Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics
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Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics
No journals were included in the UGC-CARE list in its 16th Quarter update (January 2023 to March 2023).
The UGC-CARE List has not been updated since October 2024 and will not be updated further, as per the UGC Public Notice dated February 11, 2025.
The website is available for information purposes only.
Information for Publishers
If any misleading and/or false metrics are displayed anywhere on the journal's website or its pages the journal will not be eligible for inclusion in the UGC-CARE List.
Message from
Prof. M.Jagadesh Kumar, Chairman, UGC.
Message from
Prof. D.P. Singh,Former Chairman, UGC
Foreword by
Prof. Bhushan Patwardhan, former Vice Chairman, UGC
& Chairman, UGC-CARE Empowered Committee
Notifications
UGC Public Notice : 16
th
July 2025
UGC Public Notice : 11
th
February 2025
UGC-CARE Public notice : 20
th
April 2020
UGC-CARE Public notice : December 2019
UGC-CARE Public notice : 16
th
September 2019
UGC-CARE Public notice : 14
th
June 2019
UGC-CARE Public notice : 14
th
January 2019
UGC-CARE Public notice : 28
th
November 2018
Videos
UGC - CARE - Documentary
Recent Publication
Academic Integrity and Research Quality
|
[PDF]
Articles
First Monday: 26,10,
4
th
October 2021
The UGC-CARE initiative: Indian academia's quest for research and publishing integrity
Bhushan Patwardhan and Shubhada Nagarkar
COMMENTARY:
Current Science
, 118, 12,
25
th
June 2020
Assessing research: the slippery slope
Bhushan Patwardhan and Gautam R. Desiraju
INTERVIEW:
The Scholarly Kitchen
,
5
th
February 2020
India’s Fight Against Predatory Journals: An Interview with Professor Bhushan Patwardhan
COMMENTARY:
Current Science
, 117, 6, 2019
UGC-CARE initiative to promote research quality, integrity and publication ethics
Patwardhan, Bhushan & Thakur, Archana
more...
Alert
List of Cloned Journals UGC-CARE Group I
Alert
List of Cloned Journals UGC-CARE Group II
UGC-CARE List Group II
Journals indexed in globally recognised databases.
These journals are part of UGC-CARE List as Group II and searchable through following links.
Web of Science
Arts & Humanities Citation Index.
Science Citation Index Expanded.
Social Sciences Citation Index.
Scopus
Scopus Source List
Delisted Journals from Group II
List of journals removed from the Group II indexed in Scopus database
MLA
Note
Those journals from the Directory of Periodicals by the Modern Language Association (full text) that have qualified in accordance with UGC-CARE protocols are included in UGC-CARE Group II. Please note that many MLA journals are already indexed in Scopus/ Web of Knowledge databases, and these have not been separately analysed.
Directory of Periodicals by the Modern Language Association (Full text)
Note
The journals which are discontinued/ inactive from above databases will not find a place in Group II of the UGC-CARE List.
Important Notices
Recommending any journal, through the proper proforma and process is free and the UGC does not collect any fees for the same. However, it has come to our attention that universities are charging for such recommendations by their IQAC and other bodies. Researchers, editors and publishers are requested to note that no such charges have been imposed by the UGC.
UGC-CARE related services and CARE protocols being circulated on any platform are not endorsed by the UGC or any of its officers. The UGC is not responsible for any list put up by any person, company or institution.
UGC has not authorised anybody to compile a UGC-CARE List, nor authorized any company, person or institution to help authors publish in UGC-CARE listed Journals.
The UGC only adheres to the official list on UGC-CARE website. Any claims to the contrary are false, and the UGC is NOT responsible for such services being offered by anybody.
Paying persons/agencies to ensure assured UGC-CARE List publications, dissertations or thesis is unethical academic practice, and Students, Researchers and Faculty members are cautioned against using such dubious agencies.
Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar
Chairman UGC
In the recent past there has been mushrooming of predatory/sub-standard publications in India in an alarming proportions with increased incidences of compromised publication ethics and deteriorating academic integrity and research quality.
University Grants Commission, as an apex regulatory body, responsible for maintenance of standards in institutions of higher education, took the initiative to curb the menace of predatory publications and to promote research integrity and publication ethics among the Indian academia. UGC has, therefore, established “Consortium for Academic Research and Ethics” (UGC-CARE).
