Alijon Khusanov | Microplastic | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Alijon Khusanov | Microplastic | Editorial Board Member

Prof. Alijon Khusanov | Andijan State University | Uzbekistan

Prof. Alijon Khusanov holds higher education from Andijan State University and possesses the academic titles of Candidate of Biological Sciences, Doctor of Biology, and Associate Professor. His professional activity includes extensive service at Andijan State University in the industrial department, where he also contributes as a member of academic councils responsible for awarding the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Sciences at both Fergana State University and Andijan State University. He additionally serves as the Chair of the Scientific Seminar under the same council and plays an active role in shaping research standards and evaluation processes. Prof. Khusanov is a member of the editorial board of Nauchnyi Vestnik Andijanskogo gosudarstvennogo universiteta. Biology (VAK) and manages the international collaborative project “Microplastics in the Environment” between Uzbekistan and Russia. He is the author of more than 120 publications, including 2 textbooks and 8 teaching manuals, and his scientific works have received 206 citations across 165 documents, supported by an h-index of 8. Through his research, academic leadership, and international project management, he contributes significantly to the advancement of biological sciences, environmental safety, and scientific development in Uzbekistan and beyond.

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Featured Publications

Zokirov, I., Zokirova, G., Khusanov, A., Ganiev, K., & Makhmudov, M. (2025). DNA barcoding and morphological data reveal a wider distribution of Cinara palaestinensis and Cinara pinimaritimae (Hemiptera: Lachninae) in Uzbekistan, Central Asia. Ecologica Montenegrina, 86, 27–36.

Abdullaev, I., Khusanov, A., Voronova-Bartet, N., Abdullayeva, M., Gandjaeva, L., Jumanazarov, X., Kholmatov, B., Rahimov, M., Matyakubov, Z., Iskandarov, A., et al. (2024). Annotated checklist of the aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) of Uzbekistan. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics, 10(3), 627–650.

Khusanov, A. K., Juraev, M. Sh., & Abdukadirova, Z. S. (2022). Geographical and seasonal variability in the development of aphids (Homoptera, Aphidinea). Russian Journal of Parasitology, 16(1), 85–92.

Ramazan Lok | Radiation Physics | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Ramazan Lok | Radiation Physics | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Ramazan Lok | Abant Izzet Baysal Universty | Turkey

Dr. Ramazan Lok is a physicist specializing in semiconductor materials, microelectronic device fabrication, nanostructures, thin-film technologies, and advanced radiation and temperature sensor development. His expertise spans the production and characterization of semiconductor nanocrystals, RadFETs, NürFETs, dosimeters, biosensors, and high-performance temperature and pressure sensors. He has contributed extensively to projects involving MOS-based radiation sensors, GaN photodetectors for aerospace applications, boron-layered transistors for neutron detection, and high-efficiency photovoltaic and solar cell technologies. His research also supports national initiatives on nuclear radiation detector infrastructure and domestic sensor production. Dr. Lok has played roles as project leader, researcher, and specialist across more than twenty funded scientific and industrial projects covering microelectronics, radiation sensing, sensor packaging, ALD-grown dielectric materials, and optoelectronic device optimization. He has additionally worked on gas sensors, single-crystal solar panels, PIN photodiodes, and comparative evaluations of commercial and domestic radiation sensors. His work integrates nanotechnology, semiconductor physics, and applied engineering for energy, defense, and nuclear research sectors. With 15 published documents, 206 citations across 165 citing sources, and an h-index of 8, he continues to advance innovations in sensor technology and semiconductor-based detection systems through interdisciplinary research and collaborative development.

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Featured Publications

Lok, R. (2025). Optical and structural insights into Ta₂O₅/n-Si heterojunctions: Detailed characterization and material properties. Ceramics International.

Lok, R. (2025). The effects of temperature and frequency on the electrical and dielectric properties of Al₂O₃ structure. Silicon.

Lok, R. (2025). Annealing and radiation effects on electrical properties of ALD-grown Al₂O₃ MOSCAPs: Insights from C–V and G–V measurements. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics.

Kalkan, Y., Lok, R., Kandeger, Y., Kösemen, A., & Ozturk, S. (2025). Using the potential of nano-tubes as GEM-holes. Journal of Instrumentation, 20(5), C05005.

