Irfan Ullah | Land | Young Scientist Award

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Mr  Irfan Ullah | Land | Young Scientist Award

Gottingen University Germany,  Germany

Irfan Ullah is a dedicated plant scientist from Kaddi Sikandari, Razzar, District Swabi, KPK, Pakistan. Born on March 15, 1998, he holds an MPhil in Plant Sciences from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, and a BS in Botany from Government Postgraduate College, Swabi. His research focuses on plant taxonomy, microbiology, molecular biology, and environmental sustainability.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • MPhil in Plant Sciences – Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad (2023) 🏅

  • BS in Botany – Government Postgraduate College, Swabi (2021)

  • Associate Degree in Education (ADE) – AIOU (2020)

  • B.Ed – Sarhad University, Peshawar (2023)

  • Matriculation – Government High School Sikandari (2016)

🔬 Research & Projects:

  • Saprobic Macrofungi of the Himalayan Moist Temperate Forest (Morphological & Molecular Study)

  • Green Synthesis of Manganese Nanoparticles from Chlorophyllum molybdites & Its Effects on Plants

  • Local Farmers’ Perception of Climate Change & Its Impact on Plants (District Buner)

🛠 Skills & Expertise:

  • Plant Taxonomy, Molecular Biology, Microbiology & Biochemistry

  • Mushroom Cultivation & Microscopy Techniques

  • Software Proficiency: MS Office, SPSS, MEGA X, BioEdit

  • Research Methodology & Data Analysis

  • Excellent Communication & Leadership Skills

🏆 Achievements & Awards:

  • Gold Medalist 🎖️

  • BHEEF Scholarship Holder (1st in each semester of BS)

  • Best Teacher Award 🏅

  • Fellowship in MPhil (Secured above 80%)

👨‍🏫 Work Experience:

  • Biology Subject Specialist – Government High School Sikandari (2020-2021)

  • Teacher – PMI (Philip Morris International) (2018)

Publication: 

  • Biocultural Diversity at Risk Amidst and Beyond Overtourism: The Decline in Wild Green Foraging in Corfu over the Past 50 Years

 

Shun Han | Soil Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Shun Han | Soil Microbiology | Best Researcher Award

Postdoctoral Research Associates at The University of Oklahoma, United States

​Dr. Shun Han is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Institute for Environmental Genomics, University of Oklahoma, specializing in soil microbial ecology. He earned his Ph.D. in Microbiology from Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China, in 2020, where he also completed his B.S. in Bioengineering in 2014. His research focuses on the relationships between microbial diversity, community assembly processes, and soil multifunctionality in forest ecosystems. He has published extensively on topics such as the impact of bacterial and fungal diversity on soil functions and the effects of fertilization practices on microbial communities. His work has been recognized with several awards, including the Institute of Environmental Genomics Outstanding Achievement Award in 2021.​

Profile:

📚 Education & Expertise:

Dr. Xianglin Fang is a researcher at Lanzhou University, specializing in soil microbiology, biogeochemistry, and environmental sustainability. His work focuses on soil nutrient cycling, microbial ecology, and climate change impacts on soil health.

🔬 Research & Contributions:

Dr. Fang has published extensively in high-impact journals, investigating microbial community responses to land use changes, soil organic matter dynamics, and nitrogen cycling. His research aims to enhance sustainable land management and agricultural productivity.

🌱 Collaborations & Impact:

He actively collaborates with international scientists in China, the USA, and Europe, contributing to global discussions on soil conservation and ecosystem resilience.

🏆 Achievements & Recognitions:

Dr. Fang has received multiple awards for his innovative research and academic excellence in soil and environmental sciences.

Citations:

Total Citations: 1151 (1118 since 2020)
h-index: 18 (18 since 2020)
i10-index: 21 (21 since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Belowground Bacterial Communities and Carbon Components Contribute to Soil Respiration in a Subtropical Forest
    S. Han, A. Wang – Plant and Soil, 2024

  • Role of Generalists, Specialists, and Opportunists in Nitrospira Community Assembly in Soil Aggregates from Nearby Cropland and Grassland Areas in a Campus
    Y. Jiang, S. Han, X. Luo – Applied Soil Ecology, 2024

  • Experimental Warming Accelerates Positive Soil Priming in a Temperate Grassland Ecosystem
    X. Tao, Z. Yang, J. Feng, S. Jian, Y. Yang, C.T. Bates, G. Wang, X. Guo, D. Ning, … – Nature Communications, 2024

  • Microbial Responses to Long-Term Warming Differ Across Soil Microenvironments
    X.J.A. Liu, S. Han, S.D. Frey, J.M. Melillo, J. Zhou, K.M. DeAngelis – ISME Communications, 2024

  • Soil Glomalin-Related Protein Affects Aggregate N₂O Fluxes by Modulating Denitrifier Communities in a Fertilized Soil
    S. Han, M.E. Lucas-Borja, W. Chen, Q. Huang – Science of The Total Environment, 2023

  • Experimental Warming Leads to Convergent Succession of Grassland Archaeal Community
    Y. Zhang, D. Ning, L. Wu, M.M. Yuan, X. Zhou, X. Guo, Y. Hu, S. Jian, Z. Yang, … – Nature Climate Change, 2023

  • Resistance Potential of Soil Bacterial Communities Along a Biodiversity Gradient in Forest Ecosystems
    J. Kuang, D. Deng, S. Han, C.T. Bates, D. Ning, W. Shu, J. Zhou – Mlife, 2022

  • Response to Letter to the Editor: “Possibly Underestimated Microbial Carbon Limitation Determined by Enzymatic Stoichiometry Approach”
    Y. Xie, Y. Ouyang, S. Han, J. Se, S. Tang, Y. Yang, Q. Ma, L. Wu – Science of The Total Environment, 2022

  • Weekly Soil Nutrients Dynamic Under a Long-Term Field Warming Experiment in Grassland
    S. Jian, Z. Yang, S. Han, J. Kuang, J. Zhou – ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, 2022

