Greeshma Gopalan | Natural Products | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Greeshma Gopalan | Natural Products | Best Researcher Award

CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology | India

Dr Greeshma Gopalan is a Scientist at the CSIR‑Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Hyderabad, whose academic journey includes a BSc in Chemistry and an MSc in Applied Chemistry, followed by a PhD in Chemistry focusing on phytochemical investigations of medicinal plants and synthetic transformations of the natural product zerumbone. She then undertook post-doctoral research at Uppsala University in Sweden, followed by research scientist roles in industry, before returning to IICT in a scientist role. Her research interests span natural product chemistry, synthetic methodology, medicinal chemistry, and the exploration of bioactive compounds from abundant natural resources toward therapeutic leads. She has authored multiple peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals and has an h-index of 10 with approximately 257 citations (per Google Scholar). Her work has earned recognition including first-rank honours in her undergraduate and postgraduate studies, a Junior Research Fellowship (CSIR-UGC), a GATE scholarship, and the Prof Dr A Hisham Endowment Award from the Kerala Academy of Sciences. In summary, Dr Gopalan is a dynamic chemist working at the interface of natural products and synthetic medicinal chemistry, translating biodiversity-derived scaffolds into novel therapeutic leads.

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Featured Publications

Mondal, K., Halder, P., Gopalan, G., Sasikumar, P., Radhakrishnan, K. V., & Das, P. (2019). Chloroform as a CO surrogate: Applications and recent developments. Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, 17(21), 5212–5222. https://doi.org/10.1039/C9OB00848K

Gopalan, G., Prabha, B., Joe, A., Reshmitha, T. R., Sherin, D. R., Abraham, B., Nisha, P., & Radhakrishnan, K. V. (2019). Screening of Musa balbisiana Colla. seeds for antidiabetic properties and isolation of apiforol, a potential lead, with antidiabetic activity. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 99(5), 2521–2529. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.9404

Nitha, P. R., Joseph, M. M., Gopalan, G., Maiti, K. K., Radhakrishnan, K. V., & Das, P. (2018). Chloroform as a carbon monoxide source in palladium-catalyzed synthesis of 2-amidoimidazo[1,2-a]pyridines. Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry, 16(35), 6430–6437. https://doi.org/10.1039/C8OB01577K

Saranya, J., Dhanya, B. P., Gopalan, G., Radhakrishnan, K. V., & Priya, S. (2017). Effects of a new synthetic zerumbone pendant derivative (ZPD) on apoptosis induction and anti-migratory effects in human cervical cancer cells. Chemico-Biological Interactions, 278, 32–39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cbi.2017.09.006

Gopalan, G., Dhanya, B. P., Saranya, J., Reshmitha, T. R., Baiju, T. V., Meenu, M. T., Nair, M. S., Nisha, P., & Radhakrishnan, K. V. (2017). Metal-free trans-aziridination of zerumbone: Synthesis and biological evaluation of aziridine derivatives of zerumbone. European Journal of Organic Chemistry, 2017(21), 3072–3077. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejoc.201601597

Guruvayoorappan C | Cancer | Outstanding Scientist Award

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Dr. Guruvayoorappan C | Cancer | Outstanding Scientist Award

Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram | India

Dr. Guruvayoorappan C is an accomplished Associate Professor at the Division of Cancer Research, Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, specializing in cancer biology, immunology, and biotechnology. He holds advanced degrees in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Botany, and Immunology, with a Ph.D. from Mahatma Gandhi University and postdoctoral research under the UGC Research Award Scheme. With over 20 years of research and 17 years of teaching experience, he has guided several Ph.D. scholars across reputed universities. His extensive contributions include 110 peer-reviewed publications, with 4096 citations, an h-index of 34, and an i10-index of 73, reflecting his impact in oncology and life sciences. His innovative research focuses on cancer immunomodulation, nanomedicine, tumor angiogenesis, and molecular mechanisms of metastasis. He has successfully led multiple government-funded research projects from DBT, ICMR, DST-SERB, and UGC, alongside patents in wound-healing nano scaffolds. Dr. Guruvayoorappan’s work has earned him prestigious honors including the UGC Research Award, DST-Early Career Research Award, ISTE-Periyar Best Teacher Award, and several fellowships from leading scientific academies. His research continues to advance understanding of tumor biology and therapeutic strategies, establishing him as a leading figure in cancer and immunological research.

