Ishrat Naz | Biological Sciences | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Outstanding Scientist Award

Ishrat Naz
Researcher Ishrat Naz
Affiliation The University of Agriculture Peshawar
Country Pakistan
Google Scholar ID CiS9UzwAAAAJ
Documents 35
Citations 520
h-index 13
Subject Area Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Event International Soil Scientist Awards

Ishrat Naz
The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan

Ishrat Naz is a researcher at The University of Agriculture Peshawar, Pakistan, whose supplied scholarly record focuses on Agricultural and Biological Sciences, particularly plant pathology, biological control, plant-parasitic nematodes, and crop disease management. The profile records 35 documents, 520 citations, and an h-index of 13.

Abstract

The supplied research record of Ishrat Naz documents work in plant health and agricultural disease management. Research topics include biological control of root-knot nematodes, botanical nematicidal activity, green-manure applications, and management of bacterial wilt. A study in Biological Control investigated Meloidogyne incognita in cucumber using in vitro, greenhouse, and field approaches. [1] Another study examined Fumaria parviflora against the southern root-knot nematode. [2]

Keywords

  • Plant pathology
  • Biological control
  • Plant-parasitic nematodes
  • Meloidogyne incognita
  • Crop disease management
  • Ralstonia solanacearum

Introduction

Plant-parasitic nematodes and plant pathogens are important subjects in agricultural research because effective management requires biological, ecological, and crop-production knowledge. The supplied publications address these challenges through biological-control, botanical, and alternative management approaches. Research involving Fumaria parviflora evaluated nematicidal activity against M. incognita, while related work investigated its use as green manure on tomato. [2][3]

Research Profile

The supplied Scopus profile lists 35 documents, 520 citations, and an h-index of 13. These indicators provide quantitative information about the indexed scholarly record and may change as databases are updated. The publication topics demonstrate an emphasis on agricultural disease management, with research spanning nematode control, biological agents, plant-derived materials, and bacterial-wilt management.

Research Contributions

  • Nematode control: Biological-control research examined M. incognita in cucumber under laboratory, greenhouse, and field conditions. [1]
  • Botanical management: F. parviflora was investigated for nematicidal activity against root-knot nematodes. [2]
  • Crop protection: Research examined green manure and approaches to bacterial-wilt management. [3][4]

Publications

  1. Biological control of root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita, in vitro, greenhouse and field in cucumber. Biological Control, 152, 104429 (2021).
  2. Perspective Chapter: Integrated Bio-Based Nematode Management in Potato Agroecosystems. IntechOpen.
  3. Perspective Chapter: Multi-Pathogen Disease Complexes in Greenhouses – Linking Soilborne and Aerial Pathosystems, Emerging Diagnostics and Integrated Management.

Research Impact

The supplied profile reports 520 citations and an h-index of 13, providing quantitative context for the indexed research record. The publications also address practical agricultural problems involving root-knot nematodes and bacterial wilt. The use of biological, botanical, and alternative management approaches contributes to research discussions concerning crop health and disease-management strategies. [1][4]

Award Suitability

The documented research themes provide material for academic consideration under an Outstanding Scientist Award associated with the International Soil Scientist Awards. Relevant areas include plant-parasitic nematodes, biological control, plant pathology, crop disease management, and experimental studies extending from laboratory to greenhouse and field settings. The supplied bibliometric indicators can be considered alongside research originality, publication quality, methodology, collaboration, and relevance to agricultural science.

Conclusion

Ishrat Naz’s supplied publication record represents research in Agricultural and Biological Sciences focused on plant pathology, biological control, nematode management, and crop disease research. The selected studies address M. incognita, F. parviflora, and R. solanacearum through biological and alternative management approaches. [1][2][4]

References

  1. Naz, I., Khan, R. A. A., Masood, T., Baig, A., Siddique, I., & Haq, S. (2021). Biological control of root knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita, in vitro, greenhouse and field in cucumber. Biological Control, 152, 104429.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2020.104429
  2. Phytobiocidal management of bacterial wilt of tomato caused by Ralstonia solanacearum (Smith) Yabuuchi.
    https://sjar.revistas.csic.es/index.php/sjar/article/view/9012
  3. Perspective Chapter: Integrated Bio-Based Nematode Management in Potato Agroecosystems.
    https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/1240779
  4. Khan, R. A. A., Tang, Y., Naz, I., et al. (2021). Management of Ralstonia solanacearum in Tomato Using ZnO Nanoparticles Synthesized Through Matricaria chamomilla. Plant Disease, 105(10), 3224–3230.
    https://doi.org/10.1094/PDIS-08-20-1763-RE
  5. Perspective Chapter: Multi-Pathogen Disease Complexes in Greenhouses – Linking Soilborne and Aerial Pathosystems, Emerging Diagnostics and Integrated Management.
    https://www.intechopen.com/online-first/1259327

Vikrant verma | Biology and Life Sciences | Research Excellence Award

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Research Excellence Award

Vikrant Verma
Affiliation Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
Country India
Scopus ID 57213651680
Documents 20
Citations 70
h-index 4
Subject Area Biology and Life Sciences
Event International Soil Scientist Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-1994-9641

Vikrant Verma
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University,India

Vikrant Verma of Swami Vivekanand Subharti University is presented in connection with the Research Excellence Award at the International Soil Scientist Awards. His reported scholarly record comprises 20 documents, 70 citations, and an h-index of 4, with research classified within Biology and Life Sciences. The publication record supplied for this profile reflects interdisciplinary work spanning pharmacology, natural bioactive compounds, radiopharmaceuticals, neurobiology, and cardiovascular research.

