Women Researcher Award
Nishita Narwal
The University of Western Australia, Australia
Nishita Narwal is a researcher affiliated with The University of Western Australia, Australia, whose stated subject area is Microbiology. Her academic profile is associated with scholarly research and publication activity in this broad biological science discipline. Microbiology examines microorganisms and their interactions with living systems, environments, and biological processes.[1] [2]
Abstract
This academic profile presents Nishita Narwal, a researcher affiliated with The University of Western Australia, Australia, with Microbiology identified as her subject area. The supplied scholarly profile reports 23 documents, 588 citations, and an h-index of 10. These bibliometric indicators provide a quantitative overview of publication activity and citation influence, although they do not independently measure the originality, methodological quality, or practical significance of individual research contributions. [1] [2]
Keywords
Nishita Narwal; Women Researcher Award; Microbiology; molecular biology; microbial research; scholarly publications; research assessment; citation analysis; academic impact; scientific contributions; women in science; Australia.
Introduction
Microbiology is a scientific discipline concerned with the study of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, archaea, and microscopic eukaryotes. It investigates their structure, physiology, genetics, ecological roles, and interactions with other organisms. Research in this field contributes to understanding biological processes and supports developments in healthcare, biotechnology, agriculture, environmental science, and molecular biology. [4]
Academic assessment in microbiology requires consideration of the originality of research questions, the reliability of experimental methods, the quality of published evidence, and the relevance of findings to the scientific community. Citation metrics can complement qualitative evaluation, but their interpretation should account for differences in publication practices, disciplinary citation patterns, and database coverage. [3]
Research Profile
Nishita Narwal is affiliated with The University of Western Australia, Australia. Microbiology is the subject area identified in the supplied academic information. Her scholarly profile can be explored through the available Google Scholar, Scopus, and ORCID records, which provide complementary information about researcher identity, publications, and academic activity. [1] [2] [5]
The supplied Google Scholar identifier is ZM087PsAAAAJ. The Scopus author identifier is 58289605900, and the ORCID iD is 0000-0001-5043-8949. These identifiers provide access points for examining scholarly records and distinguishing researcher profiles. However, bibliographic databases may contain incomplete entries, duplicate records, or author attribution differences, making publication-level verification important for formal academic evaluation.
Research Contributions
Research contributions in microbiology can advance scientific understanding through the identification of microbial mechanisms, investigation of biological interactions, characterization of microorganisms, and development of experimental or analytical approaches. The significance of a contribution depends on the research question, methodological reliability, reproducibility, and the extent to which the findings contribute to existing scientific knowledge.
An evidence-based assessment of Nishita Narwal’s research contributions may consider the following academic dimensions:
- Originality and scientific relevance of the research questions addressed.
- Application of appropriate microbiological and molecular research methodologies.
Publications
The supplied academic profile reports 23 documents associated with Nishita Narwal. This figure provides an overview of the reported publication record, but the precise total may vary across scholarly databases because of differences in indexing coverage, document classification, author-name matching, and profile updates. [1] [2]
A comprehensive publication review should examine the researcher’s journal articles, review papers, conference contributions, and other scholarly outputs where applicable. Relevant bibliographic details include article titles, author lists, journal names, publication dates, volume and issue information, page numbers, and Digital Object Identifiers. These details help establish the accuracy and traceability of the academic record.
Research Impact
The supplied bibliometric information for Nishita Narwal includes 588 citations and an h-index of 10, alongside 23 reported documents. These indicators offer quantitative information about publication output and citation activity. Since citation counts and author metrics are updated periodically and may differ across databases, the figures should be interpreted as a snapshot of the supplied profile rather than permanent values. [1] [2]
The h-index is a bibliometric indicator that combines the number of publications with their citation counts. An h-index of 10 indicates that ten publications have each received at least ten citations within the database and measurement context used. The indicator provides one perspective on scholarly influence but does not directly measure originality, research integrity, methodological quality, or the practical significance of scientific findings. [3]
Award Suitability
The Women Researcher Award recognizes the importance of women’s contributions to scientific research and academic development. Within the International Molecular Biologist Awards, this category provides a context for acknowledging documented research contributions, scholarly achievements, and engagement with scientific advancement. The evaluation of any candidate should be based on the official award criteria and verifiable evidence rather than demographic or bibliometric information alone.
The academic profile of Nishita Narwal includes an affiliation with The University of Western Australia and a stated subject area of Microbiology. The supplied publication and citation indicators provide additional bibliometric context. A comprehensive evaluation of her suitability for research recognition may consider the following dimensions:
Conclusion
Nishita Narwal is identified in the supplied academic information as a researcher affiliated with The University of Western Australia, Australia, with Microbiology listed as her subject area. Her reported scholarly profile includes 23 documents, 588 citations, and an h-index of 10. Her ORCID, Scopus, and Google Scholar identifiers provide accessible resources for examining her academic records and associated publications.
The profile offers a structured overview of the researcher’s academic information and bibliometric indicators in the context of the Women Researcher Award under the International Molecular Biologist Awards.
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Nishita Narwal, Author ID 58289605900.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=58289605900
- Google Scholar. (n.d.). Nishita Narwal: Google Scholar author profile.
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=ZM087PsAAAAJ
- Hirsch, J. E. (2005). An index to quantify an individual’s scientific research output. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 102(46), 16569–16572.
https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0507655102
- Microbiology Society. (n.d.). Microbiology and the study of microorganisms.
https://microbiologysociety.org/
- ORCID. (n.d.). Nishita Narwal researcher identifier: 0000-0001-5043-8949. ORCID. Public researcher identifier and associated profile information.
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5043-8949