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Featured Publications

Aggarwal, B. B., Surh, Y. J., & Shishodia, S. (Eds.). (2007). The molecular targets and therapeutic uses of curcumin in health and disease. Springer Science & Business Media.

Menon, S. S., Guruvayoorappan, C., Sakthivel, K. M., & Rasmi, R. R. (2019). Ki-67 protein as a tumour proliferation marker. Clinica Chimica Acta, 491, 39–45.

Dhanisha, S. S., Guruvayoorappan, C., Drishya, S., & Abeesh, P. (2018). Mucins: Structural diversity, biosynthesis, its role in pathogenesis and as possible therapeutic targets. Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology, 122, 98–122.

Rasmi, R. R., Sakthivel, K. M., & Guruvayoorappan, C. (2020). NF-κB inhibitors in treatment and prevention of lung cancer. Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 130, 110569.

Kuttan, G., Hari Kumar, K. B., Guruvayoorappan, C., & Kuttan, R. (2007). Antitumor, anti-invasion, and antimetastatic effects of curcumin. In B. B. Aggarwal, Y. J. Surh, & S. Shishodia (Eds.), The molecular targets and therapeutic uses of curcumin in health and disease (pp. xx–xx). Springer Science & Business Media.

Kumar Rahul | Artificial Intelligence | Innovative Research Award

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Dr. Kumar Rahul | Artificial Intelligence | Innovative Research Award

NIFTEM | India

Dr. Kumar Rahul is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Interdisciplinary Sciences at the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM), Sonepat, combining his expertise in software engineering, big-data analytics and food-technology research. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering focused on enhanced data cleaning and outlier-detection using hybrid meta-heuristics, and earlier degrees in software engineering (M.E.) and computer applications (BCA/MCA), his career spans roles in both academia and engineering. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles (including systematic reviews on big-data/AI, applications of AI and ML in food-industry and healthcare, hybrid meta-heuristic models, data-cleaning frameworks) and holds patents in sensor-network water-quality monitoring and deep–learning corner-detection algorithms. His Google Scholar h-index stands at 10 with over 500 citations, reflecting his growing research impact. His research interests include artificial intelligence and machine learning for food processing, big-data analytics and industrial systems, IoT/Edge–Fog–Cloud applications, and optimization/meta-heuristic techniques for outlier or anomaly detection. He has also contributed to applied projects such as mobile-app development for fruit-freshness checking and served as Co-PI on a funded initiative in the food-technology domain. His work has been recognised through awards including UGC-NET (LS) and strong GATE performance, and he actively participates in faculty development programs and serves as a resource-person on topics such as IoT in industries and agri-startups. In summary, Dr. Rahul brings a multidisciplinary blend of computer-science rigor and domain-specific application in food-technology, making him a valuable contributor to research and education in smart food systems and analytics.

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Featured Publications

Rahul, K., & Banyal, R. K. (Erratum). Retraction Note: Firefly algorithm: an optimization solution in big data processing for the healthcare and engineering sector [Retraction note]. International Journal of Speech Technology, 24(3), 581–592. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10772-020-09783-y

Rahul, K., Arora, N., & Arora, S. (2025). Effectiveness of blockchain and IoT in horticulture crop supply chain. In B. Sharma, D.-T. Do, S. N. Sur, & C.-M. Liu (Eds.), Advances in Communication, Devices and Networking. Springer Nature.

Ramesh Babue E | Big Data Analytics | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Ramesh Babue E | Big Data Analytics | Best Researcher Award

Sri Padmavati Mahila VIsvavidyalayam | India

Dr. E. Ramesh Babu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the School of Engineering & Technology, ‎Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati. Holding a B.Tech and M.Tech in CSE from ‎Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Anantapur and currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Big Data Analytics at the same institution, he brings over a decade of academic experience at the college-level. His core research interests are in data mining, big data analytics and the Internet of Things. Over the years he has earned recognition including a Best Faculty Award from the ITSR Foundation and Best Oral/Poster/Best-Paper awards at national and international conferences. He has also authored book chapters, secured patents and led funded research projects spanning AI-driven systems, IoT monitoring and sustainable agriculture. With his ongoing engagement in teaching, supervision and publication, Dr. Ramesh Babu continues to contribute towards advancing computing research and cultivating student talent in emerging technologies.

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Featured Publication

Ramesh Babu, E., & Sunil Kumar, M. (2025). The role of optimization techniques in advancing big data analytics: A survey. Communications on Applied Nonlinear Analysis, 32(1S), 232–248.

