Best Research Article Award
Seetharaman Balaji
Manipal Academy of Higher Education – Manipal Campus
Seetharaman Balaji is a researcher affiliated with Manipal Academy of Higher Education – Manipal Campus, India, whose stated subject area is bioinformatics. The research profile supplied for this article reports 100 documents, 1,345 citations, and an h-index of 16 under Scopus author identifier 56810674200. These figures provide bibliometric indicators for describing scholarly output and citation activity, although they do not independently establish the quality or significance of individual publications. This article presents a structured overview of the research profile and its relevance to consideration for the Best Research Article Award at the International Invention Awards. [1]
Abstract
This article outlines the research profile of Seetharaman Balaji, affiliated with Manipal Academy of Higher Education – Manipal Campus, India, in the subject area of bioinformatics. The supplied Scopus profile records 100 documents, 1,345 citations, and an h-index of 16. These indicators offer a quantitative snapshot of publication output and citation visibility, but should be interpreted alongside research originality, methodological rigor, reproducibility, and practical or scientific relevance. The article describes potential areas of contribution, publication assessment, research impact, and suitability for consideration for the Best Research Article Award at the International Invention Awards, subject to verification of supporting evidence.[2]
Keywords
Seetharaman Balaji; bioinformatics; computational biology; research evaluation; bibliometrics; scientific publications; citation analysis; h-index; scholarly impact; Best Research Article Award; International Invention Awards; Manipal Academy of Higher Education.[1]
Introduction
Bioinformatics integrates biological knowledge with computational methods, statistical analysis, and data science to investigate complex biological systems. Its applications include sequence analysis, molecular biology, genomics, protein characterization, and the interpretation of large biological datasets. Research in this field depends on transparent analytical procedures, appropriate validation, and reproducible computational workflows. [2]
Research Profile
The supplied profile identifies Seetharaman Balaji as affiliated with Manipal Academy of Higher Education – Manipal Campus in India, with bioinformatics specified as the subject area. The provided Scopus author identifier is 56810674200, and the associated summary figures are 100 documents, 1,345 citations, and an h-index of 16. These details should be checked against the live Scopus author record before formal publication because indexing coverage, author-profile assignments, and citation counts can change over time. [1]
Research Contributions
Bioinformatics research can contribute to biological discovery through computational analysis, data integration, algorithm development, statistical modeling, and the interpretation of molecular information. Robust contributions generally include a clearly defined research question, suitable datasets, documented analytical procedures, appropriate comparison methods, and validation sufficient to support the conclusions. Reproducible workflows and transparent reporting are especially important when results depend on complex computational pipelines or large biological datasets. [2]
Publications
The supplied Scopus summary lists 100 documents associated with the researcher identifier. This figure is a profile-level count and should not be treated as a verified list of 100 research articles: indexed document types may vary, and author records can require correction or disambiguation. A publication review should examine article titles, authorship, journal or conference details, publication dates, DOI identifiers, and the relationship between each work and the nominated research area. [1]
Research Impact
The supplied citation count of 1,345 and h-index of 16 provide quantitative indicators of citation activity and publication influence within the indexed record. An h-index of 16 means that, under the dataset and counting rules used, at least 16 publications have received at least 16 citations each. Citation indicators are useful for describing scholarly visibility but are affected by discipline, career duration, publication type, database coverage, and citation practices. They should therefore be interpreted in context rather than as direct measures of research quality. [3]
Award Suitability
The supplied publication and citation indicators may provide useful background for consideration for the Best Research Article Award at the International Invention Awards. However, award suitability should primarily be determined by the quality and relevance of the nominated article, its originality, methodological soundness, strength of evidence, clarity of reporting, and significance to its research field. Transparent assessment criteria and consistent application of those criteria help ensure that scholarly recognition is grounded in documented merit. [4]
Conclusion
Seetharaman Balaji’s supplied profile identifies an affiliation with Manipal Academy of Higher Education – Manipal Campus, India, and a subject area of bioinformatics. The reported Scopus figures of 100 documents, 1,345 citations, and an h-index of 16 provide a quantitative overview of the indexed scholarly record. A meaningful assessment for the Best Research Article Award must go beyond these indicators to evaluate the nominated article’s originality, reliability, reproducibility, and contribution to scientific knowledge. Verification of the live author profile, publication details, and award requirements is necessary before treating the profile as a definitive record of achievements or recognition.[1]
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References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Seetharaman Balaji, Author ID 56810674200.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56810674200
- Journal article. (2026). A novel flower to film approach: design and CCD optimisation of starch-based bioplastics reinforced with Hibiscus rosa-sinensis fibre for green packaging.
https://doi.org/10.1080/10667857.2026.2637957
- Journal article. (2025). Paper-based microextraction tool for the in vitro and eco-friendly detection and degradation of malathion pesticide from soybean seeds.
https://doi.org/10.1039/d5ra06061c
- International Invention Awards. (2026. ). Official award website.
https://inventionawards.org/
- ORCID. (n.d.). ORCID researcher identifier and profile.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0557-4623