Rashid Khan | Pest Control & Integrated Pest Management | Innovative Research Award

Innovative Research Award

Rashid Khan
Qassim University

Rashid Khan
Affiliation Qassim University
Country Saudi Arabia
Scopus ID 57200299958
Documents 2
Citations 13
h-index 1
Subject Area Pest Control & Integrated Pest Management
Event Agri Scientist Awards
ORCID 0000-0001-6097-098X

Rashid Khan is a researcher affiliated with Qassim University in Saudi Arabia whose indexed research profile is associated with pest control and integrated pest management. The available bibliographic information records two Scopus-indexed documents, thirteen citations, and an h-index of one. His profile is considered here in the context of academic recognition and the Agri Scientist Awards, with emphasis on documented research activity rather than unsupported claims about distinction. Bibliographic identifiers, including Scopus and ORCID records, provide mechanisms for distinguishing the researcher and organizing evidence concerning scholarly output, visibility, and subject-area relevance for evaluation.

Abstract

Rashid Khan is affiliated with Qassim University in Saudi Arabia and has a research profile associated with pest control and integrated pest management. Available bibliographic records identify two Scopus documents, thirteen citations, and an h-index of one. These indicators provide a limited but verifiable basis for describing his indexed scholarly activity. The present article summarizes his research profile, publication record, documented bibliometric indicators, and potential relevance to the Agri Scientist Awards. It distinguishes recorded information from evaluative interpretation and avoids claims that cannot be independently established from the supplied researcher identifiers and academic profile information.

Keywords

Rashid Khan; Qassim University; Saudi Arabia; pest control; integrated pest management; agricultural research; Scopus; ORCID; scholarly publications; research impact; Agri Scientist Awards; academic recognition.

Introduction

Academic recognition commonly considers research relevance, publication activity, scholarly influence, and the relationship between a candidate’s work and an award’s subject area. In Khan’s case, the supplied profile identifies pest control and integrated pest management as the principal subject area. These fields have direct relevance to agricultural productivity and sustainable crop protection, although award decisions require independent assessment.

Research Profile

Khan’s identifiable scholarly profile is associated with Qassim University and the subject area of pest control and integrated pest management. His Scopus author identifier is 57200299958, while his ORCID identifier is 0000-0001-6097-098X. These persistent identifiers can support author disambiguation and provide a structured basis for reviewing his documented academic record and research outputs.

Research Contributions

The available information places Khan’s research within pest control and integrated pest management, an agricultural research domain concerned with managing pests through coordinated and context-sensitive approaches. The supplied record does not provide sufficient publication-level detail to characterize specific experimental methods, crops, organisms, interventions, or findings. Consequently, his contributions are described at the documented subject-area level.

Publications

The supplied Scopus information records two documents associated with the researcher and thirteen citations. These figures establish the existence of indexed scholarly output but do not, by themselves, describe the individual publications or their scientific findings. A complete publication assessment would require examination of article titles, journals, publication dates, authorship roles, abstracts, and persistent identifiers such as DOIs where available. [1]

Research Impact

The reported thirteen citations and h-index of one indicate measurable citation activity within the indexed record, while the two documented Scopus publications provide a relatively small publication base for quantitative interpretation. Citation counts can change over time and should be evaluated alongside publication quality, authorship contribution, venue, research relevance, and field-specific citation practices rather than treated as standalone measures.

Award Suitability

The research subject area identified for Khan is closely aligned with agricultural science and integrated pest management, making the profile thematically relevant to an agricultural research award. However, suitability for the Agri Scientist Awards cannot be established solely from bibliometric indicators. A formal evaluation should consider the award’s published eligibility criteria, nomination requirements, research originality, documented outcomes, and evidence of contribution.

Conclusion

Rashid Khan’s supplied academic profile identifies Qassim University as his affiliation and pest control and integrated pest management as his principal research area. The recorded Scopus indicators document two publications, thirteen citations, and an h-index of one. These data establish a concise scholarly profile, while fuller recognition should depend on verified publication-level evidence and the applicable award criteria.

