UGC-CARE (University Grants Commission – Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics) is an esteemed organization that aims to promote academic integrity and ethical research practices in India. As a part of its efforts, UGC-CARE maintains a List of Recommended Journals that meet its stringent criteria for publication. Recently, UGC-CARE has delisted several journals from Group II from its List due to complaints about their non-compliance with standard publishing practices.
What are UGC-CARE protocols?
UGC-CARE has set up strict protocols to ensure the quality and ethical standards of journals listed under its care. These protocols include a thorough review of the journal’s editorial and peer-review processes, indexing and abstracting services, quality of published articles, and adherence to publication ethics. The protocols are designed to ensure that only the highest quality and most reputable journals make it to the UGC-CARE List.
Why were the Journals delisted?
After receiving complaints about several journals listed in Group II of the UGC-CARE List, UGC-CARE conducted a thorough investigation to scrutinize the journals’ compliance with its protocols.
The investigation revealed that these journals did not follow standard publishing practices, which could compromise the quality and integrity of research published in them. As a result, UGC-CARE decided to remove these journals from Group II of its List.
10 Delisted Journals from Group II – UGC CARE
| Sr.No. | Journal Title | Publisher | ISSN | E-ISSN | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies Journal | Allied Academies | 1096-3685 | 1528-2635 | Discontinued from Jan. 2022 |
| 2 | Academy of Entrepreneurship Journal | Allied Academies | 1087-9595 | 1528-2686 | Discontinued from Jan. 2022 |
| 3 | Academy of Strategic Management Journal | Allied Academies | 1544-1458 | 1939-6104 | Discontinued from Jan. 2022 |
| 4 | Contemporary Voice of Dalit | Sage Publishing | 2455-328X | 2456-0502 | Discontinued from Jan. 2022 |
| 5 | Indian Journal of Computer Science and Engineering | Engg Journals Publications | 0976-5166 | 2231-3850 | Discontinued from Jan. 2022 |
| 6 | Journal of Content, Community and Communication | Amity University | 2395-7514 | NA | Discontinued from April. 2022 |
| 7 | Library Philosophy and Practice | University Libraries of the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, USA, Contributor: the University of Idaho, Library | 1522-0222 | NA | Discontinued from Jan. 2022 |
| 8 | Rupkatha Journal on Interdisciplinary Studies in Humanities | Sreecheta Mukherjee | 0975-2935 | NA | Discontinued from Jan. 2022 |
| 9 | Seybold Report | Seybold Publications | 1533-9211 | NA | Discontinued from Jan. 2023 |
| 10 | Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation | Turkish Physiotherapy Association | 2651-4451 | 2651-446X | Discontinued from Jan. 2022 |
What are the implications of delisting for academic purposes?
It’s important to note that any publication in the delisted journals will not be considered for academic purposes. This means that any research published in these journals will not be recognized by UGC-CARE or other academic bodies in India. Therefore, it’s crucial for researchers to ensure that they publish their work in reputable and UGC-CARE-listed journals to gain academic recognition.
UGC-CARE’s decision to delist several journals from Group II from its List is a reminder of the importance of adhering to standard publishing practices and ethical research standards.
As researchers, it’s our responsibility to ensure that we publish our work in reputable journals that meet the UGC-CARE protocols to maintain the quality and integrity of academic research in India.
