Research

Patra, S., & Dey, M. (2011). Gradual Declination of Child Sex Ratio in India: A Geographical Analysis. Practising Geographer (Journal of the Foundation of Practising Geographers), 17(1), 51–67.

Patra, S. (2012). Settlement Morphology and Related Socio-economic Study of Pirmallik, a Typical Tribal Settlement of Goghat – I Block, West Bengal. Indian Journal of Landscape Systems and Ecological Studies (ILEE), 35(2), 282–289.

Patra, S., & Upadhyay, P. (2019). Inclusive Practices in Education of West Bengal: Present scenario with special reference to RTE Act, 2009. In A. Panigrahi & S. Deb (Eds.), Including the Excluded: A Spectrum of Emerging Changes in Education (1st ed., pp. 176–187). School of Education, Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata, India. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/361661300_Inclusive_Practices_in_Education_of_West_Bengal_Present_Scenario_with_Special_Reference_to_RTE_Act_2009

Patra, S., Dutta, A. K., & Upadhyay, P. (2021a). An Analysis on the Educational Awareness of Marginalized Communities of Nayagram Block, Jhargram District, West Bengal. NSOU-OPEN JOURNAL, 4(1), 36–44. http://www.wbnsou.ac.in/openjournals/Issue/1st-Issue/January2021/Santanu_final.pdf

Patra, S., & Upadhyay, P. (2021b). ICT-based Education: A Vision for Level-Play field. In S. K. Ghosh, P. Upadhyay, & P. Sarkar (Eds.), Futures of Education: Learning to Become (1st ed., pp. 286–298). Registrar, Netaji Subhas Open University. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/362381265_ICT_based_Education_A_vision_for_Level-Playfield

Patra, S., & Upadhyay, P. (2021c). A Desktop Review on the Limitations Faced by the Academia during Pandemic. In A. Ghosh (Ed.), Resilient Strategies for Good Governance in the Post Covid Era (1st ed., pp. 288–299). Registrar, Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata, India. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/361660004_A_Desktop_Review_on_the_Limitations_Faced_by_the_Academia_during_Pandemic

Patra, S., & Upadhyay, P. (2022). Impact of Technology Enabled Learning (TEL) in the Pandemic. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), 9(1), 840–851. https://ijrar.org/viewfull.php?&p_id=IJRAR22A1944

Patra, S., & Upadhyay, P. (2023a). Teachers’ Perception on Emergency Remote Teaching (ERT): A Correlation Study. IMPACT: International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Literature (IMPACT: IJRHAL), 11(1), 6–18. https://www.impactjournals.us/index.php/download/archives/23-01-2023-1674461160-6-IMPACT%20:%20IJRHAL-IJRHAL-TEACHERS%E2%80%99%20PERCEPTION%20ON%20EMERGENCY%20REMOTE%20TEACHING%20_ERT_%20A%20CORRELATION%20STUDY.pdf

Patra, S., & Upadhyay, P. (2023b). Effectiveness of Technology-Enabled Intervention for Competency Building on Creative Commons Licenses. NSOU-OPEN JOURNAL, 6(2), 87–95. http://www.wbnsou.ac.in/openjournals/Issue/2nd-Issue/July2023/11_Satunu_Patra_and_Papiya_Upadhyay.pdf

Patra, S., & Upadhyay, P. (2023c). Teachers’ Attitude towards Inclusion in Schools: A Panoramic Study. Educational Quest: An International Journal of Education and Applied Social Sciences, 14(2). https://doi.org/10.30954/2230-7311.2.2023.6

Upadhyay, P., Patra, S., & Naskar, S. (2023e). Inclusive Learning Environment: Vistas and Trends in Educational Technology. UNIVERSITY NEWS, 61(37), 21–24. https://www.aiu.ac.in/documents/AIU_Publications/University_News/UNIVERSITY%20NEWS%20VOL-61,%20NO-37,%20SEPTEMBER%2011-17,%202023.pdf

Upadhyay, P., Patra, S., & Dey, A. N. (2024a). Humanity Engaging with Information: A Learning Transition. UNIVERSITY NEWS, 62(8). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/378521025_AIU_UN_Journal_19-25_February_2024

