Mengjie Cui | Peanut Genetic | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Mengjie Cui | Peanut Genetic | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Researcher at Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences | China

Dr. Mengjie Cui is an accomplished researcher specializing in genetic breeding and genomics of aflatoxin resistance in peanuts. Her work focuses on identifying high-resistance peanut germplasms, mapping quantitative trait loci (QTLs), and developing molecular markers to enable the breeding of high-yield, high-quality, and aflatoxin-resistant varieties. She has successfully established a precise method for identifying aflatoxin resistance in single peanut kernels, leading to the screening of multiple germplasms with dual resistance to infection and toxin production. Utilizing genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and transcriptomic analyses, Mengjie has identified key resistance-related genes and developed molecular markers linked to these traits, enabling early-generation selection in breeding programs. Her research has advanced understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying peanut resistance to Aspergillus flavus, including the functional characterization of critical gene families such as PITP, PR10, and phenylalanine ammonia-lyase. She has contributed extensively to the scientific literature with publications in high-impact journals, presenting insights into gene expression networks, transcription factors, and regulatory pathways associated with resistance. Mengjie Cui’s innovative approaches and contributions have significantly impacted peanut breeding, providing practical tools and foundational knowledge for developing resilient, safe, and high-quality peanut varieties.

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Featured Publications

Zhao, Q., Cui, M., Guo, T., Shi, L., Qi, F., Sun, Z., Du, P., Liu, H., Zhang, Y., Zheng, Z., et al. (2024). Genome-wide characterization and expression analysis of the cultivated peanut AhPR10 gene family mediating resistance to Aspergillus flavus L. Journal of Integrative Agriculture.

Cui, M. (2024, February 28). Plant pathogenesis-related protein PR10 and its research progress in peanut.

Chai, P., Cui, M., Zhao, Q., Chen, L., Guo, J., Wu, C., Du, P., Liu, H., Xu, J., et al. (2024). Genome-wide characterization of the phenylalanine ammonia-lyase gene family and their potential roles in response to Aspergillus flavus L. infection in cultivated peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.). Genes, 15(3), 265.

Cui, M., Han, S., Wang, D., Haider, M. S., Guo, J., Zhao, Q., Du, P., Sun, Z., Qi, F., Zheng, Z., et al. (2022). Gene co-expression network analysis of the comparative transcriptome identifies hub genes associated with resistance to Aspergillus flavus L. in cultivated peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.). Frontiers in Plant Science, 13, 899177.

Cui, M. (2021, December 1). Progress in physiological and biochemical mechanisms of peanut kernels resisting Aspergillus flavus infection.

Jihad Souissi | Orthogonal Polynomials | Young Scientist Award

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Prof. Jihad Souissi | Orthogonal Polynomials | Young Scientist Award

Faculty of Sciences at Gabes | Tunisia

Prof. Jihad Souissi is a mathematician specializing in orthogonal polynomials, semi-classical structures, and operator-based characterizations, with particular expertise in Dunkl and q-Dunkl operators. His research advances the analytic and algebraic understanding of classical, semi-classical, and q-orthogonal polynomial families through raising and lowering operators, structure relations, differential and difference equations, and operator transformations. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications across high-ranking journals, contributing new theoretical frameworks for polynomial characterization, zero-centroid analysis, Appell and q-Appell structures, coherent pairs, and connections between major orthogonal polynomial sequences such as Laguerre, Jacobi, Hermite, and ultraspherical polynomials. His work also explores applications of operator methods to problems in mathematical physics, including boundary-flux control and Stefan-type free boundary problems. In addition to published research, he has produced several preprints expanding semi-classical theory and Dunkl-based formulations. He has presented his findings at international mathematical conferences and seminars and co-edited a scholarly book on orthogonal polynomials and Dunkl operators. Prof. Souissi also serves as a reviewer for multiple international journals, reflecting his active engagement in the global mathematical research community.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Souissi, J. (2025). New findings on zero centroids in semi-classical orthogonal polynomials of class one. Annali dell’Universita di Ferrara. Advance online publication.

Alanezy, K. A., & Souissi, J. (2025). Optimal boundary-flux control of a sharp moving interface in the classical two-phase Stefan problem. Axioms, 14(11), Article 840.

Souissi, J., Alaya, M., & Aloui, B. (2025).Ultraspherical polynomials and Hahn’s theorem with respect to a raising operator. Bulletin of the Belgian Mathematical Society – Simon Stevin.

