Publications

Spreading Knowledge for Snake Awareness 📚🐍

Our publications aim to educate, inform, and create awareness about snake conservation, human-snake conflict, and snakebite management.

Research contributions (2016-1977)

 

  1. Sharma, K.K. (2016). Need to develop Acousto informatics-Anura (AIA) for Global Assessment and conservation of anurans 5th Amphibian Conservation Research Symposium (ACRS) at the North West University South Africa, Potchefstroom 19th January,2016.
  2. Sharma, V., Kumawat, K. and Sharma, K.K. (2015).Cannibalism in Ophisopsmicrolepis(Lacertidae) in Rajasthan, India. Taprobanica. 07(01): 53.
  3. Sharma, K.K. (2015). Bioacoustics analysis of anuran calls in identification and biosystematics In “Manual of Herpetology”.Ed. I Chapter I Eds Dutta, S.K., Vasudevan, K. and Das, A. WII Publication. pp 1-14.
  4. Sharma, K.K. (2015). Limb regeneration studies in Amphibians: a promising model to study developmental potencies of cells and pattern formation in higher vertebrates. In “Manual of Herpetology” Ed. I Chapter I Eds Dutta, S.K.,Vasudevan, K. and Das, A. WII Publication pp 66-82.
  5. Sharma, K.K., Sharma, V., Sharma, N. and Akbarsha,M.A. (2014). Emphasis on Zoology curriculum based on non-invasive teaching methods of physiology and anatomy has significantly reduced the animals use in practical classrooms in India presented at the 9th world Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences 24-28 August,2014 Prague, Czech Republic.Published in Altex Proceedings 3, 1/14 pp 164 Abstract no III-3-487.
  6. Sharma, V., Sharma, K.K., Sharma, N. and Akbarsha,M.A. (2014). Digitization of Zoology Museums can reduce the number of wild animals sacrificed for teaching of biosystematics: another dimension to implementation of 3Rs principle in teaching presented at the 9th world Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences 24-28 August,2014 Prague, Czech Republic.Published in Altex Proceedings 3, 1/14 pp 164 Abstract no III-3-489.
  7. Sharma, V., Meena, D., Kumawat, R.K., Yadav, D., Kumawat, N.K. andSharma, K.K. (2014): Mining and habitat encroachment: a major threat to the population of Hemidactylustriedrus at central Aravalli foot hills, Rajasthan, India. International Journal of Environment & Animal Conservation. 3(2): 1-8.
  8. Sharma, V., Dutt, U., A.K., Kumawat, R., Meena, D., Yadav, D., Kumawat, N.K., Sharma, Y. and Sharma, K.K. (2014): A comparative study of herpetofauna in urban and peripheral forest areas of some parts of southern Rajasthan, India. Cobra. Vol. 08 (1):10-20.
  9. Sharma, V., Meena, D., Kumawat, R.K., Yadav, D. and Sharma, K.K. (2014). Interspecies mating interactions between Duttaphrynusstomaticus (Marbled Toad) and Sphaerothecabreviceps (Indian burrowing frog) at the central Aravalli foothills, Rajasthan, India. Herpetology Notes (UK). Vol. 7: pp 139-140
  10. Sharma, K.K. (2014). Development of teaching modules to sensitize students for biodiversity documentation and conservation through live Zoology in Practical curriculum 101 Indian Science Congress (3-7 February, 2014) University of Jammu  Prof T.N. Khoshoo Symposium  S-XXII Biodiversity: Strategies for implementation ofCOP-II- Outcomes II pp 236-237
  11. Sharma, K.K., Sharma, V., Kumawat, R. and Sharma, N. (2013). Some major threats to herpetofauna of Central Aravalli Ranges and Thar Desert of Rajasthan, India. In “Climate Change Bio-Diversity and Green Economy” (Eds. Sharma, H.S., Padmaja, S. and Sharma, G.) pp. 144-154. Concept Publishing Company Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.
  12. Sharma, K.K. (2013). Modern tools of species identification can save millions of animals killed in identification and animal taxonomy. ALTEX (Switzerland), 2(1): 65-68.
  13. Sharma, V., Kumawat, R.K., Meena, D., Yadav, D., Kumar, A., Kumawat, N.K. and Sharma, K.K. (2013). Sighting of Greater Painted Snipe Rostratulabenghalensis at wetlands of central Aravalli foothills, Ajmer, Rajasthan. Journal on New Biological Reports, 2(2): 99-102.