Abstract

This academic recognition profile summarizes Vikrant Verma’s documented research activity and selected recent publications. The supplied works address mechanisms of bioactive compounds, Alzheimer’s disease, alkaloid pharmacology, targeted radiopharmaceuticals, gut-brain interactions, and endothelial dysfunction. Together, these publications indicate a research portfolio connecting molecular mechanisms with therapeutic and translational questions. The bibliometric information supplied for the profile records 20 documents, 70 citations, and an h-index of 4.

Keywords

Vikrant Verma; Research Excellence Award; Biology and Life Sciences; pharmacology; bioactive compounds; Alzheimer’s disease; molecular targets; radiopharmaceuticals; gut-brain axis; cardiovascular research.

Introduction

The supplied publication record demonstrates an interdisciplinary orientation within biomedical and life-science research. Recent work includes mechanistic reviews of traditional Chinese medicine-derived compounds and Mitragyna speciosa alkaloids, as well as research concerning PSMA-targeted radiopharmaceuticals and quercetin-mediated gut-brain interactions. These subjects involve molecular pharmacology, therapeutic development, safety considerations, and translational science.

Research Profile

The reported Scopus profile identifies 20 documents, 70 citations, and an h-index of 4. These metrics provide a quantitative snapshot of indexed scholarly output and citation activity and should be interpreted in relation to field, publication age, document type, and database coverage. [1]

Research Contributions

  • Analysis of molecular targets, standardization, and translational considerations for TCM-derived bioactive compounds in Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Examination of structure-activity relationships and safety profiles associated with Mitragyna speciosa alkaloids.
  • Review of PSMA-targeted radiopharmaceutical design and clinical translation.
  • Investigation of quercetin, microbiome modulation, and neuroprotective mechanisms involving the gut-brain axis.
  • Assessment of therapeutic strategies addressing endothelial dysfunction across cardiovascular and systemic diseases.

Publications

Selected publications supplied for this profile include the 2026 article on TCM-derived bioactive compounds in Pharmacological Research – Modern Chinese Medicine, the study of Mitragyna speciosa alkaloids in Current Bioactive Compounds, and work on PSMA-targeted radiopharmaceuticals in Current Radiopharmaceuticals. Additional publications address quercetin and the gut-brain axis and therapeutic strategies for endothelial dysfunction. [2] [3] [4]

Research Impact

The reported citation count and h-index document measurable scholarly visibility in indexed literature. The subject diversity of the selected publications also illustrates engagement with several areas of biomedical research, including neurodegeneration, natural-product pharmacology, molecular imaging, and vascular biology. Citation metrics are dynamic and may change as databases are updated. [1]

Award Suitability

The supplied record provides several documented elements relevant to an academic recognition profile: indexed publications, citation activity, an h-index, and recent research addressing contemporary questions in Biology and Life Sciences. The combination of mechanistic pharmacology, therapeutic investigation, and translational biomedical themes provides a substantive basis for consideration under a research-excellence framework, subject to the award’s formal evaluation criteria and verification procedures.

Conclusion

Vikrant Verma’s supplied academic profile reflects research activity in Biology and Life Sciences with publications covering molecular pharmacology and several translational biomedical themes. The reported Scopus metrics and selected 2026 publications provide measurable and recent indicators of scholarly activity. Continued publication, citation development, and interdisciplinary research may further document the evolution of this research profile.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Vikrant Verma, Author ID 57213651680. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57213651680
  2. Verma, V. (2026). Mechanistic pharmacology of TCM-derived bioactive compounds in Alzheimer’s disease: molecular targets, standardization, and translational insights. Pharmacological Research – Modern Chinese Medicine. DOI: 10.1016/j.prmcm.2026.100831
  3. Verma, V. (2026). Mechanistic Insights, Structure-activity Relationships, and Safety Profile of Mitragyna speciosa Alkaloids. Current Bioactive Compounds. DOI: 10.2174/0115734072492003260811045218
  4. Verma, V. (2026). Theranostic applications of PSMA-targeted radiopharmaceuticals: From molecular design to clinical translation and emerging paradigms. Current Radiopharmaceuticals. DOI: 10.1016/j.craph.2026.100054
  5. Verma, V. (2026). Quercetin and the gut-brain axis: Microbiome modulation, neuroprotection, and therapeutic implications. AIMS Molecular Science. DOI: 10.3934/molsci.2026012
  6. Verma, V. (2026). Therapeutic Strategies for Endothelial Dysfunction in Cardiovascular Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Diabetes: Current and Emerging Approaches. Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents in Medicinal Chemistry. DOI: 10.2174/0118715257414596251206101856