Srivastava, H. M., Souissi, J., & Aloui, B. (2025). Structure relation of the symmetric q-Dunkl-classical orthogonal q-polynomials. Mathematical Methods in the Applied Sciences.

Alanezy, K. A., & Souissi, J. (2025). A Hahn-type characterization of generalized Hermite polynomials through a Dunkl-based raising operator. Mathematics, 13(21), Article 3371.

Salomon Dominique Edimo Kingue | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

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Mr. Salomon Dominique Edimo Kingue | Engineering | Research Excellence Award

State University of Campinas | Brazil

Mr. Salomon Dominique Edimo Kingue is a reservoir engineer and researcher specializing in enhanced oil recovery (EOR), reservoir simulation, and sustainable subsurface energy strategies. His expertise centers on FAWAG/WAG processes, CO₂ storage modeling, and integrated reservoir–production optimization for complex carbonate systems, particularly within Brazilian pre-salt environments. He is highly skilled in using CMG (IMEX, STARS, GEM, CMOST), Petrel, Python, and advanced analytical tools to investigate flow behavior, improve recovery efficiency, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. His research spans numerical simulation of EOR mechanisms, uncertainty analysis, carbon capture and storage (CCS), fractured-vuggy reservoir upscaling, and evaluation of production potential in hydrocarbon basins. He has co-authored studies on underground LPG storage and reservoir performance prediction, and contributed to interdisciplinary projects involving major industry partners. His work also extends to geological interpretation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and scientific communication through symposiums, poster sessions, and peer-reviewed publications. Salomon combines strong analytical reasoning with leadership, teamwork, and effective communication, reflecting his commitment to innovation-driven reservoir management and the advancement of low-carbon energy solutions.

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Featured Publications

Kingue, S. D. E., Akinmuda, O. B., Kuiekem, D., & Djitchouang, G. L. (2025). Assessing the production potential of Niger Delta reservoirs under uncertainty using numerical simulation tools. Petroleum Science and Technology.

Kuiekem, D., Kingue, S. D. E., Boroh, W., Noupa, R. K., Matateyou, J., & Ngounouno, I. (2025). Simulation study of underground LPG storage in a depleted conceptual oil reservoir. Petro Chem Indus Intern, 8(2), 1–14.

Jale Naktiyok | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jale Naktiyok | Chemistry | Research Excellence Award

Ataturk University | Turkey

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jale Naktiyok is a researcher in chemical engineering whose work focuses on thermal analysis, reaction kinetics, combustion, pyrolysis, and the degradation behaviour of diverse materials including coals, polymers, cementitious composites, and fuel blends. She has established scientific expertise in characterizing high-temperature material responses using advanced thermal techniques such as TGA, DTG, DSC, FTIR, and BET, contributing to improved understanding of combustion mechanisms, catalytic pyrolysis processes, self-heating behaviours, and fuel performance. Her research extends to the evaluation of coal and coal mixtures, the thermal behaviour of biodiesel and waste-derived fuels, and the kinetic modelling of decomposition reactions, with applications in energy conversion, materials processing, and sustainable engineering. She has published extensively in respected international journals, often serving as the corresponding author, and her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary relevance across chemical engineering, materials science, and energy studies. Through numerous research projects, she has contributed to developing innovative methodologies for analysing thermal stability, reaction pathways, and structural transformations of engineering materials. Her scientific output supports advances in clean energy, fuel optimisation, material durability, and environmentally responsible resource utilisation, positioning her as an active contributor to applied chemical and thermal engineering research.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid | Google Scholar

Featured Publications

Yanık, K., Naktiyok, J., & Korkmaz, M. (2025). Investigation of the combustion behavior and ash composition of Umutbaca coal–Na₂CO₃ addition. International Journal of Coal Preparation and Utilization.

Doğan, T. H., & Naktiyok, J. (2025). Combustion behavior of diesel and biodiesel blends containing waste transformer oil. Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering.

Naktiyok, J., Uylaş, K. B., & Dönmez, B. (2025). Dimetakrilat grubundan olan bir polimer kompozitin karakterizasyonu ve termal parçalanma kinetiği. Gazi Üniversitesi Mühendislik Mimarlık Fakültesi Dergisi.

