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UGC CARE LIST

The UGC CARE List was a curated index of credible and high-quality journals recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India to uphold academic integrity and prevent predatory publishing. Researchers and academicians relied on this list for selecting reputable journals for publication, ensuring their work met ethical and quality standards. Its discontinuation has sparked concerns about journal credibility, research validation, and alternative indexing systems like Scopus, Web of Science, and DOAJ. Stay informed about its impact, evolving academic policies, and best practices for ethical publishing.

How to Become a Peer Reviewer on Scholar9.com?

I heard that Scholar9 offers an opportunity to become a peer reviewer for research articles across multiple journals hosted on their platform. However, I am unsure about the process of becoming a reviewer. Could you provide a step-by-step guide on how to enroll and participate as a peer reviewer for...

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How will the removal of the UGC CARE List impact academic journal credibility in India?

The UGC CARE List has long been a benchmark for researchers and academicians to identify credible and high-quality journals. With its removal, there may be concerns about increased predatory publications and the dilution of academic integrity. What are your thoughts on how this change will influence journal credibility, and what...

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What challenges will researchers face in publishing after the UGC CARE List is discontinued?

Researchers, particularly those in universities following UGC guidelines, relied heavily on the CARE List for journal selection. With its removal, they may struggle to identify legitimate journals, meet institutional requirements, and ensure compliance with academic promotion criteria. What specific challenges do you foresee for researchers, and how should they navigate...

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What system can replace the UGC CARE List?

Many countries and institutions use different indexing and accreditation systems to maintain academic journal standards (e.g., Scopus, Web of Science, DOAJ). With the UGC CARE List being discontinued, what indexing systems or alternative frameworks should Indian academia adopt to ensure quality and integrity in research publishing? Should a new national-level...

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How can universities safeguard against predatory journals in the absence of the UGC CARE List?

One of the primary concerns with the removal of the UGC CARE List is the potential rise of predatory and fake journals taking advantage of researchers. How should universities, research institutions, and academic bodies develop internal mechanisms to guide researchers toward ethical and reputable publishing? What policies or vetting criteria...

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What steps should the Indian academic community take to ensure transparency and credibility in journal?

The sudden removal of the UGC CARE List creates a gap in structured academic publishing oversight. How can academic bodies, journal publishers, and researchers work together to establish a transparent, reliable, and universally accepted system for evaluating journals? Should there be collaborative efforts between Indian and international accreditation agencies? What...

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Does UGC scrape the USG CARE list for journals? Now what should be the parameters to choose journal for publication?

I would like to know if the UGC (University Grants Commission) scrapes the UGC CARE list for journals. Additionally, what key parameters or criteria should researchers and academics consider when selecting a journal for publication? Please address factors like journal reputation, indexing, impact factor, peer review process, and others that...

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How can I ensure that my journal is compliant with international standards and indexing services using OJS?

I'm looking for guidance on how to align my journal with international standards and make sure it meets the requirements for indexing services like CrossRef, DOAJ, and Google Scholar, all while using OJS as the platform. 

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