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Issue 1 & 2 December 2025

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63 articles pages 1-360 ISSN 0973-239X
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63 articles
Research Article

Valorization of molasses waste to lactic acid by Lactobacillus casei NCIM-2732 and 4-methylurazole : A sustainable bioprocess

Sadhana Kumari , Reena Kumari , Nilima .

The sustainable conversion of agroindustrial waste streams into value-added biochemicals is a critical component of circular bioeconomy strategies. In this study, molasses waste was utilized as an inexpensive carbon source for enhanced lactic acid producti...

Keywords Valorization,molasses,lactic acid, Lactobacillus casei NCIM-2732 and 4- methylurazole
pp. 243-246
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Influence of the NSAID flurbiprofen on metabolic pathways governing lactic acid formation in Lactobacillus pentosus SH-114

Ajit Kumar Pathak , Syed Raghib Ahsan , Sheela Kumari , Vidyawati Kumari

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are increasingly recognized for their unintended biochemical interactions with microbial systems. In this study, the influence of the NSAID flurbiprofen on the metabolic pathways governing lactic acid formati...

Keywords NSAID flurbiprofen, molasses , lactic acid fermentation and Lactobacillus pentosus SH-114
pp. 247-252
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Groundwater Quality Assessment of Araria District, Bihar : A Review

Punam Bharti , Anil Kumar

Groundwater serves as a lifeline in Araria district, Bihar, sustaining both drinking water needs and agricultural productivity. Despite this critical dependency, comprehensive data on groundwater quality across the district remains fragmented. This review...

Keywords Araria, Groundwater quality, Arsenic, Fluoride, Iron, Aquifer mapping, Water contamination
pp. 253-260
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Role of phenolic compounds in the regulation of citric acid production by Aspergillus oryzae NCIM-929

Manoj Kumar

The present study investigates the regulatory influence of phenolic phytochemicals on citric acid production by Aspergillus oryzae NCIM929. Phenolic compounds are known to act as redoxactive molecules that can modulate key metabolic pathways in fungi. Selec...

Keywords Phenolic compounds, 5,7-dihydroxy4-phenylcoumarin, Aspergillus oryzae NCIM-929, H3Cit
pp. 261-264
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First-Row Transition Metal Complexes with Schiff Base Ligands: A Review on Recent Advancements

Asif Reza , Ashok Kumar Yadav

Schiff base ligands exhibit broad range of application in medicine, pharmacy, coordination chemistry, biological activities, industries, food packages, dyes and polymer and also used as an O2 detector. In recent years, the researchers have attracted enorm...

Keywords Schiff base complex, transition metal, catalysis, biological activity, Coordination chemistry
pp. 265-274
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Modulation of lactic acid production in Lactobacillus pentosus SH-114 by sodium diethyldithiocarbamate (Na-DDC)

Sheela Kumari , Vidyawati Kumari , Ajit Kumar Pathak , Syed Raghib Ahsan

Sodium diethyldithiocarbamate (NaDDC), a metal-chelating and redox-active compound, is known to influence several microbial metabolic pathways, yet its impact on lactic acid - producing bacteria remains poorly understood. In this study, we investigated the...

Keywords Sodium diethyldithiocarbamate, molasses solution and Lactobacillus pentosus SH-114
pp. 275-280
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Review on the Assessment of Trace Elements in Groundwater and their Toxicity with Public Health Concerns

Sushil Kumar , Ashok Kumar Yadav

Groundwater contamination by trace elements poses a significant public health risk worldwide. Toxic metals such as arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury enter groundwater through natural geochemical processes and anthropogenic activities, including industri...

Keywords Groundwater, Contaminants, Trace elements, Toxicity, Public Health, Sustainability
pp. 281-288
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Preparation and properties and spectral studies of metal complexes of picramic acid

Chandana Kumari , Md. Faiz Ahmad

Picric Acid is versatile organic compound used for variety of purposes like explosive, yellow dye for woolen fabrics etc. It can be used to prepare amino-derivatives like 2-amino-4, 6 dinitro pheonol ; 2,4-Diamino-6-nitrophenol and 2,4,6-Trinitrophenol et...

Keywords Picric Acid, 2-Amino –4,6-dinitrophenol ,2,4-Diamino -6-nitrophenol, 2,4,6-Triaminophenol, IR Spectroscopy
pp. 289-294
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Importance of Transition Metal Complexes with Salen-Based Ligands: A Review

Prerna Swati , Ashok Kumar Yadav

Salen-based Schiff base ligands and their transition metal complexes have a wide range of applications in various fields like catalysis, sensors, materials science and even medicine. A transition metal is an element with a partially-filled d subshell or th...

