Ali Shanaghi — Malayer University, Iran
Global VR Research Awards is presented here as an academic recognition profile concerning Ali Shanaghi, a researcher affiliated with Malayer University in Iran whose stated research subject area is virtual reality (VR) in healthcare. The profile summarizes the supplied bibliometric indicators, research context, scholarly contributions, publication record, research impact, and the relevance of the researcher’s profile to recognition in the field. The bibliometric figures presented in this article are based on the supplied researcher information and should be understood as time-sensitive indicators that may change as databases are updated.
Abstract
Virtual reality has become an increasingly studied digital technology in healthcare, with applications spanning rehabilitation, clinical education, simulation, pain management, assessment, and patient engagement. Systematic evidence indicates that immersive VR has been investigated across multiple disease states and healthcare settings, although the strength of evidence varies substantially between applications.
Keywords
Virtual reality; healthcare; immersive technology; digital health; rehabilitation; medical education; simulation; human–computer interaction; health technology; bibliometrics; research impact; VR research.
Introduction
Virtual reality (VR) refers to computer-generated environments designed to provide users with an immersive or interactive experience. In healthcare, VR has developed from a technology primarily associated with visualization and simulation into a research domain encompassing therapeutic, rehabilitative, educational, and assessment-oriented applications. [2]
Research Profile
Ali Shanaghi is identified in the supplied information as being affiliated with Malayer University, Iran, with a subject-area emphasis on VR in healthcare. The supplied Scopus author identifier is 25638645000, while the supplied ORCID identifier is 0000-0002-8505-3229. These identifiers are useful for distinguishing scholarly records and for facilitating verification of publications across research information systems.[1]
Research Contributions
Research in VR in healthcare generally involves the integration of immersive interfaces with clinically relevant tasks, assessment procedures, educational scenarios, or therapeutic interventions. Within such a field, contributions may be evaluated through several dimensions.This is particularly important in VR research because technological novelty does not necessarily correspond to demonstrated effectiveness.[2]
Publications
The supplied profile reports 64 scholarly documents associated with the researcher. A complete publication inventory should be obtained directly from the researcher’s current Scopus and Google Scholar records because publication counts and bibliographic metadata can change as indexing systems are updated. The profile’s Scopus identifier provides a practical route for author-level verification.[3] [4]
Research Impact
In healthcare VR, research impact can also be reflected through dimensions that are not fully captured by bibliometric databases, including translation into clinical workflows, adoption of validated technologies, educational use, interdisciplinary collaboration, methodological influence, and improvements in patient-centered outcomes. [3] [4]
Award Suitability
A formal award assessment should nevertheless include criteria beyond bibliometric indicators. A robust evaluation may consider the originality and significance of the research, methodological quality, demonstrated healthcare relevance, interdisciplinary contribution, publication record, evidence of sustained research activity, and the relationship between the nominee’s work and the specific objectives of the award. This approach supports a neutral and evidence-based recognition process.
Conclusion
Ali Shanaghi is presented in the supplied profile as a Malayer University researcher from Iran working in the area of VR in healthcare. The reported bibliometric indicators—64 documents, 1,137 citations, and an h-index of 21—provide a concise description of the researcher’s indexed scholarly activity. The wider literature establishes VR in healthcare as an interdisciplinary research area encompassing rehabilitation, clinical education, simulation, and other applications, while also emphasizing the importance of rigorous evaluation and appropriately qualified evidence. [1] [2]
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References
- Elsevier (2026). Scopus author details: Ali Shanaghi, Author ID 25638645000. Scopus..
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=25638645000
- pH-dependent passive film stability of nitinol in concrete-analog environments: Electrochemical, chemical, and nanomechanical perspectives.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785426008574
- Elsevier (2026). Google Scholar author details: Ali Shanaghi, Author ID D0aK0RgAAAAJ&hl.
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=D0aK0RgAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
- ORCID (2026.). Ali Shanaghi ORCID record. ORCID.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8505-3229
- Global VR Research Awards (2026). Official Award Website.
https://vrresearchaward.com/