1.

Subscribe for contents alert to 100 journals of your interest- list the Journal and publisher
website link of the Journals for which you have subscribed.
The list of Journals and their website links are as follows:

SL. Journal Name Link

No.
1 Management Science https://pubsonline.informs.org/journal/mnsc
2 Operations Research https://www.springer.com/journal/12351
3 Mathematics of https://pubsonline.informs.org/journal/moor
Operations Research
4 Expert Systems with https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/expert-systems-with-
Applications applications
5 Mathematical https://www.springer.com/journal/10107
Programming
6 Energy Economics https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/energy-economics
7 Journal of the https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/uasa20/current
American Statistical
Association
8 Journal of https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/tjma20
Management
Analytics
9 Manufacturing and https://pubsonline.informs.org/journal/msom/
Service Operations
Management
(INFORMS journal)
10 Journal of Cleaner https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-cleaner-
Production production/publish/guide-for-authors
11 Naval Research https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15206750
Logistics
12 Journal of Enterprise https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/jeim
Information
Management
13 SIAM Review https://www.siam.org/publications/journals/siam-review-sirev
14 IEEE Transactions on https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/RecentIssue.jsp?punumber=4235
Evolutionary
Computation
15 IIE Transactions https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/uiie20
16 Journal on Applied https://pubsonline.informs.org/loi/ijaa

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 Analytics
17 Transportation https://pubsonline.informs.org/journal/trsc
Science
18 Journal of the https://link.springer.com/journal/40305
Operations Research
Society of China
19 Interfaces https://www.jstor.org/journal/interfaces
20 Journal of Purchasing https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-purchasing-
and Supply and-supply-management
Management
21 INFORMS Journal on https://pubsonline.informs.org/journal/ijoc
Computing
22 Operations Research https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/operations-research-
Letters letters
23 Transportation https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/transportation-research-
Research Part A: part-a-policy-and-practice
Policy and Practice
24 Transportation https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/transportation-research-
Research Part B: part-b-methodological/issues
Methodological
25 Transportation https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/transportation-research-
Research Part C: part-c-emerging-technologies
Emerging
Technologies
26 Networks https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10970037
27 Transportation https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/transportation-research-
Research Part D: part-d-transport-and-environment/issues
Transport and
Environment
28 Annals of Operations https://www.springer.com/journal/10479
Research
29 Transportation https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/transportation-research-
Research Part E: part-e-logistics-and-transportation-review
Logistics and
Transportation
Review
30 European Journal of https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/european-journal-of-
Operational Research operational-research
31 Research Policy https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/research-policy

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 32 Journal of https://journals.sagepub.com/home/jom
Management
33 Production and https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/19375956
Operations
Management
34 Journal of Business https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/21581592
Logistics
35 Journal of Operations https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/18731317
Management
36 Journal of the https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/tjor20/current
Operational Research
Society
37 Supply Chain https://www.emerald.com/insight/publication/issn/1359-8546
Management
38 Decision Sciences https://decisionsciences.org/
39 Computers and https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/computers-and-
Operations Research operations-research
40 4OR https://link.springer.com/journal/10288
41 Computational https://link.springer.com/journal/10589
Optimization and
Applications
42 Mathematical and https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/mathematical-and-
Computer Modelling computer-modelling
43 Quality and https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10991638
Reliability
Engineering
International
44 Academy of https://aom.org/research/journals/annals
Management Annals
45 International Journal https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/tprs20/current
of Production
Research
46 The Academy of https://www.jstor.org/journal/acadmanaj
Management Journal
47 International Journal https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/international-journal-of-
of Production production-economics
Economics
48 Academy of https://journals.aom.org/journal/amp
Management

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 Perspectives
49 Academy of https://journals.aom.org/journal/amr
Management Review
50 Decision Support https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/decision-support-
Systems systems
51 Journal of https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/14676486
Management Studies
52 Journal of Product https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15405885
Innovation
Management
53 Computers and https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/computers-and-
Industrial industrial-engineering
Engineering
54 Journal of https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/journal-of-international-
International management/issues
Management
55 European Journal of https://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=ejie
Industrial
Engineering
56 Omega https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/omega
57 International Journal https://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=ijista
of Intelligent Systems
Technologies and
Applications
58 American Journal of https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/umms20/current
Mathematical and
Management
Sciences
59 International Journal https://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=ijams
of Applied
Management Science
60 International Journal https://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=ijlsm
of Logistics Systems
and Management

2. List Top ten papers in your area of research based on citation index.
The below list indicates the top ten papers in the area of Operations and Supply Chain
Management based on citation index.