Lok, R., Doğan, M. U., Kaya, S., Soykan, U., & Terzioğlu, C. (2025). Gamma radiation-induced modifications in structural, optical, and electrical characteristics of p-NiO/n-Si heterojunction diodes. Radiation Physics and Chemistry.

Lok, R. (2024). Investigation of interface states, series resistance and barrier height variation with frequency in Al/WO₃/p-Si (MOS) capacitors. Iğdır Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi.

Lok, R., Karacali, H., Varol, A., Camli, U., & Yilmaz, E. (2022). Fabrication and characterization of resistance temperature detector by smart mask design. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 121, 3547–3561.

Kahraman, A., Mutale, A., Lok, R., & Yilmaz, E. (2022). Effect of high-radiation-dose-induced structural modifications of HfSiO₄/n-Si on electrical characteristics. Radiation Physics and Chemistry.

Virendra Vikram Singh | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Virendra Vikram Singh | Materials Science | Editorial Board Member

Dr. Virendra Vikram Singh | Defence Research and Development Establishment | India

Dr. Virendra Vikram Singh is a distinguished scientist in analytical chemistry and nanobioelectronics, recognized for his extensive contributions to the development of advanced detection and detoxification technologies for toxic chemicals. He completed his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry in 2011, followed by a prestigious Post-Doctoral tenure at the University of California, San Diego under world-renowned scientist Prof. Joseph Wang, where he advanced micromotor-based sensing, detoxification, and nanoengineered materials. Over his professional career at the Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE), Ministry of Defence, he has served as Scientist B through Scientist E, leading research in NBC defence technologies, electrochemical methodologies, protective textiles, nanostructured materials, and environmental/clinical sensors. His expertise spans nanomotors, molecularly imprinted polymers, metal–organic and covalent–organic frameworks, graphene-based systems, ionic liquid technologies, quantum dots, conducting polymers, and ultra-trace measurement tools. Dr. Singh has played a key role in product development for national defence, including electrochemical agent detectors, NBC Suit Mk-V, NBC haversacks, naval filters, and advanced canisters for chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals. His impactful research has gained international visibility, highlighted by top scientific outlets including Science, BBC, Royal Society of Chemistry, and Nanowerk. With 46 publications, 2,548 citations, and an h-index of 24, he stands among the globally recognized top 2% scientists (Stanford University ranking). Throughout his career, he has received numerous prestigious awards, including the DRDO Young Scientist Award, ISCB Young Scientist Award, multiple DRDE excellence awards, hot-topic recognitions by Wiley-VCH, and major innovation awards by Indian scientific bodies. A reviewer for leading journals such as Nanoscale, Small, Analyst, and Chemistry of Materials, he maintains active professional memberships in several national scientific societies and contributes to standardization as part of BIS committees. His work continues to advance India’s scientific and defence capabilities through cutting-edge sensor technologies, nanomaterials, and real-world detoxification solutions.

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Featured Publications

Verma, A., Singh, V. V., Pandey, L. K., Upadhyay, S., Thakare, V. B., & Shukla, P. K. (2025). Ionic liquid–carbon hybrid material for toxic gas removal: A sustainable approach for environmental cleanup. Chemical Engineering Journal, 468, 159785.

Verma, A., Singh, V. V., Ahirwar, R., Pandey, L. K., Upadhyay, S., Thakare, V. B., Agrawal, K., Kumar, R., & Kumar, Y. (2024). Zirconium hydroxide–activated carbon hybrid material for chemical warfare agent detoxification: Implication of water and temperature. Diamond and Related Materials, 146, 111754.

Singh, V. V., Verma, A., Pandey, L. K., Bharati, S., Sharma, P. K., Ganesan, K., Boopathi, M., & Thakare, V. B. (2023). Metal–organic-framework composite-based rapid self-detoxifying smart textile filters for chemical warfare agents. In Sensing of deadly toxic chemical warfare agents, nerve agent simulants, and their toxicological aspects (Chap. 27).

Kashyap, B. K., Singh, V. V., Solanki, M. K., Kumar, A., Ruokolainen, J., & Kesari, K. K. (2023). Smart nanomaterials in cancer theranostics: Challenges and opportunities. ACS Omega, 8(16), 13916–13932.

