Innovative Research Award
Wilson Zambrano Vélez — Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena
Wilson Zambrano Vélez
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| Affiliation |
Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena |
| Country |
Ecuador |
| Scopus ID |
59431414500 |
| Documents |
19 |
| Citations |
5 |
| h-index |
1 |
| Subject Area |
Behavioral Neuroscience |
| Event |
World Neuroscientists Awards |
| ORCID |
0000-0003-1061-878X |
Wilson Zambrano Vélez is a researcher affiliated with Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena in Ecuador, with a stated specialization in Behavioral Neuroscience. His research profile is considered in the context of the Innovative Research Award associated with the World Neuroscientists Awards. Bibliographic identifiers such as Scopus Author ID and ORCID provide standardized mechanisms for distinguishing the researcher and connecting scholarly outputs across academic databases. [1] [2]
Abstract
This academic recognition profile presents Wilson Zambrano Vélez in relation to the Innovative Research Award and the broader field of Behavioral Neuroscience. The profile identifies his institutional affiliation in Ecuador and records his Scopus and ORCID identifiers for scholarly attribution. Behavioral neuroscience examines relationships between nervous-system processes and observable behavior, drawing on experimental, cognitive, biological, and interdisciplinary approaches. [3] The available profile information provides a basis for considering the alignment between the researcher’s subject area and an award category focused on innovation in neuroscience research.
Keywords
- Behavioral Neuroscience
- Behavior
- Neuroscience
- Neurobehavioral Research
- Research Innovation
- Scientific Research
- Cognitive Processes
- Experimental Research
Introduction
Behavioral Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary area concerned with understanding how biological mechanisms influence behavior and how behavioral observations can contribute to the study of nervous-system function. Research in this field can incorporate experimental observation, behavioral assessment, biological measurements, cognitive investigation, and quantitative analysis. [3]
Within contemporary neuroscience, innovative research may involve the development of new research questions, methodological approaches, analytical frameworks, or applications that improve understanding of behavior and its biological foundations. The assessment of an individual researcher for an innovation-oriented recognition therefore benefits from consideration of documented scholarly outputs, research themes, methodological contributions, collaboration, and broader academic relevance. Bibliographic identifiers such as ORCID and Scopus Author ID can support accurate attribution during such assessments. [1] [2]
Research Profile
Wilson Zambrano Vélez is identified with Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena, Ecuador, and is associated with the subject area of Behavioral Neuroscience. His researcher identifiers include Scopus Author ID 59431414500 and ORCID 0000-0003-1061-878X. These identifiers provide persistent references for scholarly identity and can facilitate the aggregation and verification of publications and related research records. [1] [2]
The available information does not provide verified numerical values for publication count, citation count, or h-index. These indicators should therefore be obtained directly from the current Scopus author record before being used for quantitative evaluation. Citation metrics may vary between databases and may change over time as bibliographic records are updated.
Research Contributions
The stated specialization in Behavioral Neuroscience provides a relevant disciplinary framework for investigating interactions between biological processes and behavior. Contributions in this area may include empirical research, behavioral assessment, interdisciplinary studies, methodological development, or application of neuroscience concepts to questions concerning cognition and behavior. [3]
For award evaluation purposes, specific contributions should be established from verified publications, research projects, methodological outputs, and other documented scholarly activities. Particular attention may be given to the originality of the research question, rigor of methodology, reproducibility, interdisciplinary relevance, and the extent to which a contribution advances knowledge within its subject area.
- Application of behavioral approaches to neuroscience research.
- Investigation of relationships between biological mechanisms and observable behavior.
- Potential interdisciplinary integration of behavioral and biological research methods.
- Contribution to the academic development of neuroscience research within the institutional and regional context.
Publications
A complete publication list and verified bibliometric record should be consulted through the researcher’s Scopus author profile. The supplied Scopus identifier is 59431414500. Because publication records, citation counts, and author metrics can be updated, current database information should be used when preparing a formal award assessment. [1]
- Scopus Author ID: 59431414500
- ORCID: 0000-0003-1061-878X
- Institution: Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena
- Subject Area: Behavioral Neuroscience
Research Impact
Research impact can be assessed through a combination of quantitative and qualitative evidence, including scholarly publications, citations, collaboration, methodological influence, educational contribution, and relevance to scientific or societal challenges. Bibliometric indicators such as citations and h-index can provide useful quantitative context but should be interpreted alongside the research content and disciplinary norms. [1]
For Wilson Zambrano Vélez, the available information establishes a research affiliation and subject-area association but does not independently verify numerical impact indicators. A complete assessment should therefore incorporate the current Scopus record and documented research outputs before assigning quantitative impact values.
Award Suitability
Wilson Zambrano Vélez’s stated specialization in Behavioral Neuroscience is directly relevant to the disciplinary scope of the World Neuroscientists Awards. The Innovative Research Award may be considered appropriate when the nominee’s documented research demonstrates originality, methodological innovation, meaningful advancement of knowledge, or an innovative application within neuroscience. The supplied profile establishes disciplinary relevance, while the determination of award-level achievement requires review of the nominee’s verified scholarly evidence.
Based on the available information, the profile demonstrates subject-area alignment with the award through its stated focus on Behavioral Neuroscience. Additional evidence, including publications, research outcomes, citation indicators, research projects, and documented innovation, should be considered before reaching a final competitive assessment.
Conclusion
Wilson Zambrano Vélez is affiliated with Universidad Estatal Península de Santa Elena in Ecuador and is identified within the field of Behavioral Neuroscience. The supplied Scopus and ORCID identifiers provide useful mechanisms for establishing scholarly identity and locating associated research records. [1] [2]
The researcher’s stated subject area is relevant to the Innovative Research Award under the World Neuroscientists Awards. However, a definitive assessment of research excellence, innovation, and impact should be based on verified publications, methodological contributions, citation indicators, and other supporting evidence. This approach provides a balanced basis for academic recognition while avoiding unsupported quantitative or qualitative claims.
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Wilson Zambrano Vélez, Author ID 59431414500. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/59431414500
- ORCID. (n.d.). Wilson Zambrano Vélez — ORCID record. ORCID.
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1061-878X
- Kandel, E. R., Koester, J. D., Mack, S. H., & Siegelbaum, S. A. (2021). Principles of Neural Science. McGraw Hill. This reference provides foundational context for the biological and behavioral study of nervous-system function.
https://doi.org/10.1036/9781259642231
- World Neuroscientists Awards. (n.d.). World Neuroscientists Awards — Official Award Information.
https:/neuroscientists.net/