Manish Garg | Urology Cancer | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Manish Garg | Urology Cancer | Best Researcher Award

EMC Hospital, Amritsar | India

Dr Manish Garg is a distinguished urologist and andrologist whose career spans clinical excellence, advanced surgical expertise and scholarly contributions. He holds MBBS, MS (General Surgery) and MCh (Urology) degrees and has cultivated extensive experience in endo-urology, laparoscopic urology, uro-oncology and andrology with both Indian and international practice. His professional trajectory features roles in major institutions including in the UAE and India, with a deep focus on minimally invasive and robotic techniques in urological oncology. In the research domain, his Google Scholar profile shows an h-index of 12 with over 2,200 citations, demonstrating a sustained impact in urology literature. He has published multiple review and original articles in peer-reviewed journals on topics such as prostate cancer, bladder carcinoma, lithotripsy and reconstructive urethroplasty. His scholarly achievements are complemented by selective fellowships, international conference participation, awards and video-presentations in robotic urology. His research interests include urologic cancer surgery, male reproductive health, urinary tract stone disease, reconstructive urology and minimally invasive urology. In summary, Dr Garg blends high-volume surgical practice with an active scholarly profile and remains committed to advancing patient care and urologic science.

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Garg, M., Singh, V., Kumar, M., & Sankhwar, S. N. (2015). Application of the Holmium Laser Lithotripsy for Bladder Stones under Local Anaesthesia: A Prospective Analysis. Urologia, 82(4), 219–222. https://doi.org/10.5301/uro.5000124

Singh, V., Garg, M., Sinha, R. J., Sharma, P., & Kumar, M. (2015). Mini-incision open pyeloplasty – Improvement in patient outcome. International Brazilian Journal of Urology, 41(5), 927–934. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1677-5538.IBJU.2014.0024

Garg, M., Singh, V., & Kumar, M. (2015). Re: Mini incision open pyeloplasty – Improvement in patient outcome. International Brazilian Journal of Urology, 41(5), 927–934.

Garg, M., Singh, V., & Kumar, M. (2015). Re: Value of immediate second resection of the tumor bed to improve the effectiveness of transurethral resection of bladder tumor. Urologia, 82(4).

Saranya T.S | Psychology | Women Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saranya T.S | Psychology | Women Researcher Award

Amity University Bengalore | India

Dr. Saranya T.S serves as an Associate Professor at Amity University, Bengaluru, and is a distinguished scholar in Clinical Psychology. She holds extensive academic and research experience, with a strong focus on mental health, behavioral sciences, and the integration of technology-driven tools in psychological research. Her publications reflect innovative applications of Artificial Intelligence, IoT, and machine learning in diagnosing and managing psychological conditions, contributing significantly to the interdisciplinary domain of cognitive and clinical research. With an h-index of 8, 29 documents, and 189 citations, Dr. Saranya has established a notable research impact in the field. Her work emphasizes the development of evidence-based therapeutic models and the enhancement of well-being through data-driven approaches. She has guided multiple research projects, presented at international forums, and received recognition for academic excellence and professional commitment. Her ongoing contributions continue to advance scientific understanding in psychology, bridging traditional therapeutic frameworks with modern computational methods.

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Cherappurath, N., Navaf, M., Ceylan, H. İ., Elayaraja, M., Sunooj, K. V., Satheesan, S. T., Thoompenthodi, M. A., Perumbalath, S., Bayrakdaroğlu, S., & Muntean, R. I. (2025). Synergistic effects of exercise and nano-curcumin supplementation in women with lifestyle-related diseases: A scoping review. Nutrients, 17(21), 3334. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17213334

Parth, S., Tahir, M. A., Kharmih, D., Saranya, T. S., & Gupta, S. K. (2025). Preventing social ostracism at workplace through cultural sensitive programmes. Public Administration and Law Review, 3, 91–100. https://doi.org/10.36690/2674-5216-2025-3-91-100

Nagasubramanian, H., & Saranya, T. S. (2025). Reviewing the effectiveness of machine learning algorithm for detecting risk behaviours through speech patterns. Annals of Neurosciences. https://doi.org/10.1177/09727531251369285

Saranya, T. S., & Ashok, S. (2025). “Praying in or preying on my skin”: A narrative study of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals’ experiences with religion and gender identity in India. Frontiers in Sociology.

