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International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI)
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI)
ISSN (Online): 2319 – 7722, ISSN (Print): 2319 – 7714
ISSN (Online): 2319 – 7722, ISSN (Print): 2319 – 7714
www.ijhssi.org ||Volume 9 Issue 7 Ser. I || July 2020 || PP 27-30
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UGC Approved Journals for CAS and Direct Recruitment: A
UGC Approved Journals for Direct Recruitment A
Special Reference to Library and Information Science
Special Reference to
Dr. Umesha Naik
Dr. Umesha Naik
Assistant Professor Department of Library and Information Science
Assistant Professor Department of Library and Information Science
Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri, Mangalore - 574 199, Karnataka
Mangalore University, Mangalagangothri, Mangalore - 574 199, Karnataka
ABSTRACT: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has prepared an approved list of journals that needs
ABSTRACT: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has prepared an approved list of journals that needs
to be considered for appointment and promotion of teaching faculty and academic community. UGC approved
to be considered for appointment and promotion of teaching faculty and academic community. UGC approved
journals are identified from different committees and from different citations. This article highlights its
journals are identified from different committees and from different citations. This article highlights its
importance, subject-wise journal status, and special parts of LIS journals approved by the UGC. The study also
importance, subject-wise journal status, and special parts of LIS journals approved by the UGC. The study also
analyzed the UGC approved journals in the field of Library and Information Science Journals which is indexed
analyzed the UGC approved journals in the field of Library and Information Science Journals which is indexed
by different sources. There are 56513 journals approved by UGC as on 5-2-2018, only 383 library and
by different sources. There are 56513 journals approved by UGC as on 5-2-2018, only 383 library and
information science journals selected and get relevant results.
information science journals selected and get relevant results.
KEYWORDS: UGC approved Journals, CAS, Journals Ranking, Scopus, Web of Science, Indian Citation
UGC approved Journals, CAS, Journals Ranking, Scopus, Web of Science, Indian Citation
KEYWORDS:
Index (ICI), UNIV, UGC.
Index (ICI), UNIV, UGC.
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Date of Submission: 23-06-2020 Date of Acceptance: 11-07-2020
Date of Submission: 23-06-2020 Date of Acceptance: 11-07-2020
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I. INTRODUCTION
I. INTRODUCTION
The University Grants Commission (UGC) implement an Academic Performance Indicator (API)
UGC) implement an Academic Performance Indicator (API)
score-based regulations for minimum qualifications for appointment of teachers and other academic staff in
score-based regulations for minimum qualifications for appointment of teachers and other academic staff in
Universities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education. In this study,
Universities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education. In this study,
the present investigators focus on the list of journals available and its source and other details to maintain the
the present investigators focus on the list of journals available and its source and other details to maintain the
standards. The Standing Committee constituted by the UGC for identifying journals in different disciplines has
standards. The Standing Committee constituted by the UGC for identifying journals in different disciplines has
approved the list of Journals for the purpose of the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) and Direct Recruitment
approved the list of Journals for the purpose of the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) and Direct Recruitment
of teachers and other academic staff.
of teachers and other academic staff.
The UGC-approved list of journals consists of those indexed in WoS (Science Citation Index, Social
The UGC-approved list of journals consists of those indexed in WoS (Science Citation Index, Social
Science Citation Index and Arts and Humanities Citation Index); journals indexed in Scopus; journals indexed
Science Citation Index and Arts and Humanities Citation Index); journals indexed in Scopus; journals indexed
in Indian Citation Index; journals recommended by the Members of the UGC Standing Committee and
in Indian Citation Index; journals recommended by the Members of the UGC Standing Committee and
Language Committee, and journals recommended by the universities.
Language Committee, and journals recommended by the universities.
