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Workshop Equips Students with Effective Literature Review and Research Database Skills

Published on: January 28, 2025

The Department of Clinical Research at the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University, conducted an insightful session titled “Understanding Literature Review using Databases: Scopus, Google Scholar, PubMed” on January 28, 2025, at the Training and Development Cell, HIMS. The session was attended by 25 students and was led by Professor Yogendra Singh, who provided an in-depth understanding of literature search strategies, reference management, and web page optimization techniques relevant to academic research.

Professor Singh introduced students to the functionalities and advantages of key academic databases—Google Scholar, Scopus, and PubMed—demonstrating how to access high-quality scholarly articles, track citations, and set up research alerts. Emphasis was placed on the use of Boolean operators and advanced filters to refine search results and ensure the retrieval of relevant and credible sources. In addition to literature review skills, the session also covered essential elements of web page optimization, including search engine optimization (SEO), keyword targeting, mobile responsiveness, and technical enhancements, aimed at improving online content visibility and performance.

The integration of database search proficiency with digital optimization strategies empowered participants to strengthen their academic research capabilities and digital presence. The session successfully enabled students to approach literature reviews methodically and confidently, ensuring their future research is grounded in comprehensive and reliable sources.

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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.