Jiquan Wang | Crop Science | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Dr. Jiquan Wang | Crop Science | Editorial Board Member

Professor at Northeast Agricultural University | China

Prof. Dr. Jiquan Wang is a distinguished professor at the College of Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, recognized for his extensive contributions to agricultural systems engineering, intelligent optimization algorithms, and data-driven decision-making in agriculture; he completed his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral studies in engineering at leading agricultural universities in China and began his professional career as a technician in an electronics company before transitioning into academia, where he progressed through roles including teaching assistant, lecturer, associate professor, visiting scholar, and professor; his research portfolio spans theoretical and applied studies in genetic algorithms, hybrid evolutionary algorithms, firefly algorithms, sine–cosine optimization, mayfly optimization, carnivorous plant algorithms, whale optimization, evolutionary game theory, agricultural production modeling, pork supply forecasting, crop planting structure optimization, multilevel thresholding image segmentation, food supply chain safety, and agricultural technological progress measurement; he has served as principal investigator for numerous competitive research grants supported by provincial, national, and public-welfare programs, covering subjects such as agricultural machinery system optimization, BP neural network applications, groundwater monitoring technologies, seasonal rural labor estimation, rice production integration, and supply-demand regulation models for agricultural products; he has supervised many postgraduate theses involving advanced optimization techniques, machine learning applications, routing algorithms, neural networks, production function analysis, supply chain coordination, and image-based crop identification; his scholarly output includes influential publications in top international journals such as Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, Expert Systems with Applications, Applied Soft Computing, Applied Intelligence, IEEE Access, Mathematics, Sustainability, Knowledge-Based Systems, and Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience, and he has served as associate editor of major academic textbooks including Agricultural Systems Engineering and Management Information System Analysis and Design, with his works widely cited for advancing modern agricultural engineering; his innovation record includes numerous authorized patents covering agricultural machinery, intelligent scheduling methods, crop production devices, soil and crop processing systems, optimization-based agricultural tools, and smart mechanization structures, reflecting his leadership in merging engineering innovation with computational intelligence for sustainable agricultural development.

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Featured Publications : 

Jinling, B., Wang, J., & Zhang, H. (in press). An optimization method for corn planting parameters based on mutation breeding sea horse optimization algorithm. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture.

 Author, A., & Wang, J. (in press). A knowledge-driven smart system based on reinforcement learning for pork supply-demand regulation. Agriculture (Switzerland).

Author, A., Author, B., & Wang, J. (in press). Edge–Region collaborative segmentation of potato leaf disease images using Beluga Whale Optimization Algorithm with danger sensing mechanism. Agriculture (Switzerland).

Author, A., Author, B., Author, C., & Wang, J. (2024). Identifying rice lodging based on semantic segmentation architecture optimization with UAV remote sensing imaging. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, (vol/issue not provided).

Ali Zolfaghari | Soil-Plant Relations | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Ali Zolfaghari | Soil-Plant Relations | Editorial Board Member

