Mehmet Akif ÇAM | Agricultural Sciences | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Mehmet Akif ÇAM | Agricultural Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Ondokuz Mayis University | Turkey

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Akif ÇAM is a distinguished scholar in Agricultural Sciences whose extensive research in animal husbandry, reproductive physiology, small ruminant management, and livestock welfare has significantly advanced scientific understanding and practical applications in the field. With a strong academic foundation culminating in a Ph.D. in Animal Science, he has developed a prolific research career focusing on sheep production systems, reproductive performance modulation through hormonal treatments, morphometric-based body weight prediction, carcass yield improvement, and environmental impacts on animal welfare. His body of work, comprising 23 Scopus-indexed publications, over 1,500 citations, and an h-index spanning 11 (Scopus) to 15 (Google Scholar), demonstrates impactful contributions across high-quality journals such as Animal Reproduction Science, Small Ruminant Research, Meat Science, and the Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances. His research achievements include groundbreaking studies on GnRH/hCG interventions to enhance reproductive outcomes, nutritional strategies to improve lamb survival and ewe productivity, genetic diversity mapping of Turkish sheep breeds, and stress–quality interactions in meat production. While his academic contributions are substantial, increasing publications in top-tier Q1 journals and expanding participation in global collaborations, editorial boards, and keynote engagements would further elevate his international research visibility. With his expertise, ongoing investigations in livestock genetics, climate-resilient production, and welfare optimization position him to lead future innovations that contribute to sustainable animal agriculture worldwide. His strong research trajectory, collaborative mindset, and commitment to advancing small ruminant science make him highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award, reflecting both his scientific impact and his potential to shape the next generation of agricultural research leadership.

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Featured Publications

Cam, M. A., Olfaz, M., & Soydan, E. (2010). Body measurements reflect body weights and carcass yields in Karayaka sheep. Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 5(2), 120–127.

Cam, M. A., Olfaz, M., & Soydan, E. (2010). Possibilities of using morphometric characteristics as a tool for body weight prediction in Turkish Hair goats (Kilkeci). Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 5(1), 52–59.

Cam, M. A., & Kuran, M. (2004). Effects of a single injection of hCG or GnRH agonist on day 12 post-mating on fetal growth and reproductive performance of sheep. Animal Reproduction Science, 80(1–2), 81–90.

Ocak, N., Cam, M. A., & Kuran, M. (2005). The effect of high dietary protein levels during late gestation on colostrum yield and lamb survival rate in singleton-bearing ewes. Small Ruminant Research, 56(1–3), 89–94.

Olfaz, M., Ocak, N., Erener, G., Cam, M. A., & Garipoglu, A. V. (2005). Growth, carcass and meat characteristics of Karayaka growing rams fed sugar beet pulp partially substituting for grass hay as forage. Meat Science, 70(1), 7–14.

Cam, M. A., Kuran, M., Yildiz, S., & Selcuk, E. (2002). Fetal growth and reproductive performance in ewes administered GnRH agonist on day 12 post-mating. Animal Reproduction Science, 72(1–2), 73–82.

Cam, M. A., & K. M. (2004). Shearing pregnant ewes to improve lamb birth weight increases milk yield of ewes and lamb weaning weight. Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 17(12), 1669–1673.

 

 

Girma Nigussie Asresu | Plant biology | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Girma Nigussie Asresu | Plant biology | Best Researcher Award

Sekota Dray-Land Agricultural Research Center | Ethiopia

Assist. Prof. Dr. Girma Nigussie Asresu is an emerging forestry and environmental sustainability researcher whose work centers on forest ecology, conservation management, land-use dynamics, and community-based natural resource governance in Ethiopia’s dryland and highland landscapes. His research brings together ecological assessment, geospatial analysis, biodiversity conservation, and climate-resilient agroforestry practices, with a strong focus on degraded land rehabilitation and sustainable forest–livelihood interactions. Through extensive fieldwork and collaborative scientific studies, he has generated influential evidence on land-cover change drivers, the ecological and social impacts of plantation forests, and the socioeconomic significance of key indigenous species such as Boswellia papyrifera. His work also highlights the role of traditional ecological knowledge in shaping sustainable environmental stewardship across vulnerable ecosystems. Girma’s scholarly contributions include multi-disciplinary research conducted with national and international collaborators, supporting landscape restoration, improved seedling survival, and climate-adaptive forest management practices. His findings continue to provide practical recommendations for policymakers, researchers, and local communities seeking sustainable strategies for resource management. Collectively, his publications demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing scientific understanding in forest ecology, environmental monitoring, and community-supported conservation, influencing restoration initiatives throughout the Amhara region. Across global indexing platforms, Girma has accumulated a growing citation record, highlighting his increasing research influence. Google Scholar reflects steady citation growth and active scholarly engagement, while Scopus adds further citations from peer-reviewed international journals, contributing to his developing academic profile. His h-index and document count across both platforms illustrate a promising trajectory as an early-career researcher producing impactful, interdisciplinary scientific contributions. Girma’s continued involvement in ecological research, combined with his meaningful regional impact and strong publication record, positions him as an excellent candidate for a Best Researcher Award, supported by rigorous scientific output and sustained contributions to sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation.

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Featured Publications

Nigussie, G., Eshete, M., Shumie, A., Alene, Y., Worie, B., Semahegn, A., Asmare, S., & Zeybek, M. (2025). Ecological status and socioeconomic significance of Boswellia papyrifera in lowland areas of Wag-Himra Zone, Northern Ethiopia. International Journal of Forestry Research.