Research Publication Guidelines

Ganga Global Institute of Management Studies (GGIMS), Begusarai encourages faculty members to actively engage in research and scholarly publications to enhance academic excellence, innovation, and institutional reputation.

These guidelines aim to promote quality research, ethical practices, and publication in reputed journals.

Objectives

Promote research culture among faculty
Encourage publication in peer-reviewed journals
Enhance academic credibility and ranking
Support NAAC and IQAC quality initiatives
Facilitate knowledge creation and dissemination

Scope

These guidelines apply to:

Full-time faculty members
Visiting faculty
MBA, MCA, BCA & BBA programmes
Interdisciplinary and collaborative research

Types of Research Publications

Faculty members are encouraged to publish:

Research papers in peer-reviewed journals
Scopus / UGC-CARE listed journal articles
Conference papers (National & International)
Book chapters (with ISBN)
Edited books
Case studies
Patents and innovative projects

Quality Standards

Faculty should ensure:

Publication in reputed, indexed journals
Avoidance of predatory journals
Proper citation and referencing
Original and plagiarism-free work
Relevance to academic and industry needs

Plagiarism & Research Ethics

Plagiarism is strictly prohibited.
Similarity index must comply with university/UGC norms.
Proper acknowledgement of references is mandatory.
Fabrication or falsification of data is strictly prohibited.
Ethical clearance must be obtained where required.

Violation may lead to disciplinary action.

Institutional Support

GGIMS may provide:

Guidance through Research & Development Cell
Assistance in journal selection
Support for conference participation
Facilitation for research collaborations
Recognition and incentives (as per policy)

Submission & Reporting

Faculty must:

Inform the department about accepted publications
Submit a copy of published paper to R&D Cell
Provide indexing proof (Scopus / UGC-CARE, if applicable)
Maintain record for NAAC documentation

Incentives & Recognition

Subject to institutional policy, faculty may receive:

Appreciation certificates
Publication incentives
Recognition during academic meetings
Consideration in performance appraisal

Collaboration & Consultancy

Faculty are encouraged to:

Collaborate with other institutions
Undertake industry-based research
Participate in funded research projects
Engage in consultancy and innovation

Review & Monitoring

The Research & Development Cell / IQAC shall:

Review research output annually
Monitor quality and indexing standards
Encourage continuous improvement