yunju yin | animal nutrition | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. yunju yin | animal nutrition | Best Researcher Award

doctor at sichuan agriculture university, China

Yin Yunjv is a dedicated researcher in animal nutrition and feed science, with extensive experience in the evaluation of feed resources, application of plant extracts and enzyme preparations, and the mechanisms influencing livestock product quality. Currently pursuing her M.Sc. at Hunan Agricultural University and receiving joint training at the Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, she has contributed to several high-impact publications and actively participated in national and enterprise-level research projects. Her experimental expertise spans animal trials, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and advanced feed analysis techniques. A committed student leader, Yin has received multiple awards for academic excellence, leadership, and innovation.

Β Publications Profile

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πŸŽ“ Education Details

  • M.Sc. in Animal Nutrition and Feed Science
    Hunan Agricultural University (2020.09 – Present)
    Advisor: Prof. Chen Qinghua
    Joint Training: Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, CAS
    Mentors: Academician Yin Yulong, Researcher Li Fengna
    Focus: Mechanisms of livestock product quality formation; feed resource evaluation

  • B.Sc. in Animal Science
    Hunan Agricultural University (2016.09 – 2020.06)

πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬ Professional Experience

Research and Internships

  • Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, CAS (2021 & 2022)

    • Animal trials on finishing pigs and weaned piglets

    • Health monitoring, disease diagnosis and treatment

  • Hunan Meikeda Biological Resources Co., Ltd. (2018)

    • Extraction and analysis of bioactive compounds

    • Use of instruments like HPLC, GC-MS, ICP-MS

  • Hunan Nanshan Animal Husbandry Co., Ltd. (2019)

    • Dairy cow management and veterinary support

Academic Leadership Roles

  • Graduate Class President (2020–2023)

    • Organized academic exchanges and student activities

  • Undergraduate Leadership (2016–2019)

    • Class President, League Branch Secretary, Assistant Class Advisor

🌱 Research Interests

  • Nutritional regulation of lipid metabolism in livestock

  • Application of plant extracts and enzyme preparations in animal feed

  • Gut health and microbiota modulation in pigs

  • Feed resource evaluation and sustainable animal production

  • Bioactive feed compounds and their physiological mechanisms

πŸ† Awards and Honors

  • National Graduate Scholarship (2021)

  • Multiple Innovation Awards: β€œInternet+” and Chuangyi Competitions (2020–2022)

  • Excellent Student Cadre & Youth League Member (2017, 2021)

  • National Encouragement Scholarship and Dabeinong Group Scholarship (2018)

  • Bronze Medal, 8th Hunan β€œInternet+” Innovation Competition (2022)

  • Excellent Mid-term Assessment Performance, HAU (2021)

πŸ” Conclusion

Yin Yunjv exemplifies a strong combination of academic rigor, practical skills, and leadership in the field of animal nutrition and feed science. With a firm foundation in both research and industry collaboration, she continues to contribute to the advancement of sustainable livestock production and feed innovation in China. Her career trajectory demonstrates promise for impactful scientific contributions and continued professional excellence.

Publications πŸ“š

1.🧬 Yin YJ, Liu YT, Duan GY, et al.
The Effect of Dietary Leucine Supplementation on Antioxidant Capacity and Meat Quality of Finishing Pigs under Heat Stress.
Antioxidants (Basel). 2022;11(7):1373. (Q1, IF = 7.675)

2.🧠 Yin YJ, Guo QP, Zhou XH, et al.
Role of brain-gut-muscle axis in human health and energy homeostasis.
Front Nutr. 2022;9:947033. (Q1, IF = 6.590)

3.πŸ– Yin YJ, Li FN*, Chen QH*, et al.
Leucine regulates lipid metabolism in white adipose tissue through adipokine-mTOR-SIRT1 signaling pathway and BA-microbiota axis in finishing pig model.
Nutrients. (Under Review)

4.🌿 Yin YJ, Li FN*, Chen QH*, et al.
Effects of Fermented Fructus aurantii on intestinal health of weaned piglets.
(In preparation for submission)

5.πŸ”¬ Yin YJ, Li FN, Li KK, Chen QH.
Physiological functions and mechanisms of polyamines: a review.
Anim Nutr. 2022;34(04):2167–2176.

6.πŸ§ͺ Yin YJ, Yan ZM, Chen QH, Liu MF.
Structure and properties of Ξ²-mannanase and its application in animal production.
Anim Nutr. 2021;33(05):2535–2543.

7.πŸ“ Yin YJ, Ma J, Chen QH, Wang XJ.
Mechanisms of mannooligosaccharides in regulating gut health in livestock and poultry.
Feed Industry. 2022;43(02):18–21.

Desalegn Begna | Animal sceince | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Desalegn Begna | Animal sceince | Best Researcher Award

Lead researcher at Ethiopian Policy Studies Institute, Ethiopia

Dr. Desalegn Begna Rundassa is a seasoned livestock specialist at the Policy Studies Institute in Ethiopia, with over two decades of experience in apiculture, livestock research, and rural development. He holds a PhD in Apiculture Science from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, an MSc in Animal Production Systems from Utrecht University, and a BSc in Animal Science from Haramaya University. Dr. Desalegn has held key research and leadership roles at various institutions, including Oromia Agricultural Research Institute and Ambo University. His expertise spans livestock policy analysis, value chain development, honeybee biology, and the socio-economic impacts of apiculture. He has led numerous national-level evaluations and consultancies, published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, authored policy briefs and technical reports, and contributed to books on Ethiopian apiculture. His research has significantly influenced livestock policy formulation and the advancement of sustainable beekeeping practices in Ethiopia.

