97 extractive question-and-answer pairs built from Care English, published by ugc.gov.in. The source is a 28-page publication. Source-evidenced topics include university grants commission (ugc), ugc-care list, academic research, publication ethics, predatory journals, academic integrity, research publications, journal analysis. 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. Question types in the export: 36 factual, 21 list, 19 summary, 12 definition, 9 relationship. 61 of the 97 pairs (62.9%) ask explanatory questions; the remaining 36 are factual or table-based questions. 100.00% of rows pass the corpus quality gate.
This dataset contains 97 extractive question-and-answer pairs sourced from the UGC-CARE publication, focusing on topics such as academic research, publication ethics, and journal analysis. Each answer is a verbatim excerpt from the source, ensuring traceability to the original document. The dataset categorizes questions into types like factual, definition, and summary, with a majority addressing explanatory topics. It provides insights into the UGC's efforts to promote academic integrity and combat predatory publishing practices.
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| What are entities referred to as predatory journals or publishers known to prioritize? | self-interest at the expense of scholarship | 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? | 586 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/e-book/CARE%20ENGLISH.pdf | 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. | 16 | page=16,block=0 | 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 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/e-book/CARE%20ENGLISH.pdf | 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? | ||||
| What distinguishes CARE Group D journals in the UGC-CARE List? | Journals from all disciplines and languages submitted by UGC-CARE Universities, which are qualified as per the analysis protocols | 9 Consortium for Academic Research and Ethics CARE Group A : Research journals from all disciplines indexed in Scopus (Source list) or Web of Science (Arts and Humanities Citation Index Source Publication, Science Citation Index Expanded Source Publication, Social Science Citation Index Source Publication). No further analysis of these journals shall be done by UGC Cell and all such journals shall be included in the UGC-CARE List. Group B : Journals from the previous “UGC-Approved List” which are qualified as per the analysis protocols. Group C : Journals from all disciplines recommended by UGC-CARE Council members, which are qualified as per the analysis protocols. Group D : Journals from all disciplines and languages submitted by UGC-CARE Universities, which are qualified as per the analysis protocols. | 685 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/e-book/CARE%20ENGLISH.pdf | Group D : Journals from all disciplines and languages submitted by UGC-CARE Universities, which are qualified as per the analysis protocols. | 11 | |||
| What is included in CARE Group A of the UGC-CARE List? | Research journals from all disciplines indexed in Scopus (Source list) or Web of Science | 9 Consortium for Academic Research and Ethics CARE Group A : Research journals from all disciplines indexed in Scopus (Source list) or Web of Science (Arts and Humanities Citation Index Source Publication, Science Citation Index Expanded Source Publication, Social Science Citation Index Source Publication). No further analysis of these journals shall be done by UGC Cell and all such journals shall be included in the UGC-CARE List. Group B : Journals from the previous “UGC-Approved List” which are qualified as per the analysis protocols. Group C : Journals from all disciplines recommended by UGC-CARE Council members, which are qualified as per the analysis protocols. Group D : Journals from all disciplines and languages submitted by UGC-CARE Universities, which are qualified as per the analysis protocols. | 61 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/e-book/CARE%20ENGLISH.pdf | 9 Consortium for Academic Research and Ethics CARE Group A : Research journals from all disciplines indexed in Scopus (Source list) or Web of Science (Arts and Humanities Citation Index Source Publication, Science Citation Index Expanded Source Publication, Social Science Citation Index Source Publication). | ||||
| What is the full form of CARE in the context of UGC? | Consortium for Academic Research and Ethics | 7 Consortium for Academic Research and Ethics CARE Apart from these, a list of Indian journals, especially from disciplines of Arts, Humanities, Languages, Culture and Indian Knowledge Systems, needs to be prepared. For this purpose, the UGC-CARE has established an Empowered Committee (EC) to create and maintain the UGC-CARE List. | 2 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/e-book/CARE%20ENGLISH.pdf | 7 Consortium for Academic Research and Ethics CARE Apart from these, a list of Indian journals, especially from disciplines of Arts, Humanities, Languages, Culture and Indian Knowledge Systems, needs to be prepared. | 9 | page=9,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is the purpose of Part II and III of the protocol in the UGC-CARE process? | to be used only for internal analysis and assessment by the UGC Cell for Journal Analysis. | 10 Consortium for Academic Research and Ethics CARE and Part III sections of the protocol shall be obtained directly from public domain (website, flyers, advertisements, hard copies of the journal in libraries etc). The journal can be disqualified at any stage if found to be giving false/ misleading/ incorrect/ insufficient information or unsubstantiated claims. Note : 3 Part II and III of the protocol are to be used only for internal analysis and assessment by the UGC Cell for Journal Analysis. 3 The UGC-CARE List is dynamic. If any good quality journal is missing, it may be submitted by following the prescribed submission process. If any undeserved journal is found anywhere in the List, it may kindly be reported through the feedback option. Updation of UGC-CARE List The UGC-CARE List is dynamic. | 410 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/e-book/CARE%20ENGLISH.pdf | Note : 3 Part II and III of the protocol are to be used only for internal analysis and assessment by the UGC Cell for Journal Analysis. 3 The UGC-CARE List is dynamic. | 12 | page=12,block=0 | ||
| 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 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/e-book/CARE%20ENGLISH.pdf | 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 role does the UGC play as an apex regulatory body in higher education? | responsible for maintenance of standards in institutions of higher education | 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. | 715 | definition | 1.000 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/e-book/CARE%20ENGLISH.pdf | 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. | ||||
| What is Academic Integrity? | defined as “the intellectual honesty in proposing, performing and reporting any activity, which leads to the creation of new knowledge, intellectual property” | Responsible conduct of research and safeguarding ethics and integrity in scientific research is extremely crucial. Academic Integrity is defined as “the intellectual honesty in proposing, performing and reporting any activity, which leads to the creation of new knowledge, intellectual property”. Any attempt of compromised academic integrity should be challenged, questioned and de-recognized at all levels. | 137 | definition | 0.980 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/e-book/CARE%20ENGLISH.pdf | Academic Integrity is defined as “the intellectual honesty in proposing, performing and reporting any activity, which leads to the creation of new knowledge, intellectual property”. | 6 | page=6,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the definition of Academic Integrity? | the intellectual honesty in proposing, performing and reporting any activity, which leads to the creation of new knowledge, intellectual property | Responsible conduct of research and safeguarding ethics and integrity in scientific research is extremely crucial. Academic Integrity is defined as “the intellectual honesty in proposing, performing and reporting any activity, which leads to the creation of new knowledge, intellectual property”. Any attempt of compromised academic integrity should be challenged, questioned and de-recognized at all levels. Indian academic community including teaching faculty, scientists and research scholars need to ensure that the journals / conferences they choose follow standard ethical policies. For this purpose, the UGC has set up a Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics (CARE) to identify, continuously monitor and maintain reference list of quality journals across disciplines. | 149 | definition | 0.980 | https://www.ugc.gov.in/e-book/CARE%20ENGLISH.pdf | Academic Integrity is defined as “the intellectual honesty in proposing, performing and reporting any activity, which leads to the creation of new knowledge, intellectual property”. | 6 |
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