Associate Professor at Semnan University | Iran

Dr. AliAsghar Zolfaghari is an Iranian soil physicist and Associate Professor at Semnan University, widely recognized for his influential contributions in Digital Soil Mapping for Spatial Prediction of Soil Properties, Prediction of Soil Hydraulic Properties Using Pedotransfer Functions, Effect of Climate Change on Soil Erosion and Vegetation Cover, Climate Change and Projection of Reference Evapotranspiration, Spatial and Temporal Variability of Reference Evapotranspiration, Bias Correction of Climatic Variables Using Machine Learning Methods, Machine Learning Approaches for Crop Yield Prediction Using Remote Sensing and Climatic Variables, Estimation of Soil Moisture Using SAR Data for Crop Yield Prediction, Spatial Variability of Soil Physical and Hydraulic Properties, Scaling of Infiltration, Determination of Soil Hydraulic Properties Under Field Conditions, and Prediction of Soil Properties Using Easily Available Variables Such as Soil Colour. His research portfolio spans numerous impactful publications, including major works such as Using Quantile Mapping and Random Forest for Bias-Correction of High-Resolution Reanalysis Data and CMIP6 Climate Projections, Machine Learning Method to Estimate Evapotranspiration, Enhancing Fire Susceptibility Mapping Through Machine Learning and Geospatial Analysis, Infection Severity of Arceuthobium oxycedri in Protected Mountain Ecosystems, Comparison of Machine Learning Algorithms for Predicting and Mapping Soil Available Water, Estimation of Vegetation Changes Across Climatic Gradients, Predicting Soil Properties Using Fast and Inexpensive Colour Sensor Data, Evaluation of Mathematical Models for Particle Size Distribution Prediction, Spatial Prediction of Soil Particle Size Distribution in Arid Lands, Sensitivity Analysis of Reference Evapotranspiration in Humid Climate, Mapping Soil Organic Carbon Using MIR Spectroscopy and Environmental Covariates, Observation and Simulation of Water Movement in Water-Repellent Soils, Prediction of Soil Macronutrients Using Fractal Parameters and Artificial Intelligence, Impact of Biochar on Soil Water Repellency, Assessing Performance of Decision Tree and Neural Network Models in Mapping Soil Properties, and Symbiosis of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi With Drought-Stressed Plant Species. Dr. Zolfaghari leads major national projects on flood-prone area mapping, disaster risk assessment, digital soil mapping integration with hydrological models, satellite-based soil property estimation, and climate-related hazard analysis. He supervises PhD and MSc research in soil physics, environmental modeling, evapotranspiration, satellite-based soil assessment, hydrological modeling, and digital soil mapping. With deep expertise in R, Python, GIS, Google Earth Engine, MATLAB, and environmental modeling platforms, he is also an academic leader serving in roles such as department dean, research deputy, laboratory manager, and consultant for agricultural enterprises. His scholarly and professional accomplishments, combined with numerous awards for teaching and research excellence, position him as one of the leading experts advancing soil physics, environmental modeling, and climate-informed land management in arid and semiarid regions.

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Featured Publications : 

 (2025). Ensemble machine learning for predicting soil hydraulic properties in semi-arid regions. Modeling Earth Systems and Environment.

(2025). Identification of flash flood-prone areas in arid and semi-arid regions using optical and radar imagery (Case study: Semnan province). Water and Soil Management and Modeling.

(2025). Daily reference evapotranspiration prediction in Iran: A machine learning approach with ERA5-land data. Journal of Hydrology Regional Studies.

Masoud Bijani | Ecology | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Masoud Bijani | Ecology | Editorial Board Member

Tarbiat Modares University | Iran

Dr. Masoud Bijani is an Associate Professor of Agricultural Extension and Education in the Department of Agricultural Extension and Education at the College of Agriculture, Tarbiat Modares University in Tehran, Iran, recognized for his extensive academic, administrative, and research contributions across agricultural extension, rural sociology, natural resources, and environmental studies. He holds multiple academic degrees in Agricultural Extension and Education from Shiraz University, the University of Tehran, and the Islamic Azad University Science and Research Branch, with each stage of his training culminating in high-ranking scholarly performance, including first-grade standings in his B.Sc., M.Sc., and initial Ph.D. programs and second-grade distinction in his additional Ph.D. specialization in Agricultural Extension. His scholarly journey includes a study leave at Freie Universität Berlin under the supervision of leading experts in water conflicts and environmental sociology, where he also taught applied statistics and SPSS for doctoral students. Dr. Bijani has served in a wide range of influential academic roles, including faculty positions at the Islamic Azad University Boroujerd Branch and Ramin University of Ahwaz, research affairs director, head of department, portal committee director, vice-chancellor of national agricultural academic networks, head of the College of Agriculture library, and board member or council member in numerous national scientific, technical, agricultural extension, and water resource organizations. His research interests span agricultural extension productivity, ICT in agriculture, rural development, social studies in agriculture and natural resources, water conflict analysis, environmental decision-making, e-learning, qualitative and quantitative research methods, and statistical applications in social sciences. He is widely recognized for his professional mastery of SPSS, Word, PowerPoint, and extension teaching methods, holding editorial and guest editor roles in various scholarly journals. Dr. Bijani is also author of major academic works including Learning of Triple Knowledge (Knowledge for Knowing, Knowledge for Doing, Knowledge for Being) and Introduction on Analyzing and Measuring Agricultural Extension Productivity, illustrating his long-standing dedication to advancing agricultural education, sustainability, and human–environment interaction.

