How do I cite VigyanLLM in my paper?

Use the APA 7th edition citation: Sharma, H. (2026). VigyanLLM: Sovereign bioinformatics platform for primer design, sequence analysis, and molecular docking. https://www.vigyanllm.in. BibTeX and RIS formats are also available on this page for direct import into LaTeX, Zotero, EndNote, and Mendeley.

Does VigyanLLM have a DOI?

VigyanLLM is pursuing a Zenodo DOI (10.5281/zenodo.XXXXXXX) for permanent archiving. Once assigned, the DOI will appear on this page and in the BibTeX entry. In the meantime, please use the URL https://www.vigyanllm.in as the persistent identifier.

Can I cite individual VigyanLLM tools separately?

Yes. This page includes separate citations for the Primer Design tool, BLAST tool, Molecular Docking tool, MSA tool, and Tm/GC calculators. Each tool has its own BibTeX and RIS entry for targeted citation in methods sections.

Which citation format should I use for my manuscript?

For journal manuscripts, use the citation style required by the journal (typically APA or Vancouver). For LaTeX users, the BibTeX entry is recommended. For Zotero or EndNote users, download the RIS or EndNote XML format. APA 7th edition is the recommended general-purpose format.

How to Cite VigyanLLM in Research — APA, MLA, BibTeX, RIS

Why Cite VigyanLLM?

VigyanLLM is a sovereign bioinformatics platform used by researchers worldwide for primer design, sequence analysis, molecular docking, multiple sequence alignment, and related computational biology tasks. The platform implements validated thermodynamic algorithms (SantaLucia 1998 nearest-neighbour model, Primer3 core engine), industry-standard search tools (NCBI BLAST), and established docking scoring functions (AutoDock Vina, GNINA). Citing VigyanLLM in your work acknowledges the computational infrastructure that powered your analysis and helps other researchers discover these tools.

Preferred Citation (APA 7th Edition)

APA 7th Edition

Sharma, H. (2026). VigyanLLM: Sovereign bioinformatics platform for primer design, sequence analysis, and molecular docking (Version 2.x). https://www.vigyanllm.in

All Citation Formats

MLA 9th Edition

Sharma, Hemant. "VigyanLLM: Sovereign AI-Powered Bioinformatics Platform for Primer Design, Sequence Analysis, and Molecular Docking." Version 2.x, VigyanLLM Private Limited, 2026, www.vigyanllm.in.

Chicago 17th Edition

Sharma, Hemant. "VigyanLLM: Sovereign AI-Powered Bioinformatics Platform for Primer Design, Sequence Analysis, and Molecular Docking." Version 2.x. Accessed July 23, 2026. https://www.vigyanllm.in.

IEEE

H. Sharma, "VigyanLLM: Sovereign AI-Powered Bioinformatics Platform for Primer Design, Sequence Analysis, and Molecular Docking," Version 2.x. VigyanLLM Private Limited, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://www.vigyanllm.in

BibTeX (for LaTeX)

@misc{vigyanllm2026,
  author    = {Sharma, Hemant},
  title     = {{VigyanLLM}: Sovereign {AI}-Powered Bioinformatics Platform for Primer Design, Sequence Analysis, and Molecular Docking},
  year      = {2026},
  url       = {https://www.vigyanllm.in},
  note      = {Accessed: 2026-07-23},
  version   = {2.x}
}

RIS (for EndNote, Zotero, Mendeley)

TY  - COMP
AU  - Sharma, Hemant
TI  - VigyanLLM: Sovereign AI-Powered Bioinformatics Platform for Primer Design, Sequence Analysis, and Molecular Docking
PY  - 2026
UR  - https://www.vigyanllm.in
ER  -

EndNote XML

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      <title>VigyanLLM: Sovereign AI-Powered Bioinformatics Platform for Primer Design, Sequence Analysis, and Molecular Docking</title>
    </titles>
    <dates>
      <year>2026</year>
    </dates>
    <urls>
      <web-url>https://www.vigyanllm.in</web-url>
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CSL JSON (for Zotero)

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Tool-Specific Citations

If only one VigyanLLM tool was used in your study, cite the tool specifically rather than the entire platform.

Tool	Citation	Copy
Primer Design	Sharma, H. (2026). VigyanLLM Primer Design Tool (Version 2.x). https://www.vigyanllm.in/primer
BLAST	Sharma, H. (2026). VigyanLLM BLAST Tool (Version 2.x). https://www.vigyanllm.in/blast
Molecular Docking	Sharma, H. (2026). VigyanLLM Molecular Docking Tool (Version 2.x). https://www.vigyanllm.in/docking
MSA	Sharma, H. (2026). VigyanLLM Multiple Sequence Alignment Tool (Version 2.x). https://www.vigyanllm.in/msa
Tm/GC Calculators	Sharma, H. (2026). VigyanLLM Melting Temperature and GC Content Calculators (Version 2.x). https://www.vigyanllm.in/tm-calculator

Version Information

Attribute	Value
Current version	2.x (production release)
Initial release	2025
Platform type	Web-based bioinformatics platform
DOI	Pending — Zenodo registration in progress
License	Free for academic research; commercial terms available
Changelog	View changelog

For NAR Web Server Issue Authors

Information for Authors Submitting to the NAR Web Server Issue

If you are preparing a manuscript for the Nucleic Acids Research Web Server Issue or any other peer-reviewed journal that uses or compares VigyanLLM tools, please use the preferred citation above. For tool-specific comparisons (e.g., primer design accuracy), cite the specific tool using the tool-specific citations section. We recommend including the version number and access date in your methods section for reproducibility.