Welcome to my research publications page. This section highlights my contributions to academic and scientific knowledge through peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, and collaborative research works. Each publication reflects my commitment to advancing research, fostering innovationaring insights with the global academic community.

What is a Journal Manuscript?

A journal manuscript is the formal representation of your research, typically structured into:

• Abstract: A concise summary highlighting the study’s objectives, methods, results, and significance.
• Introduction: Sets the context, defines the research problem, and outlines objectives.
• Methodology: Describes the research design, data collection, and analytical techniques for replication.
• Results: Presents findings with tables, graphs, and figures for clarity.
• Discussion: Interprets results in relation to existing theories and studies.
• Conclusion: Summarizes contributions, limitations, and future research directions.

"This structure ensures your research is clear, systematic, and ready for peer review."

Indexed Journal

Reputed journals are often indexed in international databases such as:

Web Of Science

Web of Science is a global research database and indexing platform that helps researchers, students, and institutions find reliable and high-quality academic articles, journals, and conference papers. It is maintained by Clarivate and is widely used to track citations, measure research impact, and identify trusted journals. In simple terms, it’s like a powerful search engine for scholarly work that also shows how often and where a research paper has been cited, making it important for evaluating the quality and influence of research.

SCIE (Science Citation Index Expanded)

It is a part of the Web of Science database, maintained by Clarivate. SCIE indexes high-quality, peer-reviewed journals from different scientific fields like engineering, technology, medicine, agriculture, and natural sciences. Journals listed in SCIE are considered prestigious because they meet strict quality and impact criteria. In simple words, if a journal is in SCIE, it means it is internationally recognized, has strong research standards, and its papers are widely visible and citable by researchers worldwide.

SSCI (Social Sciences Citation Index)

It is a database within the Web of Science (by Clarivate) that indexes top-quality journals in the social sciences fields such as economics, psychology, education, sociology, political science, and management. Like SCIE, SSCI journals are highly prestigious because they are peer-reviewed, meet strict quality standards, and have strong global visibility. In simple terms, if a journal is indexed in SSCI, it means it is internationally recognized in the social sciences and the research published there is considered reliable and influential.

AHCI (Arts & Humanities Citation Index)

It is a part of the Web of Science database maintained by Clarivate and covers high-quality journals in fields like literature, history, philosophy, linguistics, art, music, theatre, and cultural studies. Unlike SCIE or SSCI, AHCI does not focus on impact factors as much, because citation patterns in arts and humanities are different. In simple terms, if a journal is in AHCI, it means it is a well-recognized and trusted journal in the arts and humanities disciplines, giving global visibility to research in those fields.

ESCI (Emerging Sources Citation Index)

It is part of the Web of Science (by Clarivate) and includes newer or regional journals that are of good quality but not yet indexed in SCIE, SSCI, or AHCI. ESCI acts as a “stepping stone” for journals, giving them visibility and citation tracking while they work toward meeting the stricter standards required for the main indexes. In simple words, if a journal is in ESCI, it is recognized as a credible and peer-reviewed publication, but it is still in the process of building its reputation to possibly move into SCIE, SSCI, or AHCI later.

Scopus Indexed Journals

• Scopus is a bibliographic database containing abstracts and citations for academic articles.
• It covers a wide range of fields: science, technology, engineering, medicine, social sciences, arts, and humanities.
• Researchers, universities, and institutions use Scopus for literature reviews, citation tracking, and journal ranking.

Q1

A Q1 publication refers to a research article that is published in a journal ranked in the first quartile (Q1) of its subject area, based on impact and quality indicators such as the Scimago Journal Rank (SJR) or Journal Impact Factor (JIF). Journals are typically divided into four quartiles (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4) according to their performance metrics. Q1 represents the top 25% of journals in a given field.

Being published in a Q1 journal indicates that the research has appeared in one of the most prestigious and highly recognized journals worldwide. These journals are known for rigorous peer-review processes, high citation rates, and global visibility. For researchers, a Q1 publication is often considered a strong indicator of the quality, originality, and impact of their work.

In academia, especially in research-intensive universities and institutions, Q1 publications carry significant weight. They are often required for Ph.D. completion, faculty promotions, research funding, and international collaborations. A researcher with Q1 publications is usually viewed as contributing cutting-edge work that has strong academic and societal influence.

Thus, when someone mentions a “Q1 publication,” they are highlighting that the paper is published in a top-tier journal ranked among the best 25% globally in its discipline. This makes it one of the most valuable forms of academic publication in terms of recognition and career advancement.

Annexure A1

Annexure Journals are journals that are included in an official list of approved or recognized journals released by a governing or accrediting body, such as a university authority, research council, or regulatory agency. The purpose of creating an annexure list is to ensure that researchers publish their work only in authentic, credible, and peer-reviewed journals, and to prevent publications in predatory or low-quality journals.

For example, in India, many universities and institutions (including Anna University and other state universities) used to publish an Annexure List of Journals that categorized recognized journals for faculty promotions, Ph.D. evaluations, and academic credit. Researchers were required to publish in these listed journals to ensure that their work was counted for academic assessment, promotions, and funding opportunities.

Over time, some annexure lists have been replaced by globally recognized indexing systems such as Scopus, Web of Science, or UGC-CARE lists. However, the idea remains the same: annexure journals are those officially approved to maintain quality, authenticity, and academic credibility in research publications.

Ugc Care

A UGC-CARE Journal Publication refers to publishing research work in a journal that is listed and approved under the UGC-CARE (Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics) List maintained by the University Grants Commission (UGC), India.

The UGC introduced the CARE list in 2019 to ensure high-quality, authentic, and ethical research publications, after it was observed that many researchers were publishing in predatory or fake journals. The CARE list serves as an official reference for recognized journals in which Indian researchers, faculty, and Ph.D. scholars should publish their work to receive academic credit, career advancement, and research evaluation benefits.

Journals in the UGC-CARE list are selected based on strict criteria such as peer review, editorial quality, publishing ethics, regularity of publication, and international visibility. The list is updated regularly to add genuine journals and remove those that fail to maintain quality standards.

Publishing in UGC-CARE approved journals is important because:

• It ensures that the research is academically credible.
• Such publications are considered valid for Ph.D. requirements, faculty promotions, and research grants.
• It protects scholars from falling into the trap of predatory journals.

"In simple terms, a UGC-CARE Journal Publication means your research article is published in a recognized and trusted academic journal, approved by UGC for academic and research purposes in India."

Steps in the Publication Process:

• Topic Selection & Research Work
• Manuscript Preparation (as per journal guidelines)
• Plagiarism Check & Editing
• Submission to Journal / Conference
• Peer Review Process
• Revision & Resubmission
• Acceptance & Publication

Ethical Considerations in Publication

• Avoiding Plagiarism
• Proper Citation & Referencing
• Maintaining Data Authenticity
• Respecting Authorship Contributions
• Transparency in Funding & Conflicts of Interest

Conclusion

Research publication plays a critical role in shaping innovation, academic growth, and global collaboration. By adhering to ethical practices and selecting the right journals, researchers can ensure their work creates a lasting impact.