II. PREVIOUS STUDIES
II. PREVIOUS STUDIES
Gupta, Kumar & Kabra (2017) highlights the status of UGC approved library and information science
journals on the UGC API list. The UGC had made four amendments in the Regulations as quality measures in
The UGC had made four amendments in the Regulations as quality measures in
the past. The UGC recently identified and issued a list of 38652 journals for counting of API in the category of
the past. The UGC recently identified and issued a list of 38652 journals for counting of API in the category of
Research Publication - Journals for selection/promotion of teachers and other academic staff in the universities
Research Publication - Journals for selection/promotion of teachers and other academic staff in the universities
and colleges. The author focus on the 2010 UGC regulation of API linked selection and appointment for teacher
and colleges.
and other library staff assistant librarian and college librarians.
The past research in India and other country has often focused on:
The past research in India and other country has often focused on:
- An Analysis of UGC Approved Library and Information Science Journals (Jeyapragash, Muthuraj, &
-
Rajkumar, 2017).
- UGC approved List of Journals in All Subjects 2017 (Barman, 2017).
- UGC approved List of Journals in All Subjects 2017 (Barman, 2017).
- UGC notification on journal lists to calculate API scores (Paramanik, Rai, & Sharma, 2017).
- UGC notification on journal lists to calculate API scores (Paramanik, Rai, & Sharma, 2017).
- Library and information science journals on the UGC API list: A Study (Gupta, Kumar, & Kabra,
- Library and information science journals on the UGC API list: A Study (Gupta, Kumar, & Kabra,
2017).
2017).
- Inclusion of New Journals in the UGC Approved List of Journals: Help Manual (Onlinejournal.in,
- Inclusion of New Journals in the UGC Approved List of Journals: Help Manual (Onlinejournal.in,
2017).
2017).
- University Grants Commission: Notification (UGC. 2016).
- University Grants Commission: Notification (UGC. 2016).
- Comparison of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar: strengths and weaknesses
- Comparison of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar: strengths and weaknesses
(Falagas, 2008).
(Falagas, 2008).
- Use of e-journals and databases by the academic community of University of Mysore : A survey
- Use of e-journals and databases by the academic community of University of Mysore : A survey
(Nikam & Pramodini, 2007).
(Nikam & Pramodini, 2007).
- Open Access Initiatives in India - An Evaluation (Fernandez, 2006).
- Open Access Initiatives in India - An Evaluation (Fernandez, 2006).
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- Usage of E-journals by researchers in Aligarh Muslim University: A study (Raza, 2006).
- Usage of E-journals by researchers in Aligarh Muslim University: A study (Raza, 2006).
- The role of academic journal publications in the UK Research Assessment Exercise (Bence, 2004).
- The role of academic journal publications in the UK Research Assessment Exercise (Bence, 2004).
III. OBJECTIVES
III. OBJECTIVES
The main objectives of this study are;
The main objectives of this study are;
1. To identify the list of journals approved by the UGC
1. To identify the list of journals approved by the UGC
2. To find out the subject covered by the different discipline
2. To find out the subject covered by the different discipline
3. To find out the ranking status of the journals
3. To find out the ranking status of the journals
4. To identify the publisher status as well as the Source ranking of the journals
4. To identify the publisher status as well as the Source ranking of the journals
5. To describe what sources UGC recommend for selection of journals
5. To describe what sources UGC recommend for selection of journals
IV. METHODOLOGY
IV. METHODOLOGY
Based on the UGC notification, there are four disciplines listed on the website namely; science, social
Based on the UGC notification, there are four disciplines listed on the website namely; science, social
science, arts & humanities, and multidisciplinary. The UGC approved list of journals includes journals covered
science, arts & humanities, and multidisciplinary. The UGC approved list of journals includes journals covered
in the source of i) Web of Science (WoS); ii) Scopus; iii) Indian Citation Index (ICI); iv) Journals recommended
in the source of i) Web of Science (WoS); ii) Scopus; iii) Indian Citation Index (ICI); iv) Journals recommended
by the Standing Committee on Notification on Journal and Language Committee; and v) Journal recommended
by the Standing Committee on Notification on Journal and Language Committee; and v) Journal recommended
by Universities. Given a special reference to library and information science journals under social science
by Universities. Given a special reference to library and information science journals under social science
discipline for further study and collected data from this site. There are 56513 journals approved by UGC as on
discipline for further study and collected data from this site. There are 56513 journals approved by UGC as on
5-2-2018, out of 56513 only 383 library and information science journals selected for this study (UGC, 2017).
