International Chemical Scientist Awards
Ntakadzeni Madala
University of Venda, South Africa
Ntakadzeni Madala is a researcher affiliated with the University of Venda in South Africa. The supplied bibliometric profile records research activity associated with biochemistry, comprising 158 documents, 3,257 citations and an h-index of 29. These indicators provide a quantitative overview of the indexed research output and citation history attributed to the Scopus author profile. The International Chemical Scientist Awards provides the recognition context for this article, which presents the available profile information and discusses its relevance to scientific recognition without implying an independently verified award outcome. [1] [2]
Abstract
This article presents a bibliometric overview of Ntakadzeni Madala, a researcher affiliated with the University of Venda in South Africa, whose stated subject area is biochemistry. The supplied Scopus profile information reports 158 documents, 3,257 citations and an h-index of 29. These indicators offer a quantitative snapshot of indexed scholarly output and citation activity, although their interpretation depends on database coverage, publication characteristics and the date of retrieval. The profile is presented in the context of the International Chemical Scientist Awards, with emphasis on research documentation, scholarly visibility and evidence-based assessment for scientific recognition. [1] [2]
Keywords
Ntakadzeni Madala; University of Venda; South Africa; biochemistry; bibliometrics; scientific publications; citation analysis; h-index; research impact; International Chemical Scientist Awards.
Introduction
Scientific recognition frequently considers a researcher’s publications, influence within the scholarly literature, disciplinary contributions and broader academic engagement. Bibliometric databases provide structured information that can assist with understanding publication records and citation patterns. However, these measures represent particular dimensions of research activity rather than a complete assessment of scientific quality. [3]
Research Profile
Ntakadzeni Madala is identified in the provided information as being affiliated with the University of Venda in South Africa, with biochemistry listed as the subject area. The associated Scopus author identifier is 40361372400, and the supplied record reports 158 documents, 3,257 citations and an h-index of 29. These figures should be checked against the live database because author records and citation totals may change over time. [1][2]
Research Contributions
Biochemistry examines the chemical processes and molecular mechanisms underlying biological systems. Research in this broad field can contribute to understanding biomolecules, cellular processes, biochemical pathways and interactions relevant to life sciences. The supplied subject classification associates Madala’s profile with biochemistry, but a reliable account of specific research contributions requires examination of individual publications, abstracts, methods and findings. [4]
Publications
The supplied Scopus metrics indicate a record of 158 documents associated with the specified author profile. This total should be interpreted as a database-reported count rather than an independently audited list of publications. Document types, duplicate records, author-name variations and database indexing policies can affect the composition of a scholarly record. [1]
Research Impact
The reported total of 3,257 citations indicates that documents associated with the supplied author profile have received citations within the database’s coverage, while an h-index of 29 summarizes a combination of publication productivity and citation frequency. Under the conventional definition, an h-index of 29 means that at least 29 publications have each received at least 29 citations, provided the stated index is correctly reported for the relevant profile and retrieval date. [1] [3]
Award Suitability
The International Chemical Scientist Awards provides the recognition context for this profile. The reported publication and citation indicators may serve as supporting information in an academic evaluation, particularly when considered alongside the relevance of the candidate’s work to the award category. Nevertheless, bibliometric metrics alone cannot establish eligibility, merit or selection, and the supplied information does not confirm that Madala has received an award.[4]
Conclusion
The supplied profile identifies Ntakadzeni Madala with the University of Venda in South Africa and reports a biochemistry research record comprising 158 documents, 3,257 citations and an h-index of 29. These figures offer a useful starting point for describing indexed scholarly activity, subject to verification against the relevant databases. A fuller evaluation of research contributions and suitability for scientific recognition would require examination of the underlying publications, research quality, disciplinary relevance and applicable award criteria.
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References
- Elsevier. (2026.). Scopus author details: Ntakadzeni Madala, Author ID 40361372400. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=40361372400
- ORCID. (2026.). ORCID researcher identifier and profile. ORCID.
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3341-4114
- Ultraviolet (UV) light-induced geometrical isomerization of cinnamic acid containing molecules: A plausible, non-enzymatic approach to modify metabolite composition of plant extracts.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0254629922004689
- International Chemical Scientist Awards. (2026.). Official award website.
https://chemicalscientists.com/