Singh, V. V. (2022). Technology trends and future opportunities in development of NBC protective clothing. Defence Life Science Journal, 7(3), 189–196.

Imran, M., Singh, V. V., Garg, P., Mazumder, A., Pandey, L. K., Sharma, P. K., Acharya, J., & Ganesan, K. (2021). In-situ detoxification of schedule-I chemical warfare agents utilizing Zr(OH)₄@W-ACF functional material for the development of next generation NBC protective gears. Scientific Reports, 11, 24536.

Singh, V. V., Kumar, V., Biswas, U., Boopathi, M., Ganesan, K., & Gupta, A. K. (2021). Luminol-based turn-on fluorescent sensor for selective and sensitive detection of sulfur mustard at ambient temperature. Analytical Chemistry, 93(13), 5353–5361.

Sucheta Agarwal | Human Resource Management | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sucheta Agarwal | Human Resource Management | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sucheta Agarwal | GLA University | India

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sucheta Agarwal is an accomplished researcher and academic with a PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, specializing in women entrepreneurship and competency development, supported by strong qualifications including UGC-NET, MBA in Human Resource Development, and B.Tech in Instrumentation & Control. She has supervised multiple doctoral candidates, with three PhD scholars already awarded and five currently under her supervision. She serves as Associate Editor for Business Strategy and Development and the Cureus Journal of Business and Economics, and as Senior Editor for the Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries. A highly active trainer and consultant, she has led and delivered numerous national and international workshops, FDPs, conferences, and research methodology programs funded by bodies such as ICSSR and NRC. Her contributions include invited lectures, keynote talks, course design, and resource person roles across institutions including EDII Ahmedabad, California State University San Bernardino, Jindal Global Business School, University of Delhi, and several national universities. She has received multiple awards, including Best Paper Award (SBI Conference, USA), Research Excellence Award (InSc), Young Woman Management Researcher Award (AIMS), Young Research Scholarship (AIT Bangkok), and commendations for teaching and research excellence. She has also served as Guest Editor for several special issues in international journals such as Journal of Enterprising Communities, Journal of Family and Economic Issues, Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, Journal of Family Business Management, and International Journal of Educational Management. Dr. Agarwal is a lifetime or active member of InSc, NHRDN, GAHSSR, and AGBA, supported by a strong publication record of 47 documents, 1,039 citations across 797 sources, and an h-index of 14, reflecting her substantial impact in entrepreneurship, HRM, education management, and sustainability research.

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Featured Publications

Dixit, J. K., Agrawal, V., & Agarwal, S. (2025). Sustainable entrepreneurship: Exploring the intention–behavior gap. Management Decision. Advance online publication.

Varshney, N., Agarwal, S., Dana, L. P., & Dwivedi, A. K. (2024). Correction to: An investigation of factors towards family business sustainability: Perspective from India, a developing economy. Journal of Family and Economic Issues.

Bhardwaj, S., Agarwal, S., & Tripathi, V. (2024). Exploring factors influencing the entrepreneurial intentions of the youth community towards green ICT to encourage environmental sustainability: Evidence from an emerging economy. The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, 90(6), e12331.

Varshney, N., Agarwal, S., Dana, L. P., & Dwivedi, A. K. (2024). An investigation of factors towards family business sustainability: Perspective from India, a developing economy. Journal of Family and Economic Issues. Advance online publication.

Agrawal, V., Bhardwaj, S., Pathak, N., Dixit, J. K., Agarwal, S., & Momin, M. M. (2024). Augmenting research. IGI Global.

Agarwal, S., Mangla, S. K., & Ramadani, V. (2024). Enlightening cases. In IGI Global.

Ramadani, V., Agarwal, S., Caputo, A., Agrawal, V., & Dixit, J. K. (2022). Sustainable competencies of social entrepreneurship for sustainable development: Exploratory analysis from a developing economy. Business Strategy and the Environment, 31(7), 3997–3012.

Dixit, J. K., Agarwal, S., Ramadani, V., & Agrawal, V. (2022). Comparing male and female entrepreneurs—Is the comparison justified? A qualitative study in Indian perspective. FIIB Business Review, 11(4), 402–415.

