PUBLICATIONS
One of the images from my recently published research article has been published on the cover of the prestigious journal Animal Biology, which is the official journal of the Royal Dutch Zoological Society since its foundation in 1872.
Cover image of Animal Biology Volume 73, No. 1: “A female (left) and a male (centre) individual of an isolated melanic morpho-variant population of an ant mimicking jumping spider Myrmaplata plataleoides” See the article by Rahul Kumar et al., and more in this issue: https://brill.com/view/journals/ab/73/1/ab.73.issue-1.xml
Publications:
Book chapters
Rahul Kumar, Pankaj Keshari, Yashaswee Mishra and Ajay Kumar Sharma (2023). Modern approaches to study the effects of phytochemicals on cellular epigenome. In edited book: Phytochemicals as an Epigenetic Modifier in Cancer Prevention. IOP Publishing, Bristol, UK, 12.1-12.24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/978-0-7503-5252-9ch12
Research Articles
Kumar, R., Gupta, B. K., & Sharma, A. K. (2022). On the behavioural biology of a morpho-variant of Myrmaplata plataleoides (O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1869) (Araneae: Salticidae) with taxonomic notes, Animal Biology, 73(1), 1-25. doi: https://doi.org/10.1163/15707563-bja10094. ISSN: 1570-7563 (2020 Impact Factor 1.5)
2. Kumar R., Gupta B. K., Sharma A. K. (2024). Revisiting taxonomic problems in the genus Myrmaplata Prószyński, 2016 (Araneae: Salticidae). International Journal of Entomology Research, 9(1), 7-14. Access at ISSN: 2455-4758. Access using the following link: https://www.entomologyjournals.com/archives/2024/vol9/issue1/8179
3. Kumar, R., Sharma, A.K. (2022). Conferring Midas touch on Integrative Taxonomy: A Nanogold-Oligonucletide Conjugate-based Quick Species Detection Tool. International Journal of Ecology, 2022 (Article ID 1009066), 1-10, https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/1009066. ISSN: 1687-9716 (2021 Impact Factor 2.31)
4. Barwal, I., Kumar, R., Dada, T., & Yadav, S. (2019). Effect of Ultra-Small Chitosan Nanoparticles Doped with Brimonidine on the Ultra-Structure of the Trabecular Meshwork of Glaucoma Patients. Microscopy and Microanalysis, 25(6), 1352-1366. doi: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1431927619000448. ISSN: 1431-9276 (2019 Impact Factor 3.414)
Effect of various treatments of excise trabeculectomy tissue of glaucoma patients. Trabeculectomy samples (a) treated with naïve chitosan nanoparticles, (b) treated with 2.0 mg/mL free brimonidine, and (c) treated with nanobrimonidine of 10 mg/mL equivalent to 0.2 mg/mL of brimonidine for 24 h in DMEM. The images were taken on (i) the scanning electron microscope after fixation, dehydration, critical point drying, and sputter coating as well as (ii) the transmission electron microscope after fixation, dehydration, embedding, and ultra-sectioned (70 nm) of 24 h treated trabeculectomy sample.
5. Kumar, R., Sharma, A.K. (2021). Transcription Factor Stoichiometry in Cell Fate Determination. Journal of Genetics, 100(27). 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12041-021-01278-2. ISSN: 0022-1333 (2020 Impact Factor 1.166, 2020)
6. Kumar, R., Sharma, M. & Sharma, A.K. (2021). New record of Myrmarachne melanocephala MacLeay, 1839 (Araneae: Salticidae) from Jharkhand, India and biogeographical implications of the co-occurrence of its ant model Tetraponera rufonigra Jerdon, 1851. Journal of Threatened Taxa, 13(12), 19753-19761. https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.7500.13.12.19753-19761. ISSN: 0974-7907 (2020 Impact Factor 0.50)
Myrmarachne melanocephala MacLeay, 1839 (female)
7. Barla, C.K., Sharma, A.K., Maurya, S. and Kumar, R. (2024). MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF THE FIRST RECORD OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC FUNGI BEAUVERIA BASSIANA AND METARHIZIUM RILEYI ISOLATES FROM JHARKHAND, INDIA. Indian Journal of Applied Research, 14(1), 1-3. ISSN: 2249-55X. http://dx.doi.org/10.36106/ijar/9111792
8. R. Kumar, T. S. Rao, M. A. A. Walid, S. Kaliappan, R. Maranan and M. Saratha, "Integrating Diverse Omics Data Using Graph Convolutional Networks: Advancing Comprehensive Analysis and Classification in Colorectal Cancer," 2023 4th International Conference on Smart Electronics and Communication (ICOSEC), Trichy, India, 2023, pp. 1329-1335, https://doi.org/10.1109/ICOSEC58147.2023.10276296
9. Kumar, R., Sharma, A.K. (2020). A Review of Atmospheric Changes amidst COVID19 Pandemic in the light of IPCC Special Report 2018 and COP24 Conference. UPJOZ, 41(14), 1-8. ISSN: 0256-971X
10. Kumar, R., Gupta, K.K. & Sharma, A.K. (2022). REDISCOVERY OF Campanacella hamiltonella (WESTWOOD, 1867)(NEUROPTERA: MANTISPIDAE) FROM INDIA AFTER 155 YEARS. UPJOZ, 43 (5), 78-85. ISSN: 0256-971X
