Best Applied Science Award
Annamaria Castrignano
University of Chieti-Pescara, Italy
Annamaria Castrignano is a researcher affiliated with the University of Chieti-Pescara, Italy, whose academic profile is associated with the subject area of Soil Properties. Her scholarly record, as provided for the Best Applied Science Award, reports 130 documents, 3,881 citations, and an h-index of 37. These bibliometric indicators provide a quantitative overview of her publication activity and scholarly visibility, while the overall significance of her research should also be considered in relation to its originality, methodological rigor, reproducibility, scientific contribution, and practical relevance.[1]
Abstract
Annamaria Castrignano is presented in the supplied academic record as a researcher affiliated with the University of Chieti-Pescara in Italy, with Soil Properties identified as the relevant subject area. The record contains 130 documents, 3,881 citations, and an h-index of 37. Such bibliometric indicators can be used as supporting evidence when assessing research productivity and scholarly visibility, while a complete assessment of applied-science achievement requires consideration of research quality, methodological contribution, practical utility, and broader scientific influence.[1]
Keywords
Soil Properties; Applied Science; Soil Science; Environmental Research; Agricultural Science; Research Impact; Scientific Publications
Introduction
Applied science connects scientific knowledge with the investigation and solution of practical problems. Within soil-related research, characterization of soil properties can support environmental assessment, agricultural management, land-use planning, and the interpretation of interactions among physical, chemical, and biological components of terrestrial systems. Research in this area commonly combines field observations, laboratory measurements, statistical analysis, spatial techniques, and computational approaches to understand heterogeneous soil systems.[1]
Research Profile
The supplied profile identifies Annamaria Castrignano with the University of Chieti-Pescara, Italy, and associates the research record with Soil Properties. The reported Scopus author identifier is 57202479007, providing a persistent identifier for the indexed author record. The profile also includes an ORCID identifier, which provides a persistent digital identifier intended to distinguish researchers and connect their scholarly activities across systems.[1][2]
Research Contributions
Based on the supplied subject classification, the research profile is relevant to the study and interpretation of soil properties within applied environmental and agricultural science. Soil-property research can contribute to the characterization of spatial variability, assessment of soil condition, evaluation of land resources, and development of evidence-based approaches for soil management.[3][4]
Publications
The supplied Scopus record reports 130 documents associated with the researcher. This publication count indicates a substantial indexed research output, although publication quantity alone does not establish the scientific quality or practical significance of individual studies. Assessment of a publication portfolio should also consider peer-review status, journal quality, methodological rigor, originality, reproducibility, citation context, and contribution to the relevant research community.[1][5]
Research Impact
The supplied bibliometric record reports 3,881 citations and an h-index of 37. Citation counts can provide evidence of scholarly attention, while the h-index combines publication and citation dimensions into a single indicator. These measures are useful for contextual analysis but should not be interpreted independently of disciplinary norms, publication age, collaboration patterns, citation practices, or the qualitative contribution of the research.[1]
Award Suitability
The available profile provides several elements that are relevant to consideration for a Best Applied Science Award. The researcher is associated with a defined applied research area, has a reported portfolio of 130 documents, and has accumulated 3,881 citations with an h-index of 37. These indicators may support an evaluation of sustained scholarly activity and research visibility.[1]
Conclusion
Annamaria Castrignano’s supplied academic profile identifies a research record associated with the University of Chieti-Pescara in Italy and the subject area of Soil Properties. The reported 130 documents, 3,881 citations, and h-index of 37 provide quantitative indicators of scholarly productivity and visibility.[1] The profile is therefore relevant to an applied-science recognition framework, while a final assessment of award-level achievement should incorporate qualitative evidence concerning originality, scientific rigor, practical relevance, and broader research contribution.
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Annamaria Castrignano, Author ID 57202479007. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57202479007
- A Castrignanò, L Giugliarini, R Risaliti, N Martinelli. (2026). Improving Digital Soil Organic Carbon Mapping Using Continuum-Removal Spectral Indices and Multivariate Geostatistics.
https://www.mdpi.com/2571-8789/10/2/29
- A Belmonte, G Buttafuoco, A Castrignanò. (2026). Geostatistical Modeling of Multispectral Data for Monitoring Xylella fastidiosa in Olive Groves.
https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003510598-4
- S Shaddad, A Castrignanò, et al. (2025). An Integrated Statistical, Geostatistical and Hydrogeological Approach for Assessing and Modelling Groundwater Salinity and Quality in Nile Delta Aquifer.
https://www.mdpi.com/2624-7402/7/2/34
- L Heidari, H Bayat, A Castrignanò. (2026). Spatial modelling of soil mechanical–hydraulic behavior for precision agriculture.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969726007849