Nazifa Rafa

4.5k total citations · 5 hit papers
30 papers, 2.8k citations indexed

About

Nazifa Rafa is a scholar working on Sociology and Political Science, Biomedical Engineering and Pollution. According to data from OpenAlex, Nazifa Rafa has authored 30 papers receiving a total of 2.8k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 6 papers in Sociology and Political Science, 6 papers in Biomedical Engineering and 5 papers in Pollution. Recurrent topics in Nazifa Rafa's work include Child Nutrition and Water Access (3 papers), Energy and Environment Impacts (3 papers) and Algal biology and biofuel production (3 papers). Nazifa Rafa is often cited by papers focused on Child Nutrition and Water Access (3 papers), Energy and Environment Impacts (3 papers) and Algal biology and biofuel production (3 papers). Nazifa Rafa collaborates with scholars based in Bangladesh, United Kingdom and Australia. Nazifa Rafa's co-authors include Shams Forruque Ahmed, M. Mofijur, Anika Tasnim Chowdhury, Samiha Nuzhat, Hwai Chyuan Ong, T.M.I. Mahlia, Abrar Inayat, Mahtabin Rodela Rozbu, Amir H. Gandomi and Md. Sakib Bin Alam and has published in prestigious journals such as SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología, Journal of Hazardous Materials and Bioresource Technology.

In The Last Decade

Nazifa Rafa

26 papers receiving 2.7k citations

Hit Papers

Recent developments in physical, biological, chemical, an... 2021 2026 2022 2024 2021 2023 2021 2023 2023 200 400 600
What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Recent developments in physical, biological, chemical, and hybrid treatment techniques for removing emerging contaminants from wastewater
    2021 612 citations Shams Forruque Ahmed, M. Mofijur et al. Journal of Hazardous Materials profile →
  2. Deep learning modelling techniques: current progress, applications, advantages, and challenges
    2023 412 citations Shams Forruque Ahmed, Md. Sakib Bin Alam et al. Artificial Intelligence Review profile →
  3. Green approaches in synthesising nanomaterials for environmental nanobioremediation: Technological advancements, applications, benefits and challenges
    2021 319 citations Shams Forruque Ahmed, M. Mofijur et al. Environmental Research profile →
  4. Microplastics as carriers of toxic pollutants: Source, transport, and toxicological effects
    2023 161 citations Nazifa Rafa, Fatema Tuj Zohora et al. Environmental Pollution profile →
  5. Insights into Internet of Medical Things (IoMT): Data fusion, security issues and potential solutions
    2023 106 citations Shams Forruque Ahmed, Md. Sakib Bin Alam et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Nazifa Rafa Bangladesh 19 596 544 488 476 416 30 2.8k
Vincenzo Piemonte Italy 30 670 1.1× 431 0.8× 347 0.7× 623 1.3× 345 0.8× 128 2.9k
Nabila Shehata Egypt 28 362 0.6× 512 0.9× 582 1.2× 267 0.6× 680 1.6× 101 2.9k
Ikko Ihara Japan 30 924 1.6× 517 1.0× 514 1.1× 481 1.0× 506 1.2× 85 3.3k
Venkataramana Gadhamshetty United States 31 619 1.0× 675 1.2× 384 0.8× 286 0.6× 324 0.8× 104 2.7k
Pau-Loke Show Malaysia 23 658 1.1× 470 0.9× 504 1.0× 161 0.3× 360 0.9× 34 2.3k
Pobitra Halder Australia 26 858 1.4× 285 0.5× 301 0.6× 392 0.8× 219 0.5× 66 2.4k
Ramasamy Subbaiya India 37 968 1.6× 908 1.7× 549 1.1× 650 1.4× 462 1.1× 85 3.3k
Nazia Hossain Australia 30 1.4k 2.3× 510 0.9× 691 1.4× 261 0.5× 396 1.0× 118 3.1k
Malek Alkasrawi United States 29 1.1k 1.8× 281 0.5× 625 1.3× 348 0.7× 667 1.6× 62 3.0k
S. Karishma India 27 991 1.7× 961 1.8× 681 1.4× 430 0.9× 1.0k 2.5× 78 3.7k

