National Warta News
Related Articles
Ranikhet: The first paper of the Pre-Ph.D. Coursework programme at Government Postgraduate College, Ranikhet, concluded successfully, marking an important milestone in the academic and research journey of the participating research scholars.
On this occasion, Principal Prof. Pushpesh Pande addressed the research scholars and highlighted the significance of research in advancing knowledge and contributing to society. He emphasised the importance of regular attendance, academic discipline, research ethics and scientific integrity. Encouraging scholars to pursue original, meaningful and socially relevant research, he stated that quality research should not only contribute to academic excellence but also offer solutions to real-world challenges.
Research Coordinator Dr. Pramod Joshi guided the scholars regarding the forthcoming coursework paper, important areas of the syllabus and essential examination-related instructions. He encouraged them to maintain academic consistency and adopt a systematic approach towards their research activities.
Dr. Bharat Pandey, Co-Coordinator of the Research Cell, delivered an informative address on research publications, academic excellence and the evaluation of research impact. Explaining the concept of “Publish or Perish,” he emphasised that research gains wider academic significance when original findings are published in reputed, peer-reviewed journals and subsequently recognised and cited by other researchers. He explained that the true value of research lies not merely in the number of publications but also in their quality, originality, relevance and influence on future scientific investigations.
He further familiarised the scholars with important research impact indicators, including citations, h-index and i10-index, explaining how these metrics help assess the visibility and scholarly influence of published research. Highlighting the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative, he informed scholars about opportunities to access reputed national and international scholarly journals and encouraged them to utilise these academic resources for literature reviews, identifying research gaps and strengthening the quality of their research work.
The programme also witnessed the presence of Dr. Satyamitra Singh, Dr. Parul Bhardwaj, Dr. Laxmi Devi Chauhan and Dr. Ashutosh Vikram.
The session concluded with a renewed emphasis on promoting a culture of research excellence, academic integrity, innovation and impactful scholarly contributions among the research scholars of the institution.