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 SL. Research Article/Review Paper Citation
No.
1 Information distortion in a supply chain: The bullwhip effect 3159
2 Relationships between operational practices and performance among 1971
early adopters of green supply chain management practices in
Chinese manufacturing enterprises
3 Arcs of integration: An international study of supply chain strategies 1761
4 Big Data in Smart Farming – A review 1488
5 Managing disruption risks in supply chains 1463
6 Performance measures and metrics in a supply chain environment 1390
7 Design and control of warehouse order picking: A literature review 1364
8 Supply Chain Management: Implementation Issues and Research 1344
Opportunities
9 Sustainable operations management 1322
10 Sustainable supply chains: An introduction 1225

3. List Top Ten Researchers in your area through identified based on high i) "h-index" and ii)
number of citations excluding self-citations (searched through Scopus or web of science)
The below list indicates the top ten researchers based on the h-index and citations in the area of
operations and supply chain management.

World Researcher h-index Citations Publications

Ranking
1 Mike Wright 145 90,743 811

2 David B. Audretsch 136 96,800 670

3 Michael A. Hitt 132 111,180 353

4 Angappa Gunasekaran 123 59,892 585

5 Joseph Sarkis 120 66,834 496

6 Bruce J. Avolio 116 142,788 212

7 Philip Kotler 114 363,737 533

8 Gerald R. Ferris 114 49,690 339

9 Shaker A. Zahra 111 99,132 302

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 10 Peter Nijkamp 111 55,186 2211

4. List top 10 institutions in your area identified based number of publications.

Below list defines the top 10 institution based on number of publications in the area of operations
and supply chain management.

SL. Institutions Website

No.
1 Massachusetts Institute of https://www.mit.edu/
Technology (MIT)
2 Stanford University https://www.stanford.edu/
3 University of Michigan https://umich.edu/
4 Harvard University https://www.harvard.edu/
5 University of Pennsylvania https://executiveeducation.wharton.upenn.edu/
(Wharton School)
6 University of California, Berkeley https://www.berkeley.edu/
7 Georgia Institute of Technology https://www.gatech.edu/
8 Northwestern University (Kellogg https://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/
School of Management)
9 INSEAD https://www.insead.edu/
10 University of Cambridge https://www.cam.ac.uk/

5. Take 10 Journal papers in your research area, write a brief two page critical review and
submit (it should not be summary of each paper)
Journals papers in the area of Operations and Supply Chain Management are listed below.

No. Authors Paper Title

1 Xu et al. (2018) Binding the physical and cyber worlds: A blockchain approach for
cargo supply chain security enhancement
2 Chang et al. (2019) Supply chain re-engineering using blockchain technology: A case
of smart contract based tracking process
3. Fu and Zhu (2019) Big production enterprise supply chain endogenous risk
management based on blockchain
4 Liu and Li (2020) A blockchain-based framework of cross-border e-commerce
supply chain
5 Xie et al. (2020) Research on financial platform of railway freight supply chain

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 based on blockchain
6 Wong et al. (2021) Technical sustainability of cloud-based blockchain integrated with
machine learning for supply chain management
7 Li and Zhou (2021) A survey of blockchain with applications in maritime and shipping
industry
8 Samad et al. (2022) Enablers to the adoption of blockchain technology in logistics
supply chains: evidence from an emerging economy
9 Karumanchi et al. Blockchain enabled supply chain using machine learning for
(2022) secure cargo tracking
10 Liu et al. (2023) Blockchain technology in maritime supply chains: Applications,
architecture and challenges. International Journal of Production
Research, 61(11), 3547-3563.

