Essential Principles in Research Methodology.
Exploring fundamental features of research article publication in journals.
Various research article types and a varied spectrum of scholarly writing approaches.

Objective – This module covers the concepts of the selection criteria of a research problem, and the difference between the quantitative and qualitative research problem. In addition, the challenges faced in identifying a good research problem are discussed.
Deciphering the Research Problem & Criteria for Selection.
Navigating Research Challenges: Unveiling Quantitative and Qualitative Research Problems.
Demonstration of Practical Research Problems: Illustrating Well-Defined Examples Across Multiple Disciplines.

Objective – This module covers the understanding and working of software tools to identify and manage publications. It also covers how to make use of the open educational resources and AI tools.
Software/Tools for Detecting Predatory Publications & Managing Literature.
Utilizing Open Educational Resources (OERs) for Learning and Research.
Demonstration of AI Support in Research Writing.

Objective – This module covers the collection and analysis of various literature publications. It also covers the framework for writing any research paper in steps.
Exploring Literature Reviews: Overview, Methodology, and Source Analysis.
Gathering and Analyzing Data from Diverse Sources.
Practical Sessions: Constructing Concepts and Formulating Reviews.

Objective – This module covers the difference, benefits, and examples of qualitative and quantitative research methods. It also covers how to collect data, hypothesis formation, population and sampling strategies.
Quantitative Research Design and Analysis Techniques.
Qualitative Research Design and Data Analysis.
Objectives and Hypothesis Formulation.
Population and Sampling Strategies.
Tools and Techniques for Data Collection.
Methods for Data Analysis.

Objective – This module covers how to structure a research paper, how to publish in high-impact journals and the different techniques of research papers.
Structuring a High-Quality Research Paper.
Effective Research Paper Writing and Publishing in High-Impact Journals.
Techniques and Significance of Research Paper Composition.

Objective – This module covers types of review papers, how to write the various sections of the review paper, and how it differs from the research paper. It also covers the types like systematic review type, narrative analysis and meta-analytic analysis. Additionally, literature search strategies are discussed in detail.
Exploring Review Papers: Types and Structuring Guidelines.
Systematic Reviews, Narrative Analyses, and Meta-analytic Approaches.
Literature Search Strategies and Critical Analysis.

Objective – This module covers the other necessary parts of a research paper that are essential for publications like research metrics, author metrics, appropriate journal selection and journal finder tools. It also covers the authorship details, conflicts of interest, and the supporting documents like cover letter, etc. Research Metrics, Authorship, and Publishing Essentials:
Impact Factor, SNIP, SJR, IPP, Cite Score.
Author Metrics: h-index, g index, i10 index, altmetrics.
Conflicts of Interest.
Open Access Publishing.
SHERPA/RoMEO for Publisher Policies.
Journal Finder Tools: JANE, Elsevier, Springer, etc.
Editorial Management and Journal Selection.
Indexing and Citation Databases: Web of Science, Scopus.
Supporting Documents for Publication

Objective – This module covers referencing and citation techniques. It also covers the various referencing types and tools like Mendeley and Endnote software. It also covers in detail how to use these software’s in tandem with MS Word document features for referencing and citation purposes.
Introduction to Referencing and Citation.
Referencing Styles.
Reference Tools: Mendeley and EndNote.
MS Word Features for Academic Writing.

Objective – This module covers the different scientific misconduct, various types of plagiarism, fabrication, and falsification. It also covers the various tools and software available for plagiarism detection. It shows in detail how to analyze the plagiarism report and tips on how to reduce plagiarism.
Introduction to Scientific Misconduct: FFP (fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism)
Types and Levels of Plagiarism, AI Detection.
Tools for Plagiarism Detection, Avoidance Strategies.
Publication Misconduct: Subject-specific Ethical Issues.
Overview of Plagiarism and AI Detection Reports.
Challenges in Writing for High-Impact Journals.
Complaints, Appeals, and Examples of Fraud in Research.
Ethics in Research Paper Publication.