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Nazifa Rafa

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All Works

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Rafa, Nazifa, Aiora Zabala, & Lindsay P. Galway. (2025). Empirical research review on Solastalgia: Place, people and policy pathways for addressing environmental distress. People and Nature. 7(8). 1811–1825. 1 indexed citations
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Ahmed, Shams Forruque, Md. Sakib Bin Alam, Mahtabin Rodela Rozbu, et al.. (2023). Deep learning modelling techniques: current progress, applications, advantages, and challenges. Artificial Intelligence Review. 56(11). 13521–13617. 412 indexed citations breakdown →
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Rafa, Nazifa, Fatema Tuj Zohora, Shams Forruque Ahmed, et al.. (2023). Microplastics as carriers of toxic pollutants: Source, transport, and toxicological effects. Environmental Pollution. 343. 123190–123190. 161 indexed citations breakdown →
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Ahmed, Shams Forruque, Nazifa Rafa, Nafisa Islam, et al.. (2022). Integration of phase change materials in improving the performance of heating, cooling, and clean energy storage systems: An overview. Journal of Cleaner Production. 364. 132639–132639. 85 indexed citations
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Le, Huu Son, Wei‐Hsin Chen, Shams Forruque Ahmed, et al.. (2022). Hydrothermal carbonization of food waste as sustainable energy conversion path. Bioresource Technology. 363. 127958–127958. 72 indexed citations
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Ahmed, Shams Forruque, M. Mofijur, Nazifa Rafa, et al.. (2022). Pathways of lignocellulosic biomass deconstruction for biofuel and value-added products production. Fuel. 318. 123618–123618. 49 indexed citations
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Ahmed, Shams Forruque, M. Mofijur, Nafisa Islam, et al.. (2022). Insights into the development of microbial fuel cells for generating biohydrogen, bioelectricity, and treating wastewater. Energy. 254. 124163–124163. 40 indexed citations
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Rafa, Nazifa, et al.. (2021). Impact of cyclone Amphan on the water, sanitation, hygiene, and health (WASH2) facilities of coastal Bangladesh. Journal of Water Sanitation and Hygiene for Development. 11(2). 304–313. 21 indexed citations
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Rafa, Nazifa, Shams Forruque Ahmed, Irfan Anjum Badruddin, M. Mofijur, & Sarfaraz Kamangar. (2021). Strategies to Produce Cost-Effective Third-Generation Biofuel From Microalgae. Frontiers in Energy Research. 9. 94 indexed citations
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Ahmed, Shams Forruque, M. Mofijur, Nazifa Rafa, et al.. (2021). Green approaches in synthesising nanomaterials for environmental nanobioremediation: Technological advancements, applications, benefits and challenges. Environmental Research. 204(Pt A). 111967–111967. 319 indexed citations breakdown →
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Ahmed, Shams Forruque, M. Mofijur, Samiha Nuzhat, et al.. (2021). Recent developments in physical, biological, chemical, and hybrid treatment techniques for removing emerging contaminants from wastewater. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 416. 125912–125912. 612 indexed citations breakdown →
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Rafa, Nazifa, et al.. (2021). The pursuit of energy in refugee contexts: Discrimination, displacement, and humanitarian energy access for the Rohingya refugees displaced to Bangladesh. Energy Research & Social Science. 83. 102334–102334. 19 indexed citations
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Ahmed, Shams Forruque, M. Mofijur, Samiha Nuzhat, et al.. (2021). Biohydrogen production from wastewater-based microalgae: Progresses and challenges. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 47(88). 37321–37342. 64 indexed citations
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Ahmed, Shams Forruque, Nazifa Rafa, M. Mofijur, et al.. (2021). Biohydrogen Production From Biomass Sources: Metabolic Pathways and Economic Analysis. Frontiers in Energy Research. 9. 162 indexed citations
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Ahmed, Shams Forruque, P. Senthil Kumar, Mahtabin Rodela Rozbu, et al.. (2021). Heavy metal toxicity, sources, and remediation techniques for contaminated water and soil. Environmental Technology & Innovation. 25. 102114–102114. 181 indexed citations
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Rafa, Nazifa, et al.. (2021). Common Barriers, Attitudes, and Practices of Veterinary Practitioners Regarding Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship in Chattogram, Bangladesh. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 2(1). 72–80. 3 indexed citations
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Uddin, Sayed Mohammad Nazim, et al.. (2020). Inadequacies in Hospital Waste and Sewerage Management in Chattogram, Bangladesh: Exploring Environmental and Occupational Health Hazards. Sustainability. 12(21). 9077–9077. 18 indexed citations
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Rafa, Nazifa, Sayed Mohammad Nazim Uddin, & Chad Staddon. (2020). Exploring challenges in safe water availability and accessibility in preventing COVID-19 in refugee settlements. Water International. 45(7-8). 710–715. 19 indexed citations

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