Publications Profile

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πŸŽ“ Education Details

  • PhD, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, January 2011

  • MSc, Utrecht University, The Netherlands, December 2004

  • BSc in Animal Science, Haramaya University, July 1989

πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬ Professional Experience

  1. Livestock Specialist
    Policy Studies Institute, Ethiopia
    Dates: [Specify dates]

    • Focused on research and policy analysis related to livestock development, including apiculture and rural development strategies.

    • Conducted in-depth studies on livestock systems, evaluating the impact of various policies on rural farmers and the broader economy.

    • Worked on institutional analysis to inform evidence-based policy recommendations in the livestock sector.

🌱 Research Interests

  • Livestock policy and institutional performance

  • Apiculture development and bee health

  • Sustainable livestock value chains

  • Agricultural development planning

  • Effects of agrochemicals on bee products

  • Organic livestock production

  • Rural development strategies

πŸ” Conclusion

Dr. Desalegn Begna Rundassa is a highly experienced and accomplished livestock specialist with a distinguished academic background and extensive professional expertise in livestock policy, apiculture, and rural development. He has significantly contributed to the field through his research, publications, and leadership roles, especially in livestock growth trends, apiculture, and institutional analysis in Ethiopia. His work has influenced livestock policy formulation and implementation in the region, and his contributions to both scientific literature and practical evaluations demonstrate his capacity to address complex challenges in agricultural and rural development. As a key personnel in various consultancy roles, his leadership and expertise continue to shape policy and improve practices in Ethiopia’s livestock and agricultural sectors.

Publications πŸ“š

  • Breeding practices of indigenous chickens in the Liban Jawi District of the West Shewa Zone, Ethiopia πŸ”
    Poultry Science | January 2025
    DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2024.104536
    Contributors: Desalegn Begna; Teferi Bacha; Shambel Boki; Kasahun Bekana

  • Characterization of indigenous chicken phenotypes in Liban Jawi District, Ethiopia πŸ”
    PLOS ONE | January 10, 2025
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0307793
    Contributors: Desalegn Begna; Lamiaa Mostafa Radwan; Teferi Bacha; Shambel Boki; Kasahun Bekana

  • Physicochemical properties of stingless bees (Meliponula beccarii) honey in Dandi and Meta Robi districts of West Shewa zone, Ethiopia 🍯
    PLOS ONE | December 12, 2024
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0311725
    Contributors: Desalegn Begna; Tzen-Yuh Chiang; Girma Motuma; Shambel Boki; Niguse Bekele; Tamiru Kuru; Achalu Chimdi

  • The Indirect Threats of Desert Locust Infestation on Honeybees in Ethiopia 🐝
    Advances in Agriculture | 2022
    DOI: 10.1155/2022/4269565
    Contributors: Worku, Z.; Bihonegn, A.; Begna, D.; Ababor, S.; Gebeyehu, A.

  • Beekeeping Production System, Challenges, and Opportunities in Selected Districts of South Wollo Zone, Amhara, Ethiopia 🐝
    Advances in Agriculture | 2021
    DOI: 10.1155/2021/2278396
    Contributors: Bihonegn, A.; Begna, D.

  • Ecology and Nest Structures of Ground-Nesting Stingless Bees in the High and Midlands of West Shewa Zone, Ethiopia 🐝
    East African Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences | December 28, 2021
    DOI: 10.20372/EAJVAS.V5I2.451
    Contributors: Desalegn Begna; Girma Motuma; Achalu Chimdi; Shambel Boki; Niguse Bekele; Tamiru Kuru

  • Honey marketing, structure and conduct of honey market in Gozamen district, East Gojjam Zone, and Amhara Region 🍯
    Cogent Food and Agriculture | 2019
    DOI: 10.1080/23311932.2019.1620153
    Contributors: Yeserah, S.; Jenberie, A.; Begna, D.

  • Characterization of bee-keeping systems and honey marketing in Eastern zone Tigray, Ethiopia 🍯
    Livestock Research for Rural Development | 2014
    Contributors: Gebremeskel, Y.; Tamir, B.; Begna, D.

  • Differential expressions of nuclear proteomes between honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) queen and worker larvae: A deep insight into caste pathway decisions 🐝
    Journal of Proteome Research | 2012
    DOI: 10.1021/pr200974a
    Contributors: Begna, D.; Han, B.; Feng, M.; Fang, Y.; Li, J.

  • Honeybee (Apis mellifera ligustica) drone embryo proteomes 🐝
    Journal of Insect Physiology | 2011
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2010.12.007
    Contributors: Li, J.; Fang, Y.; Zhang, L.; Begna, D.

  • Mitochondrial proteins differential expression during honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) queen and worker larvae caste determination 🐝
    Journal of Proteome Research | 2011
    DOI: 10.1021/pr200473a
    Contributors: Begna, D.; Fang, Y.; Feng, M.; Li, J.

  • Proteomic analysis of honeybee (Apis mellifera l.) pupae head development 🐝
    PLoS ONE | 2011
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0020428
    Contributors: Zheng, A.; Li, J.; Begna, D.; Fang, Y.; Feng, M.; Song, F.

  • Proteome comparison of hypopharyngeal gland development between Italian and royal jelly producing worker honeybees (Apis mellifera L.) 🐝
    Journal of Proteome Research | 2010
    DOI: 10.1021/pr100768t
    Contributors: Jianke, L.; Mao, F.; Begna, D.; Yu, F.; Aijuan, Z.