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Featured Publications : 

Human ecological analysis of conflict toward using natural resources: Evidence from Iran. (2025). Environmental Challenges.

Digital markets, local products: Psychological drivers of buying nomadic local foods online. (2025). Foods.

Mapping socio-institutional studies of biodiversity governance and climate change justice in wetland ecosystems. (2025).

Assessment of sustainability trend of apicultural industry: Evidence from beekeepers in Iran. (2025). Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology.

Comparing predictive power of planned behavior and social cognition theories on students’ pro-environmental behaviors: The case of University of Zanjan, Iran. (2025). Journal of Cleaner Production.

Toward tenure security: The relationship between women’s land ownership, formal land title documents and their empowerment. (2025). Land Use Policy.

 

Peter Makieu | Crop Science | Editorial Board Member

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Mr. Peter Makieu | Crop Science | Editorial Board Member

Research Teaching Assistant at Njala University | Sierra Leone

Mr. Peter Makieu is an emerging multidisciplinary researcher whose academic and professional journey spans agribusiness management, computer science, data analytics, and machine learning applications in agriculture, reflecting a unique blend of scientific rigor and technological innovation. He holds advanced degrees in Agribusiness Management and Computer Science and Engineering, complemented by strong foundations in research methodology, statistical analysis, manuscript preparation, and publication ethics. His scholarly pursuits focus on agribusiness development, food and nutrition systems, crop science improvement, and the integration of intelligent technologies such as predictive analytics, precision agriculture tools, and AI-driven automation to enhance agricultural productivity, sustainability, and decision-making. Peter’s research contributions include peer-reviewed works on nutritional assessment of indigenous crops, financial access challenges among farming communities, and the performance analysis of AI models and minimalist neural network architectures, demonstrating both scientific depth and interdisciplinary versatility. Professionally, he has served as a Research Teaching Assistant in agribusiness, a Data Analyst for national value-chain assessments, an Acting Principal and Lecturer contributing to academic governance and curriculum leadership, and a facilitator of training programs for farmers, students, and professionals. His roles have encompassed research design, data interpretation, academic mentorship, statistical modeling, administrative leadership, and community engagement. Peter has also gained hands-on experience in plantation management, market linkages, production planning, and quality control through internships and development collaborations. Known for his strong communication skills, academic leadership, and commitment to sustainable development, he continues to pursue impactful research at the intersection of agriculture, technology, and socio-economic transformation, contributing to knowledge advancement and capacity building across diverse sectors.

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Featured Publications : 

Makieu, P., Yansaneh, M., Tunkara, I., & Newah, S. S. (2025). Assessing the effectiveness of government policies on youth employment in Sierra Leone. Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports.

Makieu, P., Kanu, M. S., Sillah, A., & Sheriff, A. (2025). Nutritional values of cassava leaves in three districts, Kenema, Kailahun, and Bo, Sierra Leone. Food and Humanity.

Kashmira J Gohil | Herbal Medicine | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Kashmira J Gohil | Herbal Medicine | Editorial Board Member

Prof. (Dr.) Kashmira J. Gohil is a distinguished academician, administrator, researcher, and healthcare professional with extensive expertise in Pharmaceutical Sciences, known for her leadership as Director at Krishna School of Pharmacy, KPGU Global University, and previously as Dean at Anand College of Pharmacy under the Sharda Group of Institutions and Director of Teaching Learning at Sharda University, bringing deep specialization in Pharmacology through her M. Pharm and Ph.D qualifications; she has made impactful scholarly contributions with more than fifty publications in reputed national and international Scopus-indexed journals, achieving over fifteen hundred citations and presenting her work across academic platforms in India, Canada, Dubai, and Norway; she serves as an invited academic editor and editorial board member for numerous peer-reviewed journals including prominent PubMed-indexed titles under the National Library of Medicine, evidencing her global recognition in the fields of medicine and pharmacy; she has authored influential books in medical pharmacology and contributed invited chapters while also receiving multiple national and international awards and research grants; as a postgraduate and doctoral supervisor and examiner across various universities, she has guided numerous scholars and has additionally served as a consultant for international research firms such as AlphaSights and Maven Research; her invited keynote contributions at leading institutions, including her talks on herbal therapeutics and pharmacovigilance at the University of Manitoba, further highlight her academic prominence; beyond her scientific pursuits, she is professionally trained in Indian classical vocal music, has hosted radio programs on All India Radio and Vividh Bharati, and continues to engage in creative domains such as singing, writing, voice-overs, anchoring, and modeling, reflecting a multifaceted personality who balances scholarly excellence with artistic passion.

