UGC Suggested Parameters for Peer-Reviewed Journals
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has withdrawn the UGC-CARE list and issued Suggestive Parameters for Peer-Reviewed Journals to guide selection of quality publications. In alignment with these guidelines, the Journal of Law of Torts and Consumer Protection Law (jltcpl) has been assessed against each parameter.
jltcpl fulfills the recommended parameters and is suitable for HEIs seeking a reliable, peer-reviewed outlet in the domain of drones and aerial robotics.
All articles receive a DOI for permanent citation and discoverability.
2. Editorial Board Criteria
| S.No | UGC Suggestive Parameters | jltcpl Compliance |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | Editorial Board Details | Names, affiliations, countries, and expertise are published and updated. Editorial Board |
| 2.2 | Board Composition | Eminent academicians/scientists in drones & related fields; national + international representation. |
| 2.3 | Efficient Editorial/Review Process | Rigorous double-blind review; typical initial decision in 3–4 weeks. Editorial Policy |
3. Journal Editorial Policy
| S.No | UGC Suggestive Parameters | jltcpl Compliance |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | Aim, objective, and scope | Research on UAV tech, aerial robotics, autonomous systems, etc.; clearly outlined on site. Focus & Scope |
| 3.2 | Subject Area | Multidisciplinary (Engineering, Robotics, AI, Applications) |
| 3.3 | Article Processing Charge | Transparent APCs: ₹10,000 (India), $950 (Overseas). |
| 3.4 | Publishing Timeline | Initial decision in 3–4 weeks; typical submission-to-publication ~ 2 months. |
| 3.5 | Acceptance Rate | 85% |
4. Journal Quality Criteria — Content
| S.No | UGC Suggestive Parameters | jltcpl Compliance |
|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | Academic Contribution | Publishes original research/reviews advancing drones and applications with clear motivation and impact. |
| 4.2 | Conformity to Scope | Strict editorial prescreen + peer review ensures alignment to aims/objectives. |
5. Journal Standards
| S.No | UGC Suggestive Parameters | jltcpl Compliance |
|---|---|---|
| 5.1 | Bibliographic Data & Citation | Vancouver style; accurate & complete references. Instructions for Authors |
| 5.2 | Font & Design | Clear fonts (TNR/Arial/Calibri 12pt), logical headings, readable layout per style guide. |
| 5.3 | Infographics & Exhibits | High-quality figures/tables/supplementary files; 300 dpi minimum; labeled and cited. |
| 5.4 | Citation Record | All articles have DOIs; citations tracked via Google Scholar and other platforms. |
| 5.5 | Print Continuum | Primarily online; print copies on request; no separate print ISSN (as of Jul 2025). |
| 5.6 | Quality of Website | Secure, modern, accessible, and updated regularly (HTTPS). |
| 5.7 | Multilingual Availability | English only at present. |
6. Research Ethics
| S.No | UGC Suggestive Parameters | jltcpl Compliance |
|---|---|---|
| 6.1 | Ethical Guidelines for Authors | Aligned with international best practices (originality, data integrity, authorship, reporting). Author Guidelines |
| 6.2 | Plagiarism Prevention | All submissions screened using Qtext; similarity thresholds enforced. |
| 6.3 | Conflict of Interest Disclosure | COI statements required for authors/reviewers/editors; handled transparently. |
| 6.4 | AI Generated Content Policy | Authors must declare AI tool usage; responsible accuracy/originality remain with authors. |
7. Journal Visibility
| S.No | UGC Suggestive Parameters | jltcpl Compliance |
|---|---|---|
| 7.1 | Impact Factor or Similar | No official Clarivate IF. Citations tracked on platforms like Google Scholar. |
| 7.2 | Indexation in Reputed Databases | Not indexed in Scopus or WoS as of Jul 2025. |
8. Journal Impact Criteria
| S.No | UGC Suggestive Parameters | jltcpl Compliance |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Self-Citation Score | jltcpl does not practice coercive self-citation; adheres to COPE guidelines. |
| 8.2 | Total Citation Rate | Data not publicly available. |
| 8.3 | CiteScore | Not available (not indexed in Scopus). |
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