. A researcher’s contribution in this domain may be evaluated through the scientific questions addressed, technical approaches developed or applied, reliability of experimental or analytical methods, and the extent to which findings contribute to subsequent research.
The available bibliometric profile indicates a substantial indexed publication record and citation activity. The 88-document record and reported h-index of 37 can be used as quantitative indicators of scholarly continuity and citation reach. However, these measures should be interpreted alongside the specific content and quality of individual publications rather than treated as standalone measures of scientific merit. [1]
- Development and communication of research within the stated Medical Technology subject area.
- Contribution to the indexed scholarly literature through documented research publications.
- Research visibility reflected by the reported citation count.
- Longer-term citation influence represented by the reported h-index.
- Potential interdisciplinary relevance at the intersection of medicine, technology, and scientific research.
Publications
The supplied information establishes a Scopus-indexed record of 88 documents but does not provide individual publication titles, journals, publication years, co-authors, or DOI identifiers. Accordingly, this article does not attribute specific publications to Kannan Badri Narayanan without corresponding bibliographic verification. The complete indexed publication record should be consulted through the researcher’s Scopus author profile before individual works are cited or evaluated. [1]
For bibliometric interpretation, the h-index is generally understood as a measure combining publication quantity and citation frequency. Because citation practices differ between disciplines and change over time, the indicator is best considered together with publication quality, research context, authorship contribution, and other evidence of scholarly achievement. [2]
Research Impact
The supplied figure of 7,202 citations indicates that publications associated with the profile have received substantial attention within the indexed scholarly literature. Citation counts can provide evidence of scholarly visibility and subsequent use of published research, although citations may arise for different reasons and do not independently establish the quality or societal value of a study. [1]
An h-index of 37 further indicates that a substantial portion of the reported publication record has accumulated citations. Such a metric can be useful for describing sustained citation activity, but responsible research assessment recommends considering quantitative indicators alongside qualitative evidence and field-specific context. [2]
Award Suitability
Based on the information supplied, Kannan Badri Narayanan’s profile presents several measurable characteristics relevant to consideration for a Best Researcher Award. These include an indexed record of 88 documents, 7,202 citations, and an h-index of 37, together with an academic affiliation at Yeungnam University and a stated specialization in Medical Technology.
For a comprehensive award assessment, these indicators should be supplemented by qualitative evidence. Appropriate considerations may include originality of research, methodological rigor, significance of findings, contribution to the research community, collaboration, reproducibility, publication quality, mentoring, and broader academic or technological relevance. Bibliometric indicators should therefore function as supporting evidence rather than as the sole basis for an award decision. [2]
- Research productivity: 88 documents are reported in the supplied Scopus profile information.
- Research visibility: 7,202 citations are reported for the profile.
- Scholarly influence: An h-index of 37 is reported.
- Academic specialization: Medical Technology is identified as the subject area.
- Institutional affiliation: Yeungnam University, South Korea, is identified as the researcher’s institution.
Conclusion
The Best Researcher Award profile for Kannan Badri Narayanan documents an academic researcher affiliated with Yeungnam University in South Korea and associated with Medical Technology. The supplied bibliometric indicators—88 documents, 7,202 citations, and an h-index of 37—provide quantitative evidence of indexed research activity and citation visibility. [1]
These indicators provide useful context for academic recognition but should be complemented by a qualitative review of the researcher’s publications and broader scholarly contributions. Such a balanced approach is consistent with responsible use of research metrics in academic assessment. [2]
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Kannan Badri Narayanan, Author ID 36719308300. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/36719308300
- Hicks, D., Wouters, P., Waltman, L., de Rijcke, S., & Rafols, I. (2015). Bibliometrics: The Leiden Manifesto for research metrics. Nature, 520, 429–431.
https://doi.org/10.1038/520429a
- Global Network Awards. (n.d.). Global Network Awards.
https://globalnetworkawards.com/