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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has withdrawn the UGC-CARE list and issued Suggestive Parameters for Peer-Reviewed Journals to guide selection of quality publications.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 Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery (rrjoddd) has been assessed against each parameter.
rrjoddd 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 | rrjoddd 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 | rrjoddd 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 | rrjoddd 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 | rrjoddd 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 | rrjoddd 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 | rrjoddd 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 | rrjoddd Compliance |
|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | Self-Citation Score | rrjoddd 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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