In supersession of the Public Notice dated 28th November 2018 for establishing UGC Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics (UGC- CARE), the Commission, in its 584th meeting held on 3.d October 2024, based on the recommendations of the expert. committee, has decided to discontinue UGCCARE listing of .Journals and develop suggestive parameters for choosing peer reviewed journals by faculty members and students.
The suggestive parameters, developed by a group of experts and academicians, are now placed in the public domain for their feedback till 25th February, 2025 at email id: journal@ugc.gov.in.
The stakeholders, including HEI’s, faculty members, may take note of it.
Higher Educational Institutions are committed to promoting high-quality research and disseminating it through publications in peer-reviewed journals. To achieve this goal, HEIs are encouraged to use the following suggestive parameters for peer-reviewed journals suitable to their specific needs, depending on the disciplines in which their faculty members work. The following parameters are provided as general guidelines to ensure the peer-reviewed journals’ quality, transparency, and relevance.
Suggestive Parameters
1.1 Journal Title
1.2 ISSN Number (Print and/or Online)
1.3 Periodicity and Continuity (Regular publication schedule)
1.4Contact and Publication Details (Publisher information, address, and contact details)
1.5 Transparent Review Policy (Clear guidelines for peer review process)
1.6 Website on a Certified Domain (Secure and professionally managed website)
1.7 Open Access or Subscription-Based Policy (Clear policy on access and fees)
1.8 Integration with National/International Repositories (Inclusion under ONOS or similar umbrellas)
1.9 Archival Policy (How the previous issues are maintained/made available)
Suggestive Parameters
2.1 Editorial Board Details (Names, affiliations, and expertise of editorial board members)
2.2 Editorial Board Composition (Subject expertise, with eminent academicians/scientists/researchers)
2.3 Efficient Editorial/Review Process (Rigorous peer review, compliance with reviewers’ recommendations, and clear timelines)
Suggestive Parameters
4.1 Academic Contribution (Articles should demonstrate motivation, advancement of existing knowledge, and applicability for policymaking)
4.2 Conformity to Journal Scope (Articles must align with the journal’s stated aims and objectives)
Suggestive Parameters
5.1 Bibliographic Data & Literature Citation (Accurate and standardized referencing)
5.2 Font & Design (Professional layout and readability)
5.3 Infographics & Exhibits (High-quality visuals and supplementary materials)
5.4 Citation Record (Journal articles cited in reputable databases)
5.5 Print Continuum (Consistency in print publication, if applicable)
5.6 Online Availability (Full-text articles available online)
5.7 Quality of Website (Well-maintained, regularly updated, and user-friendly)
5.8 Multilingual Availability (Relevance for Indian context, with content in Indian languages)
Suggestive Parameters
5.1 Bibliographic Data & Literature Citation (Accurate and standardized referencing)
5.2 Font & Design (Professional layout and readability)
5.3 Infographics & Exhibits (High-quality visuals and supplementary materials)
5.4 Citation Record (Journal articles cited in reputable databases)
5.5 Print Continuum (Consistency in print publication, if applicable)
5.6 Online Availability (Full-text articles available online)
5.7 Quality of Website (Well-maintained, regularly updated, and user-friendly)
5.8 Multilingual Availability (Relevance for Indian context, with content in Indian languages)
Suggestive Parameters
7.1 Impact Factor (Journal’s impact factor, if applicable)
7.2 Indexation in Reputed Databases (Inclusion in renowned databases)