  14. Mehra, S.P., Mehra, S. and Sharma, K.K. (2013). Importance of urban biodiversity – A case study of Udaipur, India. In: Maheshwari, B.L., Purohit, R.C., Malano, H.M., Singh, V.P. &Amerasinghe (eds.) Securing Water, Food, Energy and the Liveability of Cities: Challenges and Opportunities for Peri-urban Futures, Springer Science+Business Media B.V. Dordrecht, The Netherlands.
  15. Sharma, K.K., Sharma, V., Mehra, S.P. and Mehra, S. (2012). First report of Kaloulataprobanica Parker, 1934 from Rajasthan, along with updated list of anurans and their revised distribution in Rajasthan, India. Journal of Bombay Natural History Society 109(3): 645pp.
  16. Joshi, K., Sharma, K.K., Sharma, R. A., Sharma Vivek, Kachawwa, J.B.S., Singh, P., Mathur, S. and Tyagi, S. (2012). Evaluation of wound healing potential of aqueous leaf extract of Mangiferaindica. International Journal on Biotechnology and Bioengineering Research 3(2): 81-86.
  17. Kachhawa, J.B.S., Sharma, N., Tyagi, S. and Sharma, K.K. (2012): Screening of stem bark methanol extract of Annona squamosa for antibacterial activity. International Journal of Current Pharmaceutical Research. 4(1): 48-50.
  18. Kachhawa, J.B.S., Sharma, N., Tyagi, S., Gupta, R.S. and Sharma, K.K. (2012): Antibacterial activity of Alstoniascholaris: an in vitro study. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Review and Research. 12 (2): 40-41.
  19. Kachhawa, J.B.S., Sharma, N., Tyagi, S., Gupta, R.S. and Sharma, K.K. (2012): In vitro evaluation of antibacterial activity of Pterocarpus marsupium International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (In press).
  20. Khatri, T., Sharma, K.K. and Khatri, T.C. (2012). Immature Stages of common awl: Hasorabadrabadra from Andaman Island (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera; Hesperidae). Flora and Fauna, 18(2): 286-288.
  21. Khatri, T., Sharma, K.K. and Khatri, T. C. (2012): Immature stages of andaman tailed jay: Graphium Agamemnon andamana – A rare endemic subspecies of Andamans. (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera; Papilionidae). Flora and Fauna, 18(1): 89-92.
  22. Mehra, S., Mehra, S.P. and Sharma, K.K. (2012). Aquatic avifauna: it’s importance for wetland conservation in Rajasthan, India. Pg. 179-190. (In: Mathur, S.M.; Shrivastava, V.K. &Purohit, R.C. (eds.) Conservation of Lakes and Water Resources Management strategies, Himanshu Publications, Udaipur, 2011) (978-81-7906-263-0)
  23. Mehra, S., Mehra, S.P. and Sharma, K.K. (2012). Importance of aquatic avifauna in southern Rajasthan, India. Pg. 159-183. (In: Rawat., M. &Dookia, S. (eds.) Biodiversity of Aquatic Resources, Daya Publishing House, Delhi, 2012) (978-81-7035-789-6)
  24. Sharma, V., Kumawat, R., Yadav, D., Kumar, A., Meena, D., Kumawat, N.K. and Sharma K.K. (2012): Avian fauna of ShrawanSagar (Wetland near central Aravalli foothills): distribution, current status and recent threats. International Journal of Environment & Animal Conservation, Vol. 1 (2), 16-24.
  25. Sharma, V., Meena, D.,Kumawat, R. and Sharma, K.K. (2012). Assessment of faunal diversity in and around certain wetlands of Central Aravalli foothills of Rajasthan. International Journal of Environment & Animal Conservation, Vol. 1(1), 34-37.
  26. Sharma, V., Sharma, K.K., Kachhawa, J.B.S., Kumawat, R., Meena, D., Yadav, D., Kumar, A. and Kumawat, N.K. (2012): Impact of urbanization and associated anthropogenic activities on serpent fauna of central Aravalli foothills of Rajasthan. International Journal of Environment & Animal Conservation, Vol. 1(2), 44-48.
  27. Sharma, V., Sharma, N., Adigaud, A.K., Kumawat, R., Meena, D., Sharma, Y. and Sharma, K.K. (2012): A case of avian predation of the Indian Skiper Frog Euphlyctiscyanophylyctis. Cobra, VI (1): 34-35.
  28. Sharma, K.K. (2012): Identification and monitoring the population of Anurans of the Thar Desert and nearby vicinity using bioacoustic tools. Bioacoustics Journal Vol- IV. (Impact Factor – 1.500)
  29. Sharma, K.K., Jaju, S., Sharma, V., Sharma, N., Tyagi, S. and Kachhawa, J.B.S. (2012). Evaluation of Antibacterial potential of skin extracts of some anurans from Central Aravalli foothills, Rajasthan. Journal of Pharmacy Research. 5 (1): 534-537.
