P. V. Asharani

7.9k total citations · 3 hit papers
56 papers, 6.0k citations indexed

About

P. V. Asharani is a scholar working on Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Epidemiology and Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. According to data from OpenAlex, P. V. Asharani has authored 56 papers receiving a total of 6.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 17 papers in Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, 11 papers in Epidemiology and 11 papers in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. Recurrent topics in P. V. Asharani's work include Diabetes Management and Education (10 papers), Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications (9 papers) and Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (8 papers). P. V. Asharani is often cited by papers focused on Diabetes Management and Education (10 papers), Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications (9 papers) and Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (8 papers). P. V. Asharani collaborates with scholars based in Singapore, United Kingdom and Australia. P. V. Asharani's co-authors include Suresh Valiyaveettil, M. Prakash Hande, Zhiyuan Gong, Yi Lian Wu, Mythily Subramaniam, Swaminathan Sethu, Thomas J. Carney, Edimansyah Abdin, Kumarasan Roystonn and Siow Ann Chong and has published in prestigious journals such as ACS Nano, PLoS ONE and Advanced Functional Materials.

In The Last Decade

P. V. Asharani

51 papers receiving 5.8k citations

Hit Papers

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What are hit papers?

Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

Cytotoxicity and Genotoxicity of Silver Nanoparticles in Human Cells

2008 3.0k citations P. V. Asharani, M. Prakash Hande et al. profile →
Toxicity of silver nanoparticles in zebrafish models

2008 825 citations P. V. Asharani, Suresh Valiyaveettil et al. profile →
Anti-proliferative activity of silver nanoparticles

2009 520 citations P. V. Asharani, M. Prakash Hande et al. BMC Cell Biology profile →

Peers

P. V. Asharani

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Laura K. Braydich‐Stolle United States

Jayoung Jeong South Korea

Helinor J. Johnston United Kingdom

John J. Schlager United States

Richard C. Murdock United States

Meng Tang China

Robert E. Geertsma Netherlands

Kyeong Nam Yu South Korea

Elena R. Kisin United States

Hisham A. Alhadlaq Saudi Arabia

Laura K. Braydich‐Stolle United States

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1.9k ×0.9

865 ×1.0

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914 ×1.1

BIOMA

667 ×1.2

Citations per year, relative to P. V. Asharani P. V. Asharani (= 1×) peers Laura K. Braydich‐Stolle

Countries citing papers authored by P. V. Asharani

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of P. V. Asharani

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20 of 20 papers shown

Asharani, P. V., Edimansyah Abdin, Kumarasan Roystonn, et al.. (2025). Tracking the Prevalence of Depression Among Older Adults in Singapore: Results From the Second Wave of the Well‐Being of Singapore Elderly Study. Depression and Anxiety. 2025(1). 9071391–9071391.

Asharani, P. V., Kumarasan Roystonn, Fiona Devi, et al.. (2025). Through the eyes of the patients: a qualitative study of diabetes patients’ experiences navigating the healthcare system. Frontiers in Endocrinology. 16. 1588192–1588192.

Abdin, Edimansyah, P. V. Asharani, Fiona Devi, et al.. (2024). Prevalence of diabetes mellitus-related complications and their impact on health-related quality of life in Singapore. Singapore Medical Journal.

Subramaniam, Mythily, Rajeswari Sambasivam, Edimansyah Abdin, et al.. (2024). Prevalence of consumption of illicit drugs and associated factors from a nationwide epidemiological survey: The Singapore Health and Lifestyle Survey. Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore. 53(4). 222–232. 5 indexed citations

Asharani, P. V., Fiona Devi, Kumarasan Roystonn, et al.. (2023). Benefits of leisure-related physical activity and association between sedentary time and risk for hypertension and type 2 diabetes. Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore. 52(4). 172–181.

Roystonn, Kumarasan, Jue Hua Lau, P. V. Asharani, et al.. (2022). Recognition of diabetes and sociodemographic predictors: results of a cross-sectional nationwide population-based survey in Singapore. BMJ Open. 12(3). e050425–e050425. 5 indexed citations

Asharani, P. V., Ellaisha Samari, Peizhi Wang, et al.. (2022). Needs of patients with early psychosis: A comparison of patient’s and mental health care provider’s perception. Frontiers in Psychiatry. 13. 952666–952666.

Asharani, P. V., Fiona Devi, Peizhi Wang, et al.. (2022). Factors influencing uptake of diabetes health screening: a mixed methods study in Asian population. BMC Public Health. 22(1). 1511–1511. 13 indexed citations

Subramaniam, Mythily, Fiona Devi, P. V. Asharani, et al.. (2022). Barriers and facilitators for adopting a healthy lifestyle in a multi-ethnic population: A qualitative study. PLoS ONE. 17(11). e0277106–e0277106. 20 indexed citations

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Lau, Jue Hua, P. V. Asharani, Kumarasan Roystonn, et al.. (2022). Dietary patterns of persons with chronic conditions within a multi-ethnic population: results from the nationwide Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices survey on diabetes in Singapore. Archives of Public Health. 80(1). 62–62. 5 indexed citations

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Asharani, P. V., Jue Hua Lau, Kumarasan Roystonn, et al.. (2021). Health Literacy and Diabetes Knowledge: A Nationwide Survey in a Multi-Ethnic Population. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 18(17). 9316–9316. 30 indexed citations

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Asharani, P. V., Jue Hua Lau, Kumarasan Roystonn, et al.. (2021). Readiness and Acceptance of eHealth Services for Diabetes Care in the General Population: Cross-sectional Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 23(9). e26881–e26881. 18 indexed citations

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Subramaniam, Mythily, P. V. Asharani, Fiona Devi, et al.. (2021). The Prevalence and Correlates of Disability in Singapore: Results from a Nationwide Cross-Sectional Survey. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 18(24). 13090–13090. 4 indexed citations

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Subramaniam, Mythily, Edimansyah Abdin, B. Srinivasan, et al.. (2021). Prevalence and Correlates of Social Stigma Toward Diabetes: Results From a Nationwide- Survey in Singapore. Frontiers in Psychology. 12. 692573–692573. 5 indexed citations

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Asharani, P. V., Edimansyah Abdin, Kumarasan Roystonn, et al.. (2020). Study protocol for a nationwide Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) survey on diabetes in Singapore’s general population. BMJ Open. 10(6). e037125–e037125. 31 indexed citations

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Asharani, P. V., et al.. (2020). Non-pharmacological interventions for methamphetamine use disorder: a systematic review. Drug and Alcohol Dependence. 212. 108060–108060. 88 indexed citations

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Asharani, P. V., et al.. (2019). Utilisation patterns of helpline and Web chat services among gamblers in Singapore. Singapore Medical Journal. 60(4). 164–167. 3 indexed citations

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Asharani, P. V., et al.. (2014). Basal Keratinocytes Contribute to All Strata of the Adult Zebrafish Epidermis. PLoS ONE. 9(1). e84858–e84858. 78 indexed citations

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Asharani, P. V., et al.. (2012). Enhanced Genotoxicity of Silver Nanoparticles in DNA Repair Deficient Mammalian Cells. Frontiers in Genetics. 3. 104–104. 61 indexed citations

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Asharani, P. V., M. Prakash Hande, & Suresh Valiyaveettil. (2009). Anti-proliferative activity of silver nanoparticles. BMC Cell Biology. 10(1). 65–65. 520 indexed citations breakdown →

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