“Integration of Blockchain Technology in Freight Supply Chain: Enhancing Efficiency,

Security and Optimization”

In recent decades, supply chains have emerged as one of the most important elements in the
global economy, spurring national and global economic growth and facilitating inter-national
trade (MacCarthy et al. 2016). The global freight supply chain plays a pivotal role in facilitating
the movement of goods across various stakeholders, including shippers, carriers, freight
forwarders, customs authorities, and other parties (Nakandala et al. 2022). However, this complex
and interconnected network often faces challenges related to transparency, security, and
operational inefficiencies. Blockchain technology has come to the attention of the freight industry,
been gradually applied to the global freight supply chain system and provided the possibility for
breakthrough development in supply chain management. Blockchain is a decentralised and
immutable distributed ledger technology (DLT) that has gained considerable attention for its
ability to enhance transparency, security, and efficiency in different sectors (Thakur, 2022; Singh
et al. 2023). The integration of blockchain technology presents a promising solution to address
these issues and optimise the freight supply chain. This research proposal aims to investigate the
benefits of blockchain integration and propose an optimised framework for its implementation.
This research focuses on the adoption of blockchain technology in the freight supply chain and
expounds on the following primary objectives:
RO1: To identify the key challenges and inefficiencies in the current freight supply chain.
RO2: To explore the potential benefits of integrating blockchain technology into the freight
supply chain.
RO3: To design a robust and efficient blockchain-based system to optimise freight
management and logistics.

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 RO4: To evaluate the performance of the proposed system through real-world simulations and
case studies.
RO5: To provide practical recommendations for the adoption and implementation of
blockchain technology in the freight supply chain.
Thus, this research aims to shed light on blockchain and freight supply chain integration, making
a significant contribution to the literature and having ethical considerations and expected
outcomes for practitioners and decision-makers interested in gaining an in-depth understanding of
this cutting-edge technology.
The literature review summarises the existing research and studies related to both blockchain
technology and the freight supply chain. It will highlight the current challenges faced by the
industry and the potential advantages offered by blockchain, such as enhanced transparency,
immutability, decentralised consensus, and increased security. Furthermore, it will explore past
efforts in integrating blockchain into supply chain management to extract valuable insights for
this research. The summary of the reviewed paper is presented in Table 1.
Table 1: summary of paper studied
No. Authors Major scope/study purpose of the paper
1 Xu et al. (2018) The authors implemented blockchain technology to enhance the security for
cargo supply chain.
2 Chang et al. (2019) This paper studies how blockchain improves transparency and visibility by
enabling synchronized tracking of information. Furthermore, the integration of
smart contracts facilitates process automation and removes the need for
intermediaries, leading to effective process re-engineering.
3. Fu and Zhu (2019) The study leverage integrated blockchain and big data technology for intelligent
logistic systems to enhance operational efficiency and ensure robust data
security.
4 Liu and Li (2020) The authors proposed a blockchain based framework to evaluate the product and
transaction traceability issues in supply chain.
5 Xie et al. (2020) The paper aims to expound the theory and development of supply chain finance
and blockchain platform in railway freight supply chain.
6 Wong et al. (2021) The focus of the paper is to present a conceptual idea of integrating blockchain
and machine learning technology to maintain the sustainability of supply chain.
7 Li and Zhou (2021) The author presents a survey of blockchain technology in maritime and shipping
industry. Furthermore, the paper presents early evidence linking the use of
blockchain in supply chain activities to increasing transparency and
accountability
8 Samad et al. (2022) This paper highlights the factors that can enable blockchain technology
implementation in logistic supply chain.
9 Karumanchi et al. The authors proposed a Mask Recurrent Convolutional Neural Network and
(2022) Merkle Tree (MRCNN-MT) approach to address the problem in supply chain
with a constant surveillance organization and decentralized product retention.
The adoption of blockchain and ML helps to secure cargo tracking.

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 10 Liu et al. (2023) The study presents a comprehensive literature review and investigations to
elucidate the current status, problems, and challenges of the blockchain-based
maritime supply chain system.

