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, TĂŒrkiye.

Profile: 

Education:

Mustafa Kemal University

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

Professional Experience:

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

  • Researcher (2025 – Present)

GAP Agricultural Research Institute, ƞanlıurfa, TĂŒrkiye

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

Private Sector, Ankara, TĂŒrkiye

  • 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

Mukhtar Abdulraheem | Soil Science | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Mukhtar Abdulraheem |  Soil Science |  Best Researcher Award

Researcher at  Henan Agricultural University,  China

ABDULRAHEEM, Mukhtar Iderawumi Ph.D. Candidate, Agricultural Engineering (2024) College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Henan Agricultural University, Zhengzhou, China

Publication profile:

Academic/Professional Qualifications:

  1. PhD Agricultural Engineering (2024)
  2. MSc Agricultural Technology (Soil Management) (2014)
  3. PGD in Crop, Soil & Pest Management (2011)
  4. B.Sc. (Ed.) Agricultural Science (2016)
  5. Certificate in MIS & Data Processing (2009)
  6. HND in Agriculture (Crop Production) (2008)
  7. NCE Agricultural Education/Visually Impaired (2002)

Research Work:

  • Effects of Integrated Urea and Sawdust Ash on Soil and Okra Performance (MSc)
  • Geometric Row Arrangement on Cowpea Growth and Yield in Maize-Cowpea Intercrop (HND)

Citations:

  • Citations: 462 (total), 424 (since 2019)
  • h-index: 11 (total), 10 (since 2019)
  • i10-index: 13 (total), 11 (since 2019)

Publication Top Notes:

  • Interactions of metal‐based engineered nanoparticles with plants: an overview of the state of current knowledge, research progress, and prospects
    A. Wahab, A. Munir, M.H. Saleem, M.I. AbdulRaheem, H. Aziz, M.F.B. Mfarrej, …
    Journal of Plant Growth Regulation 42 (9), 5396-5416, 2023.
  • Characteristics effects of weed on growth performance and yield of maize (Zea mays)
    M.I. Abdulraheem, C.E. Friday
    Biomedical Journal 1 (4), 31*, 2018.
  • Applied surface enhanced Raman Spectroscopy in plant hormones detection, annexation of advanced technologies: A review
    S.M.Z.A. Naqvi, Y. Zhang, S. Ahmed, M.I. Abdulraheem, J. Hu, M.N. Tahir, …
    Talanta 236, 122823, 2022.
  • Advancement of Remote Sensing for Soil Measurements and Applications: A Comprehensive Review
    M.I. Abdulraheem, W. Zhang, S. Li, A.J. Moshayedi, A.A. Farooque, J. Hu
    Sustainability 15 (21), 15444, 2023.
  • Integrated application of urea and sawdust ash: Effect on soil chemical properties, plant nutrients and sorghum performance
    M.I. Abdulraheem, S.O. Ojeniyi, E.F. Charles
    International Organization of Scientific Research-Journal of Agriculture and … 20*, 2012.
  • Comparative Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on Agricultural Production and Marketing in Nigeria
    A.B. Oyetoro, M.I. Abdulraheem, T. Adefare
    Global Journal of Science Frontier Research 20 (9), 25 – 30, 2020.
  • Green Manure for Agricultural Sustainability and Improvement of Soil Fertility
    M.I. Abdulraheem, O.K. Tobe
    Farming & Management 7 (1), 1 – 8, 2022.
  • Mechanisms of Plant Epigenetic Regulation in Response to Plant Stress: Recent Discoveries and Implications
    M.I. Abdulraheem, Y. Xiong, A.Y. Moshood, G. Cadenas-Pliego, H. Zhang, …
    Plants 13 (2), 1 – 25, 2024.
  • Effects of geometric row arrangement on growth and yield of cowpea in a maize-cowpea intercrop
    A.M. Iderawumi, C.E. Friday
    Indian Journal of Innovation Development 2, 816-820, 2013.
  • Combined Application of Urea and Sawdust Ash in Okra Production: Effects on Yield and Nutrients Availability
    M.I. Abdulraheem, S.O. Ojeniyi
    Nigerian Journal of Soil Science 25 (1), 146-154, 2015.
  • Effect of cowpea on growth and yield parameter in a maize-cowpea intercrop
    A.M. Iderawumi
    Journal of Management and Science 4 (1), 37-42, 2014.
  • Vermicompost Technology: Impact on the Environment and Food Security
    J. Fudzagbo, A.M. Iderawumi
    Agriculture and Environment 1 (1), 87 – 93, 2020.
  • Effect of rural-urban migration on education and economics development
    M.I. Abdulraheem, M.A. Iderawumi
    American Journal of Trade and Policy 6 (1), 7-12, 2019.
  • Molecular communication network and its applications in crop sciences
    S. Ahmed, J. Hu, S.M.Z.A. Naqvi, Y. Zhang, L. Linze, A.M. Iderawumi
    Planta 255 (6), 128, 2022.
  • Combined application of ammonium nitrate and goat manure: Effects on soil nutrients availability, Okra performance and sustainable food security
    M.I. Abdulraheem, S.A. Lawal
    Open Access Research Journal of Life Sciences 1 (1), 21 – 28, 2021.
  • Comparative performance of different varieties of maize under organic, inorganic and combined (Organic and Inorganic) fertilization
    M.I. Abdulraheem, E.F. Charles, A.Y. Moshood, A.M. Omogoye
    Agricultural Studies International Technology and Science Publications 2 (2 …
  • Effects of Different Planting Pattern on Total Dry Matter Production and Maize Forage Quality in Maize (Zea mays) and Cowpea (Vigna sinensis) Intercropped as Whole-Crop
    C.E.F. Abdulraheem, M.I. Ojeniyi
    IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science 1 (4), 42-46, 2012.
  • Impact of Transportation on Agricultural Practices and Production in Rural Areas: Implication for Sustainable Food Security
    A.M. Iderawumi
    Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research 35 (2), 27475 – 27479, 2021.
  • Problems and Prospects of Subsistence Agriculture among Peasant Farmers in Rural Area
    A.M. Iderawumi
    International Journal of World Policy and Development Studies 6 (6), 51 – 55, 2020.
  • Impact of Micro Credit Financing on Agricultural Production
    M.I. Abdulraheem
    ANGLISTICUM. Journal of the Association-Institute for English Language and … 8*, 2016.

 

 

Palo Francis Loke | Soil Organic | Best Researcher Award

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Dr Palo Francis Loke |  Soil Organic |  Best Researcher Award

Lecturer/Researcher at  University of the Free State, South Africa

Dr. PF Loke is a distinguished Soil Scientist specializing in soil chemistry, fertility, and plant nutrition. He earned his PhD in Soil Science (Chemistry) from the University of the Free State (UFS) in 2018, following his MSc Agric. in Soil Science (Fertility and Plant Nutrition) in 2012, and a BSc Agric. Hons in Soil Science in 2010 from the same institution. He also holds a BSc Agric. from the National University of Lesotho (NUL), completed in 2005. Dr. Loke has a robust teaching portfolio, presenting courses such as SOIL 4814 and SOIL 2674. His research interests focus on carbon and nutrient cycling, soil organic matter storage, and plant nutrition. As a member of the Soil Science Society of South Africa (SSSSA), Dr. Loke actively contributes to the advancement of soil science. His extensive publication record includes influential journal articles on soil organic matter storage, aggregate dynamics, and the effects of long-term agricultural practices on soil health in semi-arid regions. Dr. Loke’s work has been published in reputable journals like Agriculture, South African Journal of Plant and Soil, Soil Research, Geoderma, and the Soil Science Society of America Journal.

