Scholarly Publishing, Research Visibility & Author Profiling
Maximize your research reach, citation metrics, and institutional impact. NextGen Knowledge Hub (NextGen KH) provides an end-to-end masterclass on selecting Scopus, Web of Science, and UGC-CARE indexed journals, optimizing ORCID, Google Scholar, and Vidwan profiles, managing copyright agreements, and shielding your work from predatory publishers.
What You Will Learn in Scholarly Publishing
Empowering scholars to navigate peer review, avoid blacklisted outlets, and amplify citations.
Global Indexing Landscape (Scopus, WoS & UGC-CARE)
Understanding indexing criteria: Scopus Source list, Clarivate Master Journal List (SCIE/SSCI/AHCI/ESCI), Impact Factor (JCR), CiteScore, SJR, SNIP, and UGC-CARE Groups I & II.
Detecting Cloned & Predatory Journals
Applying the Think.Check.Submit checklist, detecting hijacked/cloned journal domains, verifying ISSNs, unmasking fake impact factor certificates, and safeguarding research integrity.
Strategic Journal Finder Tools
Using Elsevier JournalFinder, Springer Nature Journal Suggester, Wiley Journal Finder, and Jane (Journal/Author Name Estimator) based on titles and abstracts.
Author Profiling (ORCID, Vidwan, Google Scholar)
Claiming and cleaning ORCID iD, linking to Scopus Author ID and Web of Science ResearcherID, building an INFLIBNET Vidwan profile, and managing Google Scholar citation metrics.
Open Access, APCs & Self-Archiving Rights
Green vs. Gold vs. Diamond Open Access, navigating Article Processing Charges (APCs), fee waiver negotiation, and checking publisher policies via Sherpa Romeo.
Research Dissemination & Altmetrics
Tracking Altmetric donut scores, leveraging ResearchGate, Academia.edu, and LinkedIn for post-publication dissemination, and presenting research metrics for NAAC/NIRF audits.
Elevate Your Research Visibility & Citations
Publish in legitimate indexed journals and build a standout academic profile with NextGen Knowledge Hub (NextGen KH).
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