The UGC-CARE List includes journals from all disciplines indexed in globally accepted databases, such as indexed in Scopus (Source list) or Web of Science (Arts and Humanities Citation Index Source Publication, Science Citation Index, Social Science Citation Index Source Publication).
– Quality Assurance: UGC CARE aims to ensure the publication of high-quality, ethically produced research. – Academic Integrity: It seeks to combat predatory journals and promote academic integrity in research publications.
– Expert Panel: A committee comprising experts from various academic and research fields is formed to oversee the inclusion and monitoring of journals. – Policy Development: The committee develops policies and guidelines for the inclusion of journals in the UGC CARE list.
– Journal Applications: Journals can apply for inclusion in the UGC CARE list through a designated portal. – Information Submission: Publishers provide detailed information about their journal, including editorial policies, peer-review process, and publication ethics.
– Evaluation Meeting: The UGC CARE committee reviews the expert evaluations and discusses each journal's suitability for inclusion. – Final Decision: discussions and expert recommendations, the committee makes the final decision on whether to include a journal in the list.
– List Update: Approved journals are added to the UGC CARE list and published on the official UGC CARE website. – Public Access: The updated list is made publicly accessible, ensuring transparency.
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