The 5th International Conference on Researches in Science and Technology was held on September 1-2, 2016 in Istanbul, Turkey and hosted by the World Association for Scientific Research and Technical Innovation. Many international delegates from various countries participated and presented their research. The conference provided scholarships to promote student and researcher participation. Topics discussed included the use of sewage sludge in agriculture. Best paper awards were given to participants with the best scholarly submissions. Photos and videos from the conference are available online along with downloadable proceedings.