Over the years, since its inception, UGC-CARE has been committed in achieving its overall objectives and initiatives outlined to improve quality of research and safeguard publication ethics. It is evident that UGC-CARE is helping researchers select credible journals and is benefitting academic community in quality improvement initiatives. UGC-CARE is continuously striving to meet the upcoming challenges and keeping a scope for further improvement.
I take this opportunity as the Chairman, UGC to strengthen the CARE initiative in soliciting the objectives to its pinnacle and wish all the best to the entire CARE team and academia.
Information for Publishers
Before submitting the journal information form, please ensure that the following details have been thoroughly checked.
• Journal title
Exact title of the journal including subtitles
• ISSN / E-ISSN (Mandatory criteria)
Valid and verifiable ISSN / E-ISSN
• Name of the publisher
Complete postal address, phone number/s and email id
• Editorial details
Full name and affiliation of the editors and members, editorial office address, phone number, email id/s, URL, publications of editor/s and editorial board members
• Journal Website
Website should provide the complete details of the journal.
• Misleading / False information
If any misleading and/or false information/data is displayed anywhere on the journal's website or within its pages the journal will not be eligible for inclusion in the UGC- CARE List.
For best publishing practice, refer to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines entitled
“Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing"
accessible at the following
URL:
https://publicationethics.org/resources/guidelines/principles-transparency-and-best-practice-scholarly-publishing
Disclaimer
This is the official website of University Grants Commission’s (UGC) Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics (CARE): Reference List of Quality Journals. It is designed and developed by the UGC Cell for Journal Analysis at the Savitribai Phule Pune University solely for the UGC having its office at Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110002. This website displays all the information about the UGC-CARE: Reference List of Quality Journals.
The journals included in the UGC-CARE List will be continuously reviewed by the UGC Cell for Journal Analysis established at the Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra. The inclusion of any journal in the List depends on the analysis of related information defined by criteria developed by UGC-CARE.
All the information about the UGC and its policies, programmes, rules, regulations on the website is on "as is" basis without guarantees or warranties of any kind, express or implied. The information available on this website may be subject to change without prior notice. Visitors to the website are advised to contact the office of the UGC for up to date information on any matter concerned with policies, programmes, rules, regulations of the UGC.
While every effort is being made to update the information periodically, UGC-CARE does not undertake any responsibility that the website reflects the updated information on any matter at any point of time. All the content of this website is only for general information or use by the public with the intention of creating awareness and improving quality of scholarly publications. They do not constitute advice and should not be relied upon in making (or refraining from making) any decision. The UGC hereby excludes any warranty, express or implied, as to the quality, accuracy, timeliness, completeness, performance, fitness for any particular purpose of the website or any of its contents, including (but not limited to) any financial tools contained within the website.
The UGC hereby disclaims any and all liability to any individual / organization/ person for any loss or damage caused to them due to any use of or for any action taken on the basis of the general information available on the website which may be due to omission, clerical errors or for any other reason whatsoever.
While all efforts have been taken to make this website as authentic as possible, please refer to the print versions, notified Gazette copies of Acts/Rules/Regulations for authentic version or for use before the UGC or any other authority. The UGC will not be responsible for any loss or damage to any person/ entity caused by any shortcoming, defect or inaccuracy inadvertently or otherwise crept in this website. The UGC will not be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business projects, or loss of profits) arising in contract, tort or otherwise from the use of or inability to use the website, or any of its contents, or from any action taken (or refrained from being taken) as a result of using the website or any such contents.
The UGC takes care to adhere the professional security standards but makes no warranty that the contents of the website are free from infection by viruses or anything else which has contaminating or destructive properties. Users are not permitted to change, modify or prepare derivative works from the content of this website.
All information provided on official website of
http://ugccare.unipune.ac.in
hosted by Savitribai Phule Pune University is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute a legal contract between the Savitribai Phule Pune University and any person or entity unless otherwise specified.
Information on official institute websites is subject to change without prior notice. Although all efforts have been made to make the information on the website as accurate as possible, by Pune University Network (PUN) web division, Savitribai Phule Pune University, UGC-CARE and its operational offices/officers, Centre for Publication Ethics, SPPU, Pune and UGC New Delhi makes no guarantees of any kind.