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Featured Publications : 

Gohil, K. J., Patel, J. A., & Gajjar, A. K. (2010). Pharmacological review on Centella asiatica: A potential herbal cure-all. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 72(5), 546.

Gohil, K. J., & Patel, J. A. (2010). A review on Bacopa monniera: Current research and future prospects. International Journal of Green Pharmacy, 4(1).

Gohil, K. J., & Patel, J. A. (2007). Herb-drug interactions: A review and study based on assessment of clinical case reports in literature. Indian Journal of Pharmacology, 39(3), 129–139.

Gohil, K., Trivedi, P., & Molvi, K. I. (2005). Spectrophotometric analysis of amlodipine besylate in bulk and in tablet dosage forms. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 67(3), 376–378.

Bagban, I. M., Roy, S. P., Chaudhary, A., Das, S. K., Gohil, K. J., & Bhandari, K. K. (2012). Hepatoprotective activity of the methanolic extract of Fagonia indica Burm in carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity in albino rats. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 2(3), S1457–S1460.

 

Morteza Jafarsalehi | Ecology | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Morteza Jafarsalehi | Ecology | Editorial Board Member

Ph.D. Student at Kashan University of Medical sciences | Iran

Dr. Morteza Jafarsalehi is an environmental health engineering professional with a strong interdisciplinary background bridging environmental biotechnology, wastewater treatment innovation, and sustainable engineering solutions, recognized for his extensive experience across hospital environmental management, wastewater system design, and advanced academic research. His academic journey includes foundational and advanced studies in environmental health engineering, culminating in research focused on nutrient removal using enhanced anaerobic baffled reactor–anammox configurations and earlier work on carbon dioxide biofixation from flue gases through Spirulina microalgae cultivation in photobioreactors, supported by additional projects evaluating phosphorus removal and microalgal biomass production. He has authored publications addressing CO₂ removal using microalgae, phosphorus recovery in wastewater, carbon capture from residential combustion gases, biogas optimization in wastewater treatment facilities through co-digestion strategies, and cleaner biomass combustion practices for NOx mitigation, reflecting his commitment to environmentally sustainable technologies. Professionally, he has maintained a long-term role as an Environmental Health Officer at a major hospital, supervising critical systems including wastewater treatment operations, sterile services, ventilation systems, hazardous waste handling, infection control measures, and environmental risk management, alongside responsibilities in procurement and training. In parallel, he has contributed as a wastewater treatment designer involved in packaged treatment plants, anaerobic baffled reactors, septic systems, and grease traps. His earlier engineering roles included sewer planning, hydraulic calculations, pipeline pressurization, field surveying, and software-based sewer network modeling. His research and professional interests span CO₂ biofixation, carbon capture and storage, high-rate anaerobic systems, enhanced biomethane generation, energy–environment integration, autonomy in wastewater treatment plants, and sustainable management of desalination brine. His profile reflects a blend of scientific depth, engineering practice, and environmental stewardship dedicated to advancing cleaner technologies.

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Featured Publications : 

Jafarsalehi, M. (in press). Primary measures for cleaner biomass combustion to reduce NOx: A narrative review on solid biomass fuels, NOx sources, small-scale boilers, auxiliary equipment, fuel management and fuel quality improvement. Fuel.

Dr. Mostafa Sagharyan | Plant Physiology | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Mostafa Sagharyan | Plant Physiology | Editorial Board Member