The summary of literature provides a brief overview of the adoption of blockchain technology in
different sectors and supply chain integration to improve efficiency, traceability, security, and
overall technical and economic growth.
References:
Chang, S. E., Chen, Y. C., & Lu, M. F. (2019). Supply chain re-engineering using blockchain
technology: A case of smart contract based tracking process. Technological Forecasting and
Social Change, 144, 1-11.
Fu, Y., & Zhu, J. (2019). Big production enterprise supply chain endogenous risk management
based on blockchain. IEEE access, 7, 15310-15319.
Karumanchi, M. D., Sheeba, J. I., & Devaneyan, S. P. (2022). Blockchain enabled supply chain
using machine learning for secure cargo tracking. International Journal of Intelligent Systems and
Applications in Engineering, 10(4), 434-442.
Liu, J., Zhang, H., & Zhen, L. (2023). Blockchain technology in maritime supply chains:
Applications, architecture and challenges. International Journal of Production Research, 61(11),
3547-3563.
Li, L., & Zhou, H. (2021). A survey of blockchain with applications in maritime and shipping
industry. Information Systems and e-Business Management, 19, 789-807.
Liu, Z., & Li, Z. (2020). A blockchain-based framework of cross-border e-commerce supply
chain. International Journal of Information Management, 52, 102059.
MacCarthy, B. L., Blome, C., Olhager, J., Srai, J. S., & Zhao, X. (2016). Supply chain evolution–
theory, concepts and science. International Journal of Operations & Production
Management, 36(12), 1696-1718.
Nakandala, D., Tsang, Y. P., Lau, H., & Lee, C. K. M. (2022). An Industrial Blockchain-Based
Multi-Criteria Decision Framework for Global Freight Management in Agricultural Supply
Chains. Mathematics, 10(19), 3550.
Samad, T. A., Sharma, R., Ganguly, K. K., Wamba, S. F., & Jain, G. (2022). Enablers to the
adoption of blockchain technology in logistics supply chains: evidence from an emerging
economy. Annals of Operations Research, 1-41.
Singh, I., Rai, A., & Srivastava, N. (2023). The security and privacy challenges of blockchain in
the financial sector, including the risk of hacking and fraud. Vidhyayana-An International
Multidisciplinary Peer-Reviewed E-Journal-ISSN 2454-8596, 8(si5), 68-85.

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 Thakur, A. (2022). A comprehensive study of the trends and analysis of distributed ledger
technology and blockchain technology in the healthcare industry. Frontiers in Blockchain, 5,
844834.
Wong, S., Yeung, J. K. W., Lau, Y. Y., & So, J. (2021). Technical sustainability of cloud-based
blockchain integrated with machine learning for supply chain management. Sustainability, 13(15),
8270.
Xie, P., Chen, Q., Qu, P., Fan, J., & Tang, Z. (2020). Research on financial platform of railway
freight supply chain based on blockchain. Smart and Resilient Transportation, 2(2), 69-84.
Xu, L., Chen, L., Gao, Z., Chang, Y., Iakovou, E., & Shi, W. (2018, October). Binding the
physical and cyber worlds: A blockchain approach for cargo supply chain security enhancement.
In 2018 IEEE International Symposium on Technologies for Homeland Security (HST) (pp. 1-5).
IEEE.
6. Go through the video tutorials from Mendeley website, Install Mendeley Desktop (which is
free to download)- report experience of its use and the features of Mendeley- including
linking it to MS word for appropriate citation style of reference for as per chosen Journal
format.

Desktop, the Mendeley Web Importer, and the integration with Microsoft Word, the following
guidelines elucidate the systematic processes involved.
1.Download and Installation of Mendeley Desktop

Commence by accessing the official Mendeley website at https://www.mendeley.com/. Navigate to

the "Reference Management" section and select the "Download Now" option. Mendeley Desktop
is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. Download and install the
application on your device.
2.Installing Add-ins
After successful installation, proceed to the "Tools" menu within Mendeley Desktop. From here,
choose to install both the Mendeley Web Importer and the Microsoft Word plugin.
3.Reference Population
The foundation of effective utilization of Mendeley involves populating your reference management
repository. This is an imperative prerequisite before incorporating citations into documents.
a)PDF Drag-and-Drop
One method for adding references involves dragging and dropping PDF files directly into the
Mendeley interface. This is particularly suitable for journal articles, as it efficiently populates
essential metadata such as publication year, volume, issue, and abstract.

