Md. Saiful Islam | Soil Science and Fertility Management | Best Researcher Award

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Best Researcher Award

Md. Saiful Islam
Patuakhali Science and Technology University

Md. Saiful Islam
Affiliation Patuakhali Science and Technology University
Country Bangladesh
Scopus ID 60381573500
Documents 172
Citations 8,215
h-index 49
Subject Area Soil Science and Fertility Management
Event Agri Scientist Awards
ORCID 0000-0002-3598-0315

Md. Saiful Islam is a researcher affiliated with Patuakhali Science and Technology University in Bangladesh, with a stated subject area of Soil Science and Fertility Management. His scholarly profile records 172 documents, 8,215 citations, and an h-index of 49. These indicators provide a bibliometric context for considering his research activity and potential suitability for recognition through the Agri Scientist Awards. The profile information presented here is based on the supplied researcher identifiers and publication metrics, while the broader significance of soil science and fertility management is considered within contemporary agricultural research.

Abstract

Md. Saiful Islam is affiliated with Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh, and is identified with Soil Science and Fertility Management. The supplied bibliometric profile records 172 documents, 8,215 citations, and an h-index of 49. These indicators describe a substantial body of indexed scholarly output and citation activity. His research profile can therefore be examined in relation to agricultural soil management, fertility, productivity, and sustainable resource use. This article summarizes the supplied academic identifiers, publication indicators, research orientation, potential impact, and suitability for consideration in the Agri Scientist Awards using neutral, evidence-based academic language and accessible profile information.

Keywords

Md. Saiful Islam, Soil Science, Fertility Management, Agricultural Research, Soil Management, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Bangladesh, Bibliometrics, Sustainable Agriculture, Agri Scientist Awards

Introduction

Soil science and fertility management are central components of agricultural research because soil properties, nutrient availability, organic matter, and management practices influence crop productivity and the long-term sustainability of agricultural systems. Research in this field contributes to understanding how soils can be managed efficiently while maintaining productive capacity and environmental quality. Soil carbon and fertility management are also connected with wider agricultural and environmental objectives.[4] Within this context, the supplied profile of Md. Saiful Islam places his scholarly work within a subject area of direct relevance to agricultural science.

Research Profile

Md. Saiful Islam is associated with Patuakhali Science and Technology University in Bangladesh. The supplied Scopus author identifier is 60381573500, while the supplied ORCID identifier is 0000-0002-3598-0315. His stated subject area is Soil Science and Fertility Management. The supplied Scopus metrics comprise 172 documents, 8,215 citations, and an h-index of 49. These measures provide quantitative indicators of indexed publication activity and citation visibility, although bibliometric indicators should be interpreted alongside the quality, relevance, and contribution of individual research outputs.[1]

Research Contributions

The identified research area of Soil Science and Fertility Management encompasses the scientific assessment and management of soil resources for agricultural purposes. Such research may address nutrient availability, soil quality, fertility practices, productivity, organic matter, and sustainable soil-resource use. The supplied profile establishes the researcher’s disciplinary positioning, while detailed claims about individual research findings should be evaluated from the underlying publications rather than inferred solely from citation metrics.

Publications

The supplied profile reports 172 indexed documents associated with Md. Saiful Islam. This publication count indicates a substantial volume of scholarly output within the indexed record. A complete assessment of publication quality would require examination of individual articles, journals, citation contexts, authorship roles, research methods, and subject-specific contributions. The Scopus author identifier provides a mechanism for accessing the indexed publication record and distinguishing the researcher from other authors with similar names.[1]

Research Impact

The supplied citation count of 8,215 and h-index of 49 indicate notable citation activity within the stated scholarly profile. Citation measures can help describe the visibility and uptake of research but do not independently establish research quality or societal impact. For soil science, research relevance can additionally be assessed through methodological rigor, reproducibility, agricultural applicability, contribution to soil-resource management, and influence on subsequent scientific work. Broader soil-management research has demonstrated the importance of soil processes for agricultural and environmental sustainability.[4]

Award Suitability

Based on the supplied information, Md. Saiful Islam has an academic affiliation in agricultural science, a stated specialization in Soil Science and Fertility Management, 172 indexed documents, 8,215 citations, and an h-index of 49. These factors provide a reasonable bibliometric and disciplinary basis for consideration for a researcher recognition program such as the Agri Scientist Awards. Final award eligibility or selection should, however, be determined according to the official award criteria, independent verification of the profile, and assessment of the researcher’s substantive scholarly contributions.[5]

Conclusion

Md. Saiful Islam’s supplied academic profile identifies Patuakhali Science and Technology University as his institutional affiliation and Soil Science and Fertility Management as his subject area. The reported publication and citation indicators provide a useful quantitative overview of his indexed research activity. Together with the researcher’s persistent identifiers, these data support a structured academic recognition profile. Any formal assessment should supplement bibliometric information with direct evaluation of publications, research quality, originality, relevance, and documented contributions to agricultural science.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Md. Saiful Islam, Author ID 60381573500. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=60381573500
  2. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID record: Md. Saiful Islam, ORCID 0000-0002-3598-0315.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3598-0315
  3. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Md. Saiful Islam — Google Scholar profile.
    https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=PX7QF2gAAAAJ&hl=en
  4. Islam, M.S., Antu, U.B., Akter, R. et al. Preliminary Assessment of Essential and Potentially Toxic Elements in the Most Common Spices in a Developing Country: Health Hazard Implication. Biol Trace Elem Res 203, 6061–6078 (2025).
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s12011-025-04625-x
  5. Agri Scientist Awards. (2026). Official awards website.
    https://agriscientist.org/