  30. Sharma, K.K. (2012): Identification and monitoring the population of Anurans of the Thar Desert and nearby vicinity using Bioacoustics tools. Bioacoustics Journal. 21(1): 55-56.
  31. Sharma, K.K., Sharma, Vivek, Sharma N. and Rohilla, M.S. (2012): “Calotesversicolor (Common Garden Lizard) Avian Predation” (Natural History Note) Herpetological Review 43 (4) 645pp.
  32. Mehra, S, Mehra, S.P. and Sharma, K.K. (2011). Importance of aquatic avifauna in southern Rajasthan, India. In: Aquatic Biodiversity of Indian Water Resources Eds.  Rawatet al.,
  33. Mehra, S.P. and Sharma, K.K. (2011). Altitudinal diversity of anurans in southern Aravallis, Rajasthan, India. Journal of Life Science – Bioscience Discovery
  34. Mehra, S.P., Mehra, S. and Sharma, K.K. (2011). Urban avifauna of Udaipur and its importance to the local population (Udaipur, Rajasthan, India). Journal of Life Science – Bioscience Discovery
  35. Mehra, S., Mehra S.P.  and Sharma, K.K. (2011). Aquatic avifauna of Aravallis, Rajasthan, India. Eds. V.K. Gupta and A.K. Verma, Vol 1. Chapter 7 “Animal Diversity, Natural History and Conservation” Daya Publishing House, New Delhi.  pp 145-168.
  36. Sharma, V., Sharma, N., Jugal, K., Jangir, B.L. and Sharma, K.K. (2011). New locality record of Chamaeleozeylanicus (Laurenti) from certain semi arid areas of the Thar Desert of Rajasthan. Herpetology Notes 4:  287-289.
  37. Sharma, V., Sharma, N., Jugal, K., Jangir, B.L., Dutt, U., Meena, D. and Sharma, K.K. (2011). Occurrence, distribution and Recent Threats of Indian Star Tortoise Geocheloneelegans (Schoepff, 1795) in the Central Aravalli mountain ranges, Rajasthan, India. Cobra 5(I): 20-26.
  38. Sharma, V., Sharma, N., Sharma, Y., Akbarsha, M.A. and Sharma, K.K. (2011): Molecular tools can obviate animal killing in biosystematics studies of Anurans. 28:  252-253
  39. Sharma, V., Sharma, K.K. and Sharma, N. (2011). Recent threats and conservation strategies of anurans at Central Aravalli foothills of Rajasthan, India. Frog Leg. Vol. 17: pp 09-15.
  40. Sharma, K.K., Akbarsha, M.A., Sharma, V., Sharma, N. and Sharma, N. (2011). Live zoology and digital technologies as effective alternatives for animal use in zoology curriculum. 28: 208.
  41. Sharma, K.K., Sharma, V. and Sharma, N. (2011): New locality records and distribution extension of HemidactylustriedrusDaudin, 1802 (Squamata, Gekkonidae) at the North-East parts of Aravalli ranges, Rajasthan, India. Herpetology Notes 4:  023-024.
  42. Sharma, K.K., Sharma, V., and Sharma, N. (2010): Observations on the Desert Monitor Lizard (Varanusgriseus) in the Thar Desert, Rajasthan, India and Recent Threats to its population. Cobra, 4 (II):26-28.
  43. Sharma, K.K., Sharma, V., Jugal, K., Nagar, P. and Sharma, N. (2010). Observations on Smooth Racer SnakeColuberventromaculatus (Squamata, Colubridae) at Central Aravalli foothills, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. Cobra, Vol 4 (II): 23-25.
  44. Sharma, K.K., Sharma, V. and Mathur, S. (2010): “Fejerveryalimnocharis (paddy field frog) DIET” (Natural History Note) Herpetological Review 41 (4):473.
  45. Sharma, K.K., Sharma, N. and Sharma, V. (2010). Current status and distribution of anurans from foothills of Aravalli ranges at central Rajasthan, India. Flora and Fauna.  16 (2): 244-248.
  46. Sharma, K.K. and Pandey, A.K. (2010): Phytosociological study of vegetation of some selected arid region of the Thar Desert of Rajasthan, India. Current World Environment. 4(2): 22-27.
  47. Mehra, S., Mehra, S.P. andSharma, K.K. (2010): Aquatic avifauna: its importance for wetland conservation in Rajasthan, India.Proceedings of Conservation of Lakes and Water Resources: Management Strategies Feb 19-20, 2010. 202-214pp.