In no circumstances, to the fullest extent permitted by law, shall the Savitribai Phule Pune University nor or any of its officers/employees, UGC-CARE and its operational offices/officers, CPE-Pune be liable for any loss, additional costs or damage arising as a result of any use of this website or the information, content, or services. Relevant Officials of administrative sections and academic departments in Savitribai Phule Pune University may be consulted for accurate information.
Any discrepancy may be brought to the notice of the UGC at
webmaster@ugc.ac.in
Professor D.P. Singh
Chairman UGC
The Quality Mandate of the UGC emphasizes importance of promoting quality research by the faculty and for creating new knowledge. Credibility of research publications is extremely important. High-quality publications in reputed journals help in achieving higher global ranks and overall improvement of quality of education.
Publications in dubious sub-standard journals reflects adversely leading to long term academic damage and tarnishing of image. A problem of dubious /sub-standard journals has become a serious concern all over the world. The percentage of research articles published in poor quality journals is reported to be high in India, which has adversely affected its image.
As an apex regulatory body responsible for maintenance of standards in institutions of higher education, the UGC has taken firm steps to improve quality of research and safeguard publication ethics. For this purpose, the UGC has established “Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics” (CARE) for creation and maintenance of “Reference List of Quality Journals”. CARE members include Statutory Councils/ Academies/ Government bodies and others like the Association of Indian Universities.
The UGC Journal analysis Cell at Pune, CARE Universities at Hyderabad, New Delhi, Vadodara, Tezpur have created first edition of CARE List under the supervision of the Empowered Committee. I congratulate entire team of CARE and sincerely hope that the CARE List will benefit academic community in quality improvement efforts.
Professor Bhushan Patwardhan
Former Chairman CARE Empowered Committee and Vice Chairman UGC
Foreword
Increased incidence of compromised publication ethics and deteriorating academic integrity is a growing problem contaminating all domains of research. It has been observed that unethical / deceptive practices in publishing are leading to an increased number of dubious/ predatory journals worldwide. It has been reported that the percentage of research articles published in predatory journals is high in Indian Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs). Unethical practices leading to ‘pay and publish trash’ culture in India needs to be thwarted immediately.
Research and innovation involve rigorous scientific effort in search of truth, creation of new knowledge contributing to socioeconomic benefits for global good. It is important to ensure prevention of academic misconduct including plagiarism in academic writing among student, faculty, researcher and staff. Responsible conduct of research and safeguarding ethics and integrity in scientific research is extremely crucial.
Academic Integrity is defined as “the intellectual honesty in proposing, performing and reporting any activity, which leads to the creation of new knowledge, intellectual property”. Any attempt of compromised academic integrity should be challenged, questioned and de-recognized at all levels.
Indian academic community including teaching faculty, scientists and research scholars need to ensure that the journals / conferences they choose follow standard ethical policies. For this purpose, the UGC has set up a Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics (CARE) to identify, continuously monitor and maintain reference list of quality journals across disciplines. We suggest that research articles published only in CARE Reference List of Quality Journals (CARE List) should be considered for all academic purposes.
Indian academic community must avoid publication in predatory/ dubious journals or participate in predatory conferences. They must not get associated (as Editors/Advisors or in any other capacity) with journals / publishers / conferences involved in fraudulent, dubious, / deceptive practices.
Vice Chancellors, selection committees, research supervisors / guides and such other experts involved in academic evaluation / assessment must ensure that their decisions are primarily based on quality of research work and not merely on number of publications. Any publicationsin predatory journals or presentations in predatory conferences should not be considered for academic credit for selection, confirmation, promotion, performance appraisal, award of scholarship or academic degrees or credits in any form. We hope CARE list will be useful for this purpose.
UGC (Promotion of Academic Integrity and Prevention of Plagiarism in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2018 and UGC CARE website may be referred for more information. Guidance from Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and the Leiden Manifesto may be also referred for this purpose.
In addition toReference List of Quality Journals, CARE website also provides useful resources as relevant publications, audio visual materials, videos, weblinks etc. CARE website also provides FAQs, Feedback and grievance redressal mechanism. We hope that CARE website and Reference List of Quality Journals will be useful to create more awareness and help the cause of promoting academic integrity and ethical publishing.
