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The Advisory Board provides strategic guidance and expert recommendations to
ensure that Unicorn Scientific Publishing maintains the highest standards of
academic publishing, research ethics, and international visibility.
Objectives
- Support the publisher in strengthening its journals’ quality and reputation.
- Advise on policies related to peer review, ethics, and best publishing practices.
- Provide guidance on indexing and inclusion in recognized databases (DOAJ, Scopus, PubMed Central, etc.).
- Recommend innovative approaches to scholarly communication.
Roles of Members
- Provide independent and impartial advice on strategic issues.
- Participate in at least one annual online meeting.
- Contribute suggestions for new initiatives, collaborations, or special issues.
Commitment
- The Advisory Board role is honorary. No financial obligations are required, and there is no routine administrative workload. Members are invited to provide advice voluntarily, based on their expertise.
Our Advisory Board
Leading scientists committed to advancing research excellence
Dr. Jean Paul J Gonzalez
Adjunct Professor
Doctor of Medicine (internal Medicine) PhD (Virology) MS (Tropical Diseases) MS (Zoology)Faculty Member at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., United States.
Professor Gonzalez published 12 book chapters and over 320 articles on emerging infectious diseases, zoonoses, and viral hemorrhagic fevers. He serves on several editorial boards and is a frequent reviewer for leading journals in global health, virology, and epidemiology. His research focuses on One Health approach, biosurveillance, and the ecology of infectious diseases, combining field investigations with advanced laboratory analyses. He has collaborated with world-renowned institutions, including the Pasteur Institute (France), World Health Organization, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and research centers across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, leading major international programs on epidemic preparedness and biosecurity.
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3063-1770
Scopus ID: 34769623200
Dr. Sanjay Chhibber
Professor
Department of Microbiology, Basic Medical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh, 160014, India.
He is a Professor of Medical Microbiology, with his work on infectious diseases, microbial pathogenesis, and bacteriophage therapy. His research has pioneered the use of bacteriophages as alternatives to antibiotics. He has authored over 296 publications, with more than 9822 citations. He is a Fellow of the Association of Microbiologists of India and a Member of the National Academy of Sciences, India. He is the past president of the Society for Bacteriophage Research and Therapy. He is currently serving as an ICMR Emeritus Scientist in the department, which advances phage research and fosters global collaborations.
ORCID: 0000-0003-2600-1450
Scopus ID: 36818652500
Dr. Ayaid K. Zgair
Professor
Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq.
He holds a Ph.D. in Microbiology with over 20 years of experience in academic and research institutions. He has authored numerous scientific papers and presented his work at 23 international conferences. As principal investigator for eight international projects, his research focuses on antimicrobial resistance, biofilm formation, immunopathology, virological diseases, and novel antimicrobial strategies. From 2014 to 2020, he served as Director of Scholarships and Cultural Relations at the University of Baghdad, promoting global academic collaboration. He is also a reviewer for several international journals and has supervised many M.Sc. and Ph.D. students, strengthening research capacity in microbiology worldwide.
ORCID: 0000-0002-2356-3338
Scopus ID: 36239615800
Dr. Tesfaye Kassa Tefera
Assistant Professor
School of Medical Laboratory Technology, Institute of Health, Jimma University; Vice President, Ethiopian Society for Microbiology, Country Ambassador for Ethiopia, American Society for Microbiology (ASM).
• He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications spanning bacteriophage therapy, antimicrobial resistance, and zoonotic infections. He is a trusted manuscript reviewer for journals in infectious disease and tropical medicine, and has co-authored editorials promoting equitable access to diagnostics and vaccines. His editorial vision blends scientific rigor with clarity, inspiring cross-disciplinary dialogue across Africa and beyond. He is a Member of the African Vaccinology Network, the Ethiopian Red Cross Society, the International Veterinary Vaccinology Network, the BactiVac Network, the University of Birmingham, the Ethiopian Medical Laboratory Association, and the Ethiopian Public Health Laboratory Association.
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5259-2245
Scopus ID: 58686045600
Barkat Ali Khan
Professor
1. Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University D.I Khan KPK, Pakistan. 2. Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) Faculty of Pharmacy Gomal University D.I Khan KPK, Pak
Dr. Barkat Ali Khan is an accomplished academic and researcher in pharmaceutics with extensive editorial experience. He has served as Guest Editor for multiple special issues in high-impact international journals, including Cosmetics, Protein & Peptide Letters, Biocell, BioMed Research International, Frontiers in Immunology, and Frontiers in Chemistry, covering themes such as nanocosmetics, therapeutic proteins, polymeric drug delivery, and microbiota-related immunity. He has organized major pharmaceutical conferences in Germany and Switzerland, promotes research innovation and publishing excellence, and serves as Chairperson, Dean of Pharmacy, and Director of the Office of Research, Innovation, and Commercialization (ORIC) at Gomal University.
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2325-0876
Scopus ID: 36504406600
Dr. Bashar Mohammed Salih Ibrahim
Assistant Professor
Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey.
Dr. İbrahim held an academic position in the Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology at Süleyman Demirel University, Turkey. His research interests cover various aspects of microbiology and related pharmaceutical fields. His primary areas of focus include assessing the antimicrobial effectiveness of nanocarrier systems and developing innovative pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations. Additionally, he explores the anti-quorum-sensing and antimicrobial properties of natural products. While mainly focusing on biofilm formation, virulence factors, and beta-lactamase resistance mechanisms in hospital-acquired pathogens, he also contributes to studies on COVID-19 and other viral infections.
ORCID: 0000-0003-3086-0995
Scopus ID: 59968557700
Advisory Board Mission
Our Advisory Board provides strategic guidance and scientific oversight to ensure the highest
standards of research integrity, publication quality, and editorial excellence across all our
journals and services.
- Oversee editorial policies and peer review standards.
- Guide journal development and strategic initiatives.
- Evaluate research quality and scientific merit.
- Provide expertise in emerging research areas.
- Ensure ethical compliance and best practices.
- Foster international research collaborations.
Join Our Advisory Board
We're always looking for distinguished scientists to join our advisory board and help shape the future of scientific publishing and research excellence.
Requirements
- PhD in a relevant scientific field.
- Established publication record.
- Editorial experience preferred.
- International recognition.
Responsibilities
- Review journal policies.
- Evaluate manuscript quality.
- Attend quarterly meetings.
- Mentor junior researchers
Benefits
- Global networking opportunities.
- Recognition in the scientific community.
- Access to the latest research.
- Priority in event participation
Apply to Join Advisory Board
If you are interested in joining our Advisory Board, we invite you to submit a concise summary of your CV to our official email.
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