  48. Sharma, K.K. and Sharma, V. (2009): Records of two Microhylids;Microhylaornata (Ornate Narrow Mouthed Frog) and Uperodonsystoma (Marbled Balloon Frog) from Ajmer district, central Rajasthan (India). Cobra 3 (III). 11-15.
  49. Sharma, K.K. and Sharma, V. (2009): Records of New locality of royal snake species in central semiarid region of Rajasthan (Ophidia: Colubridae; Colubrinae;Spalerosophisdiademaatriceps). Cobra 3 (III): 16-18.
  50. Sharma, K.K. and Mehra, S.P. (2009): The Thar Desert of Rajasthan (India): Ecology and conservation of desert ecosystem. In:Faunal Ecology and Conservation of the Great Indian Desert, Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, Germany. 2009, Chapter-I. pp 1-6.
  51. Sharma, K.K. (2008): Frogs and Toads of Rajasthan. In Conserving Biodiversity of Rajasthan (With emphasis on wild Flora and Fauna). Ed. Ashok Verma. Himanshu Publications, New Delhi, pp 179-184.
  52. Sharma, K.K. and Mehra, S.P. (2007): Need of Anuran studies in habitats of southern Rajasthan, India.Frog leg, 13: 12-16.
  53. Sharma, K.K. and Dube, P. (2005): Amphibian biodiversity in south eastern plateau of Rajasthan, India. Indian Journal of Environmental Sciences.
  54. Dube, P. Sharma, Y. and Sharma, K.K. (2002): Spawning preferences and pH correlates of amphibians in southeastern plateau of Rajasthan. Indian Journal of environmental sciences 6(1); pp. 73-76.
  55. Dube, P., Sharma, Y. and Sharma, K.K. (2002): Ecobiology of seasonal water bodies in southeastern plateau of Rajasthan with special reference to amphibians.  Indian Journal of environmental sciences 6(2), pp. 135-139.

Acts of presentation (recent) Published in Proceedings

  1. K.Sharma (2016) Bioacoustic based sensors can effectively reduce man wildlife conflicts 3rd National Conference on Strategy for Human Welfare on Nature Conservation and Resource Management 31st January and 1st February, organized by the Environment and Social Welfare Society, Khajuraho. Invited Lecture pp 16
  2. K. Sharma (2016)  Bio acoustic pattern similarities and  call homologies of Animals: New evidence supporting the theory of continental Drift and plate tectonic. National Seminar on Biodiversity Assessment and Wildlife Management organized by the Department of Zoology, North Orissa University Baripada, 18-19 March,2016. Pp 6
  3. K.Sharma (2016) Global search for Bioacoustic homologies and call patterns of anurans with particular reference to the Thar desert of Rajasthan-tribute to a dedicated herpetologist of India, Dr. R.C. Sharma  National Seminar on Faunal Diversity of the Desert Ecosystem organized by the Desert Regional Centre , Zoological Survey of India, Jodhpur 11-12  March,2016. Lead Speaker pp 34-35.
  4. Vivek sharma, dineshMeena, Divakar Yadav,, Ashish Jangid, OmveerDhawal and K.K. Sharma (2016) Threat to herpetofaunal diversity of certain semi arid areas of the Thar desert, Rajasthan: recent consequences. National Seminar on Faunal Diversity of the Desert Ecosystem organized by the Desert Regional Centre , Zoological Survey of India, Jodhpur 11-12  March,2016. pp 101.
  5. Sharma K.K. (2016) Tissue Engineering: A modern reparative therapy in Medical Sciences- Key Note address at the National Seminar on Advances in Life Sciences Research held on 1st March,2016 at the Central University Gujrat, Gandhinagar
  6. K. Sharma and R.N. Padhi (2015). The story of Nag Mani, The Mythical magical stone with supposed supernatural powers 20th National Convention of Economic geologist and 06th National Symposium on Gems and Gemstones at the Jiwaji University Gwalior, 28 November,2015 abstract page no. 80.
  7. K. Sharma (2015) Dryland Avifauna of some selected areas of Rajasthan:Identification and monitoring using bioacoustics tools. National Symposium on Dryland Birds, Strategy for conservation and management at the Gujrat Institute of Desert Ecology, 9-10 January,2015 Abstract no. IL02 Technical Session I page no.10
  8. K.Sharma (2015) Advances in In vitro technologies- from reparative medicine to tissue engineering and 3D bioprinting National workshop on Biomedical Instruments and Technologies March 13-14, 2015 at the Department of Zoology, University of Rajasthan Jaipur pp 49-52
  9. Sharma, K.K. (2015)  Snakes of Rajasthan”National Seminar on Advances in Natural Sciences for indigenous Development in India 30sept to 2nd October, 2015 at the Department of Botany University of Rajasthan Jaipur organized by the ISCA chapter Jaipur
  10. Sharma K.K and Sharma, N.(2015) Need to explore treasure of novel molecules possessing therapeutic potential in the kingdom plantae. Proceedings National conference on Herbal Medicine: Current Strategies and future prospects, 22-24 December, 2015 pp10.
