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14/12/2025

📘 Research Methodology: The Backbone of Credible Research

A strong research study is not built on results alone—it stands on a well-defined research methodology. From choosing the right research design and data collection methods to ensuring validity, reliability, and ethics, methodology provides the structure that makes research trustworthy, reproducible, and impactful.

I’ve shared a concise yet comprehensive blog explaining:
✔ What research methodology is
✔ Why it is critical for quality research
✔ Key components with clear explanations
✔ Common pitfalls researchers should avoid

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📘 Research Methodology: The Backbone of Credible and Reproducible Research Research methodology is the systematic framework that governs...

28/11/2025

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27/10/2025

🚨 Cloned vs Predatory Journals: A Guide for Researchers 🚨

In the race to publish, many researchers fall prey to fake or misleading journals that exploit the academic publishing system.
But do you know the difference between a Predatory Journal and a Cloned (Hijacked) Journal? 🤔

Here’s a quick overview 👇

🔹 Predatory Journals

Charge publication fees without providing genuine peer review

Promise “fast publication” or “guaranteed acceptance”

Often fake impact factors and indexing claims

Prioritize profit over research quality

🔹 Cloned (Hijacked) Journals

Impersonate authentic, reputed journals

Use similar names, ISSNs, and websites to trick authors

Target even experienced researchers

Can lead to your work being lost or discredited

📌 Why It Matters

Publishing in such journals harms your reputation

Your paper may never reach legitimate databases

Research integrity and citation credibility are compromised

✅ How to Stay Safe

Verify the journal’s website and ISSN on official sources (like DOAJ or Scopus)

Check for clear peer review and editorial transparency

Avoid unsolicited publication invitations

Always cross-check journal details before submission

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26/10/2025

🔍 Understanding the Types of Peer Review in Academic Publishing
Peer review is the backbone of credible research — but did you know there are different kinds of peer review, each with its own goals, benefits, and challenges?
In my latest blog, I’ve explored seven major types of peer review, including single-blind, double-blind, triple-blind, open, post-publication, third-party, and transferable review systems — and how each impacts fairness, transparency, and research quality in academic publishing.
👉 Read the full article here:
🔗 https://prabhakarpk.blogspot.com/2025/10/types-of-peer-review-understanding-how.html
📘 Key Highlights:
✅ How anonymity affects reviewer bias and fairness
✅ The growing movement toward open and post-publication review
✅ Why transparency and accountability are reshaping research culture
✅ The pros and cons of modern peer review systems
Whether you’re an author, reviewer, editor, or researcher, this article offers valuable insights into how peer review continues to evolve — strengthening the credibility of scholarly publishing worldwide.
💬 What’s your take — should peer review be open or anonymous?

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24/10/2025

🚨 Understanding All Types of Diabetes – Beyond Just Type 1 & Type 2 🩸

Diabetes isn’t a single condition — it’s a spectrum of disorders with different causes, mechanisms, and management approaches. From autoimmune to genetic to hormonal origins, every type tells a unique story.

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In this article, I’ve explained in detail:
✅ Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (autoimmune)
✅ Type 1.5 / LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults)
✅ Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (insulin resistance)
✅ Type 3 Diabetes (Alzheimer’s–linked brain insulin resistance)
✅ Gestational Diabetes
✅ Monogenic Diabetes (MODY, Neonatal)
✅ Secondary Diabetes (disease / drug-induced)
✅ Diabetes Insipidus (water-balance disorder)
✅ Bronze Diabetes (hemochromatosis-related)

💡 Why it matters:
Understanding which type of diabetes is being diagnosed helps guide the right treatment, improve outcomes, and prevent complications. Knowledge truly is power when it comes to health.

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01/10/2025

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Q: Under aerobic conditions, complete oxidation of 1 glucose (glycolysis + TCA + ETC) yields ~30–32 ATP. Out of this, glycolysis alone contributes:
Answer: a) 2 ATP + 2 NADH
🔹 Stepwise ATP accounting in glycolysis
[A] Energy Investment Phase (Steps 1–5):
Hexokinase: Glucose → Glucose-6-phosphate (uses 1 ATP)
PFK-1: Fructose-6-phosphate → Fructose-1,6-bisphosphate (uses 1 ATP)
➝ Total used: -2 ATP

[B] Energy Payoff Phase (Steps 6–10):
Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase:
Produces 2 NADH (since 2 molecules of G3P per glucose).
Phosphoglycerate kinase:
Produces 2 ATP (substrate-level phosphorylation).
Pyruvate kinase:
Produces 2 ATP (substrate-level phosphorylation).
➝ Total produced: +4 ATP + 2 NADH
Net yield of glycolysis per glucose molecule:
ATP: (4 produced – 2 consumed) = 2 ATP
NADH: 2 NADH

🔹 What happens to NADH under aerobic conditions?
In presence of oxygen, NADH is oxidized in the mitochondria via the electron transport chain (ETC).
Each NADH → ~2.5 ATP (via malate-aspartate shuttle in heart/liver)
OR 1.5 ATP (via glycerol-3-phosphate shuttle in skeletal muscle/brain).
Thus, glycolysis contributes 2 ATP directly + 2 NADH (~3–5 ATP depending on shuttle used).

✅ Final Contribution of Glycolysis:
Direct ATP: 2
NADH (via ETC): 2 NADH = 3–5 ATP
Total (aerobic): 5–7 ATP (depending on cell type & shuttle system).

🔹 Big Picture: ATP from complete oxidation of glucose
Glycolysis: 5–7 ATP
Pyruvate → Acetyl-CoA (PDH): 5 ATP (2 NADH)
TCA Cycle (per glucose = 2 Acetyl-CoA): 20 ATP (6 NADH + 2 FADH₂ + 2 GTP)
👉 Grand total = 30–32 ATP
✅ Summary:
Glycolysis alone yields 2 ATP + 2 NADH.
This is the foundation of energy production from glucose.
Under aerobic conditions, those 2 NADH can be further oxidized in mitochondria, giving glycolysis a net contribution of 5–7 ATP to the total 30–32 ATP generated from complete oxidation of glucose.
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19/06/2025

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18/06/2025

Understanding the Q-Cycle: A Key Mechanism in Cellular Respiration

The Q-Cycle, operating at Complex III of the electron transport chain, plays a crucial role in cellular energy production. It enables efficient electron transfer and proton pumping, essential for ATP synthesis. A clear understanding of this mechanism is vital for students, researchers, and professionals in the field of life sciences.

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17/06/2025

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30/05/2025

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This premier fellowship aims to attract outstanding scientists and engineers of Indian origin from across the globe to take up research positions in India. It is a unique opportunity for global talent to contribute to the nation's scientific and technological advancement.

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30/05/2025

📢 Invites Applications for the National Post-Doctoral Fellowship (NPDF)!

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31/01/2025

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