Postodoc at Tarbiat Modares University | Iran

Dr. Mostafa Sagharyan is an accomplished plant physiologist whose academic journey spans advanced training from leading Iranian universities, culminating in a doctorate focused on microRNA-mediated regulation of phenylpropanoid biosynthesis in Linum album cell cultures under elicitor treatments such as methyl jasmonate and phenylalanine. His academic foundation began with undergraduate studies in plant biology, followed by a master’s specialization in plant physiology, where he optimized callus induction and plant regeneration protocols in Nepeta binaloudensis, achieving distinguished academic performance at both graduate levels and earning top ranking in doctoral program entrance examinations. His research portfolio reflects deep expertise in plant biochemistry, molecular signaling pathways, metabolic engineering, and plant stress resilience, with notable contributions to understanding how regulatory molecules, elicitors, and environmental factors modulate phenolic compound production, lignan biosynthesis, carbohydrate and amino acid metabolism, nitric-oxide-mediated signaling, and defensive responses in various plant systems. As the primary designer, performer, data analyst, and lead author of multiple impactful publications in international journals, his work has explored hydrogen sulfide interaction mechanisms in plants, microRNA expression dynamics influencing secondary metabolite pathways, metabolic shifts triggered by exogenous amino acids, the biochemical consequences of melatonin application, and pollution-responsive phenolic enhancement in medicinal species. His experience includes operating advanced analytical platforms such as HPLC and preparative-HPLC, conducting enzyme assays, spectrophotometric and fluorometric analyses, and applying molecular techniques ranging from nucleic acid extraction and PCR-based quantification to gene cloning, Western blotting, and flow cytometry. Mostafa is also proficient in bioinformatic and statistical analysis using R, SPSS, Prism, FlowJo, MetaboAnalyst, and primer design tools, complementing his strong background in plant tissue culture, hairy root transformation, and metabolite assessment. Alongside his research activities, he has contributed to teaching biostatistics, SPSS analysis, and plant physiology for Olympiad students, demonstrating a commitment to scientific training and academic mentorship. His scholarly achievements, research excellence, and technical versatility position him as a dynamic and innovative researcher in modern plant science.

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Featured Publications : 

Sagharyan, M., & Sharifi, M. (2024). Metabolic and physiological changes induced by exogenous phenylalanine in Linum album cells. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation.

Esmaeili, S., Sharifi, M., Ghanati, F., Soltani, B. M., Samari, E., & Sagharyan, M. (2023). Exogenous melatonin induces phenolic compounds production in Linum album cells by altering nitric oxide and salicylic acid. Scientific Reports.

Sagharyan, M., Sharifi, M., & Samari, E. (2023). Methyl jasmonate redirects the dynamics of carbohydrates and amino acids toward lignans accumulation in Linum album cells. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry.

Khodamoradi, S., Sagharyan, M., Samari, E., & Sharifi, M. (2022). Changes in phenolic compounds production as a defensive mechanism against hydrogen sulfide pollution in Scrophularia striata. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry.

Tashackori, H., Sharifi, M., Ahmadian Chashmi, N., Behmanesh, M., Safaie, N., & Sagharyan, M. (2021). Physiological, biochemical, and molecular responses of Linum album to digested cell wall of Piriformospora indica. Physiology and Molecular Biology of Plants.

Semiha Yenigün | Plant Biochemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Semiha Yenigün | Plant Biochemistry | Best Researcher Award

Post Doctor at Ondokuz Mayıs University | Turkey

Dr. Semiha Yenigün is an accomplished chemist specializing in antioxidant activity determination methods, enzyme inhibition studies, antimicrobial activity, molecular dynamics simulations, computational chemistry, pharmacokinetics, and natural product isolation, with a strong research focus on the bioactive compounds of medicinal plants, fungal endophytes, phytochemicals, and molecular modeling approaches integrating both in vitro and in silico methodologies. She completed her academic journey at Ondokuz Mayıs University, progressing through undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral training with outstanding academic performance, earning high honors and demonstrating remarkable expertise in chemical sciences. Her scientific contributions include extensive research on phytochemical profiling, DNA protection mechanisms, enzymatic kinetics, molecular docking, molecular dynamics, MM-PBSA, ADME/T predictions, PASS analysis, LC-ESI-MS/MS characterization, and the discovery of novel bioactive molecules from Nepeta species, Rosa species, Elaeagnus umbellata, Paliurus spina-christi, Atriplex nitens, Coriandrum sativum, Lactuca anatolica, Chenopodium quinoa, and other botanicals, reflecting her multidisciplinary command of natural products chemistry and computational biochemistry. As a co-author of numerous publications in high-impact journals covering antibacterial flavonoids, cytotoxic compounds, metabolic enzyme inhibitors, food additive potential molecules, silver nanoparticle green synthesis, and bioactivity-guided phytochemical isolation, she has significantly contributed to expanding knowledge in medicinal chemistry and chemical biology. She has actively participated in scientific congresses with presentations on enzyme inhibition, phytochemical composition, antioxidant profiles, and plant-derived bioactive substances. Her involvement in major national scientific research projects, particularly within Türkiye’s chemistry and biology research support programs, highlights her commitment to innovation and academic excellence. Through her continued work in experimental and computational chemistry, Semîha Yenigün stands out as a dynamic and productive researcher whose scholarship strengthens the intersection of natural product chemistry, molecular modeling, and biological activity evaluation.