  11. KK Sharma (2014) Effective documentation of faunal diversity by introducing live Zoology concept in the curriculum of Zoology- A case study-  National Conference on diversity and physiology of desert fauna organized at the Dept of Zoology JNV Jodhpur 7-8 February,2014 abstract no 6 pp 9
  12. Sharma, K.K. (2014) Development of teaching modules to sensitize students for biodiversity conservation: biodiversity documentation and conservation through live zoology in practical curriculum. Proceedings 101st Annual Session of Indian Science Congress (2-7 February, 2014) Pp 236-237. Invited Speaker in the Special Plenary Session on Biodiversity Strategies for Implementation of COP 11 outcomes II.
  13. Sharma, K.K. (2014) Effective documentation of faunal diversity by introducing live zoology concept in the curriculum of zoology- A case study. National conference on diversity and physiology of desert fauna (7-8 February, 2014). Pp 9. Organized by Department of Zoology, Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
  14. Sharma, K.K. (2014) Impact of concept of live zoology and digital alternatives of animal dissection on faunal diversity-A case study of MDS University, Ajmer. Pp 2. National Workshop on Alternatives to Dissection & Animal Experimentation (January 11-12, 2014). Organized by Department of Zoology, CMD Post Graduate College, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.
  15. Sharma Vivek, Kumawat Rakesh Kumar, Sharma Neha and Sharma, K.K. (2014) Digitization of museum specimens and histological slides prevents repetition of animal museum. Pp 14. National Workshop on Alternatives to Dissection & Animal Experimentation (January 11-12, 2014). Organized by Department of Zoology, CMD Post Graduate College, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.
  16. Sharma, K.K., Sharma Vivek, Sharma Neha and MathurShikha (2013): Bioacoustics Analysis of Certain Herpetofauna of the Thar Desert and Central Aravalli of Rajasthan, India. Pp 216-237. Acoustics 2013 New Delhi “Technologies for a Quieter India” held on 10-15 November, 2013 at CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi. Organized by Acoustical Society of India (ASI), French Acoustical Society (SFA) and CSIR-National Physical Laboratory.
  17. Sharma, K.K. (2013) Bioacoustics analysis of anuran calls in identification and biosystematics  Proceedings  1st SERB School of herpetology ( Ministry of Science and Technology, Delhi )-Wild Life Institute of India.
  18. Sharma, K.K. (2013) Attaining excellence through paperless communication in university system. Pp 75. Vice Chancellors conference of south Asian countries (16-17 October, 2013). MohanlalSukhadiyaUniversity,Udaipur.
  19. Sharma, K.K. (2013) Limb regeneration studies in amphibians: A promising model to study developmental potencies of cells and pattern formation in higher vertebrates Proceedings  1st SERB School of herpetology ( Ministry of Science and Technology, Delhi) -Wild Life Institute of India
  20. Sharma Vivek, Kumawat Rakesh, Meena Dinesh, Sharma Yashodhara, MathurShikha and Sharma, K. K. (2013) Avian diversity of certain parts of eastern Aravalli mountain ranges of Rajasthan” Proceedings NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, TOXICOLOGY AND EXPOSURE SCIENCE (NCEITES-2013)
  21. Sharma Vivek, KumawatNaresh, Yadav Divaker, Sharma Neha and Sharma, K. K. (2013) Increase in the incidences of herpetofaunal road kills as a result
    of unplanned Urbanization and Associated networks of highways: A case
    study in certain parts of central Aravalli foothills, Rajasthan Proceedings NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, TOXICOLOGY AND EXPOSURE SCIENCE (NCEITES-2013)
  22. Sharma Vivek, Jangid Ashish, Singh Arjun, Kachhawa, J.B.S., Gajraj Anita and Sharma, K. K. (2013) A good documentation of Butterfly diversity in an unexplored area near the central Aravalli foothills as a result of implementation of
    Live Zoology concept of MaharshiDayanandSaraswati University, Ajmer Proceedings NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, TOXICOLOGY AND EXPOSURE SCIENCE (NCEITES-2013)
  23. Sharma, K.K., Sharma Vivek, Kumawat Rakesh, Meena Dinesh, Yadav Divaker, Kumar Abdhesh and Sharma, LekhShekhar (2012): Snakes of Rajasthan: Occurrence, Distribution and Recent Threats. Pp 156. National Conference on Environmental Conservation and Management for Sustainable Era, held on 20-22 December 2012 organized by Department of Environmental Science, S.S. Jain Subodh P.G. College, Jaipur, Rajasthan.