Patra, S., Dutta, A. K., & Upadhyay, P. (2024b). MOOCS: Determinants of enrolment and completion rate among learners of higher education institutions in India. Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, 50(4), 200–211. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajess/2024/v50i41323

Sultana, S., Patra, S., & Upadhyay, P. (2024c). Women Empowerment and Technology: An Outlook. Indian Journal of Modern Research and Reviews, 2(5). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11453211

Upadhyay, P., & Patra, S. (2024d). Apprising the sociology of educational technology in the horizon of teacher education. In J. Khamari, P. Pandey, & H. K. Yadav (Eds.), Teacher Education: Leadership and Professional Development (1st ed., pp. 11–22). Red Unicorn Publishing Pvt. Ltd. https://doi.org/10.25215/9358094214.02

Upadhyay, P., & Patra, S. (2025). Experiential Learning and Lifelong Learning: Exploring the Synergistic Relationship. The Social Science Review: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 3(4). https://doi.org/10.70096/tssr.250304036

Naskar, S., Patra, S., & Upadhyay, P. (2026). Unpacking Students’ Perspectives on Social Networking Sites. NSOU-OPEN JOURNAL, 9(1), 93-103. https://www.wbnsou.ac.in/openjournals/Issue/1st-Issue/January2026/13_PU_Santanu.pdf

Upadhyay, P., Sultana, S., & Patra, S. (2026). Rethinking Learning Resources through a Gender Lens: A Responsive Narrative [English]. In S. Mishra, S. Pramanik, P. Upadhyay, & M. Mitra (Eds.), Education: A New Dawn for Women (pp. 111–120). Gungun Publishing House. https://doi-ds.org/doilink/02.2026- 25572879/BIJMRD/Book/Education/SM

Upadhyay, P., Patra, S., & Naskar, S. (2026). Vedanta-Inspired Pedagogy: Creating a Holistic Learning Environment. In A. K. Chakraborty, A. P. Singh, & S. Banerjee (Eds.), Indian Knowledge Systems and Viksit Bharat 2047 (pp. 190–203). Cambridge Scholars Publishing. https://cambridgescholars.com/product/978-1-0364-6120-1/

Upadhyay, P., Pandey, P., Karmakar, S., & Patra, S. (2026). Fostering Cognitive Flexibility and Critical Thinking through Multilingual Pedagogy in Teacher Education, Bharati International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Development (BIJMRD), 4(05-1), 62–68. https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04051009 

Patra, S., & Upadhyay, P. (n.d.). Pedagogy of the Future: Redefining Teacher Competencies for an Evolving Digital Landscape. In B. C. Swain, P. Upadhyay, P. Pal, M. Kashyap, & P. Pandey (Eds.), Global Perspectives on Teacher Education: Innovations, Challenges, and Future Directions (pp. 64–75). Scribe & Scroll Publishing. https://doi.org/10.25215/0557929334.07

Blended Learning : Toolkit for Assessing Mindscape of the Teachers

ISBN : 978-93-82112-94-5

Authors: Papiya Upadhyay & Santanu Patra

Published by: The Registrar, Netaji Subhas Open University, DD-26, Sector-I, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700064 

Printed by: The Saraswati Printing Works, 2 Guru Prosad Chowdhury Lane, Kolkata-700 006

First Print: October 2023

Pedagogy Across Curriculum

ISBN : 978-93-48747-50-1

Authors: Dr. Papiya Upadhyay, Mayurakshi Basu, Santanu Patra

Published by: Rita Publication

First Print: 2025

Pedagogy, Andragogy, and Assessment

ISBN : 978-93-94239-98-2

Authors: Dr. Papiya Upadhyay, Dr. Sonali Roy Chowdhury Ghosh, Sudipta Karmakar, Santanu Patra

