Prof Dr. Zada Pajalic, Public Health, Best Researcher Award 
Professor at VID Specialized University Oslo, Norway
Professional Profiles:
Bio Summary:
Dr. Zada Pajalic is a Full Professor specializing in Health Sciences with a broad academic and professional background. she holds Swedish nationality. Currently residing in LĆøvenstad, Norway, her academic journey spans multiple degrees and professional authorizations, including Dr. Med Sci, Ph.D., MsC, BsC, RM, RN, and a teaching role in Biology and Chemistry.
Education:
Ph.D. in Medical Science, specializing in Health and Care Sciences, Ćrebro University, Sweden (2013)
Master of Science in Nursing, Kristianstad University, Sweden (2005)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Kristianstad University, Sweden (2004)
Research Focus:
Dr. Pajalic’s research primarily centers on various aspects of health sciences, including maternal and child health, eHealth, welfare technology, and the experiences of healthcare professionals in home-based services.
Professional Journey:
Her professional journey includes roles as a Full Professor at VID Specialized University in Oslo, Norway, and previous positions such as Associate Professor at OsloMet, Post Doctor at Linne University Kalmar, and Senior Lecturer at Kristianstad University, Sweden. With a diverse career, she has also served in leadership and teaching positions.
Publications Top NotedĀ & Contributions:
Dr. Pajalic has made significant contributions to the field through numerous publications. A few notable ones include:
- Authors: S. Buckley, K. UvnƤs-Moberg, Z. Pajalic, I. Olza, C.M. Magistretti, et al.
- Published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth in 2023, volume 23, issue 1, page 137.
- A systematic review focusing on maternal and newborn plasma oxytocin levels in response to maternal synthetic oxytocin administration during labor, birth, and postpartum. The review may have implications for understanding the function of the oxytocinergic system.
Experiences and challenges of the use Subacute and Acute Dysfunction in the Elderly (SAFE)
- Authors: A. Abudayya, A. Hamre, Z. Pajalic, H. Knudsen Cervino, N. Wesseltoft-Rao, et al.
- Published in Nursing Open in 2023, volume 10, issue 7, pages 4806ā4816.
- Qualitative study exploring the experiences and challenges of team coordinators in home-based nursing in the context of the introduction and use of the Subacute and Acute Dysfunction in the Elderly (SAFE) instrument.
- Author: Z. Pajalic
- Published in Social Sciences and Humanities Open in 2023, volume 8, issue 1, article number 100650.
- Dr. Pajalic reflects on her acquired university teaching skills over two decades at Swedish and Norwegian universities.
- Authors: N. Wesseltoft-Rao, Z. Pajalic, A. Hamre, A. Abudayya
- Published in SAGE Open Nursing in 2023, volume 9.
- Investigates home care nurses’ experiences with the use and introduction of the Subacute Functional Decline in the Elderly (SAFE) instrument.
- Authors: B. Fuglestein, K.V. Fredagsvik, Z. Pajalic
- Published in the Journal of Health Sciences in 2023, volume 13, issue 1, pages 12ā19.
- A qualitative study exploring midwives’ strategies and requirements when following up pregnant women at risk of developing perinatal depression.
Author Metrics:
Citations and Documents: Zada PajaliÄ has been cited 406 times across 387 documents, indicating the impact and reach of her research work.
h-index: The h-index is a metric that reflects both the productivity and citation impact of a researcher. An h-index of 8 suggests that Zada PajaliÄ has published at least 8 papers that have each been cited at least 8 times.
Research Timeline:
2013: Completed Ph.D. in Medical Science
2015-2020: Held various academic positions, including Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer
2020-Present: Full Professor at VID Specialized University, Oslo, Norway
2016-2023: Published multiple research papers covering diverse topics in health sciences