Taşkın Deniz Yildiz |  Fertilizer |  Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr Taşkın Deniz Yildiz |  Fertilizer |  Best Researcher Award

Academician at  Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University, Department of Mining Engineering,  Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taşkın Deniz Yıldız is a distinguished academic at the Department of Mining Engineering, Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University. Since 2014, he has contributed significantly to academia, previously serving at Istanbul Technical University. Dr. Yıldız completed his MSc (2012) and PhD (2020) in Mining Engineering at Istanbul Technical University. He also holds a law degree from Beykent University (2016) and became a licensed lawyer in 2023. His research interests include mining legislation, mineral economics, resource management, and occupational safety in mines. He has published extensively, with a Google Scholar h-index of 19.

Profile:

🎓 Academic and Professional Background:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Taşkın Deniz Yıldız has been an academician at Adana Alparslan Türkeş Science and Technology University since 2014. He previously served at Istanbul Technical University for about four years. He earned his MSc (2012) and PhD (2020) in Mining Engineering from Istanbul Technical University. Dr. Yıldız also holds a law degree from Beykent University (2016) and became a licensed lawyer in 2023.

📊 Research and Achievements:

  • Publications: 35 articles (24 in Web of Science, 11 in other indexes), 1 book, 9 WOS/SCOPUS-indexed book chapters, 2 international books, 23 conference papers, and 56 mining sector journal articles.
  • Research Projects: Involved in the Istanbul Technical University BAP Project and European COST Actions.

Citation Metrics:

  • Google Scholar: 904 citations, h-index 19, i10-index 35
  • Web of Science: 201 citations, h-index 8
  • Scopus: 251 citations, h-index 10
  • AD Scientific Index (2025): Ranked 8th in his university in Turkey

💡 Research Interests:

  • Mining legislation, exploration, and operation
  • Mineral and resource economics
  • Cost analysis and benefit evaluation
  • Natural resource taxation and mining investments
  • Land use in mining and rehabilitation of abandoned sites
  • Mining waste management and occupational safety

🌐 Memberships:

  • Founding member, International Network ‘Acclimating Post-Mining Territories’
  • Member, Association of Geoscience, Mining and Metallurgy Professionals (YERMAM)
  • Member, Technology and Innovation Commission of Professional Development Association of Mining Engineers (MMMGD)
  • Member, European Association of Labour Economists
  • Member, Chamber of Mining Engineers of Turkey

Publication Top Notes:

  • “Waste management costs (WMC) of mining companies in Turkey: Can waste recovery help meeting these costs?”
    Resources Policy, 68, 101706, 2020 (64 citations)

  • “Evaluation of Forestland Use in Mining Operation Activities in Turkey in Terms of Sustainable Natural Resources”
    Land Use Policy, 96, 2020 (49 citations)

  • “The Impacts of EIA Procedure on the Mining Sector in the Permit Process of Mining Operating Activities & Turkey Analysis”
    Resources Policy, 67, 2020 (44 citations)

  • “Effects of the Private Land Acquisition Process and Costs on Mining Enterprises before Mining Operation Activities in Turkey”
    Land Use Policy, 97, 2020 (42 citations)

  • “The Share of Required Costs in Investment Amounts for Mining Operating Activities in Pasture Lands in Turkey”
    Adıyaman Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi (Journal of Engineering), 2019 (39 citations)

  • “Forest Fees Paid to Permit Mining Extractive Operations on Turkey’s Forestlands & the Ratio to Investments”
    Gospodarka Surowcami Mineralnymi: Mineral Resources Management, 2020 (36 citations)

  • “The Effects of the Mining Operation Activities Permit Process on the Mining Sector in Turkey”
    Resources Policy, 69, 101868, 2020 (35 citations)

  • “How Can the Effects of EIA Procedures and Legislation Foreseen for the Mining Operation Activities to Mining Change Positively in Turkey?”
    Resources Policy, 72, 102018, 2021 (29 citations)

  • “Forest Costs Paid by Mining Enterprises During Investment Period to Carry Out Mining Operations in Forest Areas”
    Adıyaman Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi (Journal of Engineering), 2020 (28 citations)

  • “Urban Development and Mining in Istanbul – Ağaçli Coal Field and Its Rehabilitation”
    SWEMP 2016 (International Symposium on Environmental Issues and Waste Management), 2016 (27 citations)

  • “Are the Compensations Given to Mining Enterprises Due to the Overlapping with Other Investments in Turkey Enough? Expectations of Compensation for Profit Deprivation”
    Resources Policy, 75, 102507, 2022 (25 citations)

  • “How Can the State Rights Be Calculated by Considering a High Share of State Right in Mining Operating Costs in Turkey?”
    Resources Policy, 75, 102509, 2022 (25 citations)

  • “Overlapping of Mine Sites and Highway Route in Turkey: Evaluation in Terms of Mining Land Use Criteria and Land-Use Planning”
    Land Use Policy, 106, 105444, 2021 (22 citations)

  • “Possible Effects of Mining Zone Regulation on Mining Companies in Turkey & Evaluation of Mining Companies”
    Resources Policy, 71, 102011, 2021 (22 citations)

  • “Overlapping of Natural Stone Mining Field with High-Speed Train Project in Turkey: Was the Economic Public Benefit Evaluation Made Sufficiently?”
    Resources Policy, 74, 102241, 2021 (18 citations)