Lijia Fang | Ammonia Combustion | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Lijia Fang | Ammonia Combustion | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Lijia Fang | Sophia University | Japan

Mr. Lijia Fang is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Science and Engineering at Sophia University, Japan, specializing in AI-driven combustion control and sustainable fuel systems. His research integrates artificial intelligence with combustion engineering to optimize fuel efficiency and minimize emissions. Currently, his work focuses on exploring the synergies between ammonia and ethanol fuels to enhance clean combustion performance and significantly reduce nitrogen oxide emissions. He has completed a major research project titled “Influence of Pre-Chamber Nozzle and Main Chamber Geometry on Ammonia Combustion: A Combined Experimental and Predictive Study” and has published two research papers, including one under review in Applied Thermal Engineering and another published in Energies (2024). His studies employ machine learning algorithms to predict in-cylinder combustion pressure and validate ammonia–oxygen combustion models in constant-volume chambers. Mr. Fang has contributed to seven patents, demonstrating his strong involvement in practical innovation, particularly in electronic systems and control circuits. His research aims to accelerate the transition toward low-carbon, high-efficiency combustion systems by integrating AI-based optimization methods with experimental validation. With 2 publications indexed and cited by 6 documents, he currently holds an h-index of 2, reflecting his emerging impact in the field of sustainable combustion and energy technologies. Through his interdisciplinary expertise in artificial intelligence, mechanical design, and environmental sustainability, Mr. Fang continues to advance cutting-edge research that supports the global pursuit of cleaner and more efficient energy solutions.

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Featured Publications

Fang, L., Singh, H., Ohashi, T., Sanno, M., Lin, G., Yilmaz, E., Ichiyanagi, M., & Suzuki, T. (2024). Effect of machine learning algorithms on prediction of in-cylinder combustion pressure of ammonia–oxygen in a constant-volume combustion chamber. Energies, 17(3), 746. https://doi.org/10.3390/en17030746

 

Natasha Saqib | Management | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Natasha Saqib | Management | Best Researcher Award

Assistant Professor in University of Kashmir, India

Dr. Natasha Saqib is a Senior Assistant Professor in the Department of Management Studies at the University of Kashmir, South Campus, India, specializing in Marketing and Entrepreneurship. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Kashmir with a doctoral thesis on “Product Positioning Strategies in the Indian Emerging Market: An Empirical Study of the FMCG Sector.” With over a decade of academic experience, she has been actively engaged in teaching, mentoring postgraduate students, and guiding Ph.D. scholars, with one Ph.D. awarded and two currently enrolled under her supervision. Her research interests span marketing strategies, entrepreneurship development, consumer behavior, and sustainability in emerging economies. She has successfully completed four major and minor research projects funded by reputed bodies such as ICSSR and UGC, addressing themes like solar energy adoption, rural entrepreneurship, and social media behavior in the Indian context. Dr. Saqib has authored 20 research publications in reputed indexed journals and conference proceedings, earning over 150 citations and maintaining an h-index of 6, reflecting the impact of her scholarly work. Her research has contributed to shaping innovative frameworks for understanding consumer psychology, market positioning, and policy-level implications in entrepreneurship development. She has received several prestigious honors, including the Maulana Azad National Fellowship, Best Paper Awards at IMS Kolkata (2020) and Rizvi College Mumbai (2020), and recognition as “Best Researcher” at the 6th South Asian Education Awards (2021). She also received the “Young Scientist of the Year (Management)” Award from the GISR Foundation in 2021. Alongside her academic and research achievements, she has held multiple administrative and leadership roles such as Academic Coordinator, Career Counselor, and Convener of key institutional committees, contributing to institutional development, gender sensitization, and student welfare initiatives.

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Featured Publications

Saqib, N., Amin, F., Gupta, S., & Satar, M. S. (2025). Digital business model innovation: Scale development and validation. Business Process Management Journal. Advance online publication.

Saqib, N. (2025). Frugal business model innovation in an Indian emerging market: A multiple case study. Asia Pacific Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Advance online publication.

Saqib, N., & Reshi, Z. M. (2025). Harnessing social capital for entrepreneurial success. In Catalyzing entrepreneurial ecosystems: Perspectives and practices (pp. xx–xx). IGI Global.

Saqib, N., & Saqib, M. (2025). Catalyzing growth. In Transformational strategies for sustainable business growth (pp. xx–xx). IGI Global.

