We are thrilled to announce the Encyclopedia 2025 Outstanding Contributor Award winners. The award has been granted to the following researchers:
Name: Prof. Dr. Albrecht Classen
Affiliations: University of Arizona, USA
Name: Dr. Ritesh Chimoriya
Affiliation: University of Sydney, Australia
As awardees, they will each receive CHF 300 (Swiss francs), a certificate, and an opportunity to publish one paper free of charge in Encyclopedia, before 31 December 2026, following peer review.
Testimonials from the winners:
Prof. Dr. Albrecht Classen:
“Encyclopedia is a wonderful new scholarly venue strongly supported by a peer-review process. My own experiences have been very positive because the feedback has been constructive and helpful. I had also to accept rejection once because my submission was probably not good enough. This showed me that this journal is truly committed to the highest level of scholarship, even though it meant a disappointment for me at one time. I am currently working on a new paper that I will submit to Encyclopedia again. “
Dr. Ritesh Chimoriya:
“I am honoured to receive the Encyclopedia Outstanding Contributor Award in 2025, awarded for our invited paper, A Guide to a Mixed-Methods Approach to Healthcare Research, which was also previously recognised as an Editor’s Choice Paper. I am pleased to accept this award on behalf of both myself and my co-author, Dr Kritika Rana.
Publishing with Encyclopedia has been a highly rewarding experience. The journal offers a unique and valuable platform to communicate complex and interdisciplinary topics in a way that is both academically rigorous and accessible to a broad, global audience. Our paper aimed to provide a novel framework for mixed methods research in healthcare, which has already been methodologically adopted in over 25 research studies globally within the first year of publication.
We particularly appreciate the efficiency, and support of the editorial team throughout the submission and publication process. The journal’s commitment to open access publishing and innovative dissemination enhances the visibility and real-world impact of scholarly work, enabling knowledge to extend beyond traditional academic boundaries.
This award represents meaningful recognition of our collaborative effort and reinforces the importance of interdisciplinary and accessible research in advancing healthcare. We are grateful for this honour and look forward to continued engagement with Encyclopedia.”
We extend our sincere gratitude to all applicants for their outstanding contributions. The evaluation process and subsequent decision proved to be challenging. On behalf of the award evaluation committee, we congratulate the winners on their remarkable achievements.
Encyclopedia Editorial Office