Prof. Dr. Dachel Martínez Asanza | Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Dachel Martínez Asanza is a distinguished Cuban scholar and senior researcher in the field of dental sciences and medical education, recognized for her interdisciplinary expertise in comprehensive dentistry, health promotion, epidemiology, and pedagogical innovation in medical education. Her academic pursuits bridge clinical dentistry with public health, emphasizing preventive oral care, biopsychosocial health management, and the integration of digital and natural medicine within community health frameworks. A full professor at the University of Medical Sciences of Havana, Dr. Asanza has made substantial contributions to advancing dental education through work-based learning methodologies and curriculum development in health sciences. Her research explores the intersection of technology, digital health, and education, reflecting a deep commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery and educational practices in dentistry. With a Scopus record of 26 indexed publications, over 143 citations from 107 documents, and an h-index of 7, alongside Google Scholar metrics of 371 total citations, an h-index of 11, and an i10-index of 12, Dr. Asanza’s scholarly impact is widely recognized. Her works are featured in reputed international journals, often addressing themes such as digital health adoption, green innovation, and AI applications in healthcare.

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Featured Publications

• Golmankhaneh, A. K., Tunç, S., Schlichtinger, A. M., & Martínez Asanza, D. (2024). Modeling tumor growth using fractal calculus: Insights into tumor dynamics. Biosystems, 235, 105071.

• Kamel Mouloudj, A. B., Bouarar, A. C., Martínez Asanza, D., & Linda, M. (2023). Factors influencing the adoption of digital health apps: An extended technology acceptance model (TAM). Integrating Digital Health Strategies for Effective Administration, 116–132.

• Martínez Asanza, D. (2018). Traditional teaching in the 21st century? Neuronum Magazine, 4(1), 99–106.

• Martínez-Asanza, D. (2021). Regarding work-based learning, a guiding principle of Cuban medical education. FEM: Journal of the Medical Education Foundation, 24(6), 325–325.

• Njoku, A., Mouloudj, K., Bouarar, A. C., Evans, M. A., & Martínez Asanza, D. (2024). Intentions to create green start-ups for collection of unwanted drugs: An empirical study. Sustainability, 16(7), 2797.