Satar, M. S., Alharthi, S., Omeish, F., Alshibani, S. M., & Saqib, N. (2024). Digital learning orientation and entrepreneurial competencies in graduates: Is blended learning sustainable? Sustainability, 16(17), 7794.

Saqib, N., Dhull, H., & Agrawal, S. (2024). Sonic branding in the telecom sector. In Advances in Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, and E-Services (pp. xx–xx). IGI Global.

Saqib, N., Amin, F., & Mathu, A. A. (2024). Addiction to social media. In Emerging perspectives on digital wellbeing and mental health (pp. xx–xx). IGI Global.

Saqib, N., & Amin, F. (2024). The development and validation of the Indian social media addiction scale. Online Information Review, 48(1), xx–xx.

Mars Gabbassov | Quantum information science | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Mars Gabbassov | Quantum information science | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Mars Gabbassov | U. A.Dzholdasbekov Institute of Mechanics and Engineering | Kazakhstan

Prof. Mars Gabbassov is a distinguished scholar and researcher with a strong academic foundation in mathematics and mechanics, having completed undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral studies at leading institutions including the Leningrad State University named after A.A. Zhdanov and the Kazakh National University named after Al-Farabi. He currently serves as a Leading Researcher at the U.A. Dzholdasbekov Institute of Mechanics and Engineering and as CEO of the “Factor” Systems Research Company, where he integrates academic insight with applied innovation. His research spans mathematical modeling, quantum mechanics, and information technology, focusing on advancing theoretical frameworks and practical applications that bridge physics, mathematics, and computational science. Prof. Gabbassov has made notable contributions through his studies in modeling complex physical systems and developing methods for computational analysis within quantum frameworks. His scientific output includes 87 published works that reflect a deep commitment to innovation and interdisciplinary exploration. With 14 citations across 10 documents and an h-index of 3, his research continues to influence emerging discussions in mathematical physics and advanced modeling techniques. Through his leadership roles and sustained scientific engagement, he contributes to the development of high-impact research initiatives and technological progress in applied mathematics and quantum systems.

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Featured Publications

Gabbassov, M. B., Kuanov, T. Z., Yermagambetov, T. K., & Tuleuov, B. I. (2025). Four-dimensional spaces of complex numbers and unitary states of two-qubit quantum systems. Symmetry, 17(11), 1789.

Gabbassov, M. B., Kuanov, T. Z., Yermagambetov, T. K., & Tuleuov, B. I. (2025, October 7). Four-dimensional spaces of complex numbers and unitary states of two-qubit quantum systems [Preprint]. Preprints.

Abenov, M. M., Gabbassov, M. B., Kuanov, T. Z., & Tuleuov, B. I. (2025). Anisotropic four-dimensional spaces of real numbers. Symmetry, 17(5), 795.

Shapen, K. M., Gabbassov, M. B., Rakhymova, A. T., & Kasymkhanov, A. M. (2024). Mathematical modeling of fish resources assessment. Journal of Mathematics, Mechanics and Computer Science, 123(3), 12.

Mohammad Mohsenzadeh | Food Hygiene and Safety | Editorial Board Member

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Prof. Mohammad Mohsenzadeh | Food Hygiene and Safety | Editorial Board Member

Prof. Mohammad Mohsenzadeh | Ferdowsi University of Mashhad | Iran

Prof. Mohammad Mohsenzadeh holds a Ph.D. in Food Safety and Technology with specialization in Food Microbiology and Biotechnology from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM), Iran. His expertise spans food microbiology and biotechnology, food nanotechnology, food chemistry and biochemistry, preservation and packaging, industrial microbiology, and quality control of food products. He has directed and assisted numerous research projects focusing on antibiotic residues, aflatoxin detection, microbial contamination, and pathogen identification in milk, meat, and dairy products, employing advanced techniques such as ELISA, HPLC, and PCR. His investigations into antibiotic resistance in Gram-positive bacteria, Salmonella contamination, and Brucella spp. detection have contributed significantly to food safety and public health. Prof. Mohsenzadeh has also explored the application of HACCP, TQM, and ISO systems in food processing, advancing risk analysis and quality management across the food industry. As a member of the International HACCP Alliance, Iranian Veterinary Association, and the Veterinary Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran, he actively promotes global standards in food hygiene and safety. He has taught extensively in veterinary medicine and food technology, covering courses in food hygiene, milk and meat inspection, bacteriology, and quality control at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has delivered professional workshops on raw milk hygiene, food poisoning, and HACCP implementation for veterinarians and food inspectors. His scholarly output includes over 40 research publications in indexed journals, with more than 700 citations and an h-index of 12, reflecting his impactful contributions to food microbiology, safety, and biotechnology in both academic and industrial contexts.