Published by: Sahopathi Prakashani

Published: 1st July, 2025

• Education@ETMA (eISSN 2583-3928) - 1

• Journal of Learning for Development - JL4D (ISSN:2311-1550) - 3 

• Journal of Scientific Research and Reports (ISSN: 2320-0227) - 1

• Archives of Current Research International (ISSN: 2454-7077) - 1

1. Participated a UGC sponsored State Level Seminar on “Contemporary Environmental issues” at Rabindra Bhavan, Chandernagore on 6th December, 2008

2. Participated the Seminar on “Reforms in Governance” at UGC-ASC, B.U. on 14th September, 2009

3. Participated a ICHR sponsored National Level Seminar on “A Retrospective Analysis of the Life and Works of Sir Asutosh Mukhopadhyay” at Ramakrishna Mission Sikshanamandir, Belur Math on 13th -14th September, 2013

4. Participated in Two Day National Conference on “Including the excluded: A spectrum of Emerging Changes in Education”, 23rd - 24th  February 2019, organised by CDSER under the aegis of SoE-NSOU and RCI

5. Participated in One Day Seminar on “Perspective of Inclusion: Swami Vivekananda and Sister Nivedita”, 12th January 2020, organised by CDSER under the aegis of SoE-NSOU and Indian Institute of Mother and Child Welfare 

6. Participated in Five Day Workshop on “Emotional Management”, from 31st  March to 4th April, 2020, organized by Monobithi, unit of Indian Institute of Mother and Child Welfare.

7. Participated in One Day Online Workshop on “Stress Management: Life Coaching”, 14th April, 2020, organized by Indian Institute of Mother and Child Welfare.

8. Participated in Webinar on “Online Teaching”, 7th June, 2020 organized by Moulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal, India.

9. Participated in One Day National Level Webinar on Delivery of Teacher Education in the Time of Pandemic Covid-19, 9th June, 2020 organised by The West Bengal University of Teachers Training, Education Planning and Administration.

10. Participated in Three-day International Webinar on “Socio-Political-Economical issues of COVID-19 and its’ Impact on Higher Education”, 15th – 17th June 2020, organized by Domkal Girls’ College (Department of Education & Political Science), in association with Sree Chaitanya College 

11. Participated in International Webinar on “Technology Future & Education”, 17th June, 2020 organized by Birla Global University.

12. Participated in the Webinar on Mental Health and Well Being During Covid-19, 19th June, 2020 organized by the Department of Education, Siddhinath Mahavidyalaya, West Bengal.

13. Participated in the International Symposium on Paradigm Shift in Education: From Teaching to Learning, 27th June, 2020 organized by the School of education, Adamas University.

14. Participated in the One Day International Webinar on “Impact of COVID-19 on Teaching Learning Process: Challenges and Solutions”, 30th June, 2020 organized by Rajendra Academy for Teachers’ Education.

15. Participated in the One Day International Webinar on “E-Learning-Teaching Strategies and Teachers’ Stress in Post COVID-19 Sessions”, 3rd July, 2020 organized by Satyapriya Roy College of Education.

16. Participated in the workshop on “Best Practices for Teaching Online”, 4th July, 2020 organized by Surendranath College for Women and ABP EDUCATION.

17. Participated in the International Webinar on Towards a Resilient Mind: Physical Distancing is not Social Isolation organized by Department of Education, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose College on 24th July, 2020

18. Participated in Two-Day International Webinar on “Futures of Education: Learning to Become”, 3rd – 4th August 2020, organized by School of Education in Collaboration with Centre for Disability Studies and educational research, Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata, India Participated in Two-Day International Webinar on “Futures of Education: Learning to Become”, 3rd – 4th August 2020, organized by School of Education in Collaboration with Centre for Disability Studies and educational research, Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata, India.

19. Participated in Bengal Education Leaders’ Summit with education minister Partha Chatterjee: Is Higher Education in Bengal today geared for Careers of Tomorrow? organized by ABPEDUCATION.COM on 12th August, 2020

20. Participated in National Webinar on ‘Gender and Society in the Pandemic’ organized by Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) and Centre for Internal Quality Assurance (CIQA), Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata, India on 13th August, 2020.

21. Participated in One Day State Level Webinar on ‘National Education Policy – 2020: A Road Ahead’ organized by Department of Education, Plassey College, Plassey, Nadia, W.B. and Department of Education, Dwijendralal College, Krishnanagar, Nadia, W.B. on 14th September, 2020.

