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Research Publications

Prayoga's researchers have diligently published a multitude of research articles, posters, and project reports. These publications reflect our approaches and capabilities in science and education research.

Journal Publications

2025 (01)

 

1. Promoting Higher-Order Thinking Skills Through Experiential e-Learning for School Chemistry TopicsS. Senapati, S. A. A. Anand, The Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas, 2025, 97(6), 217–229. ​​​​​​

2024 (10)

 

1. Detection of Adulteration in Besan (Cicer Arietinum) Using Microscopic Technique
P. Rajan, S. N. Kyatanahalli, American Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2024, 3(2), 107–130.

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2. Novel Piperidone Hydrazine Carbodithioate Derivative: Synthesis, In Silico Drug-Likeness Analysis and Anticancer Properties.
S. A. A. Anand, Orbital: The Electronic Journal of Chemistry, 2024, 16,154.

3. Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Transforming Physics, Chemistry, and Biology Education
S.A.A. Anand, The Cuvette, 2024, 2. 

 

4. From Classroom to Laboratory: A Case Study of Two First-Generation Girl Students from a Rural High School in India Engaged in Scientific Investigations
V.K. Bayineni, P. Rajan, International Journal of Science and Research, 2024, 13(6), 372-380.

5. Addition and subtraction of numbers through visualisation using the number grid techniques among primary school students
V.P. Krishnan, S. Vennala, K.K Simha, V. Herur, Qeios, 2024, ID: XFA4O3.

6. Exploring Educational Transformations Through the Innovative Flipped Learning Instruction Project (IFLIP) Symposium
C. Gopalan, P.A. Halpin, S.A.A. Anand, W. Hung, Advances in Physiology Education, 2024, 48(3), 505–511.

7. Lemon peel activated carbon: A sustainable solution for lead ion removal from E-waste bioleachate
R. Divahar, T. Meenambal, J.S. Mary, P.S.A. Raj, S.P. Sangeetha, S.A.A. Anand, Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment, 2024, 6, 100094.

8. Current Status of Assessment of Experimental Skills in Science Education: A Perspective from India
B.V. Krishna, B.S. Kruthika, Journal of Education and Practice, 2024, 15(4), 7-13.

9. Influence of Iron Nanoparticle and Multifaceted Endophytic Fungus Piriformospora indica on Zea mays L. - A Novel Approach toward Innovative Yet Sustainable Farming
K.U. Minchitha, S. Seshagiri, S.H. Kumar, S. Venkatesh, V. Krishna, Geomicrobiology Journal, 2024, 41(3), 287-297.

10. Aggregation of rhodopsin mutants in mouse models of autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa

S. Vasudevan, S. Senapati, M. Pendergast, P. Park, Nature Communications, 2024, 15, 1451.

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2023 (09)

1. Investigating the Impact of Combining Structured Peer Work with a Flipped Organic Chemistry Course for High School Students

S.A.A. Anand, S. Senapati, Journal Chemical Education, 2023, 100, 12, 4625–4637.

2. Diverse Morphologies of Nb2O5 Nanomaterials: A Comparative Study for the Growth Optimization of Elongated Spiky Nb2O5 and Carbon Nanosphere Composite
B. Kommula, B.R. Prabhu, H. Kopperi, V.S. Bhat, G. Hegde, N.S. John. Particle and Particle System Characterisation, 2023, 2300118.

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3. Molecular salts of pipemedic acid and crystal structure, spectral properties, and Hirshfeld surface analysis

J.C. Shwetha, A. Sharma, K.A. Solomon, Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society, 2023, 20, 3161–3176

4. Examining the implementation and outcomes of flipped pedagogy in science education: A review

S.A.A. Anand, The Cuvette, 2023, 1(2).

 

5. Characterization of 36-kDa Dimeric Methotrexate-degrading Enzyme from Variovorax paradoxus, its Performance, and Stability of its Cross-linked Aggregates

C.K. Sahu, V.K. Bayineni, J.S. Hampapura, C.M. Hussain, R.K. Kadeppagari, Applied Biochemistry and Microbiology, 2023, 59,  468–475.

