Innovative Research Award
Sikandar Ali
University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan
Sikandar Ali is a researcher affiliated with the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Pakistan, whose published work falls within the subject area of Earth and Planetary Sciences. His scholarly record is indexed in the Scopus database under author identifier 57214290699 [1]. This article summarises his research profile in connection with the Innovative Research Award presented at the International Soil Scientist Awards [3].
Abstract
This article presents an overview of the academic profile of Sikandar Ali, a researcher at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, in the context of the Innovative Research Award associated with the International Soil Scientist Awards. Bibliometric indicators drawn from Scopus record 27 documents, 358 citations and an h-index of 11 [1]. The article describes his research profile, contributions, publication record and recognised impact using publicly available scholarly data.
Keywords
- Earth and Planetary Sciences
- Soil science research
- Innovative research
- Scopus-indexed publications
- Research impact
Introduction
Sikandar Ali is affiliated with the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, a public university in Pakistan known for agricultural and allied sciences. His research is catalogued in Scopus, a major abstract and citation database operated by Elsevier [5]. The International Soil Scientist Awards recognise contributions to soil and related earth sciences, and the Innovative Research Award is one of the categories under which researchers are considered [3].
Research Profile
According to his Scopus author record, Ali has authored 27 indexed documents that have received 358 citations in total [1]. His primary subject area is Earth and Planetary Sciences. His research identity is also maintained through an ORCID record, which provides a persistent digital identifier for linking his scholarly outputs [2].
Research Contributions
Ali’s scholarly work contributes to the broader body of knowledge in Earth and Planetary Sciences, with relevance to soil-related research. The principal areas of contribution can be summarised as follows:
- Peer-reviewed research outputs indexed in Scopus [1].
- Scholarly work disseminated through persistent, DOI-registered publications [4].
- Research activity connected with an academic institution focused on agricultural sciences.
Publications
The Scopus database lists 27 documents under Ali’s author profile [1]. Individual publications, together with their Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs), can be reviewed through the Scopus and ORCID profiles listed in the External Links section [2]. DOIs provide stable, resolvable links to scholarly works and support accurate citation [4].
Research Impact
The impact of Ali’s research may be assessed through citation-based indicators. His 358 citations reflect the uptake of his work by other researchers. His h-index of 11 indicates that 11 of his publications have each been cited at least 11 times [1]. The h-index was proposed by Jorge Hirsch as a single-figure measure of a researcher’s cumulative output and citation influence. Such metrics are best interpreted alongside field-specific norms and career stage.
Award Suitability
Ali’s profile is consistent with the general criteria for the Innovative Research Award at the International Soil Scientist Awards [3]. Relevant considerations include:
- A verifiable publication record of 27 Scopus-indexed documents.
- A citation record of 358 citations and an h-index of 11.
- A research focus within Earth and Planetary Sciences.
- A persistent ORCID identifier supporting transparent attribution [2].
Conclusion
Sikandar Ali of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad has an established, Scopus-indexed research record in Earth and Planetary Sciences, supported by measurable citation indicators [1]. His nomination for the Innovative Research Award at the International Soil Scientist Awards recognises this scholarly contribution [3].
External Links
References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Sikandar Ali, Author ID 57214290699. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57214290699
- ORCID. (n.d.). Sikandar Ali (ORCID iD 0000-0001-5250-417X). ORCID.
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5250-417X
- Hirsch, J. E. (2005). An index to quantify an individual’s scientific research output. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 102(46), 16569–16572..
https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0507655102
- Multispectral Assessment of Net Radiations Using Comprehensive Multi-Satellite Data.
https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/23/3378
- Comparative Study of Geospatial Techniques for Interpolating Groundwater Quality Data in Agricultural Areas of Punjab, Pakistan.
https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/1/139