  24. Sharma Vivek, Kumawat Rakesh, Sharma Neha, Sharma Yashodhra, MathurShikha and Sharma, K.K. (2012): Global Amphibian Population Decline: Current Issues Related to India. Pp 155-156. National Conference on Environmental Conservation and Management for Sustainable Era, held on 20-22 December 2012 organized by Department of Environmental Science, S.S. Jain Subodh P.G. College, Jaipur, Rajasthan
  25. Sharma Vivek, Sharma, K. K. Kachhawa, J.B.S., Kumawat Rakesh, Meena Dinesh, Yadav Divaker, Kumar Abdhesh and Sharma, Neha (2012): Impact of Urbanization on Serpent fauna: Safe snake rescue reduces human-snake conflicts. Pp 58-59. National Conference of Biodiversity Depletion: Causes, Consequences and Solutions, held on 28-29 September 2012 organized by Department of Botany, M.L.V. Govt. College, Bhilwara, Rajasthan.
  26. Sharma Vivek, Kumawat Rakesh, Yadav Divaker, Kumar Abdhesh, Meena Dinesh, MathurShikha, Sharma Yashodhra and Sharma, K.K. (2012): Avian Diversity of SharwanSagarTalab, A wetland near central Aravalli foothills. Pp 54. National Conference of Biodiversity Depletion: Causes, Consequences and Solutions, held on 28-29 September 2012 organized by Department of Botany, M.L.V. Govt. College, Bhilwara, Rajasthan.
  27. Sharma Vivek, Meena Dinesh, Kumawat Rakesh, Adigaud, A. K., Sharma Neha and Sharma, K. K. (2012): Aquatic Avian Fauna of Certain Wetlands of near central Aravalli foothills of Rajasthan, India: Population Status and associated Recent Threats. National Conference on Recent Trends in Zoology. 12-14 March, 2012. Organized by School of Studies in Zoology, Jiwaji University, Gwalior. Proceedings – pp 104.
  28. Sharma, K. K., Sharma Vivek and Sharma Yashodhra. (2012): A New Approach for Monitoring Tigers in Dense Canopy: Bioacoustics Technique. National Conference on Recent Trends in Zoology. 12-14 March, 2012. Organized by School of Studies in Zoology, Jiwaji University, Gwalior. Proceedings – pp 5-8.
  29. Sharma Neha, Sharma Vivek and Sharma, K. K. (2012): Microbial Diversity of Herpetofauna of Central Aravalli Foothills and the Thar Desert of Rajasthan, India. National Seminar on Current Trend of Wildlife Research in India with Special Reference to Herpetology. 10-11 March, 2012. Organized by P.G. Department of Zoology, North Orissa University, Takatpur, Baripada, Odisha. Proceedings – pp 41.
  30. Mehra S. Mehra S.P. and Sharma, K.K. (2011): Are the human managed habitats could be used for conservation of GT bird species: Observations on the fragmented population of Green Avadavat (Amandavaformosa) on Abu Hills (Rajasthan, India). Proceedings International Conference on Ornithology, Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History, Coimbatore, 19-23 November, 2011.
  31. Mehra S.P., Mehra S. and Sharma, K.K. (2011): Urban avifaunal diversity of Udaipur (Rajasthan), India and its importance. Proceedings International Conference on Ornithology, Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History, Coimbatore, 19-23 November, 2011.
  32. Mehra S.P., Mehra S. and Sharma, K.K. (2011): Avifaunal and anuran diversity of Abu hills, Rajasthan India. Proceedings World Congress for Man and Nature (WCMANU)- 2011 “ Global Climate Changes and Biodiversity” GurukulKangdiVishwavidhyalaya, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, 11-13 November,2011.
  33. Sharma, K.K., Sharma Vivek, Meena Dinesh, Kumawat Rakesh, Adigaud, A. K. and Sharma Nitesh. (2011): Decline in the population of Wetland birds and recent threats associated: A case study in the wetlands of Central Aravalli Foothills, Rajasthan, India. National Conference on Environmental Pollution – Proceedings A Threat to our Biodiversity”. February 15-16, 2011. Organized by School of Sciences, Suresh GyanVihar University, Jaipur.  Pp-8.
