Sevil Guler | Virtual Reality Systems | Best VR Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sevil Guler | Virtual Reality Systems | Best VR Researcher Award

Erciyes University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sevil Guler, a distinguished faculty member in the Nursing Department of Erciyes University’s Health Sciences Faculty, is an accomplished internal medicine nursing specialist with a strong research footprint in hemodialysis care, pain management, complementary therapies, and emerging immersive technologies such as virtual reality in patient care. Holding a PhD in Internal Medicine Nursing from Erciyes University, she has progressed through academic roles since 2007—beginning as a lecturer, later serving as an assistant professor, and ultimately becoming an associate professor in 2018. Her academic contributions include over 171 peer-reviewed publications, three published books with ISBN, six completed or ongoing research projects, and impactful randomized controlled trials addressing pain, anxiety, coping mechanisms, and chronic disease support. Her citation metrics include 12 citations and an H-index of 3 in Web of Science, and 23 citations with an H-index of 2 in Scopus. She has played key roles in academic coordination, including participation in Erasmus initiatives, program committees, and the supervision of multiple undergraduate and graduate theses. Although she does not currently hold editorial board positions or formal professional memberships, her work is strengthened by significant research collaborations, most notably with Seda Şahan, producing several influential studies on hemodialysis pain, complementary therapies such as hand massage, foot reflexology, and coping interventions. Her expanding interest in virtual reality applications in nursing positions her strongly within emerging domains of immersive healthcare innovation. With no patents or consultancy projects, her academic output remains predominantly research-driven, contributing substantially to evidence-based practice and patient-centered nursing care. Her studies during and after the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrate a commitment to improving the psychosocial well-being of vulnerable patient groups, exploring anxiety, coping, and symptom management in challenging clinical environments. Her academic and professional information is publicly documented through her institutional profile on AVESIS, where her research, publications, and credentials are verifiable.

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Featured Publications

Guler, S. (2025). Periton diyaliz uygulanan bireylerde bakim bagimliligi ve etkileyen faktorler. Turk Nefroloji, Diyaliz ve Transplantasyon Hemsireleri Dernegi.

Guler, S. (2025). The effect of video streaming with virtual reality glasses during arteriovenous fistula needle insertion on pain and anxiety of individuals undergoing hemodialysis treatment. Hemodialysis International.

Guler, S. (2025). The effect of stress ball utilization on dyspnea severity and anxiety level in patients receiving nebulizer therapy: Randomized controlled study. International Journal of Clinical Practice.

Guler, S. (2024). The effect of video streaming with virtual reality glasses on pain, anxiety, and satisfaction applied in peripheral intravenous catheter process. Pain Management Nursing.

Guler, S. (2024). The effect of footbath applied to patients receiving hemodialysis treatment on comfort, fatigue, and dialysis symptoms: A randomized controlled study. Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis.

Guler, S. (2023). El efecto de la reflexologia podal sobre la fatiga en pacientes en hemodialisis: Un estudio de metaanalisis. Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem.

Guler, S. (2023). O efeito da reflexologia podal sobre a fadiga em pacientes em hemodialise: Um estudo de metanalise. Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem.

Guler, S. (2023). The effect of foot reflexology on fatigue in hemodialysis patients: A meta-analysis study. Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem.

Rasool Abedanzadeh | Virtual Reality Systems | Best VR Researcher Award

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prof. Rasool Abedanzadeh | Virtual Reality Systems | Best VR Researcher Award

Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz | Iran

Rasool Abedanzadeh is an Associate Professor of Motor Behavior at Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, specializing in motor control and learning, sport and exercise psychology, motor development, and cognitive performance. He holds academic degrees in Sport Sciences and Motor Behavior, with graduate research focused on psychological factors influencing perceived exertion and the role of sensory information and age in bimanual coordination. As an experienced educator, he teaches a wide range of subjects, including motor learning, motor control, motor development, motor skills acquisition, sport psychology, advanced statistical methods, and specialty English. His research spans attentional focus, neurocognitive mechanisms of movement, feedback strategies, developmental and neurological conditions, aging, brain stimulation, stereotype threat, and motor-skill acquisition in both typical and special populations. Dr. Abedanzadeh has produced an extensive body of scholarly work, authoring more than 45 peer-reviewed publications in national and international journals. His studies address topics such as normative feedback, mirror neuron involvement, active and interactive video-game-based training, brain-gym exercises, transcranial direct current stimulation, coordination patterns, balance, and learning processes in children with autism, individuals with intellectual disabilities, elderly adults, and novice performers. He has also contributed numerous presentations to national and international conferences, highlighting advancements in feedback mechanisms, attention, brain stimulation, motor development, and applied motor behavior. Beyond publications and teaching, he has led several funded research projects focused on cognitive-motor performance, motivational climate, goal orientation, and sports-talent development for students. His innovative work includes registered inventions such as an eye-tracking system for anxiety and stress assessment, a mirror-tracking device, and a Stroop-based auditory stimulus tool for examining psychological refractory periods. Dr. Abedanzadeh also contributes to the academic community as a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Sport Sciences and Educational Applied Researches without Border and serves as an Academic Editor for PLOS ONE. Collectively, his expertise, research, and inventions reflect a strong commitment to advancing knowledge in motor behavior, enhancing training and learning strategies, and applying scientific insights to sport, health, and cognitive performance.