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b)Literature Search

Mendeley offers an inbuilt literature search feature. Access this function through the "Literature
Search" button and input relevant keywords or journal article titles. Upon locating the desired
resources, click the "Save Reference" button to incorporate them into your Mendeley repository.
c)Web Importer

For citing web-based content, such as reputable blog posts, utilize the Mendeley Web Importer.
After installation, this feature is accessible through a browser extension. While on the desired
webpage, activate the extension to import the content's title and authorship. Complete additional
fields as needed and save the reference directly to your Mendeley database.
d) Manual Entry
In instances where automatic importation is not feasible, manually insert data into the Mendeley
database. Right-click within the Mendeley Desktop app and opt for "Add Entry Manually." Select
the appropriate resource type, input the necessary details, and the information will be populated
accordingly.
4. Integrating with Microsoft Word

The integration of Mendeley with Microsoft Word streamlines the citation and reference list
creation process.
a)Inserting Citations

After installing the Mendeley Microsoft Word add-in, navigate to the "References" tab in Microsoft
Word. Select the appropriate citation style from the dropdown menu. To insert citations within the
document, place the cursor at the desired location, then click "Insert Citation." A search feature
enables retrieval of relevant references from your Mendeley library.
b)Modifying Citation Styles
Should the citation style necessitate modification, you can manually adjust it inline within the
document. This action prompts Mendeley to offer an option to edit. This flexibility allows you
to adapt citations to your writing style without undermining the reference management processes)

c) Building the Reference List

Upon completing the content, create a reference list by clicking "Insert Bibliography." This action
generates a comprehensive bibliography, meticulously constructed based on the information in
your Mendeley database.

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 Conclusion

In summation, Mendeley's multifaceted utility encompasses Mendeley Desktop, the Mendeley

Web Importer, and Microsoft Word integration. By diligently populating your reference
management repository and adroitly incorporating citations and bibliographies into documents,
Mendeley serves as an invaluable tool in the realm of academic and research endeavors.
Whether through PDF drag-and-drop, literature search, web importing, or manual entry, this
software affords seamless management and utilization of scholarly references.

7. Familiarize yourself with the citation style recommended by your Department for thesis-
submit a brief report on the citation style recommended by the dept- write briefly about the
citation style of the dept.
The American Psychological Association (APA) citation style is a widely adopted format for
citing and referencing sources in academic and research documents. Developed by the American
Psychological Association, it is predominantly used in the fields of social sciences, psychology,
education, and other related disciplines. The APA style provides a consistent and structured way
to attribute sources, allowing readers to easily locate and verify the information being cited.
Comments on APA Citation Style
Clarity and Precision: APA citation style places a strong emphasis on clear and precise citation
elements. This enhances the reader's ability to locate the cited sources and verify the information.
Universality: The APA style is versatile and can be applied to various types of sources, making it
suitable for academic papers, research articles, theses, dissertations, and more. Credibility:
Adhering to the APA style lends credibility to academic work by demonstrating the rigor and
professionalism of the research process.
Consistency: Consistently applying the APA style across an entire document ensures that the
formatting and citation methods remain uniform, resulting in a polished and well- organized
paper.
Learning Curve: While the APA style offers guidelines for citing diverse sources, it also requires
careful attention to detail. This can pose a learning curve for individuals new to the style.
Updates and Revisions: The APA style is periodically updated to reflect changes in research
practices and technology. It is important to consult the latest edition of the APA Publication
Manual for the most accurate and up-to-date citation guidelines.
Citation Generators: Given the complexity of APA formatting, citation generators and reference
management software, such as Mendeley and Zotero, can be immensely helpful in automating the
citation process and ensuring accuracy.

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8. Locate Journal citation reports (JCR) from the link given in Library website- list different
metrics used for ranking Journals.
Total Citations: can be reported for an individual author or researcher. Many other measures have
been proposed, beyond simple citation counts, to better quantify an individual scholar's citation
impact.
JIF: Impact factor is commonly used to evaluate the relative importance of a journal within its
field and to measure the frequency with which the “average article” in a journal has been cited in
a particular time-period.
Journal Impact Factor Percentile: The Journal Impact Factor Percentile (JIF Percentile)
transforms the rank in category by Journal Impact Factor into a percentile value, allowing more
meaningful cross-category comparison.
Gold OA: Gold OA means that the final published version of your article (or Version of Record)
is permanently and freely available online for anyone, anywhere to read.
9. Identify top 10 Q1 Journals in your area (under different classifications) from JCR- list
them.
The list of top 10 Q1 Journals and their website links are as follows:

