148 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from the source document, published by ugc.gov.in. Every answer is a verbatim span of text the source prints, and each row carries the passage it sits in, its offset in that passage, the source quote, the page and the location in the document, so any row can be checked against the original. 108 of the 148 pairs (73.0%) are explanatory questions and 40 restate a figure. 100.00% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
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First 10 of 148 rows
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| What is the role of the Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics? | creation and maintenance of “Reference List of Quality Journals” | For this purpose, the UGC has established “Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics” (CARE) for creation and maintenance of “Reference List of Quality Journals”. CARE members include Statutory Councils/ Academies/ Government bodies and others like the Association of Indian Universities. The UGC Journal analysis Cell at Pune, CARE Universities at Hyderabad, New Delhi, Vadodara, Tezpur have created first edition of CARE List under the supervision of the Empowered Committee. I congratulate entire team of CARE and sincerely hope that the CARE List will benefit academic community in quality improvement efforts. (Prof. D. P. Singh) New Delhi Chairman November, 2019 University Grants Commission | 99 | definition | 1.000 | For this purpose, the UGC has established “Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics” (CARE) for creation and maintenance of “Reference List of Quality Journals”. | 5 | page=5,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What does the process of research and innovation entail? | rigorous scientific effort in search of truth, creation of new knowledge contributing to socioeconomic benefits for global good | Increased incidence of compromised publication ethics and deteriorating academic integrity is a growing problem contaminating all domains of research. It has been observed that unethical / deceptive practices in publishing are leading to an increased number of dubious/ predatory journals worldwide. It has been reported that the percentage of research articles published in predatory journals is high in Indian Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs). Unethical practices leading to ‘pay and publish trash’ culture in India needs to be thwarted immediately. Research and innovation involve rigorous scientific effort in search of truth, creation of new knowledge contributing to socioeconomic benefits for global good. It is important to ensure prevention of academic misconduct including plagiarism in academic writing among student, faculty, researcher and staff. | 590 | definition | 1.000 | Research and innovation involve rigorous scientific effort in search of truth, creation of new knowledge contributing to socioeconomic benefits for global good. | 6 | page=6,block=2 | ||
| What is the goal of Part I of the UGC-CARE Protocol? | basic information about the journal | Selection and Addition of Journal Title/s Every title submitted by UGC-CARE Council members and UGC-CARE Universities, will be analyzed by the UGC Cell at SPPU, as per the protocols for journal analysis approved by the Empowered Committee of UGC-CARE, A stringent methodology would be used for analysing new titles. It consists of three parts: 3 UGC-CARE Protocol Part I: Basic information 3 UGC-CARE Protocol Part II: Primary Criteria 3 UGC-CARE Protocol Part III: Secondary Criteria Part I of the analysis protocol is designed to obtain basic information about the journal (given below) from universities/ colleges/ individuals or publishers : 1. Journal title 2. Journal broad discipline and focus subject 3. Name of publisher 4. Country of origin and registered address 5. Journal language/s 6. Publishing frequency 7. Editor name, editorial office address, phone, email and website 8. | 539 | definition | 1.000 | It consists of three parts: 3 UGC-CARE Protocol Part I: Basic information 3 UGC-CARE Protocol Part II: Primary Criteria 3 UGC-CARE Protocol Part III: Secondary Criteria Part I of the analysis protocol is designed to obtain basic information about the journal (given below) from universities/ colleges/ individuals or publishers : 1. | ||||
| What do the 12 zodiac signs in the painting represent? | 12 different characters, thoughts and opinions | Back Cover : The ‘Portrait of UGC’ is a painting made by Prof. Him Chatterjee, Himachal Pradesh University This portrait of the University Grant Commission is a reflection of education Philosophy from Indian traditional Knowledge systems. The Orange colour scheme represents Knowledge. The Swan represents Goddess Saraswati spreading wings of Knowledge. The National emblem-the lion capital and Dharma Chakra signifies moving forward and Buddhi, with the open books below is the emblem of UGC. Two eyes of Owl below signifies the Goddess Laxami and Ghara represent Grant. The GYAN CHAKRA to SAHASRARA CHAKRA-transcends Knowledge and Energy of Consciousness-Darshan. The Painting depicts array of logical and analytical disciplines through left brain and Creative and Artistic disciplines through Right brain. The 12 zodiac signs at foreground symbolise 12 different characters, thoughts and opinions. | 853 | definition | 1.000 | The 12 zodiac signs at foreground symbolise 12 different characters, thoughts and opinions. | 27 | page=27,ocr=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What are predatory journals or publishers characterized by? | false or misleading information, deviation from best editorial/publication practices, lack of transparency, and/ or use of aggressive and indiscriminate solicitation practices | 14 Consortium for Academic Research and Ethics CARE 3 Group B: Journals from the previously “UGC-Approved List” which are qualified as per the analysis protocols. 3 Group C: Journals from all disciplines recommended by UGC-CARE Council members, which are qualified as per the analysis protocols. 3 Group D: Journals from all disciplines and languages submitted by UGC-CARE Universities, which are qualified as per the analysis protocols. What are predatory/dubious/questionable journals or publishers? The terms “predatory journal” or “predatory publisher” are entities that prioritize self-interest at the expense of scholarship and are characterized by false or misleading information, deviation from best editorial/publication practices, lack of transparency, and/ or use of aggressive and indiscriminate solicitation practices. How often UGC-CARE List is updated? | 655 | definition | 1.000 | What are predatory/dubious/questionable journals or publishers? The terms “predatory journal” or “predatory publisher” are entities that prioritize self-interest at the expense of scholarship and are characterized by false or misleading information, deviation from best editorial/publication practices, lack of transparency, and/ or use of aggressive and indiscriminate solicitation practices. | ||||