Saranya, T. S., Raj, G., Kiso, K., Kharmih, D., Yepthomi, K., Gupta, S. K., Thou, G., Ashok, S., Ashalatha, T. L., & Benno, A. M. (2025). Art in the abyss: Creativity and the schizophrenic mind. Frontiers in Psychiatry. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1617462

Shaily | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Shaily | Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

Indian Institute Of Technology Delhi | India

Dr. Shaily is an accomplished researcher whose work focuses on superhydrophobic multifunctional polyurethane coatings and nanocomposites derived from sustainable sources such as cashew nut shell liquid and cardanol. She earned her Ph.D. from Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi, where she specialized in the synthesis, characterization, and protective applications of biobased polyurethane coatings. Currently serving as a Project Scientist at IIT Delhi and a University Research Ambassador, she previously worked as an Assistant Professor at JJT University, Rajasthan. Her research encompasses electrochemical analysis, materials characterization (FTIR, SEM, TEM, XRD, XPS, EDX, EIS, TGA/DSC/DTG, NMR), and mechanical testing for corrosion-resistant and antimicrobial coatings. Dr. Shaily’s scholarly contributions include publications in reputed journals such as Journal of Cleaner Production, Materials Today Communications, Inorganic Chemistry Communications, and Catalysis Letters. Her Google Scholar profile reflects an h-index of 10, i10-index of 10, and 271 citations, highlighting her growing influence in materials and surface chemistry. She has also co-authored book chapters and holds a patent for green polyurea coatings. Recognized with the INSPIRE Scholarship and Best Poster Award, Dr. Shaily continues to advance eco-friendly coating technologies that bridge nanoscience, polymer chemistry, and sustainable surface engineering.

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Featured Publications

Parihar, R. S., Bal, P. K., Saini, A., Mishra, S. K., & Thapliyal, A. (2022). Potential future malaria transmission in Odisha due to climate change. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 9048.

Singh Parihar, R., Bal, P. K., Kumar, V., Mishra, S. K., Sahany, S., Salunke, P., & Dhiman, R. C. (2019). Numerical modeling of the dynamics of malaria transmission in a highly endemic region of India. Scientific Reports, 9(1), 11903.

Bal, P. K., Dasari, H. P., Prasad, N., Salunke, P., & Parihar, R. S. (2021). Variations of energy fluxes with ENSO, IOD and ISV of Indian summer monsoon rainfall over the Indian monsoon region. Atmospheric Research, 258, 105645.

Parihar, R. S., Bal, P. K., Thapliyal, A., & Saini, A. (2022). Climate change projections and its impacts on potential malaria transmission dynamics in Uttarakhand. Journal of Communicable Diseases, 54(1), 47–53.

Parihar, R. S., Kumar, V., Anand, A., Bal, P. K., & Thapliyal, A. (2024). Relative importance of VECTRI model parameters in the malaria disease transmission and prevalence. International Journal of Biometeorology, 68(3), 495–509.

Ruchi Singh Parihar | Climate change | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Ruchi Singh Parihar | Climate change | Best Researcher Award

CHRIST University, Bangalore | India

Dr. Ruchi Singh Parihar is an accomplished researcher and academician serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics and Data Science at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore. With a Ph.D. in Climate Change and Health from IIT Delhi and Graphic Era University, her academic background integrates biochemistry, biotechnology, and advanced climate science. Her research focuses on climate change impacts on human health, climate modeling, environmental epidemiology, and the application of statistical and dynamical models in understanding vector-borne disease transmission. Dr. Parihar has published several impactful papers in reputed international journals such as Nature Scientific Reports, GeoHealth, and International Journal of Biometeorology, with a citation count of 53, an h-index of 4, and an i10-index of 2. She has held research and postdoctoral positions at globally recognized institutions including the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP, Italy), the Institute for Basic Science (South Korea), and KAUST (Saudi Arabia). Her work has been recognized through multiple international travel grants and research fellowships from prestigious organizations such as NSF, IBS, ICTP, and Rutgers University. Dr. Parihar’s research contributes significantly to understanding climate-health interactions and developing predictive frameworks for climate risk assessment and sustainable health systems.

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Featured Publications

Parihar, R. S., Bal, P. K., Saini, A., Mishra, S. K., & Thapliyal, A. (2022). Potential future malaria transmission in Odisha due to climate change. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 9048.

Singh Parihar, R., Bal, P. K., Kumar, V., Mishra, S. K., Sahany, S., Salunke, P., & Dhiman, R. C. (2019). Numerical modeling of the dynamics of malaria transmission in a highly endemic region of India. Scientific Reports, 9(1), 11903.