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Featured Publications : 

Chi, G. F., Khan, S., Basar, Y., Kuete, J. R. N., Matieta, V. Y., Kuete, J. B. T., Megaptche, J. F., Chongong, M. A., Yenigun, S., Ayimele, G. A., et al. (2025). Antibacterial flavonoids from Tetrapleura tetraptera (Fabaceae) fruit pulp: In silico studies. South African Journal of Botany.

Nayel, N. H. N., Marah, S., Yenigun, S., Ozen, T., Yildiz, I., Erenler, R., & Behcet, L. (2025). Green-chemically synthesized silver nanoparticles using Lactuca anatolica leaf extract: Characterization, biological assessment, molecular docking study, and DFT calculation. Inorganic Chemistry Communications.

Başar, Y., Demirtaş, İ., Yenigün, S., İpek, Y., Özen, T., & Behçet, L. (2025). Molecular docking, molecular dynamics, MM/PBSA approaches and bioactivity studies of nepetanudoside B isolated from endemic Nepeta aristata. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics.

Basar, Y., Yenigun, S., Ozen, T., Demirtas, I., Balpınar, O., & Behcet, L. (2025). Nepetanudoside B, a potential new food additive isolated from Nepeta aristata: Antioxidant, antibacterial, DFT, ADME/T, PASS prediction and MTT analysis studies. European Food Research and Technology.

Yakan, H., Muğlu, H., Bakır, T. K., Yenigün, S., Amhimmid, A. G. A. M., Çavuş, M. S., & Özen, T. (2025). New 5-iodoisatin-thiosemicarbazones: Preparation, spectroscopic characterization, antioxidant, urease inhibition activities, DFT studies, molecular docking, and molecular dynamic simulations. Research on Chemical Intermediates.

Olasunkanmi Awote | Herbal Medicine | Young Scientist Award

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Dr. Olasunkanmi Awote | Herbal Medicine | Young Scientist Award

Lecturer II at Lagos State University | Nigeria

Dr. Olasunkanmi Awote (PhD) is a distinguished Nigerian biochemist whose academic and research trajectory reflects a sustained commitment to drug discovery, drug delivery, metabolic disorders, and bioinformatics-driven phytotherapeutics, emerging from a strong foundation in biochemistry training at Lagos State University and the University of Lagos and advancing into specialized scientific investigations focused on identifying antidiabetic and anti-aging biomolecules from medicinal plants and functional foods through extensive laboratory exploration that encompasses plant collection and authentication, extraction of secondary metabolites, phytochemical profiling, enzyme kinetics studies on carbohydrate-metabolizing enzymes, and mechanistic evaluations of bioactive compounds in both Wistar rat and Drosophila melanogaster models; he has also engaged in high-impact nanomedicine innovations through green synthesis of silver nanoparticles demonstrating antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiglycation, and antidiabetic activities, while expanding his scientific reach into biochemical toxicology, endocrine modulatory studies, and computational drug design using molecular docking, ADME/Tox predictions, and virtual screening tools to identify novel lead compounds against diabetes-associated protein targets; his scholarly output includes peer-reviewed articles on phytocompounds, GC-MS characterization, nanoparticle-mediated therapeutics, antioxidant modulation, and molecular docking insights, complemented by presentations at national scientific conferences, Drosophila research training programs, international workshops, and bioinformatics internships; in addition to research excellence, he contributes significantly to academic leadership through roles in editorial support, conference logistics, ICT service facilitation, and student academic coordination, while volunteering in public health laboratories to support diagnostic services; his recognitions include multiple innovation-focused grants, research awards, and competitive distinctions that underscore his growing influence in biochemistry, phytomedicine, and computational life sciences, establishing him as a rising multidisciplinary researcher dedicated to advancing biochemical knowledge, translational plant therapeutics, and modern approaches to metabolic disease intervention.