No journals were included in the UGC-CARE list in its 16th Quarter update (January 2023 to March 2023).
The UGC-CARE List has not been updated since October 2024 and will not be updated further, as per the UGC Public Notice dated February 11, 2025.
The website is available for information purposes only.
Information for Publishers
If any misleading and/or false metrics are displayed anywhere on the journal's website or its pages the journal will not be eligible for inclusion in the UGC-CARE List.
Message from
Prof. M.Jagadesh Kumar, Chairman, UGC.
Message from
Prof. D.P. Singh,Former Chairman, UGC
Foreword by
Prof. Bhushan Patwardhan, former Vice Chairman, UGC
& Chairman, UGC-CARE Empowered Committee
Notifications
UGC Public Notice : 16
th
July 2025
UGC Public Notice : 11
th
February 2025
UGC-CARE Public notice : 20
th
April 2020
UGC-CARE Public notice : December 2019
UGC-CARE Public notice : 16
th
September 2019
UGC-CARE Public notice : 14
th
June 2019
UGC-CARE Public notice : 14
th
January 2019
UGC-CARE Public notice : 28
th
November 2018
Videos
UGC - CARE - Documentary
Recent Publication
Academic Integrity and Research Quality
|
[PDF]
Articles
First Monday: 26,10,
4
th
October 2021
The UGC-CARE initiative: Indian academia's quest for research and publishing integrity
Bhushan Patwardhan and Shubhada Nagarkar
COMMENTARY:
Current Science
, 118, 12,
25
th
June 2020
Assessing research: the slippery slope
Bhushan Patwardhan and Gautam R. Desiraju
INTERVIEW:
The Scholarly Kitchen
,
5
th
February 2020
India’s Fight Against Predatory Journals: An Interview with Professor Bhushan Patwardhan
COMMENTARY:
Current Science
, 117, 6, 2019
UGC-CARE initiative to promote research quality, integrity and publication ethics
Patwardhan, Bhushan & Thakur, Archana
more...
Alert
List of Cloned Journals UGC-CARE Group I
Alert
List of Cloned Journals UGC-CARE Group II
UGC-CARE List Group II
Journals indexed in globally recognised databases.
These journals are part of UGC-CARE List as Group II and searchable through following links.
Web of Science
Arts & Humanities Citation Index.
Science Citation Index Expanded.
Social Sciences Citation Index.
Scopus
Scopus Source List
Delisted Journals from Group II
List of journals removed from the Group II indexed in Scopus database
MLA
Note
Those journals from the Directory of Periodicals by the Modern Language Association (full text) that have qualified in accordance with UGC-CARE protocols are included in UGC-CARE Group II. Please note that many MLA journals are already indexed in Scopus/ Web of Knowledge databases, and these have not been separately analysed.
Directory of Periodicals by the Modern Language Association (Full text)
Note
The journals which are discontinued/ inactive from above databases will not find a place in Group II of the UGC-CARE List.
Important Notices
Recommending any journal, through the proper proforma and process is free and the UGC does not collect any fees for the same. However, it has come to our attention that universities are charging for such recommendations by their IQAC and other bodies. Researchers, editors and publishers are requested to note that no such charges have been imposed by the UGC.
UGC-CARE related services and CARE protocols being circulated on any platform are not endorsed by the UGC or any of its officers. The UGC is not responsible for any list put up by any person, company or institution.
UGC has not authorised anybody to compile a UGC-CARE List, nor authorized any company, person or institution to help authors publish in UGC-CARE listed Journals.
The UGC only adheres to the official list on UGC-CARE website. Any claims to the contrary are false, and the UGC is NOT responsible for such services being offered by anybody.
Paying persons/agencies to ensure assured UGC-CARE List publications, dissertations or thesis is unethical academic practice, and Students, Researchers and Faculty members are cautioned against using such dubious agencies.
Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar
Chairman UGC
In the recent past there has been mushrooming of predatory/sub-standard publications in India in an alarming proportions with increased incidences of compromised publication ethics and deteriorating academic integrity and research quality.
University Grants Commission, as an apex regulatory body, responsible for maintenance of standards in institutions of higher education, took the initiative to curb the menace of predatory publications and to promote research integrity and publication ethics among the Indian academia. UGC has, therefore, established “Consortium for Academic Research and Ethics” (UGC-CARE).
