Innovative Research Award
Narayan Lal
ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, India
| Narayan Lal |
| Affiliation |
ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science |
| Country |
India |
| Scopus ID |
57197865976 |
| Documents |
40 |
| Citations |
228 |
| h-index |
7 |
| Subject Area |
Horticulture |
| Event |
Indian Scientist Awards |
Narayan Lal is a researcher affiliated with the ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science in India, with horticulture identified as his subject area. His profile is associated with the Innovative Research Award recognition under the Indian Scientist Awards. The bibliometric information supplied for this article includes 40 documents, 228 citations, and an h-index of 7. These figures provide a quantitative snapshot of the research record and should be interpreted in the context of publication dates, subject coverage, and database updates. [1] [2]
Abstract
This article presents a research-profile overview of Narayan Lal, affiliated with the ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, India, and associated with the subject area of horticulture. The supplied Scopus profile records 40 documents, 228 citations, and an h-index of 7. The profile is considered in relation to research activity, scholarly communication, and potential recognition through the Innovative Research Award at the Indian Scientist Awards. [1] [2]
Keywords
Narayan Lal; horticulture; soil science; agricultural research; scientific publications; research citations; bibliometric indicators; ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science; Innovative Research Award; Indian Scientist Awards. [1]
Introduction
Agricultural research supports the development of sustainable production systems, resource management, and evidence-based horticultural practices. Narayan Lal’s supplied profile identifies an affiliation with the ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science and a subject area of horticulture. His documented bibliometric indicators offer a starting point for examining scholarly activity. A comprehensive assessment also requires examining individual publications, research methods, and verified findings. [1] [2]
Research Profile
Narayan Lal is associated with the ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science in India, and horticulture is the subject area specified in the supplied information. His Scopus author identifier is 57197865976. The profile records 40 documents, 228 citations, and an h-index of 7. These indicators summarize aspects of publication and citation activity but do not independently establish research quality, originality, or practical outcomes. [1] [2]
Research Contributions
The supplied profile places Narayan Lal within the broader context of horticultural and soil-related agricultural research. Such research areas can involve crop production, soil properties, nutrient management, and sustainable cultivation practices. However, specific contributions must be established through verified publications and their reported findings. A detailed evaluation should examine research questions, experimental design, reproducibility, and relevance to agricultural practice rather than infer individual achievements solely from institutional affiliation or citation indicators. [1]
Publications
The supplied Scopus record attributes 40 documents to the author identifier associated with Narayan Lal. These records provide a basis for reviewing publication activity across the indexed research output. Individual titles, publication years, co-authors, journal details, and digital object identifiers should be retrieved from the author profile before specific works are described. Publication counts can change as databases update their coverage, merge records, or correct author attribution. [1] [2]
Research Impact
The reported 228 citations and h-index of 7 provide quantitative indicators of the visibility and citation history of the researcher’s indexed publications. Citation measures can help describe scholarly attention, but they vary across disciplines, publication periods, and database coverage. Research impact should also be assessed through methodological quality, independent validation, knowledge transfer, and demonstrated relevance to scientific or agricultural practice. The available metrics alone do not establish societal or economic outcomes. [1] [2]
Award Suitability
The Innovative Research Award associated with the Indian Scientist Awards provides a recognition context for presenting a researcher’s professional profile. Narayan Lal’s supplied affiliation, subject area, and bibliometric indicators can support an initial overview. A fair assessment of award suitability should additionally examine verified research outputs, originality, methodological rigor, documented contributions, and relevance to the award’s published criteria. The information presented here does not independently confirm nomination status, eligibility, selection, or receipt of the award. [1]
Conclusion
Narayan Lal’s supplied profile documents an affiliation with the ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, India, and identifies horticulture as the subject area. The reported 40 documents, 228 citations, and h-index of 7 provide a concise bibliometric overview. A fuller scholarly assessment requires verification of publications, examination of research findings, and evidence of practical contributions. These complementary elements provide a more balanced basis for evaluating research recognition. [1] [2]
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Narayan Lal, Author ID 57197865976. Scopus. Author-profile metrics and publication records should be checked against the live profile because indexed information may change.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57197865976
- Indian Scientist Awards. (n.d.). Official event website. Information about award categories, nominations, eligibility, and evaluation should be confirmed using the official event materials available on the website.
https://indianscientist.in/