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Featured Publications

Samadi, N., Mohsenzadeh, M., & Hashemi, M. (2025). Luteolin-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers using propolis wax and safflower oil: Formulation, optimization, and characterization for antibacterial and antioxidant improvement. Chemical Papers, 79(2), [Article 03831-6].

Shariatifar, M., Salavati-Hamedani, M., Rezaeian-Doloei, R., Rezaeigolestani, M., & Mohsenzadeh, M. (2023). Antibiotic resistance and enterotoxin gene profiles of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from raw milk in Iran. Journal of the Hellenic Veterinary Medical Society, 74(1), Article 29671.

Mohsenzadeh, M. (2022). Sodium alginate edible coating containing Ferulago angulata (Schlecht.) Boiss essential oil, nisin, and NaCl: Its impact on microbial, chemical, and sensorial properties of refrigerated chicken breast. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 384, 109883.

Salavati Hamedani, M., Rezaeigolestani, M., & Mohsenzadeh, M. (2022). Optimization of antibacterial, physical and mechanical properties of novel chitosan/olibanum gum film for food packaging application. Polymers, 14(19), 3960.

Maleki, M., & Mohsenzadeh, M. (2022). Biodegradable nanocomposite film based on carboxymethyl cellulose/Persian gum containing TiO₂ and fennel essential oil: Investigation of chemical, antimicrobial, and sensory properties on rainbow trout fillet. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 30(8), 3276–3287.

Maleki, M., & Mohsenzadeh, M. (2021, November 3). Carboxymethyl cellulose film optimized with Persian gum, titanium dioxide nanoparticles, and fennel essential oil: Investigation of chemical, antimicrobial, and sensory properties on rainbow trout fillet [Preprint].

Varnan, M., Mohsenzadeh, M., & Salari, A. (2020). Antimicrobial effects of Lactobacillus plantarum and Pediococcus acidilactici bioprotective starters against foodborne pathogens in fermented chicken meats. Iranian Journal of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, 15(1), 23–32.

Akbarabadi, M., Mohsenzadeh, M., & Housaindokht, M.-R. (2020). Ribose-induced Maillard reaction as an analytical method for detection of adulteration and differentiation of chilled and frozen-thawed minced veal. Food Science of Animal Resources, 40(2), 247–258.

Dawit Dibekulu | Psychology | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Dawit Dibekulu | Psychology | Editorial Board Member

Assistant Professor in Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia

Dr. Dawit Dibekulu Alem is an Assistant Professor at Mekdela Amba University, College of Social Sciences and Humanities, Department of English Language and Literature. He earned his BA in English Language and Literature from Woldia University, MA in TEFL from Debre Markos University, and Ph.D. in Literature from Bahir Dar University. His research encompasses language assessment, literature, comparative literature, psychoanalysis, cultural studies, language-learning strategies, CALL, material development, psychology, educational psychology, and curriculum design. Dr. Dawit has published numerous research articles in both national and international journals, presented papers at global conferences, and serves as an Editorial Board Member of PLOS ONE and Review Board Member for multiple international journals, including the International Journal of Psychology and Counselling, International Journal of Learning, Teaching, and Educational Research, African Educational Research Journal, and International Journal of English and Literature. He has participated in major conferences such as GLOBETS 2023, GlobELT 2021, and the 4th African Graduate Students Conference, presenting on themes of mourning, pedagogy, and stylistics in Amharic novels. His career spans teaching, research, and leadership roles, including University-Industry Linkage Director and Research Coordinator at Mekdela Amba University. Dr. Dawit’s scholarly work reflects a deep commitment to advancing interdisciplinary understanding in language, culture, and education. He has published over 20 papers, holds an h-index of 4, and has received more than 120 citations. His achievements have been recognized through multiple honors, including the Best Lecturer of the Year Award from the Ethiopian Ministry of Education and the Best Worker of the Year Award from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

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Featured Publications

Guadu, A., Dibekulu, D., & Menberu, A. W. (2025). Artificial intelligence in African higher education: Uses, misuses, and ethical dilemmas. Advances in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, 5(3), 234.

