A CRITICAL STUDY OF THE VALUE ADDITION TO EDUCATION BY ACADEMIC
JOURNALS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO E-PUBLISHING
Author: PROF. S. P. SINGH
Category: Human Resource Management
Abstract:
Academic Performance Indicators (API) in Performance Based Assessment Scheme (PBAS) by University Grants Commission (UGC) proposes, research and academic publications as important parameter in
assessment of teachers. The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has also used the
'cumulative impact index' in drawing equivalence to Ph.D. These and many other factors have resulted in almost
every institute of higher and technical education, promote and publish academic journal. This research paper
critically analyses the role of academic journals in adding value to the process of education. Brief overview of the
merits and demerits of journal rankings and valuation methodologies (e.g. Impact Factors of JCR, SJR indicators,
Citations etc) is considered. The research also dwells with the various manipulative tendencies and practices
prevalent towards the same. The researcher analyses benefits of electronic form of journals publications. The
paper makes suitable recommendations to scholarly researchers and academicians based on outcomes of above
research.
Keywords: Academic journal, Value to education, E-publishing, Journal rankings.