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Awote, O. K., Adeyemo, A. G., Quadri, M. A., Elum, N. O., & Kayode, B. D. (in press). Molecular docking, antibacterial activity, and antioxidant system augmentation of Jatropha curcas aqueous leaf extract on arsenic-induced oxidative stress in Drosophila melanogaster. Current Enzyme Inhibition.

Awote, O. K., Ogunsola, S. D., Isiosio, U. E., & Isiosio, I. (2025). Hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic potentials of Ananas comosus (Linn.) Merr. fruit peel: An in silico modelling and in vivo analysis. Current Functional Foods.

Oladimeji, O. S., Awote, O. K., & Elum, N. O. (2025). Pro-fertility and antioxidant potentials of Vigna unguiculata (cowpea) protein isolate and essential oil: An in vivo and in silico studies. Protein & Peptide Letters.

Awote, O. K., Ojekale, A. B., & Kazeem, M. I. (2024). Antidiabetic, antioxidant, antiglycation and anti-inflammatory potentials of green-synthesized silver nanoparticles using fresh leaf and stem aqueous extracts of Telfairia occidentalis: An in-vitro approach. Letters in Applied NanoBioScience.

Awote, O. K., Amisu, K. O., Anagun, O. S., Dohou, F. P., Olokunola, E. R., & Elum, N. O. (2024). In vitro and molecular docking evaluation of the antibacterial, antioxidant, and antidiabetic effects of silver nanoparticles from Cymbopogon citratus leaf. Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research, 8(9), 8400–8411.

Kuna Karthik | Horticulture | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Kuna Karthik | Horticulture | Best Researcher Award

PhD at Dr YSR Horticulturual University | India

Mr. Kuna Karthik is a dedicated horticultural researcher and floriculture specialist whose academic journey and professional pursuits reflect a deep commitment to advancing ornamental crop science, plant propagation, and sustainable landscape practices, having cultivated strong expertise in floriculture, landscaping, plant tissue culture, nursery management, crop production, and ornamental plant physiology, with his scholarly interests shaped through extensive research on Ixora floral enhancement, micronutrient optimization, Spathiphyllum micropropagation, and innovative horticultural technologies, and supported by strong academic training in horticulture and floriculture and landscape architecture, where he has contributed significantly to scientific literature through research papers, conference presentations, book authorship, and editorial work, focusing on themes such as in vitro propagation, ex vitro hardening techniques, micronutrient dynamics, postharvest improvement, nursery industry development, nanotechnology applications in floriculture, bioluminescent ornamentals, and sustainable growing media, while also enriching the academic community through multiple book chapters addressing topics including tissue culture of ornamentals, protected cultivation of high-value floricultural crops, biophilic architecture, phytoremediation, urban horticulture, landscape maintenance, integrated nutrient management, soil health, and the sustainable management of horticultural stresses, and further demonstrating leadership and academic engagement through oral and poster presentations at national and international platforms, with recognition for outstanding research communication, along with strong technical proficiency in experimental design, scientific writing, molecular analysis, and plant tissue culture protocols, combined with effective communication skills, attention to detail, multilingual abilities, and a passion for continuous learning, making Mr. Kuna Karthik a promising horticultural professional committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in the fields of floriculture and landscaping.

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Featured Publications : 

Kuna, K. (2025, November 10). The orchid-pollinator connection: Biology and ecological adaptations. Just Agriculture Magazine.

Kuna, K. (2025, November 7). Role of micronutrients in enhancing floral quality and postharvest shelf life in Ixora. In 2nd International Electronic Conference on Horticulturae (Conference proceedings).

Kuna, K., Ganga, M., & Visalakshi, M. (2025, August 18). Impact of micronutrients on floral quality, plant physiology and shelf life of Ixora coccinea. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International.

Kuna, K. (2025, August 18). Impact of micronutrients on floral quality, plant physiology and shelf life of Ixora coccinea. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International.

Kuna, K. (2025, August 9). Optimizing in vitro callus induction from Spathiphyllum leaf and petiole explants. Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology.