Issaka Zida | Pest Control & Integrated Pest Management | Best Researcher Award

Best Researcher Award

Issaka Zida
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique et Technologique / Institut de l’environnement et de recherches agricoles

Issaka Zida
Affiliation Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique et Technologique / Institut de l’environnement et de recherches agricoles
Country Burkina Faso
Scopus ID 57195207756
Documents 15
Citations 55
h-index 4
Subject Area Pest Control & Integrated Pest Management
Event Agri Scientist Awards
ORCID 0009-0000-0754-6741

The Best Researcher Award recognizes scholarly achievement, research productivity, and contributions to scientific advancement within specialized disciplines. This article presents an academic overview of Issaka Zida, whose research activities in pest control and integrated pest management have contributed to agricultural sustainability, crop protection strategies, and evidence-based approaches for managing agricultural pests. The profile highlights research activities, publication contributions, scientific impact, and the relevance of the candidate’s work within the context of the Agri Scientist Awards.[1]

Abstract

Issaka Zida is a researcher associated with the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique et Technologique and the Institut de l’environnement et de recherches agricoles in Burkina Faso. His scholarly activities focus on pest control and integrated pest management, emphasizing sustainable agricultural production and improved crop protection methods. Through scientific investigations and applied agricultural research, he has contributed to knowledge concerning pest ecology, management practices, and agricultural resilience. His publication record, citation profile, and interdisciplinary engagement demonstrate continuing involvement in addressing practical agricultural challenges while supporting scientific advancement relevant to food security and sustainable farming systems.[1][2]

Keywords

Integrated Pest Management, Agricultural Research, Crop Protection, Sustainable Agriculture, Pest Ecology, Scientific Publications, Research Impact, Burkina Faso, Agricultural Innovation, Best Researcher Award.

Introduction

Agricultural productivity depends heavily on effective pest management strategies that reduce crop losses while maintaining environmental sustainability. Researchers working in integrated pest management contribute valuable scientific evidence for balancing agricultural production with ecological stewardship. Within this context, Issaka Zida has participated in research efforts that address pest-related challenges affecting agricultural systems and support the development of practical solutions for farmers and agricultural stakeholders.[2]

Research Profile

Issaka Zida’s research profile reflects sustained engagement in agricultural sciences, particularly within the field of pest control and integrated pest management. Affiliated with major research institutions in Burkina Faso, he has contributed to scientific investigations that examine pest dynamics, management interventions, and agricultural sustainability. His Scopus-indexed publication record and citation metrics indicate active participation in scholarly communication and international research dissemination.[1][3]

Research Contributions

The research contributions associated with Issaka Zida emphasize the advancement of knowledge related to pest management practices and agricultural sustainability. His work has explored scientific approaches for reducing pest-related losses while promoting environmentally responsible agricultural systems. By integrating field observations, applied experimentation, and agricultural research methodologies, these contributions support evidence-based decision-making and provide valuable information for researchers, extension services, and agricultural producers operating in diverse production environments.[2][4]

Publications

The researcher’s publication portfolio consists of peer-reviewed scholarly outputs indexed through major academic databases. These publications contribute to the scientific literature on agricultural development, crop protection, and pest management. The documented body of work demonstrates participation in collaborative research initiatives and supports the dissemination of scientific findings relevant to sustainable agricultural practices and the management of biological threats affecting crop production systems.[1][5]

Research Impact

Research impact can be assessed through scholarly visibility, citations, publication activity, and contributions to practical agricultural outcomes. With documented citations and an established publication record, Issaka Zida’s research demonstrates measurable academic engagement. Beyond citation metrics, the relevance of his work to pest management challenges and sustainable agriculture highlights its broader significance for scientific progress, agricultural resilience, and food production systems within developing agricultural regions.[1][3]

Award Suitability

The Best Researcher Award seeks to recognize individuals who demonstrate meaningful scholarly achievement, scientific productivity, and contributions to their field of expertise. Issaka Zida’s profile aligns with these objectives through his documented research activities, publication record, and commitment to advancing agricultural knowledge. His focus on integrated pest management and sustainable agricultural practices reflects the type of applied scientific contribution that supports both academic advancement and societal benefit.[1][4]

Conclusion

Issaka Zida has established a scholarly profile centered on pest control and integrated pest management within the broader domain of agricultural sciences. His research activities, publication record, and documented scientific contributions illustrate continued engagement with issues of agricultural importance. The combination of academic output, applied research relevance, and contribution to sustainable agricultural development provides a foundation for consideration within recognition programs such as the Best Researcher Award and the Agri Scientist Awards.[1]

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Issaka Zida, Author ID 57195207756. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57195207756
  2. Journal of Insect Science. (2024). Seasonal fluctuation and alternative host plants of vegetable crop-infesting tephritids in non-vegetable growing areas in South Sudanese zone of Burkina Faso.
    https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/ieae047
  3. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID Record for Issaka Zida.
    https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0754-6741
  4. Issaka Zida, Alizèta Sawadogo, Souleymane Nacro. (2025). Species Richness, Population Fluctuations and Damage of Vegetable Crop-Infesting Fruit Flies in the South Sudanese Zone of Burkina Faso.
    https://doi.org/10.1111/jen.70035
  5. Agri Scientist Awards. (n.d.). Award Information and Recognition Programs.
    https://agriscientist.org/

Ali Reza Tavakoli | Crop Management | Best Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr  Ali Reza Tavakoli |  Crop Management |  Best Researcher Award

Researcher at Agricultural Engineering Research Institute (AERI), Agricultural research, education and Extension organization (AREEO), Iran

Dr. Ali Reza Tavakoli is an esteemed agricultural engineer specializing in water productivity and irrigation management. With a PhD from the University of Tehran, his research focuses on improving water efficiency in agriculture through innovative irrigation techniques and sustainable practices. He holds the position of Associate Professor at the Agricultural Engineering Research Institute and has played a pivotal role in various national projects aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity and resource management.

Publication Profile

Education:

  • PhD in Irrigation and Reclamation Engineering
    University of Tehran, Paradise of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Karaj, Iran (2010)
    Thesis Title: Improving water productivity through integrated management of limited irrigation and advanced agricultural practices in rainfed cereal cultivation.
  • MSc in Irrigation and Reclamation Engineering
    University of Tehran, Paradise of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Karaj, Iran (1996)
    Research Title: Investigating the effects of deficit irrigation on sugar beet and determining production functions.
  • BSc in Irrigation Engineering
    Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran (1994)

Research Fields:

  • Water management and deficit irrigation
  • Single and supplemental irrigation
  • Water harvesting systems
  • Evaporation control management
  • Production functions and their software
  • Irrigation systems management
  • Analysis of macro projects and national policies
  • Cropping patterns and water productivity

Professional Experience:

  • Associate Professor & Senior Researcher (Grade 32) promoting water productivity (2017 – Present)
  • Head of the Secretariat of the National Cropping Pattern (AREEO, since 2021)
  • Director of Studies and Evaluation at the Agricultural Education and Extension Institute
  • Senior Researcher at the Agricultural Education and Promotion Research Organization (since 2016)
  • Advisor to the Deputy Minister in Horticulture Affairs of Jihad e Agriculture (since 2016)
  • Member of National Policy Councils for Urmia Lake and Khuzestan region revitalization
  • Head of Technical and Engineering Research at Shahrood Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center
  • Extensive involvement in national and international agricultural projects, including collaborations with ICARDA.

Academic Achievements:

  • Citations: 1,168 (671 since 2019)
  • h-index: 16 (12 since 2019)
  • i10-index: 30 (21 since 2019)

Publication Top Notes

  1. The role of supplemental irrigation and nitrogen in producing bread wheat in the highlands of Iran
    Authors: AR Tavakoli, TY Oweis
    Journal: Agricultural Water Management
    Volume: 65, Issue: 3, Pages: 225-236, Year: 2004
    Citations: 197
  2. Optimal applied water and nitrogen for winter wheat under variable seasonal rainfall and planning scenarios for consequent crops in a semi-arid region
    Authors: AR Sepaskhah, A Azizian, AR Tavakoli
    Journal: Agricultural Water Management
    Volume: 84, Issues: 1-2, Pages: 113-122, Year: 2006
    Citations: 73
  3. Evaluation of the AquaCrop model for barley production under deficit irrigation and rainfed condition in Iran
    Authors: AR Tavakoli, MM Moghadam, AR Sepaskhah
    Journal: Agricultural Water Management
    Volume: 161, Pages: 136-146, Year: 2015
    Citations: 70
  4. Effects of Fumaria parviflora L on uremic pruritus in hemodialysis patients: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
    Authors: R Akrami, MH Hashempur, A Tavakoli, M Nimrouzi, M Sayadi, M Roodaki, …
    Journal: Jundishapur Journal of Natural Pharmaceutical Products
    Volume: 12, Issue: 3, Article: e39744, Year: 2016
    Citations: 46
  5. Improving rainwater productivity with supplemental irrigation in the upper Karkheh River Basin of Iran
    Authors: AR Tavakoli, T Oweis, S Ashrafi, H Asadi, H Siadat, A Liaghat
    Publisher: International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)
    Year: 2010
    Citations: 39
  6. Effects of seed priming on seed vigor and grain yield of barley (Hordeum vulgare L. cv. Abidar) in rainfed conditions
    Authors: B Abd Alrahmani, GK Ghasemi, M Valizadeh, V Feiziasl, AR Tavakoli
    Journal: Iranian Journal of Crop Sciences
    Volume: 11, Issue: 444, Pages: 337-352, Year: 2010
    Citations: 30
  7. Robotic locomotion of three generations of a family tree of dynamical systems. Part II: Impulsive control of gait patterns
    Authors: A Tavakoli, Y Hurmuzlu
    Journal: Nonlinear Dynamics
    Volume: 73, Pages: 1991-2012, Year: 2013
    Citations: 29
  8. Robotic locomotion of three generations of a family tree of dynamical systems. Part I: Passive gait patterns
    Authors: A Tavakoli, Y Hurmuzlu
    Journal: Nonlinear Dynamics
    Volume: 73, Pages: 1969-1989, Year: 2013
    Citations: 25
  9. Principles and applications of deficit irrigation
    Authors: AR Sepaskhah, AR Tavakoli, SF Mousavi
    Publisher: Iranian National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (IRNCID), Tehran
    Year: 2000
    Citations: 25
  10. Using internal sinusoidal fins and phase change material for performance enhancement of thermal energy storage systems: Heat transfer and entropy generation analyses
    Authors: A Tavakoli, M Farzaneh-Gord, A Ebrahimi-Moghadam
    Journal: Renewable Energy
    Volume: 205, Pages: 222-237, Year: 2023
    Citations: 23
  11. Urinary tract infection with Candida glabrata in a patient with spinal cord injury
    Authors: M Rahimkhani, M Saberian, A Mordadi, S Varmazyar, A Tavakoli
    Journal: Acta Medica Iranica
    Pages: 516-517, Year: 2015
    Citations: 21
  12. Case series and review of glandular odontogenic cyst with emphasis on treatment modalities
    Authors: MM Roochi, I Tavakoli, FM Ghazi, A Tavakoli
    Journal: Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
    Volume: 43, Issue: 6, Pages: 746-750, Year: 2015
    Citations: 20
  13. Collision of two mass baton with massive external surfaces
    Authors: A Tavakoli, M Gharib, Y Hurmuzlu
    Year: 2012
    Citations: 20
  14. The role of limited irrigation and advanced management on improving water productivity of rainfed wheat at semi-cold region of upper Karkheh River Basin, Iran
    Authors: AR Tavakoli, A Liaghat, T Oweis, A Alizadeh
    Journal: International Journal of Agricultural Crop Sciences
    Volume: 4, Issue: 14, Pages: 939-948, Year: 2012
    Citations: 17
  15. Supplemental irrigation in Iran: Increasing and stabilizing wheat yield in rainfed highlands
    Authors: AR Tavakoli, T Oweis, F Ferri, A Haghighati, V Belson, M Pala, H Siadat, …
    Publisher: ICARDA
    Year: 2005
    Citations: 17
  16. Approach of Persian medicine to health and disease
    Authors: V Tafazoli, A Tavakoli, M Mosaffa-Jahromi, K Cooley, M Pasalar
    Journal: Advances in Integrative Medicine
    Volume: 9, Issue: 1, Pages: 3-8, Year: 2022
    Citations: 16
  17. Physics-based modelling and data-driven optimisation of a latent heat thermal energy storage system with corrugated fins
    Authors: A Tavakoli, J Hashemi, M Najafian, A Ebrahimi
    Journal: Renewable Energy
    Volume: 217, Article: 119200, Year: 2023
    Citations: 15
  18. Water allocation optimization for supplementary irrigation in rainfed lands to increase total income: Case study in the upstream Karkheh River Basin
    Authors: H Ramezani Etedali, A Liaghat, M Parsinejad, AR Tavakkoli, …
    Journal: Irrigation and Drainage
    Volume: 62, Issue: 1, Pages: 74-83, Year: 2013
    Citations: 15
  19. Evaluation of urinary interleukin-8 levels in patients with spinal cord injury
    Authors: M Rahimkhani, A Mordadi, S Varmazyar, A Tavakoli
    Journal: Recent Patents on Anti-Infective Drug Discovery
    Volume: 9, Issue: 2, Pages: 144-149, Year: 2014
    Citations: 14
  20. Gravity powered locomotion and active control of two simple systems
    Authors: A Tavakoli, Y Hurmuzlu
    Conference: Dynamic Systems and Control Conference
    Pages: 379-386, Year: 2009
    Citations: 13