Naktiyok, J., & Özer, A. (2022). Termogravimetrik analiz ile farklı kömürlerin yanma prosesinin incelenmesi. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi.

Doğan, T. H., & Naktiyok, J. (2022). Thermal behaviours at low and high temperature of biodiesels produced from beef tallow and corn oil. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry.

Omolade Ilesanmi | Discourse Studies | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Omolade Ilesanmi | Discourse Studies | Research Excellence Award

Lecturer II at McPherson University | Nigeria

Omolade Mayokun Ilesanmi is a scholar of English language and discourse studies whose research interrogates the interactions among media discourse, identity, humour, gender, sexuality, and protest communication within contemporary Nigerian and African sociocultural spaces. Her work draws on critical discourse analysis, multimodality, pragmatics and sociolinguistic approaches to uncover how ideology, power and representation shape public narratives across digital platforms, popular culture and mediated communication. She has published in international peer-reviewed outlets such as African Identities, Sexuality & Culture and Comedy Studies, offering innovative insights into youth activism, queer-related humour, digital resistance, stand-up comedy as social commentary, and media portrayals of social actors. Her research spans the discursive framing of protest movements, multimodal representations of conflict, narrative constructions of single motherhood in film, and the pragmatic functions of humour in shaping public perception. She also investigates the linguistic dynamics of online matchmaking shows, identity negotiation in digital spaces and the cultural politics embedded in comedic performance and digital storytelling. Her published and ongoing works contribute to expanding discourse-analytic perspectives on African media ecologies, marginalised identities and socio-political communication. She has authored a book chapter with a global academic publisher and maintains an active publication pipeline with several manuscripts under review in respected journals. Her emerging scholarly impact is reflected in a citation record of 13 citations, an h-index of 1, and an i10-index of 1, demonstrating a steadily growing research footprint. Through collaborative and individual scholarship, she continues to advance interdisciplinary conversations in discourse studies, gender and sexuality studies, and digital communication.

Profiles: Google Scholar | LinkedIn | ResearchGate

Featured Publications

Osisanwo, A., & Ilesanmi, O. (2023). Gender, ethnic and class as humour strategies in stand-up comedy of Bovi, Kenny Blaq, Akpororo and Basket Mouth. Comedy Studies, 14(1), 20–35.
(Cited by: 12)

Ilesanmi, O., & Osisanwo, A. (2024). Discursive tropes of aggression against queer-sexuality in Nigerian standup comedy. Sexuality & Culture, 28(6), 2860–2878.
(Cited by: 1)

Ilesanmi, O. (2026). Multimodal representation of herder-farmer conflicts in selected Nigerian online cartoons. In Conflict and representation in online communication (pp. 169–200).

Ilesanmi, O. (2025). Discursive tropes of youth activism in the tweets of virtual #EndSARS protesters. African Identities, 1–21.

Zhanyang Qian | Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Zhanyang Qian | Neuroscience | Research Excellence Award

Nantong University | China

Dr. Zhanyang Qian is a neural regeneration scientist specializing in innovative therapeutic strategies for spinal cord injury, with a strong focus on immunomodulation, neuroinflammation, and cellular repair mechanisms. His research integrates advanced molecular immunology, mitochondrial biology, and translational animal models to uncover pathways that drive neural protection and functional recovery. He has secured multiple national-level grants and prestigious provincial talent recognitions, reflecting his rapidly rising impact in the field. Dr. Qian has authored a robust portfolio of high-impact publications, including several first- and corresponding-author papers in top-tier journals, with his work cited by leading neuroscience outlets. His studies have advanced understanding of microglial and astrocytic responses, efferocytosis in senescent macrophages, and mitophagy-driven neuroprotection, contributing valuable insights to the development of targeted interventions for central nervous system injury. Beyond research, he contributes to the scientific community as a committee member in neurological regeneration, serves on an editorial board, and reviews for reputable journals. Dr. Qian is recognized for his leadership in pioneering mechanistic discoveries and translating them toward clinically relevant therapeutic strategies, positioning him as an emerging expert in spinal cord injury repair and neural regeneration.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid

Featured Publications

Xia, M., Li, C., Zhang, Y., Wang, T., Zhang, C., Zhou, J., Zhu, X., Hong, H., Li, H., Qian, Z., et al. (2025). GLP-1R activation restores Gas6-driven efferocytosis in senescent foamy macrophages to promote neural repair. Redox Biology, 103857.