6. Food processing applications of protease activity identified in the methotrexate degrading enzyme of Variovorax paradoxus.

N.K. Akshay, V.K. Bayineni, C.K. Sahu, R.K. Kadeppagari, Food and Bioproducts Processing, 2023, 139,121-128.

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7. Understanding the Rhodopsin Worldview Through Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM): Structure, Stability, and Activity Studies.

S. Senapati P.S.-H, Park, The Chemical Record, 2023, e202300113.

8. Hybrid Approach – A 21st Century Skill in Science Education

B. G. Vismitha and Anamika Sharma, Qeios ID: KP1TOI.2, 2023.

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9. Sensory evaluation of Zingiber officinale and Tinospora cordifolia mix powder with enhanced synergetic antioxidant efficacy by fuzzy logic and general mathematical formula

C.K. Sahu, R. Kumar, A. Balan, V.K. Bayineni, C.H. Someswararao, R.K. Kadeppagari. MOJ Food Processing & Technology, 2023, 11, 59-64

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2022 (08)

1. Improving formability of palm leaf materials for foodware manufacturing using sodium hydroxide treatment

D.P. Mohanty, J.B. Mann, A. Udupa, A.R.A. Chandra, S. Chandrasekar, MRS Communications, 2022, 12, 1235-1243. 

 

2. Peeking into the Sophisticated World of Interactive Science Simulations

S. Senapati, Resonance, 2022, 27, 1971-1983

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3. Chemical Education and Research in India: Challenges, Perspectives, and Future Opportunities in Line with the National Education Policy 2020
S. Senapati, H.S. Nagaraja, T.N.G. Row, Journal of Chemical Education, 2022, 99, 3678–3686 

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4. Natural Synedrella Residues as a Growing Substrate Ingredient: An Eco-Friendly Way to Improve Yield and Quality of Beet (Beta vulgaris) Microgreens

V.K. Bayineni, K. Herur, European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 2022, 4, 1-5.

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5. Liquid-Phase Peptide Synthesis (LPPS): A Third Wave for the Preparation of Peptides

A. Sharma, A. Kumar, B.G. de la Torre, F. Albericio, Chemical Reviews, 2022, 122, 13516-13546. 

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6. Efficient Process for the Production of Alkyl Esters

R.A. Nagarkar, K.S. Nagabhushana, P. Chaudhari, N.K. Mal, S.E. Dapurkar, ACS Omega, 2022, 7, 28129-28137

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7. In situ Fmoc removal – a sustainable solid-phase peptide synthesis approach

A. Kumar, A. Sharma, B.G. de la Torre, F. Albericio, Green Chemistry, 2022, 24, 4887-4896.

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8. Understanding OxymaPure as a Peptide Coupling Additive: A Guide to New Oxyma Derivative

S.R. Manne, A. Sharma, A. Sazonovas, A. El-Faham, B.G. de la Torre, F. Albericio, ACS Omega, 2022, 7, 6007–6023.

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2021 (05)

 

1. Decolorization of mixture of UV/ TiO2 pre-treated azo dyes by using developed bacterial consortium – An excellent outcom

S. Shamsi, B. Fathima, K. Sangeetha, S Niveditha, V.K. Bayineni, Research Journal of Biotechnology, 2021, 16, 111-119

2. Study of physicochemical and antioxidant synergy efficacy of betel leaf dried paste powder

C. K. Sahu, A. Balan, V. Krishna Bayineni and S. Banerjee. Croatian Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2021, 13(2).

3. Flipped pedagogy: Strategies and technologies in chemistry education

S. Athavan Alias Anand, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2021, 47(1), 240-246.

4. Evaluation of p-nitrophenyl butyrate-based bioautographic method for the identification of lipase inhibitors from the unexplored plant source

V. Krishna Bayineni and R.K. Kadeppagari, Journal of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 2021, 31(2), 435-439. 

5. Isolation and screening of laccase-producing fungi from different regions of Western Ghats.

K. Anitha, K. Asha, G. Prasad, V. Krishna Bayineni, A.H. Rahaman et al., Journal of Agriculture and Forest Meteorology Research, 2021, 4(1), 432-437.

