Agussalim

Dr. Agussalim, S.Kp., MSN, MST, DNS is an Associate Professor at the Parepare School of Nursing, Makassar Health Polytechnic, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia. He began his nursing career after graduating as a Primary Nurse from the Labuang Baji School of Nursing in 1996 and subsequently earned a Diploma in Nursing from the Anging Mammiri School of Nursing, Makassar (2000–2003). He completed his Bachelor of Nursing Science at Binawan University, Jakarta (2003–2006).

Dr. Agussalim pursued his postgraduate education at St. Paul University Philippines (SPUP), where he obtained a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Adult Health Nursing (2007–2009), alongside a Master of Science in Teaching (2007). He later completed his Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS) at the same institution in 2015 under a competitive international scholarship program.

He has been actively engaged in international academic forums. In 2019, he was awarded a scholarship by the Directorate General of Higher Education of Indonesia to present his research at the Transcultural Nursing Society Conference in Richmond, Virginia, USA. In 2020, he was selected to participate in a short course program at Heidelberg University, Germany, although the program was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Agussalim is frequently invited as a speaker at both national and international conferences, reflecting his recognized expertise in nursing science and healthcare research. He has an extensive publication record, with numerous research articles indexed on his Google Scholar profile, demonstrating sustained contributions to scientific knowledge. In addition, he serves as a peer reviewer for several reputable international journals, contributing to the advancement of scholarly standards in nursing and health sciences.

Beyond journal publications, he is a prolific author of academic books with ISBN registration, written in both Indonesian and English, covering diverse topics in nursing, healthcare, and education. His academic portfolio is further strengthened by multiple competitive research grants funded by the Government of Indonesia, including awards received in 2022.

In addition to his academic and research roles, Dr. Agussalim is actively involved in community service initiatives, applying evidence-based approaches to improve public health outcomes and strengthen healthcare capacity at the community level. His professional contributions encompass roles as a nurse educator, researcher, national accreditation team member, author, reviewer, and community service leader, reflecting a comprehensive commitment to advancing nursing practice, education, and research both nationally and globally.