  34. Sharma, K.K., Sharma Vivek, Nagar, P., Kishore Jugal, Jangir, B. L. and Sharma Neha. (2011): Impact of Urbanization and other associated anthropogenic activities on the Amphibians of Central Aravalli Foothills, Rajasthan, India. National Conference on Environmental Pollution – Proceedings A Threat to our Biodiversity”. February 15-16, 2011. Organized by School of Sciences, Suresh GyanVihar University, Jaipur.  Pp-7.
  35. Sharma, K. K., Sathyanarayana, M., Akbarsha, M. A., Sharma Vivek and Sharma Neha (2011): Role of Amphibians in the Ecosystem: The Current Threats and Conservation Strategies. International Conference on Ecosystem Conservation and Sustainable Development. 10-12 February, 2011. Organized by Department of Biology, Ambo University, Ethopia. In the Proceedings- pp- 163-164.
  36. Kachhawa, J.B.S., Gupta, R.S. and Sharma, K. K. (2011): Evaluation of contraceptive activity of isolated fractions ofCressacretica (Linn) methanol extract in male albino rats. In the proceeding of “International conference on frontiers in reproductive biotechnology & 21st annual meeting of the Indian society for the study of reproduction and fertility” held at National Dairy Research Institute, ICAR, Karnal, India, from Feb., 9-11, 2011, P- 186.
  37. Sharma, K. K., Sharma Vivek, Rohilla, M. S. and Tiwari, P. K. (2010): Molecular phylogenetics and species identification of anurans using highly conserved nuclear gene Histone- H4 nucleotide sequence from Western India, Rajasthan. XXXIV Proceedings All India Cell Biology Conference and Symposium on Quantitave Biology: From Molecules to Cells. December 4-6, 2010. Bose Institute, Kolkata. Pp-93.
  38. Sharma, K. K., Sharma Vivek, Sharma Neha, Kishore Jugal and MathurShikha (2010): Impact of various anthropogenic activities on the saurian fauna of central Aravalli foot hills, Rajasthan, India. Proceedings 80th Annual Session and National Symposium on “Climate Change- Research Awareness and Capacity Building”. December 2-4, 2010, Organized by Jaipur National University, Jaipur. Pp-46.
  39. Kachhawa, J.B.S. and Sharma, K. K. (2010): Diabetes and fertility. In the proceeding of “International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches to Diabetes Research and Health” held at University of Rajasthan, Jaipur from Nov., 14-16, 2010.
  40. Sharma, K. K. and Kachhawa, J. B. S. (2010): A chronic disease: diabetes and its natural remedies. In the proceeding of “International Conference onMultidisciplinary Approaches to Diabetes Research and Health” held at University of Rajasthan, Jaipur from Nov., 14-16, 2010.
  41. Sharma, K.K., JajuSonal, Sharma, Vivek and Sharma, Neha. (2010): Screening of Antibacterial properties of some anurans dorsal skin extracts from Aravalli foothills of central Rajasthan. Proceedings 12th Annual Conference of Society of Science and Environment Inter-disciplinary Approaches In Environmental Sciences, MS University Baroda 9th-10th October, 2010.
  42. Sharma, K. K. (2010): Antibacterial activities of plants. Proceedings National Conference on Medical Biotechnology Vision 2020 organized by the Advanced Center for Biotechnology, M.D. University, Rohtak. 16-18 April, 2010
  43. Sharma, K. K., Khan, S. N. and Sharma, V. (2010): “Fluorosis in Frogs and Toads? Consequences of rearing anuran tadpoles in Simulated Fluoride Conditions”. Proceedings National Conference on Fluoride, Fluorosis and Mitigation (UGC Sponsored), Feb. 24-26, 2010. University Maharani’s College, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan. pp 17-18.
  44. Sharma, K. K. (2010): Assessment and monitoring the population of anurans in Thar desert and near by areas of Rajasthan using GIS and RS techniques in Proceedings National workshop on application of remote sensing and geographical information system. Held at K.D. College, Mumbai. 17-18 February, 2010
  45. K. Sharma, Pandey, A. K. and Sharma Vivek (2010): “Relationship between occurrence of Reptilian fauna and Phytosociological pattern in certain selected areas of Thar Desert of Rajasthan”. Proceedings National Seminar on Role of Toxicants in Environmental Pollution: Causes, Effects and Control. Feb. 3-4, 2010. Department of Zoology Vedic Kanya P.G. College, Raja Park, Jaipur, Rajasthan.pp. 55 pp.