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​​2020 (03)

 

1. Bioavailability and health benefits of vitamin D in mushrooms: A review

V. Krishna Bayineni, S. Maheswari, M. Pandian, P. Rajarajan, E. Sheeba and A. Kademane, International Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences, 2020, 10(3), 143-149.

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2. Influence of different substrates on growth and yield of Pleurotus ostreatus

S. Maheswari, P. Rajarajan, P.M. Pandian, E. Sheeba and V. Krishna Bayineni, Journal of Applied Horticulture, 2020, 22(3), 215-219.

3. Designing and using an atomic model kit with H, C, N, and O model atoms having a mass ratio of 1:12:14:16 to teach the concept of mole and associated stoichiometric relationships

B.R. Vinay, S. Athavan Alias Anand, K. Surabhi, D.M. Anusha and R.B. Kiran, Journal of Chemical Education, 2020, 97(4), 986-991

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Book Chapters

2021 (01)

1. Antiviral effects of probiotic metabolic products and herbal extracts against coronavirus.
V. Krishna Bayineni, S. Krishankumar, S.S. Kurup and P. Karyala.

COVID-19: Many facets and dimensions. Edited by Ramaiah group of institutions, India, Center for Global Health, University of Illinois, U.S.A and International Infectious Disease and Global Health Training Program, University of Manitoba, Canada,

2020 (01)

1. Anti-bacterial resistant, epidemiology and treatment of multi-drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa

S. Maheswari, P. Rajarajan, P.M. Pandian and V. Krishna Bayineni.

Multidisciplinary Subjects for Research – III, Red’shine publication,

Patents

2024 (01)

 

1. Design of Integrating and Angled Pipe with a Filter for Rain Water Collection,

S. Gayathiri, P. Ganeshkumar, R.K. Sankaranarayanan, K. Saravanakumar, S. Athavan Alias Anand, M. Premkumar, N. Sivasubramanian. Provisional Patent Application No. 427611-001, CBR No. 214888.

 

 

2022 (01)

 

1. A Method to Prepare Sustained Release Biopesticide-cum-Biofertilizer and a Product Thereof 

K S Nagabhushana, S Senapati, Provisional Patent Application No. 2022241049869

Anveshana Student Research Publications

Anveshana students have published their research in internationally recognized journals including:

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  • Journal of Emerging Investigators - Harvard University, Massachusetts, USA. 

  • Journal of High School Science, Texas, USA. 

  • International Journal of High School Research - Terra Science and Education, New York, USA. 

  • Journal of Research High School, High School Edition,  Willow Place, Texas.

  • World Kidney Day Organization, Belgium.​​​

2024 (01)

1. Harnessing Bacterial Consortia and Green-Synthesized Metal Oxide Nanoparticles for Photocatalytic Dye Degradation,
S. Pushpavathi, Sri Ranjani, Shravani A Basapur, Aschelle Tricia Rodrigues, Venkata Krishna Bayineni, American Journal of Student Research, 2024, 2(2), 24 - 24.

2023 (04)

 

1. XDeveloping a Novel Mobile Phase to Separate Polar and Nonpolar Leaf Pigments of Copperleaf (Acalypha wilkesiana) Using Thin Layer Chromatography

A. Vishwajit, C.P. Samanyu, V.K. Varnika, P. Chinmaya, S. Senapati, Qeios, 2023.

 

2. Effect of Coating Seeds with Micronutrients and Bacterial Consortia on Stomatal Conductance and Yield of Cluster Bean
S. Vashisht, D. Shankara, P. Shree, S. Herur, S. Kashyap, V.K. Bayineni, Journal of Research High School. 2023, 2, 48 – 56.

3. Assessment of Quality and Antibiotic Residues in Pasteurized and Raw Milk Samples in the Region of Bengaluru, India
A.H. Chidananda, K. Prakash, N. Shanbhag, V.K. Bayineni, International Journal of High School Research, 2023, 5(3), 73-80.

 

4. Antibacterial activity by Dombeya wallichii plant extracts obtained by ultrasound-assisted extraction
S. Herur, S. Kashyap, S. Vashisht, D. Shankara, P. Shree, V.K. Bayineni, Journal of Emerging Investigators, 2023, Vol 6, pp 1-8.