11. Kumar, R., Shashank, P.R., Meshram, N.M., Anooj, S.S., & Sreedevi, K. (2020). Evolution of Modern Insect Classification: A Comprehensive Account. J. Appl. Zool. Res., 31(1), 1-20. ISSN: 0970-9304
12. Kumar, R., Gupta, K.K. & Sharma, A.K. (2021). CULTIVATION OF PLEUROTUS FLORIDA BY STANDARD PROTOCOL AND STUDY OF THE TEMPORAL CHANGES IN TOTAL PROTEIN CONTENTS OF THIS OYSTER MUSHROOM RELATIVE TO GROWTH OF ITS FRUITING BODY. IJRBAT, Special-17, 122-140. ISSN: 2347 – 517X
Books
Kumar, R. Pleurotus Florida (The Delicious Oyster Mushroom). Notion Press, Chennai. Edition: 2020. ISBN: 978-1-63606-557-1
A poetry book, “An Unsung Anthology”, Notion Press, Chennai. Edition: 2020. ISBN: 9781648997853
Popular Articles
Kumar, R. In conversation with “beste-der-besten” of Ethology and Evolution: Professor Raghavendra Gadagkar. Indian Entomologist, The Entomological Society of India. New Delhi,7th March, 2024. ISSN NO. 2582-5828. https://www.indianentomologist.org/post/in-conversation-with-beste-der-besten-of-ethology-and-evolution-professor-raghavendra-gadagkar?fbclid=IwAR3BGlNjCuD_J-jPWNWXw7mdviVWQih9fp5PuIk2pLsoR0C0qkYFbrXOQpw
Kumar, R. On fourth Anniversary of Indian Entomologist: Four years of Perseverance and Progress. Indian Entomologist, The Entomological Society of India. New Delhi, 29th January, 2024. ISSN NO. 2582-5828. https://www.indianentomologist.org/post/on-fourth-anniversary-of-indian-entomologist-four-years-of-perseverance-and-progress
Kumar, R. Entomophagy: Ethnotherapeutic practices of Manipur. Indian Entomologist, The Entomological Society of India. New Delhi, 10th October, 2022. ISSN NO. 2582-5828. https://www.indianentomologist.org/post/entomophagy-ethnotherapeutic-practices-of-manipur
Sagar D and Kumar R. ESI announces Senior Entomologist, Young Entomologist and Best Ph.D. Thesis Awards for the year 2021. Indian Entomologist, The Entomological Society of India. New Delhi, 05th July, 2022. ISSN NO. 2582-5828. https://www.indianentomologist.org/post/esi-announces-senior-entomologist-young-entomologist-and-best-ph-d-thesis-awards-for-the-year-2021
Kumar, R. A new study highlights the importance of nocturnal pollinators in Himalayan ecosystem. Indian Entomologist, The Entomological Society of India. New Delhi, 12th May, 2022. ISSN NO. 2582-5828. https://www.indianentomologist.org/post/a-new-study-highlights-the-importance-of-nocturnal-pollinators-in-himalayan-ecosystem
Kumar, R. Discovery of fossil evidence of leaf-feeding caterpillars and feeding pattern on fossilized leaf. Indian Entomologist, The Entomological Society of India. New Delhi, 19th Feb, 2022. ISSN NO. 2582-5828. https://www.indianentomologist.org/post/discovery-of-fossil-evidence-of-leaf-feeding-caterpillars-and-feeding-pattern-on-fossilized-leaf
Kumar, R. Face to face with a "Limca book of Records" holder Mr. Mirtunjay Sharma - An insect hobbyist. Indian Entomologist, The Entomological Society of India. New Delhi, 3rd Jan, 2022. ISSN NO. 2582-5828. https://www.indianentomologist.org/post/face-to-face-with-a-limca-book-of-records-holder-mr-mirtunjay-sharma-an-insect-hobbyist
Kumar, R. New study reports reduction in lifespan of insects after genetic repression of antioxidant enzymes. Indian Entomologist, The Entomological Society of India. New Delhi, 3rd Nov, 2021. ISSN NO. 2582-5828. https://www.indianentomologist.org/post/new-study-reports-reduction-in-lifespan-of-insects-after-genetic-repression-of-antioxidant-enzymes
Kumar, R. ENVIRONMENT AND INSECT IMMUNITY-NEW FINDING SUGGESTS ADAPTATIONS TO LARVAL CROWDING LEADS TO EVOLUTION OF IMPROVED SURVIVORSHIP AFTER INFECTION. Indian Entomologist, The Entomological Society of India. New Delhi, 7th Oct, 2021. ISSN NO. 2582-5828. https://www.indianentomologist.org/post/new-study-reports-reduction-in-lifespan-of-insects-after-genetic-repression-of-antioxidant-enzymes
Contributions to school textbooks:
Contributed to the book entitled “Handbook on Understanding Science through Activities, Games, Toys and Art forms at Secondary Stage” published by NCERT, New Delhi. Edition: 2020. ISBN: 978-93-5292-208-6
Other literary contributions:
Contributed various e-Resources under the Project entitled “Development of e-Resources in Science at Upper Primary Stage (PAC Code No. 6.12)” at NCERT, New Delhi, one of which, a Poem entitled “My Dream School”, has been selected for promoting Activity Based Learning under National Curriculum Framework (NCF)
Prepared various e-Contents for session 2020-2021 for teaching undergraduate students of Zoology which are available on website of Magadh University, Bodh Gaya
Contributed a poem “Untouched” to the poetry collection, “The Great Indian Anthology: Volume 1” published by Half Baked Beans, New Delhi. Edition: 2020. ISBN/ASIN: B08C9GKSN5
Contributed a poem “Moon Child” to the poetry collection, “The Great Indian Anthology: Volume 3” published by Half Baked Beans, New Delhi. Edition: 2021. ISBN/ASIN: B09J1F3QLM