Weldesenbet, S. A., Dibekulu, D., & Addis, A. (2025). Adolescents’ social media usage and their premarital sexual attitude in Bole Sub City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A quantitative exploration. Sexuality & Culture. Advance online publication.

Dibekulu, D., Surineni, K., Dagnew, T., & G/Meskel, T. (2025). Exploring ambivalence: A psychoanalytic analysis of emotional complexity in selected Amharic novels. PLOS ONE, 20(7), e0327631.

Guadu, A., & Dibekulu, D. (2025). Female beauty as a symbol of the nation in selected Ethiopian novels in English: An intertextual study. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 7(5), 9388.

Dibekulu, D., Dagnew, T., & G. Meskel, T. (2024). Mourning in selected contemporary Amharic novel: A meta-psychological perspective. European Journal of Trauma and Dissociation, 8(1), 100402.

Dibekulu, D. (2024). Teddy Afro’s music: A fusion of nationalism, humanism, and the cry for Ethiopian democracy. European Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 1(3), 1–10.

Dibekulu, D., Dagnew, T., & G. Meskel, T. (2023). Melancholy in selected contemporary Amharic novel The novel Yaqnat Zar (“Zar of Jealousy”). Journal of Language and Cultural Education, 11(3), 1–10.

Lanjiao Wen | Land Resource Economics | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lanjiao Wen | Land Resource Economics | Best Researcher Award 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lanjiao Wen | Huazhong Agricultural University | China

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lanjiao Wen is a researcher in Agricultural Economics and Land Resource Management with dual Ph.D. training from Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Germany, and Huazhong Agricultural University, China, including a joint doctoral period at the University of California, Berkeley, USA. Her work examines rural–urban land conversion, land market mechanisms, carbon emission effects, agents’ behavioral strategies, and spatial coordination in regional development. She has served as Principal Investigator on multiple major national-level projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), the National Social Science Foundation of China (SSFC), the Ministry of Education of China, international cooperation foundations, and central university research funds. Her research has advanced understanding of market efficiency, land value increment mechanisms, revenue distribution networks, and carbon effects under rural–urban integration. She has organized and presented in leading international conferences and forums, including IAMO Forum, EAAE, AARES, ICABR, and ICCASU, contributing to global dialogue on land systems, sustainable transformation, and agricultural development. She has received notable recognitions such as the Outstanding Young Social Science Talents of Hubei Province, the “Chutian” Young Scholar Award, and the Donna Brennan Prize. Dr. Wen has published more than 70 peer-reviewed journal articles in SCI/SSCI indexed journals, with an h-index of approximately 18 and over 1,500 citations, reflecting her influential scholarly contributions to land economics, agricultural sustainability, and policy reform.

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Featured Publications

Wen, L., Chatalova, L., Gao, X., & Zhang, A. (2021). Reduction of carbon emissions through resource-saving and environment-friendly regional economic integration: Evidence from Wuhan metropolitan area, China. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 166, 120590.

Xie, X., Zhang, A., Wen, L., & Bin, P. (2019). How horizontal integration affects transaction costs of rural collective construction land market? An empirical analysis in Nanhai District, Guangdong Province, China. Land Use Policy, 82, 138–146.

Wen, L., Butsic, V., Stapp, J. R., & Zhang, A. (2017). Can China’s land coupon program activate rural assets? An empirical investigation of program characteristics and results of Chongqing. Habitat International, 59, 80–89.

Cao, R., Zhang, A., & Wen, L. (2018). Trans-regional compensation mechanism under imbalanced land development: From the local government economic welfare perspective. Habitat International, 77, 56–63.

Wang, H., He, C., Li, W., Nie, X., Zhong, H., & Wen, L. (2020). Will transferable development rights (TDR) increase regional economic imbalance?—A quota transaction case of cultivated land conversion and reclamation in Guangxi, China. Habitat International, 104, 102254.

Zhang, R., Wen, L., Jin, Y., Zhang, A., & Gil, J. M. (2025). Synergistic impacts of carbon emission trading policy and innovative city pilot policy on urban land green use efficiency in China. Sustainable Cities and Society, 118, 105955.

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