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2022 (02)

 

1. Modulation of stomatal conductance in response to changes in external factors for plants grown in the tropical climate

P.S. Chandra, V. Adiga, C. Praveen, V.V. Kikkeri, S. Senapati, Journal of High School Science, 2022.  

2. A Comparative study on the Suitability of virtual labs for School Chemistry Experiments

C. Praveen, S. Herur, S. Vashisht, V.K. Venkatesh, S. Senapati, Journal of Emerging Investigators, 2022

Conference Proceedings

​​​2024 (01)

1. Flexible IDE-Based ZnO/MWCNT Composite Sensor for Real-Time Nitric Oxide Monitoring
Recent Advances in Electrochemical Science and Technology. Springer, Singapore.

Bhat, P., Omprakash, S.S. In: Aruna, S.T., Ravi, A., Mudali

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2022 (05)

 

1. Learning with Algodoo: Simulation Building as a Pedagogical ToolNinth International Conference to Review Research on Science, Technology and Mathematical Education

Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, Mumbai

J.P. Cherian,

 

2. High School Student’s Participation In Scientific Investigations: Its Impact On Their Competencies And Attitude Towards ScienceNinth International Conference to Review Research on Science, Technology and Mathematical Education

Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, Mumbai

V.K. Bayineni

 

3. A preliminary study: Beating the barrier of language in science learning among underprivileged studentsNinth International Conference to Review Research on Science, Technology and Mathematical Education

Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, Mumbai

A. Sharma, S. Senapati, S.A.A. Anand

 

4. Use of analogies for class 6 students to classify plants: Verbal analogies versus activity-based analogiesNinth International Conference to Review Research on Science, Technology and Mathematical Education

Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, Mumbai

B.S. Kruthika, P. Agarwal

 

5. Impact of Experiential Learning of Length Measurement in Grade Ninth International Conference to Review Research on Science, Technology and Mathematical Education

Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, Mumbai

A. Bhat, J.P. Cherian

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2020 (02)

1. Informal learning environment to communicate science: An open day event at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Eighth International Conference to Review Research on Science, Technology and Mathematical Education

Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, Mumbai

K. Surabhi, S.A.A. Anand, B.R. Vinay, S. Hotha

2. Improving the higher-order thinking skills of middle-school students using active learning pedagogy Eighth International Conference to Review Research on Science, Technology and Mathematical Education

Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, Mumbai

R. Sukanya, S. Anasuya, S. Sridevi

 

 

2018 (02)

 

1. Understanding inertia of motion through Galileo’s inclined plane experiment Seventh International Conference to Review Research on Science, Technology and Mathematical Education

Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, Mumbai

K.R. Vijetha, B. Ramasimha, M.K. Raghavendra, H.S. Nagaraja

 

2. The conceptual grid method: An effective approach to problem-solving in physicsSeventh International Conference to Review Research on Science, Technology and Mathematical Education

Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, Mumbai

H.S.V. Deepak, B.C. Chitkala, H.S. Nagaraja

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Conference Presentations and Awards

2025 (01)

1. Three-Dimensional Learning Approach to High School Organic Chemistry Through Flipped and Collaborative Classrooms

January 3-6, 2025, International Conference to Review Research on Science, Technology and Mathematics Education

https://episteme10.hbcse.tifr.res.in/

Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), TIFR, Mumbai, India

S. Athavan Alias Anand, Subhadip Senapati​

2024 (10)

 

1. Surface and subsurface mapping of lakes to increase potential groundwater recharge in Bangalore.
National Conference on Sustainable Groundwater management for water security. 19th – 21st June 2024

Organized by Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA) Bangalore, Department of Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka.

Compendium of Abstracts, pp. 81–82. Certificate of Appreciation Award

Nitesh, C., Nila Nagaraja, Harini Baskaran, Gurunath Rao, Ajit Singh
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2. Lake sedimentology and hydrogeology for eƗcient rainwater harvesting and artificial recharge in Bangalore

The Eighth NAGI International Conference, 23rd-25th Sep 2024 on Geography for a Sustainable Future: Land, Water, Climate and Society Interface
Department of Geography, Kazi Nazrul University, Asansol, Paschim Barddhaman, West Bengal. 