Profile:

Qualifications:

  • PhD in Soil Science (Chemistry), University of the Free State (UFS), 2013-2018
  • MSc Agric. in Soil Science (Fertility and Plant Nutrition), UFS, 2010-2012
  • BSc Agric. Hons in Soil Science, UFS, 2009-2010
  • BSc Agric., National University of Lesotho (NUL), 2001-2005

📈 Citation Index:

  • Total Citations: 162 (124 since 2019)
  • h-index: 8 (since 2019)
  • i10-index: 5 (since 2019)

Research Focus: Soil Organic

Dr. P.F. Loke’s research primarily revolves around soil organic matter dynamics, with a strong emphasis on carbon and nutrient cycling, soil organic matter storage, and plant nutrition. His work involves investigating how different agricultural practices influence soil health and fertility, particularly in semi-arid regions.

📄 Publication:
  • Soil Organic Matter Storage in Irrigated Tsitsikamma Dairy Farms with Minimum Tilled Pasture Mixtures: Case Studies
    Agriculture 12(6):858, 2022.
    Contributors: P.F. Loke, E. Kotzé, C. Du Preez
    DOI: 10.3390/agriculture12060858
    Source: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
  • Changes in Soil Organic Matter Indices Following 32 Years of Different Wheat Production Management Practices in Semi-Arid South Africa
    Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems 94:97-109, 2012.
    Contributors: P.F. Loke, E. Kotzé, C.C. Du Preez
    DOI: 10.1007/s10705-012-9529-7
  • Land Use Change Affecting Soil Humic Substances in Three Semi-Arid Agro-Ecosystems in South Africa
    Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment 216:194-202, 2016.
    Contributors: E. Kotzé, P.F. Loke, M.C. Akhosi-Setaka, C.C. Du Preez
    DOI: 10.1016/j.agee.2015.10.007
  • Impact of Long-Term Wheat Production Management Practices on Soil Acidity, Phosphorus, and Some Micronutrients in a Semi-Arid Plinthosol
    Soil Research 51(5):415-426, 2013.
    Contributors: P.F. Loke, E. Kotzé, C.C. Du Preez
    DOI: 10.1071/SR12359
  • Long-Term Effects of Wheat Production Management Practices on Exchangeable Base Cations and Cation Exchange Capacity of a Plinthosol in Semi-Arid South Africa
    Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 45(8):1083-1105, 2014.
    Contributors: P.F. Loke, E. Kotzé, C.C. Du Preez
    DOI: 10.1080/00103624.2013.867060
  • Long-Term Effects of Wheat Production Management Practices on Some Carbon Fractions of a Semiarid Plinthustalfs
    Soil Research 56(6):601-614, 2018.
    Contributors: P.F. Loke, E. Kotzé, C.C. Du Preez, L. Twigge
    DOI: 10.1071/SR18050
  • Long-Term Wheat Production Management Effects on Soil Fertility Indicators in the Semi-Arid Eastern Free State, South Africa
    South African Journal of Plant and Soil 38(2):93-106, 2021.
    Contributors: P.F. Loke, J.J. Schimper, E. Kotzé, C.C. Du Preez
    DOI: 10.1080/02571862.2020.1858512
  • Cross-Rangeland Comparisons on Soil Carbon Dynamics in the Pedoderm of Semi-Arid and Arid South African Commercial Farms
    Geoderma 381:114689, 2021.
    Contributors: P.F. Loke, E. Kotzé, C.C. Du Preez, L. Twigge
    DOI: 10.1016/j.geoderma.2020.114689
  • Dynamics of Soil Carbon Concentrations and Quality Induced by Agricultural Land Use in Central South Africa
    Soil Science Society of America Journal 83(2):366-379, 2019.
    Contributors: P.F. Loke, E. Kotzé, C.C. Du Preez, L. Twigge
    DOI: 10.2136/sssaj2018.11.0423
  • Response of Soil Organic Matter Indices and Fractions After 37 Years of Wheat Production Management Practices in Semi-Arid South Africa
    South African Journal of Plant and Soil 37(2):136-143, 2020.
    Contributors: T. Motema, E. Kotzé, P.F. Loke, C.C. Du Preez
    DOI: 10.1080/02571862.2019.1698777