Innovative Research Award
Margarida Gaspar de Matos
Catholic University of Portugal, Portugal
| Margarida Gaspar de Matos | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Catholic University of Portugal |
| Country | Portugal |
| Scopus ID | 15076750500 |
| Documents | 221 |
| Citations | 7,775 |
| h-index | 46 |
| Subject Area | Health Psychology |
| Event | International Research Award and Honors |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2114-2350 |
Margarida Gaspar de Matos is a researcher associated with the Catholic University of Portugal whose academic profile is situated within the field of Health Psychology. The research record supplied for this recognition profile comprises 221 documents, 7,775 citations, and an h-index of 46. These bibliometric indicators provide a quantitative view of scholarly productivity and citation visibility and are considered alongside the thematic relevance and contribution of the research record. [1]
Abstract
This academic recognition profile presents Margarida Gaspar de Matos in connection with the Innovative Research Award at the International Research Award and Honors. Her stated research area is Health Psychology, a field concerned with the relationships among psychological processes, health, behaviour, well-being, and social environments. The supplied bibliometric profile records 221 documents, 7,775 citations, and an h-index of 46. [1] The profile emphasizes scholarly productivity, research visibility, interdisciplinary relevance, and the potential contribution of health-psychology research to evidence-informed approaches to health and well-being.
Keywords
Keywords: Health Psychology; Innovative Research Award; Psychological Health; Health Behaviour; Well-Being; Public Health; Adolescent Health; Research Impact; Scientific Collaboration; Portugal; Behavioural Science; Evidence-Based Research.
Introduction
Health Psychology examines psychological, behavioural, and social factors associated with health and illness and provides an interdisciplinary framework for understanding health-related behaviour and well-being. Within this broad field, research may contribute to the development of preventive strategies, health-promotion interventions, behavioural assessment methods, and approaches for improving quality of life. The field also intersects with public health, developmental psychology, education, social sciences, and clinical practice.
Margarida Gaspar de Matos is presented within this academic context through a research profile focused on Health Psychology. Her documented scholarly record, including 221 documents and 7,775 citations, indicates sustained publication activity and measurable citation visibility. [1] The Innovative Research Award therefore provides a framework for recognizing research activity that demonstrates scholarly development, methodological relevance, and potential value to health and well-being research.
Research Profile
The supplied researcher information identifies Margarida Gaspar de Matos with the Catholic University of Portugal and places the research specialization within Health Psychology. Her Scopus Author ID is 15076750500, while the supplied bibliometric indicators include 221 documents, 7,775 citations, and an h-index of 46. [1] These indicators are useful for describing publication volume and citation reach, although bibliometric measures should be interpreted in relation to disciplinary practices, publication types, collaboration patterns, and the substantive contribution of individual research outputs.
The research profile can be considered across several complementary dimensions:
- Health Psychology: research situated at the intersection of psychological processes, health behaviour, well-being, and health-related outcomes.
- Research productivity: a documented record of 221 scholarly documents in the supplied Scopus profile. [1]
- Scholarly visibility: 7,775 reported citations and an h-index of 46 provide quantitative indicators of citation activity. [1]
- Academic continuity: the publication record indicates an established body of scholarly work suitable for longitudinal assessment.
Research Contributions
Research in Health Psychology can contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the factors that shape health-related decisions, psychological well-being, and patterns of behaviour. In this context, the contribution of a researcher is evaluated not solely through publication quantity but also through the quality, originality, methodological robustness, relevance, and applicability of the research.
The supplied profile supports consideration of Margarida Gaspar de Matos as an established contributor within Health Psychology. Her publication and citation indicators provide evidence of a substantial scholarly record, while the disciplinary focus gives the work relevance to interdisciplinary discussions involving behavioural science, health promotion, psychological well-being, and population health. [1]
For an award assessment, the following contribution dimensions are particularly relevant:
- Development and dissemination of research within Health Psychology.
- Contribution to evidence-based understanding of health-related psychological and behavioural processes.