Xia, M., Li, C., Chen, J., Wu, C., Zhang, J., Hong, H., Jiang, J., Xu, G., Qian, Z., & Cui, Z. (2025). Activation of FANCC attenuates mitochondrial ROS-driven necroptosis by targeting TBK1-dependent mitophagy in astrocytes after spinal cord injury. Theranostics.

Qian, Z., Li, R., Zhao, T., Xie, K., Li, P., Li, G., Shen, N., Gong, J., Hong, X., & Yang, L., et al. (2024). Blockade of the ADAM8–Fra-1 complex attenuates neuroinflammation by suppressing the Map3k4/MAPKs axis after spinal cord injury. Cellular & Molecular Biology Letters, 29, Article 589.

Qian, Z., Xia, M., Zhao, T., Li, Y., Li, G., Zhang, Y., Li, H., & Yang, L. (2024). ACOD1, rather than itaconate, facilitates p62-mediated activation of Nrf2 in microglia post spinal cord contusion. Clinical and Translational Medicine, 14, Article e1661.

Chang, J., Qian, Z., Wang, B., Cao, J., Zhang, S., Jiang, F., Kong, R., Yu, X., Cao, X., & Yang, L., et al. (2023). Transplantation of A2 type astrocytes promotes neural repair and remyelination after spinal cord injury. Cell Communication and Signaling, 21(1).

Batsaikhan Ookhnoi | Arts and Humanities | Outstanding Contribution Award

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Dr. Batsaikhan Ookhnoi | Arts and Humanities | Outstanding Contribution Award

Professor at Mangolian Academy Of Sciences | Mongolia

Dr. Batsaikhan Ookhnoi is a distinguished Mongolian historian and senior researcher whose scholarly work has significantly shaped modern understandings of Mongolia’s political evolution, statehood, and international relations. His research spans key themes such as Mongolian independence movements, early 20th-century diplomacy, state-building processes, political repression and rehabilitation, and Mongolia’s interactions with major powers including Russia, China, and Western nations. As a professor, leading scholar, and head of a major research department at the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, he has played a central role in advancing national historical scholarship and mentoring future historians through doctoral and master’s supervision. His expertise is recognized through numerous national honors, major state awards, and international visiting scholar appointments at globally respected institutions in Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom, Korea, Taiwan, and others, reflecting his global academic impact. Dr. Batsaikhan has authored an extensive body of work, including numerous monographs, influential edited volumes, and more than a hundred peer-reviewed research articles that explore Mongolia’s modern history, political culture, religious leadership, and socio-political transformations. His widely cited publications on Bogdo Khaan, Mongolia’s revolutionary periods, and cross-regional historical interactions have become authoritative resources in the field. In addition to scholarly publications, he has contributed to public understanding of history through many articles in popular media. His leadership in historical commissions and academic committees has further strengthened Mongolia’s historical studies landscape, making him one of the most reputable and impactful historians in contemporary Mongolian academia.

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Featured Publications

Ookhnoi, B. (2024). On the estimations of activity of Baron R. F. Ungern in historiography of Mongolia. Journal of the Institute of Oriental Studies RAS, 1, 43–54.

Ookhnoi, B. (2024). The time of the Eighth Bogd Jebtsundamba as the climax of the Jebtsundamba institutions in (Halh) Mongolia. Études mongoles et sibériennes, centrasiatiques et tibétaines.

Ookhnoi, B. (2023). Russo-Mongolian agreement in 1912 and the role of Russian plenipotentiary in its preparation. Journal of the Institute of Oriental Studies RAS, 1, 48–63.

Ookhnoi, B. (2022, December 16). Book review on “Travelling to the East” – Oscar Mamen’s note on the Bogd Khanate. Journal of International Studies, 45(114).

Ookhnoi, B. (2022, December 16). T. Bavuudorj: About the names written in kanji on the nail plates of Japanese captivated soldiers. Journal of International Studies, 45(114).

