UGC 2025 GUIDELINES
We strictly adhere to the UGC 2025 Guidelines for the evaluation and selection of peer-reviewed journals. These guidelines were officially released on 11th February 2025 to ensure academic integrity, transparency, and quality in research publications.
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Please read below to crosscheck the UGC-suggested parameters and how this journal aligns with them.
1. Journal Preliminary Criteria
2. Editorial Board Criteria
Parameter |
Details |
Editorial Board Details |
Led by Chief Editor Ilavazhagi G & Malaya Kumar Biswal M, full list available on website [Check here] |
Board Composition |
Diverse group of scholars from multiple disciplines |
Editorial Process |
2–4 week review timeline with rigorous checks |
3. Editorial Policy
Parameter |
Details |
Aims and Scope |
Multidisciplinary research across science, engineering, and technology |
Subject Areas |
Science, Engineering, Technology, Interdisciplinary Studies |
APC |
INR 500–10,000 depending on category; waivers available |
Publishing Timeline |
Typically 2–3 weeks from submission |
Acceptance Rate |
61% |
4. Content Quality Criteria
Parameter |
Details |
Academic Contribution |
Original research, reviews, case studies, communications |
Scope Compliance |
Content aligns with journal’s stated objectives |
5. Journal Standards
Parameter |
Details |
Referencing |
Standardized citations with DOI assigned |
Design |
Professional and readable format |
Visuals |
High-quality figures and tables encouraged |
Citation Record |
Indexed in public repositories; specific metrics can be verified through Google Scholar |
Print Continuity |
Online-only publication |
Online Access |
All articles available full-text online |
Website Quality |
Well-maintained and updated regularly |
Multilingual Content |
Only English at present |
6. Research Ethics
Parameter |
Details |
Ethics Policy |
Clear author guidelines for ethical conduct [Check here] |
Plagiarism Check |
Plagiarism detection tools used, especially Plagiarism Checker-X, iThenticate |
Conflict of Interest |
Disclosure required from all contributors |
AI Content Policy |
Clear information on AI content is given [Check here] |
7. Visibility
8. Impact Criteria
Parameter |
Details |
Self-Citation |
NA |
Total Citation Rate |
~38 per article |
Cite Score |
3.85 |
Total Citations |
972 [Till Date] |
h-index & i10-index |
15 & 21 [Till Date] |