- Sustained scholarly publication activity and research communication.
- Potential interdisciplinary relevance to health, behavioural science, education, and public-health research.
Publications
The supplied Scopus record reports 221 documents associated with the researcher profile. [1] A complete publication analysis should distinguish journal articles, reviews, conference contributions, book chapters, and other indexed outputs, while also considering authorship position, field-normalized citation performance, and the contribution of individual publications.
For formal award evaluation, publications may be reviewed according to methodological quality, originality, research question, study design, relevance to Health Psychology, citation performance, and evidence of influence beyond the immediate research community. DOI metadata can provide persistent identifiers for individual scholarly publications and support accurate bibliographic verification.
Where individual publications are considered for assessment, their DOI records should be checked against the publisher or Crossref metadata to ensure accurate title, authorship, journal, publication year, and DOI information. [5]
Research Impact
Research impact can be understood through multiple dimensions, including scholarly citations, dissemination, collaboration, methodological influence, policy relevance, professional application, and contribution to public understanding. Citation indicators are useful quantitative measures but do not independently establish the societal or practical value of research.
The supplied profile records 7,775 citations and an h-index of 46. [1] These values indicate substantial citation activity within the indexed scholarly record. A fuller impact assessment would combine these indicators with qualitative evidence concerning research uptake, collaboration, implementation, policy contribution, and influence on subsequent scholarship.
Within Health Psychology, research impact may extend to areas such as health behaviour, psychological well-being, prevention, health education, population health, and the design of interventions informed by behavioural evidence. The interdisciplinary nature of these areas provides opportunities for research findings to inform both academic inquiry and practice.
Award Suitability
The Innovative Research Award is intended to recognize research activity characterized by originality, scholarly contribution, methodological quality, and relevance to the advancement of knowledge. Based on the supplied researcher information, Margarida Gaspar de Matos presents a substantial academic record in Health Psychology, supported by 221 documents, 7,775 citations, and an h-index of 46. [1]
The profile is particularly relevant to an innovation-oriented research recognition because Health Psychology connects scientific research with practical questions concerning health, behaviour, psychological well-being, and prevention. Evaluation should nevertheless remain evidence-based and should consider the quality and originality of specific research contributions in addition to bibliometric indicators.
The award suitability assessment may therefore consider:
- Research originality: evidence that the research addresses important questions through innovative concepts, methods, or applications.
- Scholarly contribution: demonstrable contribution to Health Psychology and related interdisciplinary fields.
- Research impact: evidence of scholarly visibility and broader relevance supported by appropriate quantitative and qualitative indicators.
- Research continuity: sustained scholarly activity across the researcher’s academic record.
- Academic relevance: alignment between the research profile and the objectives of the Innovative Research Award.
Conclusion
Margarida Gaspar de Matos is presented as a Health Psychology researcher affiliated with the Catholic University of Portugal. The supplied bibliometric profile records 221 documents, 7,775 citations, and an h-index of 46, providing evidence of an established and visible scholarly record. [1]
Her research profile is relevant to an academic recognition framework that values sustained scholarship, interdisciplinary relevance, research quality, and potential contribution to health and well-being. The Innovative Research Award provides an opportunity to recognize such contributions while maintaining an assessment process grounded in verifiable research outputs and appropriate qualitative and quantitative evidence.
External Links
- ORCID Profile: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2114-2350
- Scopus Author Profile: Scopus Author ID 15076750500
- Award Website: https://awardandhonors.com/
References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Margarida Gaspar de Matos, Author ID 15076750500. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=15076750500 - ORCID. (n.d.). Margarida Gaspar de Matos: ORCID record. ORCID.
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2114-2350 - Catholic University of Portugal. (n.d.). Academic and research information. Catholic University of Portugal.
- International Research Award and Honors. (n.d.). Research recognition and award information.
https://awardandhonors.com/ - Crossref. (n.d.). DOI and scholarly metadata services. Crossref.