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Rashid Khan, Author ID 57200299958. Scopus.
    https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57200299958
  2. ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID record: Rashid Khan, ORCID 0000-0001-6097-098X.
    https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6097-098X
  3. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Rashid Khan — Google Scholar author profile.
    https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=3HxVKrYAAAAJ&hl=en
  4. Agri Scientist Awards. (2026). Agri Scientist Awards official website.
    https://agriscientist.org/
  5. Significant variations of bacterial communities among the developmental stages of Scirpophaga incertulas (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae).
    https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-93048-8

Younes Rezaee Danesh | Plant Protection | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr Younes Rezaee Danesh |  Plant Protection |  Best Researcher Award

Full Professor at  Van Yuzuncu Yil University, Turkey

Younes Rezaee Danesh is a Full Professor specializing in mycology, plant pathology, and biological control. His work focuses on symbiotic fungi, bio-fertilizers, and eco-friendly plant growth enhancers. He has held academic positions in Iran and Turkey, and led an EU-funded HORIZON 2020 project. With over 1000 citations, he has contributed significantly to sustainable agriculture research, collaborating with international partners and publishing numerous high-impact papers. He is also a member of various scientific societies and editorial boards. His research aims to promote plant resistance against abiotic and biotic stresses through microbial solutions.

Publication Profile

Academic and Professional Background:

Younes Rezaee Danesh has held various academic roles in multiple countries, beginning in 2007 at Urmia University, Iran. He has also led a HORIZON 2020 EU-funded project at the Soil, Fertilizer and Water Resources Central Research Institute in Ankara, Turkey. His research focuses on mycology, plant pathology, and biological control, emphasizing the eco-friendly use of symbiotic fungi as bio-fertilizers and biostimulants. With numerous international collaborations, Younes has over 1000 citations and is a member of several global scientific societies.

Research and Innovations:

  • Completed/Ongoing Research Projects:
    • Leader of 4 completed projects, co-researcher in 4 completed projects.
    • Currently leading 2 projects and acting as co-researcher in 2 others.
  • Citation Index:
    • H-Index: 16
    • More than 1000 citations
  • Consultancy/Industry Projects:
    • Advisor in 2 projects at the Soil, Fertilizer and Water Resources Central Research Institute, Ankara, Turkey.
    • Management Committee Member for COST Action Projects (COST 22158, COST 22142).
  • Books Published (ISBN):
    • Authored and contributed to 10 books and book chapters, including titles published by Springer and Elsevier.
  • Journals Published (SCI, Scopus, etc.):
    • Published 73 papers in indexed journals.
  • Editorial Appointments:
    • Member of editorial boards in journals including International Journal of Agricultural Technology and Frontiers in Physiology.
  • Collaborations:
    • Extensive collaborations with research institutes and universities in countries such as Turkey, Hungary, Italy, and Spain.

Professional Memberships:

  • Life member in various scientific organizations, including the Asian Mycorrhizal Society and the Iranian Society of Plant Pathology.

Areas of Research:

  • Agricultural Sciences, Mycology, Plant Pathology, Biotechnology, Environmental Biology, and Microbial Genetics.

Contributions:

Younes Rezaee Danesh’s work has significantly impacted sustainable agriculture by promoting eco-friendly microbial solutions to enhance plant growth and stress resilience. His research on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and plant-microbe interactions has offered innovative biofertilization strategies, improving nutrient uptake and reducing dependence on chemical inputs. These contributions address critical challenges in food security, particularly in regions affected by drought and salinity.

Citations:

  • All time: 1046
  • Since 2019: 601

h-index:

  • All time: 16
  • Since 2019: 13

i10-index:

