Tormod Nilsen | Cardiac Rehabilitation | Best Researcher Award

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Best Researcher Award

Tormod Nilsen
The Norwegian School of Sport Science

Tormod Nilsen
Affiliation The Norwegian School of Sport Science
Country Norway
Scopus ID 51864003400
Documents 32
Citations 1,486
h-index 17
Subject Area Cardiac Rehabilitation
Event
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
ORCID
0000-0002-9380-2808

Tormod Nilsen is a researcher affiliated with The Norwegian School of Sport Science whose academic work focuses on exercise science, cardiovascular health, rehabilitation, and clinical research. His research interests include cardiorespiratory fitness, exercise interventions, cardiovascular risk, and rehabilitation among clinical populations. These research areas connect physical activity with preventive and rehabilitative healthcare and contribute to the broader understanding of cardiovascular outcomes. His scholarly profile is represented by 32 documents, 1,486 citations, and an h-index of 17, according to the supplied researcher information.[1]

Abstract

This article presents a scholarly recognition profile of Tormod Nilsen, a researcher affiliated with The Norwegian School of Sport Science. His research is associated with exercise science, cardiovascular health, cardiac rehabilitation, and clinical research involving physical fitness and exercise interventions. His work contributes to understanding relationships between physical activity, cardiovascular function, rehabilitation, and long-term health outcomes. The supplied research profile records 32 documents, 1,486 citations, and an h-index of 17. His academic activities demonstrate interdisciplinary engagement across exercise physiology, cardiovascular medicine, rehabilitation, and related clinical research. This profile summarizes his research areas, contributions, publications, impact, and suitability for researcher recognition.[1]

Keywords

Cardiac rehabilitation; exercise science; cardiovascular health; cardiorespiratory fitness; cardiovascular medicine; rehabilitation research; exercise intervention; clinical research; physical activity; cancer survivorship.

Introduction

Research in exercise science and cardiac rehabilitation increasingly examines the relationship between physical activity, cardiovascular function, clinical risk, and long-term health. Within this interdisciplinary environment, Tormod Nilsen’s research profile is associated with exercise physiology and cardiovascular rehabilitation. His academic work contributes to research examining how structured exercise can be evaluated in relation to physiological fitness and clinical outcomes.[2]

Research Profile

Nilsen’s research profile is centered on exercise-related cardiovascular and rehabilitation questions. Cardiorespiratory fitness provides an important research measure because it can be examined in relation to physical function, cardiovascular risk, and treatment outcomes. His work also connects exercise research with clinical populations, creating an interdisciplinary research direction involving sports science, rehabilitation, cardiology, and preventive health.[3]

Research Contributions

A significant area of relevance in Nilsen’s research is the evaluation of exercise and cardiorespiratory fitness in clinical populations. Research concerning exercise dose and adherence is also important because accurate reporting of exercise exposure supports reproducibility and interpretation of intervention studies. Such methodological considerations strengthen the evidence base for exercise-based rehabilitation and clinical research.[2]

Publications

The research record associated with Nilsen includes collaborative publications addressing exercise therapy, cardiovascular toxicity, cardiorespiratory fitness, exercise dose, adherence, and rehabilitation. These publications demonstrate engagement with both methodological and clinically oriented research questions. The literature also places exercise within emerging cardiovascular and oncology research frameworks, where rehabilitation and physical fitness are increasingly investigated as components of comprehensive patient care.[3][4][5]

Research Impact

The supplied bibliometric profile reports 32 documents, 1,486 citations, and an h-index of 17. These indicators provide quantitative measures of scholarly visibility, although bibliometric values should always be interpreted according to database coverage, publication history, disciplinary citation patterns, and collaboration practices. The research themes represented in the publication record are relevant to exercise science, cardiovascular rehabilitation, and clinical health research.[1]

Award Suitability

The supplied academic profile provides several factors relevant to consideration for a Best Researcher Award in the field of cardiovascular and rehabilitation research. His reported publication activity, citation record, h-index, and research focus provide measurable indicators for evaluation. The interdisciplinary nature of his work also connects sports science with cardiovascular medicine and rehabilitation, making the profile relevant to an award emphasizing research contributions in these areas.[1]

Conclusion

Tormod Nilsen’s academic profile reflects research activity connecting exercise science, cardiovascular health, and rehabilitation. His research contributions include work concerning exercise interventions, cardiorespiratory fitness, cardiovascular outcomes, exercise methodology, and clinical rehabilitation. The supplied bibliometric information further indicates a measurable publication and citation record. Together, these elements provide an appropriate scholarly basis for consideration within a Best Researcher Award framework.[1]

References

  1. Scopus Author Profile. Tormod Nilsen — Author ID 51864003400.
    https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/51864003400
  2. Original Article (2015.). Effects of strength training on muscle cellular outcomes in prostate cancer patients on androgen deprivation therapy.
    https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.12543
  3. Original Article (2012.). The effect of strength training volume on satellite cells, myogenic regulatory factors, and growth factors.
    https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0838.2012.01452.x
  4. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID record:Tormod Nilsen, ORCID iD0000-0002-9380-2808.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9380-2808
  5. Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine. (2026.). International Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine event website.
    https://cardiology-conferences.pencis.com/

 

Getu Gizaw | Cardiovascular Researches | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Getu Gizaw | Cardiovascular Researches | Editorial Board Member