| What is Group B in the UGC-CARE List? | Journals from the previously “UGC-Approved List” which are qualified as per the analysis protocols | 14 Consortium for Academic Research and Ethics CARE 3 Group B: Journals from the previously “UGC-Approved List” which are qualified as per the analysis protocols. 3 Group C: Journals from all disciplines recommended by UGC-CARE Council members, which are qualified as per the analysis protocols. 3 Group D: Journals from all disciplines and languages submitted by UGC-CARE Universities, which are qualified as per the analysis protocols. What are predatory/dubious/questionable journals or publishers? The terms “predatory journal” or “predatory publisher” are entities that prioritize self-interest at the expense of scholarship and are characterized by false or misleading information, deviation from best editorial/publication practices, lack of transparency, and/ or use of aggressive and indiscriminate solicitation practices. How often UGC-CARE List is updated? | 63 | definition | 1.000 | 14 Consortium for Academic Research and Ethics CARE 3 Group B: Journals from the previously “UGC-Approved List” which are qualified as per the analysis protocols. | 16 | page=16,block=0 | 0.700 | |
| What is Group C in the UGC-CARE List? | Journals from all disciplines recommended by UGC-CARE Council members, which are qualified as per the analysis protocols | 14 Consortium for Academic Research and Ethics CARE 3 Group B: Journals from the previously “UGC-Approved List” which are qualified as per the analysis protocols. 3 Group C: Journals from all disciplines recommended by UGC-CARE Council members, which are qualified as per the analysis protocols. 3 Group D: Journals from all disciplines and languages submitted by UGC-CARE Universities, which are qualified as per the analysis protocols. What are predatory/dubious/questionable journals or publishers? The terms “predatory journal” or “predatory publisher” are entities that prioritize self-interest at the expense of scholarship and are characterized by false or misleading information, deviation from best editorial/publication practices, lack of transparency, and/ or use of aggressive and indiscriminate solicitation practices. How often UGC-CARE List is updated? | 174 | definition | 1.000 | 3 Group C: Journals from all disciplines recommended by UGC-CARE Council members, which are qualified as per the analysis protocols. | 16 | page=16,block=0 | 0.700 | |
| What is Group D in the UGC-CARE List? | Journals from all disciplines and languages submitted by UGC-CARE Universities, which are qualified as per the analysis protocols | 14 Consortium for Academic Research and Ethics CARE 3 Group B: Journals from the previously “UGC-Approved List” which are qualified as per the analysis protocols. 3 Group C: Journals from all disciplines recommended by UGC-CARE Council members, which are qualified as per the analysis protocols. 3 Group D: Journals from all disciplines and languages submitted by UGC-CARE Universities, which are qualified as per the analysis protocols. What are predatory/dubious/questionable journals or publishers? The terms “predatory journal” or “predatory publisher” are entities that prioritize self-interest at the expense of scholarship and are characterized by false or misleading information, deviation from best editorial/publication practices, lack of transparency, and/ or use of aggressive and indiscriminate solicitation practices. How often UGC-CARE List is updated? | 307 | definition | 1.000 | 3 Group D: Journals from all disciplines and languages submitted by UGC-CARE Universities, which are qualified as per the analysis protocols. | 16 | page=16,block=0 | 0.700 | |
| What does the Quality Mandate of the UGC emphasize? | importance of promoting quality research by the faculty and for creating new knowledge. | The Quality Mandate of the UGC emphasizes importance of promoting quality research by the faculty and for creating new knowledge. Credibility of research publications is extremely important. High-quality publications in reputed journals help in achieving higher global ranks and overall improvement of quality of education. Publications in dubious sub-standard journals reflects adversely leading to long term academic damage and tarnishing of image. A problem of dubious /sub-standard journals has become a serious concern all over the world. The percentage of research articles published in poor quality journals is reported to be high in India, which has adversely affected its image. As an apex regulatory body responsible for maintenance of standards in institutions of higher education, the UGC has taken firm steps to improve quality of research and safeguard publication ethics. | 42 | definition | 1.000 | The Quality Mandate of the UGC emphasizes importance of promoting quality research by the faculty and for creating new knowledge. Credibility of research publications is extremely important. | 5 | page=5,block=2 | ||
| What is the purpose of the Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics (CARE)? | creation and maintenance of “Reference List of Quality Journals”. | For this purpose, the UGC has established “Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics” (CARE) for creation and maintenance of “Reference List of Quality Journals”. CARE members include Statutory Councils/ Academies/ Government bodies and others like the Association of Indian Universities. The UGC Journal analysis Cell at Pune, CARE Universities at Hyderabad, New Delhi, Vadodara, Tezpur have created first edition of CARE List under the supervision of the Empowered Committee. I congratulate entire team of CARE and sincerely hope that the CARE List will benefit academic community in quality improvement efforts. (Prof. D. P. Singh) New Delhi Chairman November, 2019 University Grants Commission | 99 | definition | 1.000 | For this purpose, the UGC has established “Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics” (CARE) for creation and maintenance of “Reference List of Quality Journals”. CARE members include Statutory Councils/ Academies/ Government bodies and others like the Association of Indian Universities. | 5 | page=5,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
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