  • All time: 28
  • Since 2019: 17

Publication Top Notes

  • Mycorrhizal fungi: what we know and what should we know?
    EM Goltapeh, YR Danesh, R Prasad, A Varma
    Mycorrhiza: State of the Art, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Eco-function
    Citations: 121 (2008)
  • Effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi on growth, essential oil production, and nutrients uptake in basil
    M Rasouli-Sadaghiani, A Hassani, M Barin, YR Danesh, F Sefidkon
    Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, 4(21): 2222-2228
    Citations: 115 (2010)
  • Mycorrhiza: state of the art, genetics and molecular biology, eco-function, biotechnology, eco-physiology, structure and systematics
    A Varma
    Citations: 84 (2008)
  • Fungi as bioremediators
    EM Goltapeh, YR Danesh, A Varma
    Springer Science & Business Media
    Citations: 50 (2013)
  • Effects of heavy metal resistant soil microbes inoculation and soil Cd concentration on growth and metal uptake of millet, couch grass, and alfalfa
    M Rahmanian, K Habib, RD Younes, RS Mir Hasan
    African Journal of Microbiology Research, 5(4): 403-410
    Citations: 31 (2011)
  • Genetic analysis of partial resistance to basal stem rot (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum) in sunflower
    M Amouzadeh, R Darvishzadeh, P Haddadi, BA Mandoulakani
    Genetika (Belgrade), 45(3): 737-748
    Citations: 30 (2013)
  • Bioremediation and genetically modified organisms
    M Jafari, YR Danesh, EM Goltapeh, A Varma
    Fungi as Bioremediators: 433-451
    Citations: 29 (2012)
  • Mycoremediation of heavy metals
    YR Danesh, M Tajbakhsh, EM Goltapeh, A Varma
    Fungi as Bioremediators: 245-267
    Citations: 29 (2012)
  • Biological control of Fusarium basal rot of onion using Trichoderma harzianum and Glomus mosseae
    B Ghanbarzadeh, N Safaie, E Mohammadi Goltapeh, Y Rezaee Danesh
    Journal of Crop Protection, 5(3): 359-368
    Citations: 28 (2016)
  • Optimizing carrot hairy root production for monoxenic culture of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in Iran
    YR Danesh, EM Goltapeh, A Alizadeh, MM Sanavy
    Journal of Biological Sciences, 6(1): 87-91
    Citations: 28 (2006)
  • Antagonistic effects of Trichoderma species in biocontrol of Armillaria mellea in fruit trees in Iran
    M Asef, E Goltapeh, Y Danesh
    Journal of Plant Protection Research, 48(2)
    Citations: 26 (2008)
  • Pathogenic interactions between Trichoderma species and Agaricus bisporus
    ME Goltapeh, Y Rezaei Danesh
    Journal of Agricultural Technology, 2: 29-37
    Citations: 24 (2006)
  • Effects of some biological agents on the growth and biochemical parameters of tomato plants infected with Alternaria solani (Ellis & Martin) Sorauer
    G Boyno, S Demir, YR Danesh
    European Journal of Plant Pathology, 162(1): 19-29
    Citations: 23 (2022)
  • Effects of thyme (zaatar) essential oil and some chemical compounds in the control of citrus bacterial canker in Iran
    S Samavi, N Hassanzadeh, MM Faghihi, YR Danesh
    Journal of Plant Pathology: 691-696
    Citations: 21 (2009)
  • Identification of Trichoderma species causing green mould in button mushroom farms, distribution and their relative abundance
    YR Danesh, EM Goltapeh, H Rohani
    Citations: 18 (2001)
  • Studies on interaction between Trichoderma species and Agaricus bisporus mycelium
    EM Goltapeh, YR Danesh
    Citations: 17 (2000)
  • Morphophysiological and biochemical responses of Zinnia elegans to different irrigation regimes in symbiosis with Glomus mosseae
    Z Heidari, MJ Nazarideljou, Y Rezaei Danesh, N Khezrinejad
    International Journal of Horticultural Science and Technology, 3(1): 19-32
    Citations: 15 (2016)
  • The complex interplay between arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and strigolactone: Mechanisms, synergies, applications and future directions
    G Boyno, Y Rezaee Danesh, S Demir, N Teniz, JM Mulet, R Porcel
    International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 24(23): 16774
    Citations: 14 (2023)
  • Foliar applications of ZnO and its nanoparticles increase safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) growth and yield under water stress
    M Ghiyasi, Y Rezaee Danesh, R Amirnia, S Najafi, JM Mulet, R Porcel
    Agronomy, 13(1): 192
    Citations: 14 (2023)
  • Rock phosphate solubilizing potential of soil microorganisms: advances in sustainable crop production
    B Khoshru, AF Nosratabad, D Mitra, M Chaithra, YR Danesh, G Boyno
    Bacteria, 2(2): 98-115
    Citations: 13 (2023)