5-2-2018, out of 56513 only 383 library and information science journals selected for this study (UGC, 2017).
The main focus of this study is to find out the journal’s status, subject covers, rank, sources, and whether the
The main focus of this study is to find out the journal’s status, subject covers, rank, sources, and whether the
journals are available on the UGC websites.
journals are available on the UGC websites.
V. DISCUSSION
V. DISCUSSION
In Arts and Humanities discipline the history subject covered maximum of 899 journals. In social
In Arts and Humanities discipline the history subject covered maximum of 899 journals. In social
science discipline the Social Sciences subject covered maximum of 1450 journals. In science discipline, the
science discipline the subject covered maximum of 1450 journals. In science discipline, the
Water Science and Technology subject covered maximum 2013 journals.
Water Science and Technology subject covered maximum 2013 journals.
Figure -1: UGC Approved List of Journals Website
Figure -1: UGC Approved List of Journals Website
Figure 1 shows that there are four disciplines identified by UGC namely Science, Social Science, Arts &
Figure 1 shows that there are four disciplines identified by UGC namely Science, Social Science, Arts &
Humanities, and Multidisciplinary subjects.
Humanities, and Multidisciplinary subjects.
Table -1: Discipline wise UGC Journal List
Table -1: Discipline wise UGC Journal List
Discipline Number of Subjects Number of Journals 1 to 100 Rank
Discipline Number of Subjects Number of Journals 1 to 100 Rank
Science 248 39714 17
Science 248 39714 17
Social Science 46 17646 3
Social Science 46 17646 3
Arts & Humanities 46 5713 2
Arts & Humanities 46 5713 2
Multidisciplinary - 254 1
Multidisciplinary - 254 1
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Table 1 shows that these four disciplines the science discipline have 248 subjects with 39714 journals, social
Table 1 shows that these four disciplines the science discipline have 248 subjects with 39714 journals, social
science covered 46 subjects with 17646 journals, arts & humanities also have 46 subjects with only 5713
science covered 46 subjects with 17646 journals, arts & humanities also have 46 subjects with only 5713
journals. The multidisciplinary discipline has 254 journals but it does not have specific subjects.
journals. The multidisciplinary discipline has 254 journals but it does not have specific subjects.
th
th
In Arts and Humanities discipline the Archiv Fur Reformationsgeschichte (Religious Studies) is in the 7 place
In Arts and Humanities discipline the Archiv Fur Reformationsgeschichte (Religious Studies) is in the 7 place
th
th
and Rossiiskaia Istoria (History) in the 65 position
and Rossiiskaia Istoria (History) in the 65 position
th
th
In a multidisciplinary subject, the journal Sadhana - Academy Proceedings in Engineering Sciences is in the 68
In a multidisciplinary subject, the journal Sadhana - Academy Proceedings in Engineering Sciences is in the 68
position.
position.
nd
nd
In Library and Information Science subject the Accountability in Research in 202 and Accountability in
In Library and Information Science subject the Accountability in Research in 202 and Accountability in
rd th
rd th
Research - Policies and Quality Assurance in 203 positions. There are no LIS journals within the 100 place.
Research - Policies and Quality Assurance in 203 positions. There are no LIS journals within the 100 place.
Table -2: Status of ISSN and e-ISSN
Table -2: Status of ISSN and e-ISSN
ISSN e-ISSN
ISSN e-ISSN
Number % Number %
Number % Number %
357 93.21 156 40.73
357 93.21 156 40.73
Table 2 brings out the ISSN and e-ISSN status of LIS journals. Out of 383 only 357 print journals and 156
Table 2 brings out the ISSN and e-ISSN status of LIS journals. Out of 383 only 357 print journals and 156
electronic journals are available in LIS subjects.
electronic journals are available in LIS subjects.
