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.

Xin Xiong | Crop Science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Xin Xiong | Crop Science | Best Researcher Award

Dean at Huainan Normal University | China

Prof. Dr. Xin Xiong, PhD, serves as the Dean of Huainan Normal University, where he is a distinguished scholar, educator, and doctoral supervisor specializing in communication and translation. With a deep commitment to advancing China’s educational and agricultural development, Professor Xiong has established himself as a prominent figure in interdisciplinary research that bridges language, technology, and international communication. His academic leadership is reflected in his role as principal investigator of numerous major national and provincial projects, including those supported by the National Social Science Fund, the Ministry of Education, provincial philosophy and social science foundations, and the Department of Education. Professor Xiong’s scholarly productivity is impressive, with more than one hundred papers published in influential domestic and international journals and media platforms such as China Social Sciences Daily and Humanities and Social Sciences Communications. In addition to his extensive journal contributions, he has authored three academic monographs that explore critical themes in communication studies, translation, and cross-cultural education. His research focuses on cultivating multidisciplinary talent for the internationalization of China’s agricultural science and technology industry, addressing challenges such as limited global perspectives, insufficient international collaboration, and linguistic barriers in professional and academic exchanges. He also contributes to enhancing English majors’ international communication competence through innovative teaching reform projects under the Provincial-Level Quality Engineering Project of Institutions of Higher Education in Anhui Province. With consultancy experience spanning six industry-linked projects, five journal publications indexed in SCI and Scopus, and four patents under publication or processing, Professor Xiong embodies a rare combination of academic excellence and applied innovation. As Director of the Chinese English Chinese Comparative Research Association, he continues to foster academic dialogue and global engagement. His dedication to research, education, and the international integration of China’s Agri-Sci-Tech sector positions him as a leading researcher contributing to national progress and global collaboration.

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Featured Publications

Xiong, X. (2025). Cultivation of multidisciplinary professional talent for the internationalization of China’s Agri-Sci-Tech industry. Social Sciences & Humanities Open. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2025.101664

Xiong, X. (2024). Multidisciplinary professional talent cultivation in the internationalization of China’s Agri-Sci-Tech industry [Preprint]. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202409.1070.v1

Xiong, X., Gao, X., & Zhang, K. (2023). International communication of Chinese costume culture: Taking Chinese Cheongsam (qipao) as an example. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Research in Education and Science (ISBN: 9781952092442; ISSN: 2833-6747).

Xiong, X., Qin, H., & Liu, X. (2023). The evolution and development of ecotranslatology studies based on the analysis of CiteSpace mapping knowledge domains. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications.

Xiong, X., Qin, H., & Liu, X. (2023). The evolution and development of ecotranslatology studies in China: Based on the analysis of CiteSpace mapping knowledge domains [Preprint]. Research Square.