Yihalem Tamiru | Food Science | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Yihalem Tamiru | Food Science | Editorial Board Member

Addis Ababa University | Ethiopia

Dr. Yihalem Tamiru is a public health and nutrition researcher with expertise spanning food science, school feeding programs, food safety, hygiene, and community nutrition. Holding a in Food Science and Nutrition, he has nearly two decades of multidisciplinary experience across academic, governmental, and international development settings. His research integrates epidemiological analysis, nutrition policy, and food safety assessment, with notable contributions to improving school meal quality, adolescent nutrition, and national guideline development in Ethiopia. Dr. Tamiru has published in respected international journals, including Clinical Nutrition Open Science, Journal of Nutritional Science, and Heliyon, advancing evidence on dietary quality, microbiological food safety, and programmatic challenges in school feeding systems. He has also played leading roles in national technical working groups, contributing to strategic documents, policy guidelines, and training manuals related to HIV/AIDS counseling, food-based dietary guidelines, and health facility standards. Alongside his research, he has taught and supervised graduate students in nutrition, public health, food security, and research methods. His work is characterized by strong interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-driven policy engagement, and sustained commitment to improving nutrition and public health outcomes in Ethiopia.

Profiles: Scopus | Orcid

Featured Publications

Tamiru, Y. (2025). Factors influencing dietary diversity among primary school adolescents in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study.

Tamiru, Y., Ayelign, A., Mulugeta, A., & Gebremedhin, S. (2024). Microbiological safety assessment of ready-to-eat cooked foods in the Addis Ababa School Feeding Program, Ethiopia. Heliyon, 10(9), e38110.

Tamiru, Y., Mulugeta, A., Ayelign, A., Jara, D., Melaku, E., & Gebremedhin, S. (2024). Perceived benefits and challenges of school feeding program in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A qualitative study. Journal of Nutritional Science, 13, e42.

Tamiru, Y., Ayelign, A., Mulugeta, A., Reda, Z., & Gebremedhin, S. (2024). Dietary quality and nutrient intake assessment in school adolescents: A study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Clinical Nutrition Open Science, 58, 100254.

Tadesse Tarik Tamir | Medicine | Editorial Board Member

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Mr. Tadesse Tarik Tamir | Medicine | Editorial Board Member

Senior Lecturer at College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar | Ethiopia

Mr. Tadesse Tarik Tamir is a dedicated scholar and lecturer in Pediatrics and Child Health Nursing at the University of Gondar, Ethiopia, with a strong research footprint in maternal and child health. He has authored more than 65 peer-reviewed publications, contributing extensively to areas such as neonatal and infant mortality, childhood nutrition, immunization coverage, maternal vaccination, and pediatric mental health. His work is characterized by rigorous analytical approaches, including spatial, multilevel, and hierarchical modeling applied to large demographic and health survey datasets across Africa. Tadesse’s research offers critical insights into public health challenges affecting vulnerable populations, particularly mothers, infants, and young children in low- and middle-income settings. In addition to his academic role, he actively supports knowledge generation through teaching and community engagement, fostering a supportive environment for emerging researchers. Currently advancing his expertise through studies in epidemiology, he demonstrates a strong commitment to evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration. His contributions continue to inform policy, improve health service delivery, and shape interventions aimed at reducing preventable morbidity and mortality among children and women across sub-Saharan Africa.

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Featured Publications

Tamir, T. T., Zegeye, A. F., Workneh, B. S., Ali, M. S., Gonete, A. T., Techane, M. A., Wassie, M., Kassie, A. T., Ahmed, M. A., & Tsega, S. S., et al. (2025). Childhood wasting and associated factors in Africa: Evidence from standard demographic and health surveys from 35 countries. BMC Public Health.

Tamir, T. T., Tekeba, B., Techane, M. A., Alemu, T. G., Wubneh, C. A., & Wassie, Y. A. (2025). Coverage of complete basic childhood vaccination and its variation by basic characteristics among children aged 12–23 months in 41 low- and middle-income countries: A meta-analysis of demographic and health survey reports between 2015 and 2025. Vaccine.

Kassie, A. T., Zegeye, A. F., Bazezew, A. M., Mamo, E. Y., Gebru, D. M., & Tamir, T. T. (2025). Determinants of pressure to conceive among reproductive age women in sub-Saharan Africa: A multilevel analysis of recent demographic and health surveys in five countries. PLOS Global Public Health.

Mekonen, E. G., Workneh, B. S., Zegeye, A. F., & Tamir, T. T. (2025). Only three out of ten women received adequate postnatal care in sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from 20 countries demographic and health surveys (2015–2022). BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth.

Tekeba, B., Tamir, T. T., & Zegeye, A. F. (2025). Prevalence and determinants of full vaccination coverage according to the national schedule among children aged 12–35 months in Ghana. Scientific Reports.