Table -3: Status of ISSN and e-ISSN
Table -3: Status of ISSN and e-ISSN
Both ISSN and e-ISSN available ISSN and e-ISSN not available
Both ISSN and e-ISSN available ISSN and e-ISSN not available
Number % Number %
Number % Number %
135 35.24 05 1.30
135 35.24 05 1.30
Table 3 shows that out of 383 journals 135 published both prints as well as electronic versions simultaneously.
Table 3 shows that out of 383 journals 135 published both prints as well as electronic versions simultaneously.
The publishers are very important in the journal publication fields. Table 4 finds that only 371 journals have
The publishers are very important in the journal publication fields. Table 4 finds that only 371 journals have
publisher name and 12 journals don’t have publisher details.
publisher name and 12 journals don’t have publisher details.
Table-4: Publisher were not available
Table-4: Publisher were not available
Publisher
Publisher
Yes % No %
Yes % No %
371 96.87 12 3.13
371 96.87 12 3.13
There are 7 sources are available in the journals lists in LIS viz. ICI, Scopus, UGC, UNIV, WOS, and
There are 7 sources are available in the journals lists in LIS viz. ICI, Scopus, UGC, UNIV, WOS, and
combined sources like Scopus & ICI and WoS & Scopus. Indian Citation Index: 2004 onwards ICI covers
combined sources like Scopus & ICI and WoS & Scopus. Indian Citation Index: 2004 onwards ICI covers
more than 800+ journals which are published from India covering scientific, technical, medical, and social
more than 800+ journals which are published from India covering scientific, technical, medical, and social
sciences that include arts and humanities. At present, there are more than 220+ OA journals. 350 thousand
sciences that include arts and humanities. At present, there are more than 220+ OA journals. 350 thousand
index articles and 6 million references were also available. Scopus is Elsevier’s abstract and citation database
index articles and 6 million references were also available. Scopus is Elsevier’s abstract and citation database
launched in 2004. It covers nearly 36,377 titles (22,794 active titles and 13,583 Inactive titles) from
launched in 2004. It covers nearly 36,377 titles (22,794 active titles and 13,583 Inactive titles) from
approximately 11,678 publishers, of which 34,346 are peer-reviewed journals in top-level subject fields Life
approximately 11,678 publishers, of which 34,346 are peer-reviewed journals in top-level subject fields Life
Sciences, Social Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Health Sciences. It covers three types of sources: Book Series,
Sciences, Social Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Health Sciences. It covers three types of sources: Book Series,
Journals, and Trade Journals. Web of Science / Web of Knowledge is an online subscription - based scientific
Journals, and Trade Journals. Web of Science / Web of Knowledge is an online subscription - based scientific
citation indexing service produced by the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) that gives access to multiple
citation indexing service produced by the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) that gives access to multiple
databases. It covers 90 million + records.
databases. It covers 90 million + records.
Table – 5: Sources of Journals
Table – 5: Sources of Journals
Source Number
Source Number
Indian Citation Index (ICI) 14
Indian Citation Index (ICI) 14
Scopus (Elsevier) 141
Scopus (Elsevier) 141
Scopus & ICI) 1
Scopus & ICI) 1
UGC (University Grants Commission) 65
UGC ( 65
UNIV 95
UNIV 95
Web of Science (WoS) 20
Web of Science (WoS) 20
WoS & Scopus 47
WoS & Scopus 47
Table 5 shows that out of 383 library and information journals maximum of 141 journals covered under Scopus
Table 5 shows that out of 383 library and information journals maximum of 141 journals covered under Scopus
and least 1 under Scopus and ICI sources.
and least 1 under Scopus and ICI sources.
VI. CONCLUSION
VI. CONCLUSION
The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) implements new rules to maintain the
The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) implements new rules to maintain the
standards in teaching - learning. For this purpose, they launch a new proposal the faculties and researchers
standards in teaching - learning. For this purpose, they launch a new proposal the faculties and researchers
should publish the article in UGC recognized journals available on the http://www.ugc.ac.in website.
should publish the article in UGC recognized journals available on the http://www.ugc.ac.in website.
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