Keywords Salen based Schiff base ligands, transition metal complexes
pp. 295-300
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Epidemiological survey of ground water fluoride toxicity in 6 to 10 year old children of Prayagraj

Ayesha Mariya , Mohammad Masood

The deterioration in quality of water influences the entire ecosystem and may cause health Problems.During the last many years the ground water draft has increased enormously and the natural recharge has been reduced to a large extent and a fall by 2 m wa...

Keywords Fluoride, Water Quality, Increasing Trend of Fluoride, Fluoride toxicity
pp. 301-308
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Importance of Schiff base Complexes with transition metals : A Review

Natasha Raj , Ashok Kumar Yadav

Schiff’s bases are commonly used for industrial purpose and also exhibit a wide range of biological activities. These are the most widely used organic compounds which are used as intermediates in organic synthesis, catalysts, pigments and dyes, polymer st...

Keywords Schiff’s base ligands, transition metal complexes
pp. 309-316
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Alkaline Earth Metal Complexes with Oxine derivatives : A Review

Anand Raj , Ashok Kumar Yadav

Oxine i.e. 8-hydroxyquinoline is a versatile heterocyclic compound as it exhibits numerous biological activities such as anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, anti-cancer, anti-viral, etc. The molecule also exhibits excellent chelating properties an...

Keywords 8-Hydroxyqunoline (8-HQ), Biological activities, Alkaline earth metal complexes
pp. 317-322
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Chemical Assessment of Iron in the groundwater of Saharsa District, Bihar

Sandeep Kumar Jha , Ashok Kumar Yadav

As the people are suffering from many types of diseases due to consumption of polluted water and hence to create awareness and to avoid these diseases, regular monitoring of water quality is essential. Present paper reports the result of chemical assessme...

Keywords iron deficiency, haemoglobin, oxygen transport
pp. 323-326
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Zn(II) metal complex of Benzedrine derivatives

Anil Kumar , Md. Aashif Iqbal

Zinc(II) metal complexes of Benzedrine (amphetamine) derivatives represent a novel frontier in coordination chemistry with potential implications for neuropharmacology. Amphetamine, chemically 1- phenyl-2-aminopropane, possesses an amine group capable of...

Keywords Zn(II)-amine complexes, IR, NMR, and UV-Vis
pp. 327-336
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Synthesis of Metal Complexes of Phenelzine Derivatives

Md. Tanvir Alam , Anil Kumar

Phenelzine, a non-selective monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), is widely used for treating major depressive disorder and anxiety due to its ability to increase monoamine neurotransmitter levels by irreversibly inhibiting monoamine oxidase enzymes (MAO-A...

Keywords Phenelzine, 2-phenylethylhydrazine, NMR, IR-spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry
pp. 337-344
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Issue Governance

Editorial Team & Boards

Meet the scholars supporting editorial review and academic oversight for this issue.

Advisory Board Jchemtracks-vol-27 28 members

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DS Dr. Panjab Singh Ex-Secretary, DARE, GOI & Vice-Chancellor B.H.U Varanasi
DT Dr. H.P. Tiwari Former Prof. & Head Dept. of Chemistry University of Allahabad
DS Dr. Jagdamba Singh Former Professor and Head Dept. of Chemistry University of Allahabad, Allahabad
DC Dr. R.P.S. Chauhan Former Professor and Head Dept. of Chemistry Magadh University, Bodh Gaya
DS Dr. K.N. Singh Prof. & Head Dept. of Chemistry B.H.U. Varanasi
DS Dr. S.P. Singh Former Prof. & Head, Dept of Chemistry Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra
DS Dr. R.K. Singh Former P.V.C. Prof. of Chemistry Joint Director Higher & Technical Education .
DK Dr. Lalan Kumar Ex. Prof. & Head Dept. of Chemistry Patliputra University, Patna
DC Dr. Devdutta Chaturvedi Dean, School of Physics Sciences, Former Professor & Head Dept. of Chemistry Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari (East Champaran, Bihar)
DS Dr. Ram Asare singh Prof. of Chemistry(TDC) V.B.S. Purvanchal University Jaunpur, U.P.
DP Dr. K.B. Pandey Formerly Chairman U.P.Public Service Commission & Vice-Chancellor J.R.H. University, Chitrakoot U.P.Public Service Commission, J.R.H. University, Chitrakoot
DM Dr. S. Mohan Former Vice-Chancellor Prist University Vallam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

And 16 additional board members.