Bal, P. K., Dasari, H. P., Prasad, N., Salunke, P., & Parihar, R. S. (2021). Variations of energy fluxes with ENSO, IOD and ISV of Indian summer monsoon rainfall over the Indian monsoon region. Atmospheric Research, 258, 105645.

Parihar, R. S., Bal, P. K., Thapliyal, A., & Saini, A. (2022). Climate change projections and its impacts on potential malaria transmission dynamics in Uttarakhand. Journal of Communicable Diseases, 54(1), 47–53.

Parihar, R. S., Kumar, V., Anand, A., Bal, P. K., & Thapliyal, A. (2024). Relative importance of VECTRI model parameters in the malaria disease transmission and prevalence. International Journal of Biometeorology, 68(3), 495–509.

Subash Chandra S | Medical Research | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Subash Chandra S | Medical Research | Best Researcher Award

Maulana Azad Medical College | India

Dr. Subash Chandra Sonkar is a distinguished researcher in Microbiology and Biomedical Sciences, recognized for his impactful contributions to infectious disease studies, vaccine development, and immunological research. He holds advanced degrees in Microbiology and has extensive academic and research experience across reputed national and international institutions. His research focuses on host–pathogen interactions, antimicrobial resistance, and translational biomedical approaches aimed at improving healthcare outcomes. Dr. Sonkar has authored numerous peer-reviewed papers, with an h-index of 9, 34 research documents, and over 350 citations, reflecting his consistent influence in scientific scholarship. His interdisciplinary expertise extends to molecular diagnostics and microbial pathogenesis, advancing innovative solutions to public health challenges. A recipient of multiple research awards and recognitions, he continues to mentor students and collaborate on global scientific initiatives. His work demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing biomedical research and fostering innovation in microbiological sciences. Dr. Sonkar’s pursuit of excellence and contribution to knowledge dissemination reinforce his standing as a dedicated scientist devoted to scientific progress and societal well-being.

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Sonkar, S. C., & Co-authors. (2025). Revolutionizing immunotherapy: The next frontier in CAR T-cell engineering.

Sonkar, S. C., & Co-authors. (2025). Exploration of the transfluthrin effects on fertility and pregnancy outcomes: An in-vivo study in rat. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology.

Sonkar, S. C., & Co-authors. (2025). Alkhumra Hemorrhagic Fever Virus (AHFV): A concise overview.

Sonkar, S. C., & Co-authors. (2024). Determining factor of enzyme conjugates, bridge heterology and analytical variables of immunogens in prednisolone ELISA. Sensing and Bio-Sensing Research.

Debasis Sahu | Gravitation | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Debasis Sahu | Gravitation | Best Researcher Award

Fakir Mohan University | India

Debasis Sahu is a dedicated researcher in astronomy and astrophysics, with a specialised focus on gravitation, cosmology and plasma-cosmology models. He holds an M.Sc. in Physics, followed by a B.Ed. and an M.Phil., and he is currently engaged as a Research Scholar at a university in Odisha. His work explores themes such as the impacts of dynamical dark energy on black-hole dynamics, constraints on black-hole formation from matter-density, helium-abundance and cosmic-microwave-background radiation, and interacting dark-energy models in loop quantum cosmology. His contributions have been recognised with a Best Oral Presentation Award at a cutting-edge frontier-physics conference. His scholarly output includes multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings, with numerous citations attesting to the influence of his research and a steadily growing h-index. Through his membership of professional bodies such as the Astronomical Society of India, Odisha Physical Society and Odisha Mathematical Society, he remains active in the research community. Looking ahead, he aims to further deepen our understanding of the evolving universe and the role of dark sectors in astrophysical phenomena.

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Sahu, D., Swain, S., Dwivedee, D., Sahoo, G., & Nayak, B. (2022). Generalized interacting dark energy model and loop quantum cosmology. Astrophysics and Space Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10509-022-04084-z

Sahu, D., Swain, S., Dwivedee, D., Sahoo, G., & Nayak, B. (2022). Generalized interacting dark energy model and loop quantum cosmology. arXiv Preprint. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2205.15751

Sahu, D., & Nayak, B. (2020). Interacting quintessence model and accelerated expansion of the universe. In Springer Proceedings in Physics (pp. 93–97). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-6292-1_12

Sahu, D., & Nayak, B. (2019). Effect of interacting dark energy on expansion of the universe. arXiv Preprint. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.1912.12000