SL. No. Journal Name Link

1 Manufacturing and Service https://pubsonline.informs.org/journal/msom
Operations Management
2 Management Science https://pubsonline.informs.org/journal/mnsc
3 Strategy Science https://pubsonline.informs.org/journal/stsc
4 Journal of Operations https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/18731317
Management
5 Research Policy https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/research-
policy
6 Operations Research https://pubsonline.informs.org/journal/opre
7 Transportation Research https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/transportation-
Part B: Methodological research-part-b-methodological
8 Journal of Business https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/21581592
Logistics
9 Production and Operations https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/19375956
Management
10 Journal of Management https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/mmis20/current
Information Systems

10. Write a note on "how the impact of a paper published is evaluated?" (one example PlumX)
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 The impact of a paper published in academic literature is evaluated through various metrics and
indicators, which help researchers, institutions, and publishers assess the significance and reach of
the research findings. One notable tool used for evaluating the impact of scholarly works is
PlumX.
PlumX is a multidimensional metrics tool that provides insights into the impact of research output
beyond traditional citation-based metrics. It analyzes various types of engagement with research
outputs across different platforms and channels, offering a more comprehensive understanding of
the dissemination and influence of scholarly works.
Here's how the impact of a paper published is evaluated using PlumX and similar tools:
Citations: Citations remain a fundamental measure of a paper's impact. Citations indicate how
many times a paper has been referenced by other scholarly works, reflecting its influence within
the academic community.
Usage: Usage metrics track how many times a paper has been viewed, downloaded, or accessed
online. This metric provides insights into the immediate interest and relevance of the research to
readers.
Captures: Captures refer to the number of times a paper has been bookmarked, saved, or favorited
by users on various reference management platforms or social bookmarking sites. This metric
reflects the potential long-term interest in the research.
Mentions in Social Media: Social media mentions gauge the visibility and discussion surrounding
a paper on platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. It measures how often the paper is
shared, discussed, or recommended by users in online communities.
Media Coverage: Media coverage tracks references to the paper in news articles, blogs, and other
media outlets. It indicates the extent to which the research has attracted attention beyond
academic circles and its impact on public discourse.
Citation Network Analysis: Citation network analysis examines the relationships between a paper
and other works within its academic domain. It identifies patterns of influence, collaborations, and
knowledge dissemination within the scholarly community.
By considering these dimensions of impact, PlumX and similar tools offer a more holistic
assessment of a paper's significance and reach. Researchers, institutions, and publishers can use
these metrics to evaluate the impact of research outputs, make informed decisions about
collaborations and funding, and enhance the visibility and dissemination of scholarly works.
11. Create an account in i) Researchgate using your smail ID. confirm creation of ID and write
as to the how can Reseachgate help you in your research?
ResearchGate is a social networking platform specifically designed for researchers and academics.
Here are some ways in which it can be beneficial for researchers:

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 Connect with Peers: Researchers can create profiles, connect with peers, and follow colleagues in
their field. This allows for easy networking and collaboration opportunities.
Publication Sharing: Researchers can upload and share their publications, making their work
accessible to a global audience. This can lead to increased visibility and citations.
Collaboration: The platform provides tools for collaboration, making it easier to work with other
researchers on joint projects, papers, or studies.
Access to Research: ResearchGate offers access to a vast database of academic papers,
publications, and research articles, helping researchers stay up-to-date with the latest developments
in their field.
Discussion and Q&A: Researchers can engage in discussions and Q&A sessions with experts in
their field, allowing for the exchange of knowledge and ideas.
Researcher Metrics: The platform provides metrics such as the number of reads, citations, and
impact points for individual publications, helping researchers gauge the reach and impact of their
work.
Job Opportunities: ResearchGate also offers job listings, which can be helpful for researchers
looking for academic and research-related career opportunities.
Visibility and Recognition: Being active on ResearchGate can increase a researcher's visibility in
their field, potentially leading to invitations to conferences, speaking engagements, and other
recognition.
Data Sharing: Researchers can share datasets and other research-related materials, contributing to
open science and reproducibility.
Feedback and Peer Review: Researchers can seek feedback on their work from the ResearchGate
community, which can be valuable for improving the quality of their research.
It's important to note that while ResearchGate can be a valuable tool for researchers, it's essential
to use it responsibly and in accordance with copyright and publication policies. Researchers should
always respect the terms and conditions of their publishers when sharing their work on such
platforms.