22. Participated in Two Day National Webinar on ‘National Education Policy 2020: Prospects and Challenges in Higher Education in India’ organized by Central Library and IQAC, Raghunathpur College, Raghunathpur, Purulia, West Bengal, India on 26-27th September, 2020.

23. Participated in the International Web Conference on ‘Incubation & Exploring Start-up Culture’ organized by the Department of Education and Department of English, Siddhinath Mahavidyalaya, West Bengal, India on 30th September, 2020.

24. Participated in National Webinar on ‘Challenges of Online Education and a Way Forward’ organized by the Hills College of Teacher Education (HCTE), Lekhi, Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh on 14th December, 2020.

25. Participated in National Webinar on ‘Celebrating International Women’s Day 2021: Women Empowerment and Achievement in Leadership’ organized by Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata, India on 25th March, 2021.

26. Participated in National Webinar on ‘Understanding Autism’ organized by the Centre for Disability Studies and Educational Research under the aegis of School of Education, Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata, West Bengal on 30th April, 2021.

27. Participated in the Webinar on ‘Mixed Method Research in Education’ organized by Govt. College of Education (CTE), Banipur on 26th June, 2021.

28. Participated in One Day Webinar on ‘Education for Post-millenial Learner’ organised by Government General Degree College, Kalna-I on 19th July, 2021.

29. Participated in Two-Day National Webinar on ‘Research Structuring, Statistical Insights & Publication Strategies’ organized by National Foundation for Entrepreneurship Development (NFED), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on 24th & 25th July, 2021.

30. Participated in Virtual National Level Webinar on ‘Citation Index and Impact Factor’ organized by Centre for Internal Quality Assurance, Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata on 3rd October, 2021.

31. Participated in the Webinar on ‘Post Covid Pandemic: Relevance of E.T. in the Changing Scenario of Education’ organized by Department of Education, Swami Vivekananda College of Education on 5th October, 2021.

32. Participated in Two-Day International Conference (CRE status) on “Vision 2021: A New Look towards Diversity & Inclusion”, 4th – 5th December 2021, accredited by Rehabilitation Council of India, New Delhi; organized by Centre for Disability Studies and Educational Research (CDSER), School of Education (SoE), Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata & International Association of Physical Education and Sports (IAPES) 

33. Participated in International Conference on Hybrid, Blended and E-learning, 3rd, 4th and 5th December 2021, organized by Educational Technology and Management Academy, Association of Indian Universities and Gurgaon Progressive Schools Council.

34. Participated in the Webinar on 'Making engaging lessons using Quizizz', 28th May 2022, organized by GEG Ludhiana and All India Educators Forum.

35. Participated in Two-Day National Level Webinar on ‘Information and Communication Technology in the Field of Education’ organized by Department of Education in collaboration with IQAC, Saldiha College on 4th & 5th June, 2022.

36. Participated in One Day Focus Group Discussion on ‘Blended Learning Ecosystem’ organized by Department of Education, School of Education, Netaji Subhas Open University on 19th November 2022

37. Participated in One Day Focus Group Discussion on ‘Blended Learning Ecosystem’ organized by Department of Education, School of Education, Netaji Subhas Open University on 29th October 2022

38. Participated in One Day State-Level Seminar on ‘Technology Enabled Open and Distance Learning and Vocational Education’ organized by School of Vocational Studies (Centre for Lifelong Learning), Netaji Subhas Open University on 18th December 2022 at Jalpaiguri RC

39. Participated in UGC Supported Webinar on NEP 2020: Motivated, Energized & Capable Faculty, organized by UGCHRDC, JNVU, Jodhpur, on 19th  January 2023

40. Participated in UGC-DEB Sponsored One-Day National Seminar on 'Transformative Role of Teachers in Pursuit of Excellence in Education', organized by Department of Education, School of Education, School of Education, Netaji Subhas Open University on 31st  March, 2023 at NSOU HQs, Salt Lake, Kolkata

