West Palm Beach, Fla. (May 16, 2025) — IGI Global Scientific Publishing, dedicated to “Publishing Tomorrow’s Research Today” since 1988, welcomed Dr. Madison Ngafeeson, analytics professor and director of the Business Data Analytics Program at Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA), as the Editor-in-Chief for the International Journal of Big Data and Analytics in Healthcare (IJBDAH). In this role, Dr. Ngafeeson is committed to collaborating with top global scholars in big data to publish high-quality research and advocate for open access to leading research that shapes data-driven healthcare solutions.
IJBDAH, established in 2016, aims to encourage the development of applications and practice relating to the management and analysis of large amounts of data in the healthcare sector. Specializing in new research challenges for informatics, IJBDAH is an innovative platform dedicated to revolutionizing the medical and healthcare fields. Committed to the open access movement, the journal converted to Gold Open Access in 2021 as a part of the publisher’s mission to make high-quality research universally accessible.
Dr. Ngafeeson is a distinguished leader in information systems and big data, holding a Ph.D. in Information Systems from the University of Texas-RGV, a master’s degree in information systems from Southern University at New Orleans, and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Buea, Cameroon. Dr. Ngafeeson was also honored with his certification in business analytics from Harvard University and has a background in medical laboratory sciences. Dr. Ngafeeson’s research explores the intersection of technology and human behavior, with contributions to a wide range of IGI Global Scientific Publishing publications, including in the International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies (IJWLTT), the International Journal of Healthcare Information Systems and Informatics (IJHISI), Advanced Methodologies and Technologies in Medicine and Healthcare, and more.
Dr. Ngafeeson’s expert insights coupled with his enthusiasm as Editor-in-Chief will drive IJBDAH to new heights of academic excellence and innovation. Dr. Ngafeeson invites experts in the field to contribute their insights to advance the body of research within IJBDAH.
“It is with great enthusiasm that I step into the role of Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Big Data and Analytics in Healthcare (IJBDAH),” Dr. Ngafeeson shared. “As we stand at the intersection of technological innovation and healthcare transformation, our journal remains committed to advancing both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of big data in this critical field. Together, we will push the boundaries of what is possible in big data and analytics, fostering a future where data-driven healthcare leads to better, more personalized patient care.”
The publisher’s Open Access Journal Program offers nearly 200 open access journals focusing on Business & Management, Science, Technology, & Medicine (STM), and Education & Social Sciences. These journals actively seek top-tier submissions from global experts and feature a swift publication process, personalized editorial support, and adherence to the highest ethical standards. With 37 years of academic publishing experience, IGI Global Scientific Publishing ensures worldwide reach and impact, with immediate delivery through platforms like ResearchGate.
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About IGI Global Scientific Publishing – Publishing Tomorrow’s Research Today
Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA with offices in New York, New York, USA, Beijing, China (IGI Science and Technology, Ltd.), and soon London, UK, IGI Global Scientific Publishing is a rapidly growing, mid-sized, independent international academic publisher dedicated to releasing high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarly research publications in the three major academic subject areas of Business & Management, Scientific, Technical, & Medical (STM), and Education & Social Sciences. Our commitment is to advance the discovery of pioneering scientific research promptly through swift and agile processes, with books released in approximately 6-9 months from start to finish. With more than 200,000 research collaborations with experts from leading institutions around the world, we will publish over 1,000 books during the 2025 copyright year, positioning our publishing output among the industry’s giants with centuries of history. Our Open Access Journal Program includes nearly 200 fully open access journals, making IGI Global Scientific Publishing one of the largest 100% open access journal publishers in the world. Through traditional book publishing and open access options, we strive to bring cutting-edge high-quality research at the pace of innovation, ensuring that tomorrow’s research is published today.
About Palm Beach Atlantic University
Palm Beach Atlantic University, founded in 1968, is a private, Christian university, offering 100 different programs and pathways, including undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees and professional degrees. The university has two campuses in West Palm Beach, Florida—19-acres downtown and a 78-acre Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Athletic Campus provides facilities for training and hosting intercollegiate sports. Sailfish athletes compete in 18 NCAA Division II and Sunshine State Conference varsity sports. PBA affirms the values that have built American society, including religious liberty and the free enterprise system. The university is dedicated to the integration of biblical principles to prepare students for learning, leadership, and service.