12. Create an ORCiD using your smail ID. confirm creation of ID. How is ORCiD useful for you
in your research and as an unique identification.

ORCiD is a unique digital identifier for researchers and scholars. Here's how it can be beneficial:

Unique Identification: ORCiD provides a persistent, unique digital identifier for individual
researchers. It helps distinguish between researchers with similar names and ensures that your
work is correctly attributed to you.

Interoperability: ORCiD is widely recognized and supported by various academic and research
systems, including publishing platforms, funding agencies, and institutions. It streamlines data
exchange and reduces manual data entry.

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 Researcher Profile: Researchers can create a public ORCiD profile that serves as a hub for their
research activities. This profile can include information about their publications, affiliations, and
research outputs.

Streamlined Submissions: Many academic journals and research funding applications now require
or encourage authors to provide their ORCiD when submitting manuscripts or grant proposals.
This simplifies the submission process and helps ensure the correct attribution of work.

Automatic Updates: Researchers can link their ORCiD to various research databases and systems,
allowing for automatic updates of their publication records, affiliations, and other information.

International Recognition: ORCiD is recognized internationally, making it useful for researchers

working in various countries and institutions.

Enhanced Visibility: ORCiD profiles are discoverable, and the unique identifier helps improve
your visibility and recognition in the academic community. It's easier for others to find and connect
with your research.

Record Keeping: ORCiD serves as a central record of your scholarly activities, making it easier to
track your research outputs, collaborations, and impact over time.
Integration with Researcher Tools: Many reference management and research profiling tools (e.g.,
EndNote, Scopus) support ORCiD integration, making it convenient to manage your research
information.
Control over Your Data: ORCiD puts you in control of your research data and identity. You can
decide what information to include in your profile and who can access it.
By using ORCiD, researchers can establish and maintain a consistent, digital presence in the
research community, simplify administrative processes, and ensure the proper attribution of their
work, ultimately enhancing the impact and visibility of their research.

13. Scopus ID will be automatically created for a researcher soon after he/she publishes a paper
in a journal which is indexed in Scopus. Write about the usefulness of SCOPUS ID?
Researchers are assigned a unique identity called a Scopus ID, which is generated automatically
once their works are indexed in the Scopus database. This identification, which is a component of
Scopus Author Profiles, has various benefits and applications for researchers.
Distinctive Researcher Identification: A researcher's Scopus ID gives them a clear, distinct
identity. It lessens the possibility of authorship uncertainty by making it easier to identify between
people with similar names.
Researcher Profile: Every Scopus Author Profile includes details on the publications,
collaborative networks, affiliations, and citation metrics of the respective researcher. It functions
as a thorough, openly accessible profile of the researcher's teaching and research endeavors.
Visibility and Recognition: Within the academic world, a researcher's visibility is heightened with
a Scopus ID and Author Profile.
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Accurate Attribution: You may make sure that the results of your research are properly credited to
you by linking your articles to your Scopus ID. This is particularly crucial in terms of assessing
and appreciating your work.
Citation Metrics: Scopus offers researchers' own citation metrics, like the h-index, which
measures the significance and sway of their study. These measurements are frequently applied to
benchmarking and assessment.
Tracking Research Output: To assess the impact of their work and pinpoint areas for
improvement, researchers can utilize Scopus Author Profiles to monitor their publications and
citation counts over time.
Opportunities for cooperation: Researcher networking and possible cooperation are facilitated by
Scopus Author Profiles, which list the co-authors that a researcher regularly works with.
Institutional Affiliation: The researcher's institutional connections are also displayed in Scopus
Author Profiles, which helps institutions more easily identify and acknowledge the
accomplishments of their affiliated researchers.
Access to Research Analytics: To assist researchers in comprehending the wider implications of
their work, Scopus provides a range of analytics and visualization tools, such as citation networks,
research trends, and the geographic distribution of citations.
Research Evaluation: Author profiles and Scopus IDs are an important resource for academics
looking for funding, awards, or academic promotions because they are used by funding
organizations and institutions for evaluation and assessment of research.

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