  46. Sharma, K.K. (2010): Molecular markers for the identification and conservation of species: Anuran faunal diversity in Rajasthan. Proceedings National Seminar on Frontier of Biosciences held at Suresh GyanVihar Universe, Jaipur 19-20 January, 2010  pp. 5 & 6.
  47. Sharma, K. K. (2009): Identification and monitoring the population of Anurans of the Thar desert and near by vicinity using bioacoustic tools in the Proceedings XXII International Bioacoustic Council Conference (IBAC-09), Lisbon, Portugal. Pp 70.
  48. Sharma, K. K. (2009): Reintroduction of certain endangered species of Amphibians and Reptiles in the Proceedings National Conference on Environmental Health Hazards-2009. 17-18 December, 2009.
  49. Sharma, K. K. and Sharma Vivek. (2009): “Gene Sequencing and Habitat”. Proceedings National Conference on Environmental Health Hazards-2009 (EHH-2009), Dec. 17-18, 2009. J.D.B. government PG. College for Women, Kota, Rajasthan.
  50. Sharma, K. K. and Mathur, S. (2009): Studies on biomechanics and evolution of vocalization in some Anurans species of Rajasthan. Proceedings National Seminar Current Research in Herpetology. Held at North Orissa University Baripada, India. 29-31 March, 2009 pp 57.
  51. Sharma, K. K., Pandey, A. K. and Sharma, V. (2009): “Current Status of Distribution Pattern of Some Lizards of Agamidae Family in Rajasthan: GIS based Analysis” Proceedings National Seminar on “Current Research in Herpetology 29th-31st March 2009. North Orissa University, Takatpur, Baripada, Orissa.  Pp 19.
  52. Sharma, K. K., Pandey, A. K. and Sharma, V. (2009): GIS Based Monitoring and Management of Biodiversity of Agamid Lizards. Proceedings National Seminar on “Recent Challenges in Biodiversity Conservation: Climate Changes and Urbanization” & 5th Prof. L.S. Ramaswamy Memorial Lecture Series 18th-19th March 2009. M. D. S. University, Ajmer, (Rajasthan).
  53. Sharma, K. K., Sharma, V., Mehra, S., Mehra, S. P. and Gautam, P (2009): Herpetofaunal composition of Keoladeo National Park with main emphasis on Anurans, Rajasthan, India. Second Annual Research Seminar on Keoladeo National Park (2nd ARS-KNP), Jointly organized by KNP, Forest Department of State of Rajasthan (India) and WWF, 15th March 2009, Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, India. Pp 46 (In Mathur et al., 2009: A bibliographical review for identifying research gap areas: Keoladeo Ghana National Park – A World Heritage site. Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun. Pp 54p.
  54. Sharma K. K., Dube P., Khan S.N. , Ghatak S., Bhobharia Y.(2004):  Studies on amphibian biodiversity and conservation strategies of selected ecological regions of Rajasthan   paper to be presented before the National Symposium on Management of  aquatic resources for biodiversity maintenance and conservation to be held at the Department of Zoology, JNV University, Jodhpur 2-4 Feb.2004
  55. Sharma, K.K. and Khan, S.N. (2003): Differential sensitivity of anuran tadpoles of family BufonidaeRanidaeMicrohylidae to sodium fluoride. Proceedings National symposium on recent trends in Zoological Sciences. - March 12-13, 2003. Abstract No. 160.
  56. Sharma, K.K. and Khan, S.N. (2002):  Amphibian biodiversity of fluoride rich areas of Rajasthan.  Paper presented before national seminar on Biodiversity and sustainable use of bio-resources, held atBhopal from 10-12 October, 2002.
  57. Sharma, K.K. and Khan, S.N. (2001):  Effects of Sodium Fluoride on development ofRanabreviceps.  Paper presented before the National Symposium on the status of India's Faunistic Diversity and Environment & 12th All India congress of Zoology, December 29-31, 2001 held at Haridwar.
  58. Dube, P and Sharma, K.K. (2001):  Breeding preferences and pH correlates of amphibians in southeastern plateau of Rajasthan.  Paper presented before national symposium on Status of India's faunistic diversity and environment and 12th All India Congress of Zoology, held at Bhubaneshwar from 29-31, 2001.
  59. Dube,P. and Sharma, K.K. (2000):  Study of amphibian biodiversity as described in "MandukSukta" of Rigveda.  Paper presented before national seminar on “Vedic Vigyan" at MDS University Ajmer from 25-27, September, 2000.
  60. Dube, P. and Sharma, K.K. (2000):  Amphibian biodiversity and conservation strategies of south eastern plateau ofRajasthan,   Paper presented before national symposium on Zoological researches in 21st Century, held at Bhubaneswar from 5-7, February, 2000.

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