Innovative Research Award
Georges Bahr
University of Balamand, Lebanon
Georges Bahr is affiliated with the University of Balamand in Lebanon and has an indexed research profile in the field of immunology. The Innovative Research Award recognizes researchers whose scholarly work demonstrates sustained scientific activity, originality, and measurable contribution to their respective fields. According to the supplied Scopus profile information, the researcher has 116 documents, 2,560 citations, and an h-index of 28.[1]
Abstract
Georges Bahr’s academic profile reflects an established research record in immunology, supported by a substantial body of indexed scholarly publications and measurable citation activity. The supplied bibliometric data identify 116 documents, 2,560 citations, and an h-index of 28. These indicators provide quantitative evidence of research visibility and scholarly influence, while qualitative assessment of individual publications remains important when evaluating scientific innovation and significance.[1][2]
Keywords
Immunology, Molecular Biology, Cellular Immunology, Immune Response, Biomedical Research, Scientific Publications, Research Impact, Citation Analysis, Translational Research, Academic Excellence.
Introduction
Immunology is a multidisciplinary area of biomedical science concerned with the study of immune-system components, immune responses, host–pathogen interactions, inflammation, and mechanisms underlying immune-mediated disease. Contemporary immunological research frequently integrates molecular biology, cellular biology, genetics, microbiology, and clinical science to investigate mechanisms operating at multiple biological scales.[3]
Academic research profiles in immunology may be assessed using both qualitative and quantitative measures. Bibliometric indicators, including publication counts, citation counts, and the h-index, can provide useful contextual information regarding scholarly dissemination and influence, although they do not independently establish the scientific quality of individual studies.[2][4]
Research Profile
Georges Bahr is associated with the University of Balamand, Lebanon, and is represented in Scopus under author identifier 7102520346. The supplied profile records 116 documents and 2,560 citations, with an h-index of 28. These figures indicate a sustained publication record and citation presence within the indexed scholarly literature.[1]
- Institutional affiliation: University of Balamand.
- Country: Lebanon.
- Primary subject area: Immunology.
- Scopus author identifier: 7102520346.
- Indexed documents: 116.
- Reported citations: 2,560.
- Reported h-index: 28.
Research Contributions
Research in immunology contributes to understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms responsible for immune recognition, regulation, inflammation, host defense, and immune-associated disorders. Within this broad discipline, scholarly contributions can encompass experimental investigation, molecular characterization, cellular studies, disease mechanisms, and translational approaches. The available profile information establishes Georges Bahr’s disciplinary classification but does not provide sufficient evidence to assign specific individual discoveries or mechanisms without reviewing the underlying publications.[1][3]
The combination of publication activity and citation accumulation provides an indication that the researcher’s work has been disseminated within the scholarly literature. Detailed evaluation of originality, methodological rigor, reproducibility, and practical significance should be conducted at the publication level by subject-matter experts.[4]
Publications
The supplied Scopus information records 116 documents associated with Georges Bahr. Scopus provides bibliographic and citation information that can be used to examine publication output, citation patterns, collaboration, and subject-area distribution. Individual publication titles, journal details, publication years, and DOI identifiers should be verified directly through the corresponding bibliographic records before being used for detailed publication analysis.[1]
- Total documents reported in the supplied Scopus profile: 116.
- Research classification: Immunology.
- Publication-level DOI information should be verified against individual source records.
Research Impact
The supplied bibliometric profile reports 2,560 citations and an h-index of 28. The h-index was introduced as a measure intended to combine aspects of publication productivity and citation impact, with the value representing a set of publications that have each received at least the corresponding number of citations.[4]
Citation indicators should be interpreted within disciplinary and temporal context because citation practices vary substantially among research fields, publication types, and career stages. Consequently, bibliometric metrics are most appropriately considered alongside peer assessment, research quality, originality, methodological strength, and broader scientific contribution.[2][5]
Award Suitability
The supplied academic indicators provide a quantitative basis for considering Georges Bahr within an award evaluation framework. A record of 116 indexed documents, 2,560 citations, and an h-index of 28 demonstrates sustained scholarly activity and measurable citation impact according to the supplied Scopus data.[1]
For the Innovative Research Award, further evaluation may consider the originality of research questions, significance of findings, methodological innovation, interdisciplinary contribution, reproducibility, mentoring, collaboration, and influence on subsequent research. Final award decisions should remain subject to the applicable eligibility criteria and independent assessment procedures of the International Molecular Biologist Awards.
Conclusion
Georges Bahr, affiliated with the University of Balamand in Lebanon, has a documented scholarly profile in immunology with 116 reported Scopus-indexed documents, 2,560 citations, and an h-index of 28. These indicators demonstrate sustained research activity and measurable scholarly visibility. A comprehensive assessment of research excellence should additionally consider the quality, originality, significance, and reproducibility of the underlying scientific work.[1][2]
External Links
References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Georges Bahr, Author ID 7102520346. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=7102520346
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus: Abstract and citation database for peer-reviewed literature. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/
- Murphy, K., & Weaver, C. (2016). Janeway’s Immunobiology (9th ed.). Garland Science.
https://doi.org/10.1201/9781315533247
- Hirsch, J. E. (2005). An index to quantify an individual’s scientific research output. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 102(46), 16569–16572.
https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0507655102
- International Molecular Biologist Awards. (n.d.). Official Award Website.
https://molecularbiologist.org/