  • Active Microbial Communities and Their Efficiency of Utilizing Soil Carbon Under Long-Term Warming and Drought
    X. Liu, S. Han, S. Jian, Z. Yang, D. Ning, J. Zhou – ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, 2022

  • Climate Warming Alters Nematodes Diversity and Community Structure in a Temperate Grassland
    S. Han, X. Liu, S. Jian, Z. Yang, D. Ning, J. Zhou – ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, 2022

  • Reduction of Microbial Diversity in Grassland Soil Is Driven by Long-Term Climate Warming
    L. Wu, Y. Zhang, X. Guo, D. Ning, X. Zhou, J. Feng, M. Yuan, S. Liu, J. Guo, … – Nature Microbiology, 2022

  • Crop Rotation Stage Has a Greater Effect Than Fertilisation on Soil Microbiome Assembly and Enzymatic Stoichiometry
    Y. Xie, Y. Ouyang, S. Han, J. Se, S. Tang, Y. Yang, Q. Ma, L. Wu – Science of The Total Environment, 2022

  • Bacterial Rather Than Fungal Diversity and Community Assembly Drive Soil Multifunctionality in a Subtropical Forest Ecosystem
    S. Han, S. Tan, A. Wang, W. Chen, Q. Huang – Environmental Microbiology Reports, 2022

  • Root-Associated Fungal Community Reflects Host Spatial Co-Occurrence Patterns in a Subtropical Forest
    J. Kuang, S. Han, Y. Chen, C.T. Bates, P. Wang, W. Shu – ISME Communications, 2021

  • Climate Warming Reduces Microbial Biodiversity in a Temperate Grassland
    J. Zhou, L. Wu, Y. Zhang, X. Guo, D. Ning, X. Zhou, J. Feng, M. Yuan, J. Guo, … – ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, 2021

  • Soil Aggregate Size-Dependent Relationships Between Microbial Functional Diversity and Multifunctionality
    S. Han, M. Delgado-Baquerizo, X. Luo, Y. Liu, J.D. Van Nostrand, W. Chen, … – Soil Biology and Biochemistry, 2021

  • Microscale Heterogeneity of the Soil Nitrogen Cycling Microbial Functional Structure and Potential Metabolism
    S. Han, X. Luo, X. Hao, Y. Ouyang, L. Zeng, L. Wang, S. Wen, B. Wang, … – Environmental Microbiology, 2021

  • Partitioning Nitrospira Community Structure and Co-Occurrence Patterns in a Long-Term Inorganic and Organic Fertilization Soil
    S. Han, Q. Huang, W. Chen – Journal of Soils and Sediments, 2021

  • The Species Evenness of “Prey” Bacteria Correlated With Bdellovibrio-and-Like-Organisms (BALOs) in the Microbial Network Supports the Biomass of BALOs in a Paddy Soil
    H. Qian, C. Hou, H. Liao, L. Wang, S. Han, S. Peng, W. Chen, Q. Huang, X. Luo – FEMS Microbiology Ecology, 2020

 

Biruk Wubetie | Agri-Food System | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Biruk Wubetie | Agri-Food System | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at Tottori University, Japan

Dr. Biruk Yazie Wubetie is an Assistant Professor at Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia, specializing in Agricultural & Environmental Sciences with a focus on Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture. His research explores the intersection of sustainable agriculture, food security, and environmental conservation, aiming to enhance nutritional outcomes through innovative agricultural practices.

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences (Global Dryland Science), Tottori University, Japan (2024)
    • Thesis: Agro-ecosystem based analysis of dietary intake and malnutrition in the Chemoga watershed, Ethiopia
    • Applied structural equation modeling (SEM) & multilevel analysis
  • Master of Public Health in Nutrition, Debre Markos University, Ethiopia (2020)
    • Thesis: Undernutrition among lactating mothers in rural Ethiopia
  • M.A. in Development Studies, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia (2013)
  • B.Sc. in Rural Development and Family Science, Hawassa University, Ethiopia (2009)

👨‍🏫 Teaching & Academic Experience:

  • Assistant Professor, Bahir Dar University (2024 – Present)
  • Lecturer & Researcher, Bahir Dar University (2018 – 2021)
  • Lecturer & Researcher, Debre Markos University (2010 – 2018)
  • Graduate Assistant, Wolaita Sodo University (2009 – 2010)

📌 Courses Delivered:
✅ Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture
✅ Rural Development Policies
✅ Research Methods & Supervised Research Projects

🔬 Research & Publications:

  • Published 9 peer-reviewed articles, with several in Q1-ranked journals indexed in Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus.
  • Research focus: Malnutrition, agroecosystem-based dietary analysis, food security, and sustainable agriculture.
  • Notable publication:
    • Analysis of Malnutrition among Children under Five Years in Northwest Ethiopia using Structural Equation Modeling. Nutrients, 2024
    • Agroecosystem-Based Household Dietary Diversity Analysis in the Upper Blue Nile Basin. Environmental Development, 2024

🏆 Grants & Awards:

  • MEXT Scholarship, Japan (2021-2024)
  • Overseas Travel Grant, Tottori University (2022, 2023)
  • Best Student Award, Hawassa University (2007)

🌱 Research & Academic Contributions:

  • Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research, structural equation modeling (SEM), and multilevel analysis
  • Secured research funding for three projects, all completed and published in reputable journals
  • Supervised undergraduate and master’s students, ensuring timely research completion
  • Extensive experience in curriculum development, online learning platforms (Blackboard, Zoom), and student mentoring

Publication Top Notes:

1️⃣ Factors Influencing Consumers’ Choice of Street-Foods and Fast-Foods in China
📄 African Journal of Marketing Management, 10(4), 28-39 (2018)
👥 Authors: HB Atinkut, Y Tingwu, B Gebisa, S Qin, K Assefa, B Yazie, T Melese, et al.

2️⃣ Determinants of the Use of Hermetic Storage Bags for Maize Storage Among Smallholder Farmers in Northwest Ethiopia
📄 Advances in Agriculture, 2021(1), 6644039 (2021)
👥 Authors: TK Mekonen, BY Wubetie

3️⃣ Undernutrition and Associated Factors Among Lactating Mothers in Rural Yilmana Densa District, Northwest Ethiopia: A Community‐Based Cross‐Sectional Study
📄 Food Science & Nutrition, 11(3), 1383-1393 (2023)
👥 Authors: BY Wubetie, TK Mekonen

4️⃣ Determinants of Women’s Participation in Agricultural Extension Services Among Rural Women Farmers in Yilmana Densa District, Northwest Ethiopia
📄 Journal of Agricultural Extension, 20(1) (2019)
👥 Authors: BAAB Yazie

5️⃣ Analysis of Malnutrition Among Children Under Five Years Across Contrasting Agroecosystems of Northwest Ethiopia: Application of Structural Equation Modeling
📄 Nutrients, 16(8), 1208 (2024)
👥 Authors: BY Wubetie, A Tsunekawa, N Haregeweyn, M Tsubo, Z Nigussie, et al.

6️⃣ Cost-Benefit Analysis of Purdue Improved Crop Storage Bags for Maize Storage Among Smallholder Farmers in Northwest Ethiopia
📄 African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 22(9) (2022)
👥 Authors: T Kefale, Z Ayalew, Z Birhanie, BY Wubetie, D Baributsa

7️⃣ Agroecosystem-Based Analysis of Household Dietary Diversity and Its Linkage with Agricultural Production Diversification in the Upper Blue Nile Basin, Ethiopia: Multilevel Analysis
📄 Environmental Development, 100999 (2024)
👥 Authors: BY Wubetie, A Tsunekawa, N Haregeweyn, M Tsubo, Z Nigussie, et al.

8️⃣ Factors Affecting the Practice of Sustainable Land Management in East Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia
📄 Journal of Agricultural Extension, 20(2) (2019)
👥 Authors: BY Wubetie, BA Abebe

9️⃣ Assessment on Challenges and Prospects of the Community Livelihood in Upper Blue Nile, Chira Watershed, Northwest Ethiopia
📄 Unpublished/Conference Paper
👥 Authors: BY Wubetie, TK Mekonen, BA Abebe

Akın Un | Fertilizer | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Akın Un | Fertilizer | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at Soil, Fertilizer and Water Resources Institute,  Turkey

Akın Ün is an accomplished agriculturist and researcher specializing in soil science, irrigation systems, and agroecology. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from Mustafa Kemal University, he has over 15 years of experience in agricultural research. Currently, he serves as a researcher at the Soil, Fertilizer, and Water Resources Central Research Institute in Ankara, Türkiye.

Profile: 

Education:

Mustafa Kemal University

  • Bachelor’s Degree, Faculty of Agriculture (2007-2009)

Professional Experience:

Soil, Fertilizer and Water Resources Central Research Institute, Ankara, Türkiye

  • Researcher (2025 – Present)

GAP Agricultural Research Institute, Şanlıurfa, Türkiye

  • Researcher, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock (2016 – 2025)

Private Sector, Ankara, Türkiye

  • Engineer, Drawing Sketches of Automatic Irrigation System (2012 – 2013)
  • Construction Supervisor (2010 – 2012)

Skills & Expertise:

  • Agroecology & Soil Health
  • Irrigation Systems & Water Management
  • Climate Change & Soil Conservation
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Project Coordination & Research Leadership

Publication Top Notes:

A comparative study of agroecological intensification across diverse European agricultural systems to assess soil structure and carbon dynamics

Sukhendu Dey | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Sukhendu Dey | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Researcher at The University of Burdwan, India 

Dr. Sukhendu Dey is a dedicated Environmental Scientist specializing in aquatic toxicology, risk assessment, and environmental sustainability. Currently serving as a Technical Assistant Gr.-II at The University of Burdwan, West Bengal, India, he holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Environmental Science, along with a B.Ed. in Life Science and a Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Management.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Environmental Science
  • M.Sc. in Environmental Science (First Class)
  • B.Ed. in Life Science (First Class)
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Disaster Management (First Class)

🔬 Research Specialization:

  • 🧪 Biochemistry
  • 🐟 Fish Haematology
  • 🧬 Biomarkers
  • 🌊 Aquatic Toxicology & Risk Assessment
  • 🏭 Environmental Toxicology
  • 🌍 Ecology & Environmental Sciences

📖 Academic Contributions:

  • 📝 Publications: 30 research articles, reviews & editorials
  • 📚 Book Chapters: 31
  • 📖 Edited Books: 5

🎤 Conferences & Workshops:

Actively engaged in organizing and presenting at various international and national conferences on environmental science and sustainability.

📝 Reviewer for International Journals:

  • Environment, Development and Sustainability (Springer)
  • Scientific Reports (Springer Nature)
  • Science of The Total Environment (Elsevier)
  • Aquaculture International (Springer)
  • Many more…

🏆 Awards & Recognition:

  • Environmental Research Excellence Award 2023 – 9th International Conference on Environment and Ecology

Citations:

Citations: 379 (All), 362 (Since 2020)
h-index: 10 (All), 10 (Since 2020)
i10-index: 10 (All), 10 (Since 2020)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Valorization of Wastewater: A Paradigm Shift Towards Circular Bioeconomy and Sustainability
  • Integrative Assessment of Biomarker Responses in Teleostean Fishes Exposed to Glyphosate-Based Herbicide (Excel Mera 71)
  • An Insight on Sampling, Identification, Quantification, and Characteristics of Microplastics in Solid Wastes
  • Time-Dependent Naphthalene Toxicity in Anabas testudineus (Bloch): A Multiple Endpoint Biomarker Approach
  • Dose-Specific Responses of Anabas testudineus (Bloch) to Anthracene (PAH): Haematological and Biochemical Manifestation
  • Study on Impacts of Direct Supplementation of Choline into Semi-Intensive Fish Culture System Based on Haematopoietic Alterations
  • Face Masks: A COVID-19 Protector or Environmental Contaminant?
  • Nanoparticle Nutraceuticals in Aquaculture: Recent Advances
  • Blood Biochemical and Erythrocytic Morpho-Pathological Consequences of Naphthalene Intoxication in Indian Teleost, Anabas testudineus (Bloch)
  • Dose-Specific Biochemical and Erythrocytic Alterations of Anthracene Exposure on Blood of Anabas testudineus (Bloch)
  • Bioaccumulation of Metals and Metalloids in Seafood: A Comprehensive Overview of Mobilization, Interactive Effects in Eutrophic Environments, and Implications for Public Health
  • Choline Chloride Induces Growth Performance of Indian Major Carps and Air-Breathing Fish Species with an Outcome of Quality Food-Fish under a Semi-Intensive Culture System
  • Are Population Size and Diverse Climatic Conditions the Driving Factors for the Next COVID-19 Pandemic Epicenter in India?
  • Assessment of the Nutritional Quality of Fish Cultured in Samdihi, an Open Cast Coalpit at the Raniganj Coal Field Areas, West Bengal, India
  • Second-Generation Biofuels Toward Environmental Sustainability
  • Direct Choline Administration in Semi-Intensive Pisciculture System: A Positive Contaminant
  • Food Waste Generation and Its Industrial Utilization: An Overview
  • Alterations in Biochemical Parameters of Fish Species Under Choline Administration Directly into the Pond Water in a Semi-Intensive Fish Farming System: A Comparative Study
  • An Overview of Biomass Conversion from Agricultural Waste: Address on Environmental Sustainability
  • Time-Dependent Ultrastructural Alterations on the Skin, Eye, Barbel, and Fins of the Spawn of Clarias batrachus (Linn. 1758) Exposed to UV-B Radiation

 

Alireza Taab | Weed Science | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr.  Alireza  Taab | Weed Science | Best Researcher Award

Faculty member at Ilam University,  Iran

Dr. Alireza Taab is the Vice-Chancellor of Research and Technology at Ilam University, Iran, and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agronomy and Plant Breeding. He holds a Ph.D. in Crop Production Science with a specialization in Weed Biology from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. His research focuses on weed biology, management, and computational modeling. Dr. Taab has extensive experience in academic leadership, international collaborations, and teaching, mentoring both MSc and Ph.D. students. He is an active member of the European Weed Research Society and has contributed significantly to scientific research, peer review, and editorial boards in the field of weed science.

Profile:

🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Crop Production Science – Weed Biology (2009) – Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden
  • M.Sc. in Weed Science (2001) – University of Tehran, Iran
  • B.Sc. in Plant Production Engineering (1998) – University of Ilam, Iran

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Vice-Chancellor of Research and Technology (2023–present) – Ilam University
  • Dean, Faculty of Agriculture (2022–2023) – Ilam University
  • Assistant Professor, Weed Science (2009–present) – Ilam University
  • Academic Coordinator for international collaborations with universities in Sweden, Italy, and the Czech Republic

📚 Teaching & Supervision:

  • Courses: Weed Science, Botany, Ecophysiology of Weeds and Crops, Climate Change and Plant Production
  • Supervised multiple M.Sc. and Ph.D. students

🌍 International Collaborations:

  • Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (Weed Biology Group)
  • University of Tuscia, Italy | Czech University of Life Sciences, Prague
  • European Weed Research Society (EWRS) – Deputy Coordinator, Germination and Early Growth Working Group

🏆 Awards & Grants:

  • Travel grants from Wallenberg Foundation and SLU, Sweden
  • Erasmus+ Mobility Programme (2020-2023) – University of Tuscia, Italy

Citations:

  • Citations: 222 (since 2020: 121)
  • h-index: 9 (since 2020: 7)
  • i10-index: 9 (since 2020: 6)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Competitive Interaction between Maize, Xanthium strumarium, and Datura stramonium Affecting Some Canopy Characteristics
    H. Karimmojeni, H.R. Mashhadi, S. Shahbazi, A. Taab, H.M. Alizadeh
    Australian Journal of Crop Science, 4(9), 684-694 (2010)

  • Seed Dormancy Dynamics and Germination Characteristics of Solanum nigrum
    A. Taab, L. Andersson
    Weed Research, 49(5), 490-498 (2009)

  • Seasonal Changes in Seed Dormancy of Solanum nigrum and Solanum physalifolium
    A. Taab, L. Andersson
    Weed Research, 49(1), 90-97 (2009)

  • Dormancy Breaking and Seed Germination of the Annual Weeds Thlaspi arvense, Descurainia sophia, and Malcolmia africana (Brassicaceae)
    H. Karimmojeni, A. Taab, B. Rashidi, A.H. Bezrafshan
    Journal of Plant Protection Research, 54(2) (2014)

  • Primary Dormancy and Seedling Emergence of Black Nightshade (Solanum nigrum) and Hairy Nightshade (Solanum physalifolium)
    A. Taab, L. Andersson
    Weed Science, 57(5), 526-532 (2009)

  • Seed Dormancy and Germination in Solanum nigrum and S. physalifolium as Influenced by Temperature Conditions
    A. Taab
    Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 2009 (2009:49)

  • Comparing the Emergence of Echinochloa crus-galli Populations in Different Locations. Part II: Similarities and Threshold Parameters
    A. Royo-Esnal, A. Onofri, A. Taab, D. Loddo, J. Necajeva, A. Uludag, et al.
    Weed Research, 62(3), 203-214 (2022)

  • Comparing the Emergence of Echinochloa crus-galli Populations in Different Locations. Part I: Variations in Emergence Timing and Behaviour of Two Populations
    A. Royo-Esnal, A. Onofri, D. Loddo, J. Necajeva, P.K. Jensen, G. Economou, et al.
    Weed Research, 62(3), 192-202 (2022)

  • Modelling the Sprouting Capacity from Underground Buds of the Perennial Weed Sonchus arvensis
    A. Taab, L. Andersson, U. Boström
    Weed Research, 58(5), 348-356 (2018)

  • Ecological Intensification Using Persian Clover to Support Weed Management in Winter Wheat Under Semiarid Conditions
    A. Taab, M. Khazaie, L. Andersson, G. Bergkvist, E. Radicetti
    Crop Protection, 164, 106142 (2023)

  • Effect of Redroot Pigweed Interference on Antioxidant Enzyme and Light Response of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Depends on Cultivars and Growth Stages
    S.Z. Tabatabaiepour, Z. Tahmasebi, A. Taab, S. Rashidi-Monfared
    Scientific Reports, 13(1), 4289 (2023)

  • Phenological Development of Barnyard Grass Plants Originating from Different Geographical Locations
    J. Necajeva, A. Royo-Esnal, D. Loddo, P. Jensen, A. Taab, A. Synowiec, et al.
    Agronomy Journal, 114(6), 3407-3419 (2022)

  • Solanum nigrum and Solanum physalifolium
    A. Taab
    Biology and Management of Problematic Crop Weed Species, 357-373 (2021)

  • Studying the Possibility of Using Undersown Persian Clover in Oilseed Rape for Weed Control
    M. Khazaie, A.R. Taab
    Journal of Crops Improvement (Journal of Agriculture), 21(4), 337-351 (2019)

  • Competition Between Mungbean (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) and Redroot Pigweed (Amaranthus retroflexus L.) Under Dust Conditions
    M.S. Mousavi, A. Taab, S. Hajinia
    Iranian Plant Protection Research, 37(3) (2023)

  • Weeds and Their Ecological Functions
    A. Taab
    Nova Publishers (2013)

  • How Does Sustainable Management Practices Affect Weed Flora and Tuber Yield of Potato Crop in Mediterranean Environment?
    E. Radicetti, K. Amanullah, V. Petroselli, M. Atait, M. Allam, A. Mihoub, et al.
    Journal of Crop Health, 76(1), 135-144 (2024)

  • Modelling Seedling Emergence of Amaranthus retroflexus Affected by Soil Depth
    T. Alireza, R.E. Aritz
    Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research, 21(2), e1001-e1001 (2023)

  • Evaluation of the Effect of Wheat Intercropping with Bitter Vetch and Grass Pea on Weed Diversity and Density Under Different Soil Tillage Systems
    E. Amini, A. Taab, E. Radicetti (2021)

  • Evaluation of Response of Red Bean Cultivars with Two Different Growth Habits on Weed Competition
    S.Z. Tabatabaiepour, Z. Tahmasebi, A. Taab, S. Rashidi-Monfared
    Iranian Journal of Pulses Research, 12(1), 68-87 (2021)

 

D Mokatsanyane | Agricultural Derivatives | Best Researcher Award

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Mr D Mokatsanyane | Agricultural Derivatives | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at North-West University, South Africa

Daniel Mokatsanyane is a dedicated researcher and scholar specializing in risk management, with a strong academic and professional background in financial and agricultural risk analysis. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Risk Management at North-West University (VTC), with his research focusing on the development of a basis contract model in South Africa, aiming to enhance financial risk mitigation strategies. He holds a Master of Commerce in Risk Management from NWU (2016), where he explored the relationship between political risk, credit risk, and profitability in the South African banking sector. His earlier academic achievements include a BCom Honours in Risk Management (2015) and a BCom in Economics & Risk Management (2014).

Profile:

🎓 Academic Background:

  • Ph.D. Candidate in Risk Management (North-West University, VTC, expected 2025) – Researching basis contract models in South Africa.
  • Master of Commerce in Risk Management (NWU, 2016) – Dissertation on political risk, credit risk, and banking profitability.
  • BCom Honours in Risk Management (NWU, 2015) – Specialized in investment, derivatives, and risk management.
  • BCom in Economics & Risk Management (NWU, 2014).

📚 Research & Achievements:

  • NWU Faculty Teaching Award (2023).
  • Best Paper Award (ICRFSB 2022, Dubai) – Research on sunflower price risk management.
  • Session Chair at IISES 2024 (Portugal) & ICARRM 2022 (Dubai).
  • Peer Reviewer for SSIRC (2020-2024) & AJBER (since 2021).

🌍 Research Impact & Interests:

  • Specializes in financial risk, agricultural risk, and economic stability.
  • Contributions in risk modeling, banking sector risk, and contract pricing.

Publication Top Notes:

  • Credit Risk and Securitisation in the South African Banking Sector
    D. Mokatsanyane, P.F. Muzindutsi, D. Viljoen
    Acta Universitatis Danubius. Œconomica, 13(2), 2017

  • Evaluating the Credit Risk and Macroeconomic Interaction in South African Banks
    S. Khumalo, S. Ferreira-Schenk, J.J. Van Rensburg, D. Mokatsanyane
    Acta Universitatis Danubius. Œconomica, 17(5), 2021

  • Analysing Volatility During Extreme Market Events Using the Mid Cap Share Index
    S.M. Selemela, S. Ferreira, D. Mokatsanyane
    Economica, 17(3), 229-249, 2021

  • The Relationship Between Political Risk, Credit Risk, and Profitability in the South African Banking Sector
    D. Mokatsanyane
    North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2016

  • The Impact of COVID-19 on the Performance of Hedge Funds Compared to Mutual Funds in South Africa
    T.P. Muridili, R. Sgammini, S. Ferreira-Schenk, J.G.J. Van Rensburg, D. Mokatsanyane, et al.
    International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 12(6), 133-144, 2022

  • Volatility Forecasting During Extreme Market Events Using the (JSE) Small Cap Share Index
    S.M. Selemela, S. Ferreira, D. Mokatsanyane
    Acta Universitatis Danubius. Œconomica, 17(4), 2021

  • Volatility Forecasting in Small and Mid-Cap Shares Using EWMA and GARCH (1,1) Models
    S.M. Selemela
    North-West University (South Africa), 2021

  • Strict Banking Regulations: Measuring the Impact on Bank Risk
    T.S. Nasa
    North-West University (South Africa), 2020

  • Evaluating the Impact of Location Differentials on Soybean Futures in South Africa: Price Dynamics and Silo Re-Deliveries
    D. Mokatsanyane, M. Geyser, A. Pretorius
    Agriculture, 15(6), 587, 2025

  • Grain Price Discovery and Location Differentials in South Africa
    D. Mokatsanyane, M. Geyser
    Acta Universitatis Danubius. Œconomica, 20(6), 2024

  • Examining Macroeconomic Variables on Credit Risk in the South African Banking System
    D. Mokatsanyane, L. Stiglingh
    Acta Universitatis Danubius. Œconomica, 19(6), 18-30, 2023

  • Analysing the Relationship Between Financial Technology and Commercial Banks’ Financial Performance in South Africa
    D.K. Tshukudu, D. Mokatsanyane, S. Ferreira-Schenk, J.G.J. Van Rensburg, et al.
    Acta Universitatis Danubius. Œconomica, 18(6), 2022

  • Analysing Interest Rate and Exchange Rate Volatility on South African Banks’ Stock Returns Considering the COVID-19 Pandemic
    L. Reabetswe, D. Mokatsanyane, S. Ferreira-Schenk, J.J. Van Rensburg, et al.
    Acta Universitatis Danubius. Œconomica, 18(6), 2022

  • Tracking the Performance of Listed Shares: A Comparison Between JSE Single-and Dual-Listed Shares
    M. Muller, S. Ferreira-Schenk, J.G.J. Van Rensburg, D. Mokatsanyane, et al.
    International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 12(6), 145-154, 2022

  • The Relationship Between Regulation and Solvency Risk for the Top Five South African Banks
    S.N. Tafara, D. Mokatsanyane, Z. Dickason-Koekemoer
    Acta Universitatis Danubius. Œconomica, 16(6), 2020

  • Risk and Regulation for the Soundest Banking Systems in the World
    T.S. Nasa, D. Mokatsanyane, Z. Dickason-Koekemoer
    Acta Universitatis Danubius. Œconomica, 16(5), 2020

  • Evaluating Perceptions of Ethics Risk in a South African Government Organisation
    S. Ferreira, N. Mokoke, D. Mokatsanyane
    Acta Universitatis Danubius. Administratio, 12(2), 2020

 

Raju Krishnamoorthy | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Raju Krishnamoorthy |  Environmental Science |  Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor at  Jamal Mohamed College,  India

Dr. R. Krishnamoorthy, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D., P.G.D.C.A., D.C.S. is an accomplished Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology at Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli, India, where he has been serving since 2016. With extensive teaching and research experience, he has previously held academic positions at Bharathidasan University, Periyar E.V.R. College, and other institutions. His research expertise spans radiation ecology, thermal ecology, biomonitoring of aquatic pollution, water quality assessment, fish stock evaluation, plankton studies, and environmental microbiology.

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🎓 Academic and Research Career:

Dr. R. Krishnamoorthy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology at Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy, since 2016. With a rich academic background, he has also served as a lecturer in prestigious institutions, including Bharathidasan University and Periyar E.V.R. College.

🔬 Research Focus & Contributions:

His research expertise spans:
✔️ Radiation Ecology & Thermal Ecology
✔️ Biomonitoring of Aquatic Pollution
✔️ Fish Stock Assessment & Plankton Studies
✔️ Environmental Microbiology

He has played a key role as a Junior and Senior Research Fellow (JRF & SRF) in a major project funded by the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India, assessing the biological impact of thermal outfall on water quality. His Ph.D. work contributed to Thermal Ecological Studies (TES) at BARC-F, IGCAR, and Kalpakkam Atomic Power Station.

🏆 Awards & Recognitions:

✨ Har Gobind Khorana Best Young Scientist Award (2012-13)
✨ DST Young Scientist Award (2015) – Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India
✨ Outstanding Researcher in Environmental Science-Radiation Award (2018) – RULA, India & Malaysia
✨ Best Researcher Award (2019) – VD Good Professional Association
✨ Distinguished Senior Faculty Award in Zoology (2019) – William Research Center, India

📚 Research Grants & Supervision:

💰 Principal Investigator – DST-funded research on Industrial Pollution & Bioaccumulation of Radionuclides in Pulicat Lagoon (₹31 Lakhs, 2016-2020).
🎓 Supervised 4 Ph.D. and 17 M.Phil. scholars.

🌍 Professional Memberships & Editorial Roles:

📌 Life Member of Indian Association for Radiation Protection, Eurasia Research, Tamil Nadu Science Forum, and more.
📌 Member of International Society of Zoological Sciences, China.
📌 Editorial & Review Board Member in Global Journal of Marine Sciences, Journal of Science and Healthcare Exploration, etc.

🏛️ Academic Leadership & Contributions:

🔹 Board of Studies Member for Biotechnology & Zoology at multiple universities.
🔹 External Subject Expert for research fellow selection under RUSA 2.0.
🔹 DBT Star College Scheme Coordinator (2020-2023) for Zoology at Jamal Mohamed College.
🔹 Actively involved in curriculum development, examination committees, and scientific congresses.

Publication Top Notes:

1️⃣ Estimation of ²¹⁰Po and ²¹⁰Pb and Its Dose to Human Beings Due to Consumption of Marine Species of Ennore Creek, South India
📖 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment (2012)

2️⃣ Hepatoprotective Efficacy of Hypnea muciformis Ethanolic Extract on CCl₄ Induced Toxicity in Rats
📖 Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology (2012)

3️⃣ Assessment of Sustainable Vermiconversion of Water Hyacinth by Eudrilus eugeniae and Eisenia fetida
📖 Journal of Applied and Natural Science (2013)

4️⃣ Assessment of Committed Effective Dose to Human Beings Due to Consumption of Fishes Collected from Pulicat Lagoon, South East of India
📖 Radiation Protection and Environment (2011)

5️⃣ Bioconversion of Textile Sludge Employing the Earthworm Eisenia fetida and Its Impact on the Growth of Cajanus cajan
📖 International Journal of Nano Corrosion Science and Engineering (2015)

6️⃣ Temperature Effect on Behaviour, Oxygen Consumption, Ammonia Excretion and Tolerance Limit of the Fish Fingerlings of Alepes djidaba
📖 Journal of Environmental Science & Engineering (2008)

7️⃣ A Comparative Study on the Internal Dose Due to Polonium-210 in the Ecosystem of Athangarai Estuary (Palk Strait) and Punnaikayal Estuary (Gulf of Mannar), India
📖 Radiation Protection and Environment (2006)

8️⃣ A Radiological Survey in the Ecosystem of Athangarai Estuary in the Palk Strait
📖 Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India (2006)

9️⃣ A Study on the Naturally Occurring Radionuclides in the Soil Samples of Kozhikode District, Kerala
📖 Journal of Natural Remedies (2021)

🔟 Potential of Distillery Effluents for Safe Water Through Vermifiltration
📖 Journal of Applied & Natural Science (2019)

Ratibor Štrbanović | Vegetable Plants | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Ratibor Štrbanović | Vegetable Plants | Best Researcher Award

Senior Research Associate at  Institute for Plant Protection and Environment,  Serbia

Dr. Ratibor Štrbanović is a Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Plant Protection and Environment in Belgrade, Serbia. He specializes in forage crop genetics, seed quality assessment, and molecular breeding. He earned his Ph.D. in Agriculture from the University of Belgrade in 2016, focusing on the identification of alfalfa cultivars using molecular markers.

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🎓 Education & Expertise:

Dr. Ratibor Štrbanović is an accomplished plant scientist specializing in forage crop genetics, seed quality, and molecular breeding. He earned his Ph.D. in Agriculture from the University of Belgrade (2016), focusing on the identification of alfalfa cultivars using molecular markers.

🔬 Research & Professional Experience:

  • Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Plant Protection and Environment, Belgrade (2012–present)
    • Head of the Laboratory for Seed Quality Testing
    • Specializes in seed quality assurance, genetic improvement, and molecular breeding
    • Oversees ISO/IEC 17025:2017 implementation in laboratory testing
  • Research Assistant at the Institute for Forage Crops, Kruševac (2006–2011)
    • Focused on selection and breeding of perennial legumes

📑 Research Contributions & Impact:

✅ 167 scientific publications in international and national journals
✅ Key researcher in multiple national projects on forage breeding, genetic improvement, and sustainable livestock production
✅ Member of national commissions for soybean variety recognition
✅ Active in scientific societies, including the Society of Geneticists and Plant Breeders of Serbia

🛠 Skills & Achievements:

✔ Expertise in genetic variability, plant breeding, and seed technology
✔ Strong background in laboratory quality management and risk analysis
✔ Fluent in English and proficient in computer applications
✔ Experienced in international collaboration and research supervision

Citation Metrics:

  • Total Citations: 104
  • h-index: 6
  • Total Publications: 21
  • Cited Documents: 97

Publication Top Notes:

  • Seed Quality and Seedling Growth After Applying Ecological Treatments to Crimson Clover Seeds
    Plants, 2025-03-07. DOI: 10.3390/plants14060839
    Authors: Ratibor Štrbanović, Branimir Šimić, Mariana Stanišić, Dobrivoj Poštić, Nenad Trkulja, Violeta Oro, Rade Stanisavljević

  • Dynamics of Moisture Release from Maize Husks as a Function of Crop Density
    Journal on Processing and Energy in Agriculture, 2024. DOI: 10.5937/jpea28-49481
    Authors: Marijneka Tabaković, Dobrivoj Poštić, Ivana Živković, Ratibor Štrbanović, Ljubiša Kolarić, Mile Sečanski, Rade Stanisavljević, Violeta Oro

  • Evaluation of the Quality Indicators of Pepper Hybrid Seeds During Germination
    Journal on Processing and Energy in Agriculture, 2024. DOI: 10.5937/jpea28-49491
    Authors: Dobrivoj Poštić, Ratibor Štrbanović, Marijenka Tabaković, Nenad Đurić, Nenad Pavlović, Sanja Đurović, Rade Stanisavljević

  • Quality of Alfalfa Seeds from Different Regions of Serbia During Storage Up to 42 Months
    Journal on Processing and Energy in Agriculture, 2024. DOI: 10.5937/jpea28-49467
    Authors: Rade Stanisavljević, Dobrivoj Poštić, Ratibor Štrbanović, Violeta Oro, Jasmina Milenković, Marijenka Tabaković, Dragoslav Đokić

  • Application of Alternative Methods of Crop Protection in Sustainable Agriculture
    Selekcija i Semenarstvo, 2023. DOI: 10.5937/SelSem2301043T
    Authors: Marijenka Tabaković, Vesna Dragičević, Ratibor Štrbanović, Ivana Živković, Milan Brankov, Sveto Rakić, Violeta Oro

  • Changes in Quality Indicators of Different Cucumber Hybrid Seeds During Five Years of Aging
    Journal on Processing and Energy in Agriculture, 2023. DOI: 10.5937/jpea27-42793
    Authors: Dobrivoj Poštić, Ratibor Štrbanović, Marijenka Tabaković, Nenad Đurić, Ivana Živković, Marija Milivojević, Rade Stanisavljević

  • Influence of the Presence of Weeds and Other Impurities in Natural Alfalfa Seed on Finishing Machines Work and Seed Quality During Three Years
    Romanian Agricultural Research, 2023. DOI: 10.59665/rar4025
    Authors: Dragoslav Đokić, Dragan Terzić, Jasmina Knežević, Aleksandar Vuković, Dobrivoj Poštić, Ratibor Štrbanović, Rade Stanisavljević

 

Sofia Das | Aquaculture | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Sofia Das |  Aquaculture |  Best Researcher Award

Post Doctoral Fellow at  National Taiwan Ocean University,  Taiwan

Dr. Sofia Priyadarsani Das is a molecular geneticist specializing in fish genomics, quantitative genetics, and next-generation sequencing. She holds a Ph.D. in Fishery Science (Fish Genetics) from Utkal University, India. Her research focuses on genome sequencing, transcriptomics, metagenomics, and genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to improve disease resistance in aquaculture species.

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🎓 Education:

  • Ph.D. in Fishery Science (Fish Genetics), Utkal University, India (2015)
  • Master’s Degree in Fishery Science, Utkal University, India (2008)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology, Utkal University, India (2006)

🔬 Research Expertise:

  • Molecular Genetics & Marker-Assisted Breeding
  • Genome Sequencing & Metagenomics
  • Population Genetics & QTL Mapping
  • Transcriptomics & RNA-seq Analysis
  • Computational Biology (R, Python, Linux)

💼 Professional Experience:

  • Post-Doctoral Fellow (2023–Present) – National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan
    Focus on genome sequencing, transcriptomics, and GWAS in crustaceans for disease resistance and genetic improvement.
  • Assistant Professor (2017–2019) – Amity University, India
    Taught UG/PG students and mentored research projects in marine biotechnology.
  • DBT-Early Career Women Scientist (2017–2019) – ICAR-CIFA, India
    Led a genomic research project on Anabas testudineus for breed improvement and hypoxia tolerance.
  • Research Associate (2013–2017) – ICAR-CIFA, India
    Worked on whole genome sequencing of economically important fish species (Labeo rohita, Clarias batrachus).

🏆 Awards & Recognitions:

  • Best Young Scientist Award (2021) – Society of Fisheries & Life Sciences, India
  • DBT-Biocare Early Career Scientist Award (2016) – Dept. of Biotechnology, India
  • AFSIB Young Scientist Award (2014) – Asian Fisheries Society, India
  • Multiple Best Research Scholar & Poster Awards

Publication Top Notes:

  • Biochar-based technologies for sustainable aquaculture: A review of synthesis, properties, and application in water quality improvement and nutrient management
    Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2025
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jwpe.2025.107338
    Contributors: Nandini Rai, Ankit Kachore, J.M. Julka, Sofia Priyadarsani Das

  • Unraveling the Complete Mitochondrial Genome of Potamalpheops Sp. (Purple Zebra Shrimp) (Crustacea: Decapoda) Provides Insights Into Its Phylogenetic Relationships and Gene Order Rearrangements
    Ecology and Evolution, 2024
    DOI: 10.1002/ECE3.70546
    Contributors: Sofia Priyadarsani Das, Kao Yu-Kai, Nguyen Huu-The, Lin Yu-Ru, Liao Zhen-Hao, Hu Yeh-Fang, Nan Fan-Hua

  • Low depth sequencing reveals the critically endangered Batagur kachuga (Red-crowned roofed turtle) mitochondrial genome and its evolutionary implications
    Gene, 2024
    DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2024.148671
    Contributors: Sofia Priyadarsani Das, Rama Krishnan, Mohit Sunil, Ashutosh Majhi, Yakshita, Fan-Hua Nan, Ashutosh Srivastava

  • Plantago asiatica seed as a protective agent for mitigating metals toxicity on Penaeus vannamei
    Fish & Shellfish Immunology, 2024
    DOI: 10.1016/j.fsi.2024.109824
    Contributors: Zhen-Hao Liao, Yeh-Fang Hu, Wen-Shao Wu, Huu-The Nguyen, Sofia Priyadarsani Das, Huai-Ting Huang, Yu-Ru Lin, Po-Tsang Lee, Fan-Hua Nan

  • An In Vitro System Mimics the Intestinal Microbiota of Striped Beakfish (Oplegnathus fasciatus) and Inhibits Vibrio alginolyticus by Limosilactobacillus reuteri-Derived Extracellular Vesicles
    Animals, 2024
    DOI: 10.3390/ani14121792
    Contributors: Bao-Hong Lee, Yeh-Fang Hu, Sofia Priyadarsani Das, Yu-Ting Chu, Wei-Hsuan Hsu, Fan-Hua Nan

  • Complete mitogenome sequence analysis of an Indian Black Bengal goat, Capra hircus, and its phylogenetic consequences
    3 Biotech, 2024
    DOI: 10.1007/s13205-024-03993-w
    Contributors: Basanta Pravas Sahu, Sofia Priyadarsani Das, Subrat Kumar Swain, Ayushman Gadnayak, Niranjana Sahoo, Debasis Nayak

  • Morphometric and genetic characterization of cultured and wild populations of tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus, in India
    3 Biotech, 2024
    DOI: 10.1007/s13205-023-03895-3
    Contributors: Charles Koffi Boussou, Sofia P. Das, Mausumee Mohanty, Gargee Das, Dhananjay K. Verma, Lakshman Sahoo, Padmanava Routray, Paramananda Das

  • Development of novel SSR markers and validation by assessing the genetic diversity of endangered Deccan mahseer, Tor khudree
    Molecular Biology Reports, 2024
    DOI: 10.1007/s11033-023-09188-5
    Contributors: Gargee Das, Sofia Priyadarsani Das, Amrita Bit, Lakshman Sahoo, Subrat Kumar Swain, Channaveer Huchappa Raghavendra, N. P. Krishnaprasoon, Sangram Ketan Sahoo, Paramananda Das

  • Deciphering the influence of dietary synbiotics in white shrimp gut and its effects in regulating immune signaling pathways
    Frontiers in Marine Science, 2024
    DOI: 10.3389/fmars.2023.1342708
    Contributors: Sofia Priyadarsani Das, Zaenal Abidin, Huai-Ting Huang, Yu-Ru Lin, Chih-Yang Huang, Yu-Sheng Wu, Yeh-Fang Hu, Fan-Hua Nan

  • High Genetic Differentiation and Genetic Diversity in Endangered Mahseer Tor khudree (Sykes, 1839) as Revealed from Concatenated ATPase 6/8 and Cyt b Mitochondrial Genes
    Biochemical Genetics, 2024
    DOI: 10.1007/s10528-023-10623-2
    Contributors: Gargee Das, Sofia Priyadarsani Das, Lakshman Sahoo, Subrat Kumar Swain, Channaveer Huchappa Raghavendra, Sangram Ketan Sahoo, Pallipuram Jayasankar, Jitendra Kumar Sundaray, Paramananda Das