UGC Guidelines and IJAR Compliance

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recently announced significant changes to its approach for evaluating research journals, discontinuing the UGC-CARE journal list and introducing new guidelines to improve research quality, ensure transparency, and empower institutions and researchers. The International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR) is fully aligned with these updated standards, providing a trusted platform for publishing impactful research.

How IJAR Aligns with UGC Guidelines

1. General Criteria

IJAR meets all general criteria outlined by UGC for journal evaluation:

ISSN: IJAR is registered with ISSN 2320-5407, ensuring validity as an internationally recognized journal (About the Journal).

Regular Publication: IJAR maintains consistent publication periodicity, releasing issues on time with continuity (Publication Policy).

Transparent Peer Review:

Comprehensive submission guidelines help authors prepare high-quality manuscripts (Instructions to Authors).

Ethical and timely publication processes ensure transparency (Review History Policy).

Plagiarism detection tools are employed to maintain originality (Plagiarism Policy).

2. Editorial Standards

IJAR has a robust editorial structure that adheres to UGC’s standards:

Editorial Board: Comprising subject-matter experts who oversee rigorous manuscript evaluations (Editorial Board).

Reviewers Panel: A diverse team of reviewers ensures impartiality and adherence to academic integrity (Reviewers Panel).

Assistant Reviewers: Specialized reviewers contribute expertise in niche fields (Assistant Reviewers).

3. Ethical Publishing Practices

IJAR strictly adheres to ethical guidelines to ensure credibility and transparency:

Plagiarism prevention with acceptable similarity scores (Plagiarism Policy).

Conflict-of-interest disclosures among governance members, editorial boards, reviewers, and authors (Ethics Policy).

Clear editorial policies specifying aims, objectives, scope, subject areas, article processing charges, publishing timelines, and acceptance rates (Aims and Scope).

4. Open Access and Licensing

IJAR follows an open-access model to ensure global visibility for published research:

Articles are licensed under Creative Commons terms for unrestricted use (Open Access Policy, Licensing Terms).

5. Visibility & Impact

IJAR ensures wide visibility through indexing in reputable databases such as Google Scholar, CrossRef, Academia.edu, and Web of Science (Publons) (About the Journal).

Affordable Publishing Options

IJAR offers cost-effective publishing solutions tailored to researchers’ needs:

Discounts for researchers from developing countries (Publishing Costs & Discounts).

Subscription options for institutions seeking access to archives (Academic Subscriptions).

Why Choose IJAR?

By aligning with UGC’s updated guidelines, IJAR provides researchers with a trusted platform for publishing impactful work. Key features include:
✔ Multidisciplinary scope covering diverse fields such as Engineering, Medical Sciences, Social Sciences, and more (Aims and Scope).
✔ Fast-track peer review and publication processes with online status tracking.
✔ Unique CrossRef DOI assigned to every published paper for enhanced discoverability.

Refunds and Cancellations

For authors who wish to withdraw their submissions post-payment, IJAR offers a transparent refund mechanism as outlined in our Refund Policy and Cancellation Policy.

Feedback & Updates

UGC has invited feedback on its guidelines until February 25, 2025. Researchers, faculty members, and institutions are encouraged to contribute their views via email at journal@ugc.gov.in.