Jimma University | Ethiopia

Getu Gizaw is an Assistant Professor of Human Nutrition at Jimma University, Ethiopia, and a seasoned academic and researcher with extensive experience in maternal and child health, acute malnutrition management, and public health nutrition across humanitarian and development settings. With more than nine years of involvement in observational studies and randomized controlled trials, he has contributed significantly to evidence generation on the impacts of malnutrition and the effectiveness of simplified, community-based treatment approaches. He has played major roles in high-impact research, including a large UNICEF-supported randomized controlled trial evaluating cost-effective strategies for treating acute malnutrition, where he contributed to protocol development, data management, field coordination, staff supervision, training, and donor reporting. At Jimma University, he lectures on nutritional epidemiology, diet and disease, and emergency nutrition, supervises postgraduate students, and participates in institutional and national technical working groups focused on updating and adapting guidelines for wasting prevention and malnutrition management. Based in Addis Ababa, he also works as an independent consultant, specializing in study design, implementation research coordination, program monitoring and evaluation, and stakeholder engagement, supporting organizations in strengthening the quality and impact of public health and nutrition interventions. Skilled in advanced statistical analysis and widely published in peer-reviewed journals, he remains committed to advancing research-driven, context-appropriate solutions that improve maternal and child health outcomes and contribute to national and global nutrition agendas.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid

Featured Publications:

Gizaw, G., Mekonnen, N., Mamo, A., Fekadie, A., Nigussie, S., G/Egziabher, M., Mekonin, W., Girma, S., Mulat, S., Mekonnen, A., et al. (2025). Effects of an egg production intervention with social behavioral change communication and subsidy on child dietary diversity in Ethiopia. Scientific Reports.

Ahmed, E., Gizaw, G., & Argaw, A. (2025). Association between self-reported sleep quality and body mass index among Jimma University academic staff: Structural equation modeling. BMC Nutrition.

Trehan, I., Beyene, Y., Darsene, H., Adams, B. S., Wrabel, M., Gizaw, G., Legese, L. A., Cichon, B., Chitekwe, S., Shellemew, M. W., et al. (2025). The Modified Dosages for Acute Malnutrition (MODAM) study: Protocol for three integrated randomized controlled trials of novel approaches for the management of childhood wasting in Ethiopia. BMC Nutrition.

Tamiru, D., Girma, S., & Gizaw, G. (2025). Contributing factors to acute malnutrition among children admitted to public health facilities in South West Ethiopia: A matched case–control study. Frontiers in Nutrition.

Gizaw, G., Wells, J. C., Argaw, A., Olsen, M. F., Abdissa, A., Asres, Y., Challa, F., Berhane, M., Abera, M., Sadler, K., et al. (2025). Associations of early childhood exposure to severe acute malnutrition and recovery with cardiometabolic risk markers in later childhood: 5-year prospective matched cohort study in Ethiopia. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Maheshkumar Baladaniya | Cardiac Rehabilitation | Industry Impact Award

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Dr. Maheshkumar Baladaniya | Cardiac Rehabilitation | Industry Impact Award

Neighborhood Physical Therapy PC | United States

Dr. Maheshkumar Baladaniya, PT, MS, DPT, is a highly accomplished and licensed Physical Therapist recognized for his extensive expertise in clinical rehabilitation, healthcare management, and research. Currently serving as Clinical Director at Neighborhood PT PC in New City, NY, he brings a decade of progressive experience in patient care, program leadership, and interdisciplinary coordination. His clinical focus spans pediatric, geriatric, neuro, orthopedic, sports, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, where he integrates evidence-based therapeutic approaches to enhance functional recovery and quality of life. Dr. Baladaniya has successfully developed and implemented innovative rehabilitation programs, supervised multidisciplinary teams, and contributed to quality improvement initiatives across clinical settings. He holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Montana, USA, a Master of Science in Health Informatics from the American College of Commerce and Technology, VA, and dual Master’s degrees in Physiotherapy (Sports and Neurology) from the National Institute of Medical Science, Jaipur, India, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from Acharya Institute of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India. In addition to his clinical and leadership roles, Dr. Baladaniya is an active researcher with 24 published documents, 74 citations, and an h-index of 4, underscoring his academic impact and commitment to advancing rehabilitation science. His professional journey reflects dedication to excellence in patient-centered care, clinical innovation, and lifelong learning in physical therapy.

Profiles: Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Baladaniya, M. (2024). Epidemiological study on developmental coordination disorder in school-going children. Journal of Pediatrics Research Reviews & Reports.

Baldania, S., & Baladaniya, M. (2024). Heart and lung dysfunction prevention through rehabilitation and physical therapy education: A comprehensive overview. Journal of Cardiology Research Review & Reports.

Baladaniya, M., & Baldania, S. (2024). Intersectionality in neurodevelopmental disorders: A literature review on co-occurrence of autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder – Examining therapeutic approaches and interventions. International Journal of Health Sciences.

Baladaniya, M., & Gulrandhe, P. (2024). Shoulder and elbow synergy for lateral epicondylalgia management: A case report. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research.

Baladaniya, M., & Korat, A. S. (2024). The impact of digital technology use on child development: A comprehensive literature review. Journal of Pediatrics Research Reviews & Reports.