Abstract Volume, pp. 82. Best Poster Presentation Award

Ajit Singh, Nitesh, C., Nila Nagaraja, Harini Baskaran, Gurunath Rao, Padampriya Rajan.

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3. Brewing up the value: Enhancing Green Synthesis of Metal Oxide Nanoparticles Using Tea and Coffee Waste and their Applications
Bangalore India Nano 2024 (13th edition), 1st – 3rd August 2024,  Bangalore

Parikshit Kumar, Vagdevi Rao K C, Adarsh V N, N Swetha, Subhadip Senapati.

 

4. WO3 bio-nanocomposite as an active material for resistive switching device
Bengaluru India Nano 2024 (13th edition), 1st – 3rd August 2024, Bangalore

Adarsh V N, N Swetha, Ramya Prabhu B, Omprakash S S

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5. Engineering the cerium oxide nanoparticles with enhanced hydrophobicity
Bengaluru India Nano 2024 (13th edition), 1st – 3rd August 2024. Bangalore

N. Swetha, Tanehsha K, Sachith, Karthik, Ojaswin Sastry, Ramya Prabhu

6. Lemon peel activated carbon : A sustainable solution for lead ion removal from E-waste bioleachate
IISc, Sustainable Summit 2024, Theme: Sustainability: Evolution, Relevance & Imperative, 19th & 20th July 2024

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore.

opalan, P.A. Halpin, S.A.A. Anand, W. Hung, Advances in Physiology Education, 2024, 48(3), 505–511.

S. Athavan Alias Anand

7. Exploring Gas Laws Through Experiential Learning: Integrating Johnstone's Triangle
virtual poster conference hosted by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), on March 5th and 6th, 2024.

RSC - Best Poster Award under the ‘Education Primary/Secondary’ category

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7176567266661027842/

S. Athavan Alias Anand

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8. WO3 bio- nanocomposite for fabrication of effective memristor device
RASAYAN- 18, 29th & 30th January 2024

Christ University Central Campus, Bengaluru, Best Poster Award.

N Swetha, Adarsh V N, Ramya Prabhu B, Omprakash S S

9. Smiles and scores: Understanding of learner’s conceptualization of happiness and effect on academic performance
Asia PLAT Conference 2024 international Perspectives on Psychology Teaching and Learning, 1st – 3rd August 2024

Christ University, Bengaluru

Subhashree Pattanayak, Anitha BU, Karuna Simha

10. Exploring the role of professional development training in empowering teachers with experiential learning pedagogy

International Conference on Global Trends and Challenges in Teacher Education, 5th & 6th April 2024
Bangalore University, Bengaluru. Published in the book: Teachers Professional Development

Anitha BU, Subhashree Pattanayak, Karuna Simha, Lakshmi BM, Nagabhushana KS

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Magazine Publications

2025 (01)

1. Beyond memorization

Pooja Venkatesh Domnekar, Teacher Plus

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2024 (03)

1. Decoding archaea: The often forgotten third domain of life

Vagdevi Rao K C, Subhadip Senapati; Biochem (Lond)

2. Cooking up a fragrance

V. Gupta, U. Sultania, G. Naik, A. Sharma, Teacher Plus

3. Learning by doing: Research within the curriculum

A. Sharma, B.G. Vismitha, Teacher Plus

 

 

2022 (02)

1. More on NEP 2020: What really changes?

P. Agarwal, V.K. Bayineni, Teacher Plus

2. Bringing the Lab Home - OLabs

S. Senapati. Teacher Plus

 

 

2021 (03)

1. Johnstone’s Approach to Understand Gas Laws

S. Athavan Alias Anand., Teacher Plus

2. Pause for a moment – or half

Vaishnavi Bhat and V. Krishna Bayineni, Teacher Plus

3. Virtual labs, real science

S. Senapati, Science in School

 

2019 (01)

1. What does a teacher do? A graphical exploration

B.R. Vinay, Teacher Plus

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