Sara Godena | Agricultural and Biological Sciences | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Sara Godena
Institute of Agriculture and Tourism, Croatia

Sara Godena
Affiliation Institute of Agriculture and Tourism
Country Croatia
Scopus ID 36760599700
Documents 36
Citations 388
h-index 11
Subject Area Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Event International Soil Scientist Awards
ORCID 0000-0003-1937-4611

Sara Godena is a researcher affiliated with the Institute of Agriculture and Tourism in Croatia whose documented scholarly activity falls within Agricultural and Biological Sciences. Her research profile includes plant health, olive production, biological control, plant-derived antimicrobial agents, and sustainable approaches to agricultural disease management. Her reported research record comprises 36 documents, 388 citations, and an h-index of 11. [1]

Abstract

Sara Godena’s research portfolio demonstrates a focus on practical agricultural and plant-health challenges, particularly those affecting olive cultivation. Recent studies address olive-associated fungal and bacterial pathogens, essential oils, plant-based agents, olive mill wastewater, pathogen diversity, and varietal susceptibility. These themes connect biological research with environmentally conscious disease-management strategies and contribute to the development of alternatives to conventional chemical control. [2]

Keywords

Olive pathology; plant health; biological control; essential oils; plant-based agents; Botryosphaeriaceae; Pseudomonas savastanoi; olive mill wastewater; sustainable agriculture; agricultural microbiology.

Introduction

Olive production is affected by diverse fungal and bacterial organisms that can influence plant health and productivity. Godena’s recent publications investigate these challenges through pathogen characterization, antimicrobial evaluation, varietal assessment, and exploration of plant-derived or agricultural by-product-based interventions. Such research is relevant to integrated plant disease management and the broader objective of reducing reliance on conventional inputs. [3]

Research Profile

The research profile combines plant pathology, microbiology, agricultural biotechnology, and sustainable crop protection. Published work examines both pathogen biology and potential control measures, creating a research pathway from identification and characterization toward application-oriented disease management.

Research Contributions

  • Assessment of olive-associated Botryosphaeriaceae diversity and pathogenicity in Istria, Croatia. [5]
  • Investigation of plant-based agents and essential oils for antimicrobial and antifungal activity. [3]
  • Evaluation of olive mill wastewater as a potential source of bioactive compounds for plant disease management. [2]

Publications

Selected recent publications include studies in Horticulturae, Agronomy, Agriculture, Plants, and Microorganisms. The 2025 Horticulturae article examines physicochemical characteristics and antifungal activity of olive mill wastewaters against Botryosphaeriaceae, while related studies investigate plant-based growth promoters, green bactericides, essential oils, fungal pathogens, and bacterial disease susceptibility. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Research Impact

The reported 388 citations and h-index of 11 indicate measurable scholarly visibility within the researcher’s indexed publication record. [1] The thematic continuity of the publications also demonstrates relevance to sustainable crop protection, especially where biological activity, plant-derived compounds, and agricultural residues can be evaluated as components of integrated management.

Award Suitability

The documented publication record, citation profile, and research emphasis provide a scholarly basis for consideration for the Innovative Research Award associated with the International Soil Scientist Awards. Particular relevance arises from research connecting agricultural production with plant protection and environmentally oriented approaches to pathogen management. Award consideration should be based on the complete nomination dossier and independent evaluation criteria.

Conclusion

Sara Godena’s research profile reflects sustained engagement with agricultural and biological sciences, with notable emphasis on olive health, plant pathogens, biological activity, and sustainable crop-protection approaches. Her indexed research output and recent publications provide a coherent foundation for academic recognition in innovative agricultural research.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Sara Godena, Author ID 36760599700. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/pages/authors/36760599700
  2. MDPI. (2025). Integrated Analysis of Olive Mill Wastewaters: Physicochemical Profiling, Antifungal Activity, and Biocontrol Potential Against Botryosphaeriaceae. Horticulturae, 11(7), 819. DOI: 10.3390/horticulturae11070819
  3. MDPI. (2025). Potential of Plant-Based Agents as Next-Generation Plant Growth-Promotors and Green Bactericides Against Pseudomonas savastanoi pv. savastanoi. Agronomy, 15(4), 819. DOI: 10.3390/agronomy15040819
  4. MDPI. (2025). Antifungal Efficacy of Essential Oils and Their Predominant Components Against Olive Fungal Pathogens. Agriculture, 15(3), 340. DOI: 10.3390/agriculture15030340
  5. MDPI. (2024). Diversity and Pathogenicity of Botryosphaeriaceae Species Isolated from Olives in Istria, Croatia, and Evaluation of Varietal Resistance. Plants, 13(13), 1813. DOI: 10.3390/plants13131813
  6. MDPI. (2024). Varietal Susceptibility of Olive to Pseudomonas savastanoi pv. savastanoi and the Antibacterial Potential of Plant-Based Agents. Microorganisms, 12(7), 1301. DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12071301