Over the years, since its inception, UGC-CARE has been committed in achieving its overall objectives and initiatives outlined to improve quality of research and safeguard publication ethics. It is evident that UGC-CARE is helping researchers select credible journals and is benefitting academic community in quality improvement initiatives. UGC-CARE is continuously striving to meet the upcoming challenges and keeping a scope for further improvement.
I take this opportunity as the Chairman, UGC to strengthen the CARE initiative in soliciting the objectives to its pinnacle and wish all the best to the entire CARE team and academia.
Information for Publishers
Before submitting the journal information form, please ensure that the following details have been thoroughly checked.
• Journal title
Exact title of the journal including subtitles
• ISSN / E-ISSN (Mandatory criteria)
Valid and verifiable ISSN / E-ISSN
• Name of the publisher
Complete postal address, phone number/s and email id
• Editorial details
Full name and affiliation of the editors and members, editorial office address, phone number, email id/s, URL, publications of editor/s and editorial board members
• Journal Website
Website should provide the complete details of the journal.
• Misleading / False information
If any misleading and/or false information/data is displayed anywhere on the journal's website or within its pages the journal will not be eligible for inclusion in the UGC- CARE List.
For best publishing practice, refer to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines entitled
“Principles of Transparency and Best Practice in Scholarly Publishing"
accessible at the following
URL:
https://publicationethics.org/resources/guidelines/principles-transparency-and-best-practice-scholarly-publishing
Disclaimer
This is the official website of University Grants Commission’s (UGC) Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics (CARE): Reference List of Quality Journals. It is designed and developed by the UGC Cell for Journal Analysis at the Savitribai Phule Pune University solely for the UGC having its office at Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110002. This website displays all the information about the UGC-CARE: Reference List of Quality Journals.
The journals included in the UGC-CARE List will be continuously reviewed by the UGC Cell for Journal Analysis established at the Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra. The inclusion of any journal in the List depends on the analysis of related information defined by criteria developed by UGC-CARE.
All the information about the UGC and its policies, programmes, rules, regulations on the website is on "as is" basis without guarantees or warranties of any kind, express or implied. The information available on this website may be subject to change without prior notice. Visitors to the website are advised to contact the office of the UGC for up to date information on any matter concerned with policies, programmes, rules, regulations of the UGC.
While every effort is being made to update the information periodically, UGC-CARE does not undertake any responsibility that the website reflects the updated information on any matter at any point of time. All the content of this website is only for general information or use by the public with the intention of creating awareness and improving quality of scholarly publications. They do not constitute advice and should not be relied upon in making (or refraining from making) any decision. The UGC hereby excludes any warranty, express or implied, as to the quality, accuracy, timeliness, completeness, performance, fitness for any particular purpose of the website or any of its contents, including (but not limited to) any financial tools contained within the website.
The UGC hereby disclaims any and all liability to any individual / organization/ person for any loss or damage caused to them due to any use of or for any action taken on the basis of the general information available on the website which may be due to omission, clerical errors or for any other reason whatsoever.
While all efforts have been taken to make this website as authentic as possible, please refer to the print versions, notified Gazette copies of Acts/Rules/Regulations for authentic version or for use before the UGC or any other authority. The UGC will not be responsible for any loss or damage to any person/ entity caused by any shortcoming, defect or inaccuracy inadvertently or otherwise crept in this website. The UGC will not be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business projects, or loss of profits) arising in contract, tort or otherwise from the use of or inability to use the website, or any of its contents, or from any action taken (or refrained from being taken) as a result of using the website or any such contents.
The UGC takes care to adhere the professional security standards but makes no warranty that the contents of the website are free from infection by viruses or anything else which has contaminating or destructive properties. Users are not permitted to change, modify or prepare derivative works from the content of this website.
All information provided on official website of
http://ugccare.unipune.ac.in
hosted by Savitribai Phule Pune University is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute a legal contract between the Savitribai Phule Pune University and any person or entity unless otherwise specified.
Information on official institute websites is subject to change without prior notice. Although all efforts have been made to make the information on the website as accurate as possible, by Pune University Network (PUN) web division, Savitribai Phule Pune University, UGC-CARE and its operational offices/officers, Centre for Publication Ethics, SPPU, Pune and UGC New Delhi makes no guarantees of any kind.