41. Participated in One-Day International Seminar on 'Successful Women around the World', organized by the Women Cell in collaboration with IQAC Kalna College on 10th October, 2023

42. Participated in the ICSSR-ERC sponsored One Day National Level Seminar on Reconstructing Teacher Education in the Light of NEP 2020 and WBSEP 2023 organized by the Department of B.Ed. in collaboration with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose College on 06th December 2023

43. Participated in One Hour Webinar on "Gamification: Gameful Learning", conducted by Mr. Sagun Dhungana, CEO, Digital & Beyond Pvt Ltd and organized by Google Educator Group GEG Delhi (West) & All India Educators Forum (AIEF) on 13th January 2024

44. Participated in UGC-DEB Sponsored One-Day National Seminar (blended mode) on 'Innovation Ecosystem: Nurturing Talent from Campus to Corporation', organized by the Institution's Innovation Council (IIC), Netaji Subhas Open University on 13th  August, 2024

45. Participated in the international symposium on "Education for Sustainable Development" organised by AISECT Ltd., IMS Centre for Sustainablity & Social Development and Learn Works PTY Ltd, Melbourne, Australia on 7th and 8th December, 2024 at Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700106

1. Participated as a Resource Speaker in the Workshop on “ICT Apllications in Teaching Learning” for the students of M. Ed. Spl. Edn.(I.D.) - ODL Programme organised by The School of Education, Netaji Subhas Open University on 28.11.2022

2. Participated as a Resource Person in One Day Workshop on “Blended Mode Learning” organised by Siddhinath Mahavidyalaya, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal on 05.01.2023

3. Participated in the Focus Group titled “Emerging Role of Community in Education” to finalize the position paper for the focus group in drafting the State Curriculum Framework (SCF) in west Bengal, held at SCERT, WB from 28.07.203 to 29.07.2023

4. Participated as a Resource Speaker in the Workshop on “Fostering ICT Skills in Education and Hands on Exercise in ICT Skills” for the students of M.Ed.Spl.Ed. (IDD/HI)- ODL Programme organised by The School of Education, Netaji Subhas Open University on 09.12.2023

5. Participated as a Facilitator in the workshop on “Implementation of Blended Learning (BL) in Education Institutions including HEIs in West Bengal” organized by Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) In collaboration with Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA) at Kalyani RC, NSOU; 9th to 11th March, 2024

6. Participated as a Facilitator (Online) in the workshop on “Implementation of Blended Learning (BL) in Education Institutions including HEIs in West Bengal” organized by Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) In collaboration with Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA) at Jalpaiguri RC, NSOU; 23rd May, 2024

7. Participated as a Facilitator in the workshop on “Implementation of Blended Learning (BL) in Education Institutions including HEIs in West Bengal” organized by Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) In collaboration with Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA) at Durgapur RC, NSOU; 7th to 8th July, 2024

8. Participated as a Resource Person in the One-Day Training Cum Workshop on “Teaching and Learning in Blended Mode” organized by Deshabandhu Mahavidyalaya, Chittaranjan in collaboration with Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU) at Deshabandhu Mahavidyalaya, Chittaranjan; 29th October, 2024

9. Participated as an Expert and Resource Person in the consultation meeting on "Validation of an Innovative Pedagogical Framework for 21st-Century Learning Skills" on 26 November, 2025, organized by the Department of Education, School of Education, Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU), Kolkata, under the minor research project "Innovative Pedagogical Approaches to Cultivate Critical and Creative Thinking Skills for 21st-Century Learners," funded by the Centre of Research (COR), Indian Institute of Teacher Education (IITE), Gujarat, under the Namo Matrubhumi Shardam Projects.

10. Participated as a chief speaker on the One Day Seminar on "The Sesei Diary: Experiences in the Land of the Rising Sun" and "Beyond Textbooks: Empowering Educators and Learners with OER" on 31st January, 2026, organized by Swami Vivekananda College of Education.

11. Participated as a resource person on the panel discussion on "Climate Action, Inspired by Nature, For Climate, For Our Future: Integrating Tradition for Environmental Sustainability" on 11th June, 2026, organized by St. Xavier's College, Burdwan.