A Comparative Analysis of Research Scholars’ Awareness about Research Publication and Related Aspects

Abstract

Abstract

Research publication is an indispensable part of a research scholars’ academic life. It is very important to disseminate the knowledge generated through research to the related scientific community otherwise all the efforts involved are in vain. But often the research scholars’ lack the information and awareness regarding the various aspects associated with research publication. They have very limited knowledge of the process and terminology related to research publication, particularly in Indian context. This paper presents a comparative analysis of the research scholars’ awareness about research publication and related aspects of two universities. A telephonic interview was used to collect data from the participants because of the lockdown due to coronavirus pandemic.  Results reveal that research scholars from one university have significantly higher awareness about research publication process and related terminology because they have a separate paper in their Ph.D coursework which deals solely with the aspects related to research publication. Implications have been suggested for Ph.D  programme curriculum and for research scholars as well.