In no circumstances, to the fullest extent permitted by law, shall the Savitribai Phule Pune University nor or any of its officers/employees, UGC-CARE and its operational offices/officers, CPE-Pune be liable for any loss, additional costs or damage arising as a result of any use of this website or the information, content, or services. Relevant Officials of administrative sections and academic departments in Savitribai Phule Pune University may be consulted for accurate information.
Any discrepancy may be brought to the notice of the UGC at
webmaster@ugc.ac.in
Professor D.P. Singh
Chairman UGC
The Quality Mandate of the UGC emphasizes importance of promoting quality research by the faculty and for creating new knowledge. Credibility of research publications is extremely important. High-quality publications in reputed journals help in achieving higher global ranks and overall improvement of quality of education.
Publications in dubious sub-standard journals reflects adversely leading to long term academic damage and tarnishing of image. A problem of dubious /sub-standard journals has become a serious concern all over the world. The percentage of research articles published in poor quality journals is reported to be high in India, which has adversely affected its image.
As an apex regulatory body responsible for maintenance of standards in institutions of higher education, the UGC has taken firm steps to improve quality of research and safeguard publication ethics. For this purpose, the UGC has established “Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics” (CARE) for creation and maintenance of “Reference List of Quality Journals”. CARE members include Statutory Councils/ Academies/ Government bodies and others like the Association of Indian Universities.
The UGC Journal analysis Cell at Pune, CARE Universities at Hyderabad, New Delhi, Vadodara, Tezpur have created first edition of CARE List under the supervision of the Empowered Committee. I congratulate entire team of CARE and sincerely hope that the CARE List will benefit academic community in quality improvement efforts.
Professor Bhushan Patwardhan
Former Chairman CARE Empowered Committee and Vice Chairman UGC
Foreword
Increased incidence of compromised publication ethics and deteriorating academic integrity is a growing problem contaminating all domains of research. It has been observed that unethical / deceptive practices in publishing are leading to an increased number of dubious/ predatory journals worldwide. It has been reported that the percentage of research articles published in predatory journals is high in Indian Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs). Unethical practices leading to ‘pay and publish trash’ culture in India needs to be thwarted immediately.
Research and innovation involve rigorous scientific effort in search of truth, creation of new knowledge contributing to socioeconomic benefits for global good. It is important to ensure prevention of academic misconduct including plagiarism in academic writing among student, faculty, researcher and staff. Responsible conduct of research and safeguarding ethics and integrity in scientific research is extremely crucial.
Academic Integrity is defined as “the intellectual honesty in proposing, performing and reporting any activity, which leads to the creation of new knowledge, intellectual property”. Any attempt of compromised academic integrity should be challenged, questioned and de-recognized at all levels.
Indian academic community including teaching faculty, scientists and research scholars need to ensure that the journals / conferences they choose follow standard ethical policies. For this purpose, the UGC has set up a Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics (CARE) to identify, continuously monitor and maintain reference list of quality journals across disciplines. We suggest that research articles published only in CARE Reference List of Quality Journals (CARE List) should be considered for all academic purposes.
Indian academic community must avoid publication in predatory/ dubious journals or participate in predatory conferences. They must not get associated (as Editors/Advisors or in any other capacity) with journals / publishers / conferences involved in fraudulent, dubious, / deceptive practices.
Vice Chancellors, selection committees, research supervisors / guides and such other experts involved in academic evaluation / assessment must ensure that their decisions are primarily based on quality of research work and not merely on number of publications. Any publicationsin predatory journals or presentations in predatory conferences should not be considered for academic credit for selection, confirmation, promotion, performance appraisal, award of scholarship or academic degrees or credits in any form. We hope CARE list will be useful for this purpose.
UGC (Promotion of Academic Integrity and Prevention of Plagiarism in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2018 and UGC CARE website may be referred for more information. Guidance from Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) and the Leiden Manifesto may be also referred for this purpose.
In addition toReference List of Quality Journals, CARE website also provides useful resources as relevant publications, audio visual materials, videos, weblinks etc. CARE website also provides FAQs, Feedback and grievance redressal mechanism. We hope that CARE website and Reference List of Quality Journals will be useful to create more awareness and help the cause of promoting academic integrity and ethical publishing.