UGC & AICTE Quality Compliance Framework
Every Datarsoft journal operates under a rigorous regulatory structure mapping fully to the statutory directives of the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), satisfying the highest standards of Indian national compliance.
2025
University Grants Commission
Statutory body, Ministry of Education, Government of India
Our journals comply fully with UGC academic integrity regulations and satisfy all suggestive parameters for credible peer-reviewed journals.
- UGC Plagiarism Regulations 2018 — Prevention of Plagiarism in Higher Educational Institutions, enforcing a similarity threshold ≤10% via iThenticate.
- UGC 2025 Suggestive Parameters — Discontinuation of the UGC-CARE list (as of Feb 11, 2025). We satisfy all new UGC-recommended metrics for peer-review, editorial board composition, ethics control, and DOI standards.
- UGC Regulations 2022 — Fully aligned with minimum standards and procedures for the award of Ph.D. degrees, ensuring publishing credibility.
- NEP 2020 Quality Mandate — Aligned with the National Education Policy research directive to enhance academic research relevance and publication quality.
2024-25
All India Council for Technical Education
Statutory body, Ministry of Education, Government of India
Our engineering, computer science, and applied science journals adhere strictly to the editorial and curriculum quality criteria mandated by AICTE.
- AICTE Approval Process Handbook (APH) 2024-25 — Direct integration of research and publications benchmarks mandated for faculty recruitment and promotions.
- Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Alignment — Editorial scope that encourages research papers mapping directly to programme and course outcomes in technical institutions.
- AICTE Examination Reforms Mandates — Research evaluation criteria mapped to analytical, creative, and professional competencies.
- DPDP Act 2023 Compliance — Digital Personal Data Protection standards applied to author submissions, keeping personal information secure.
12 Pillars of our Regulatory Framework
Our processes are designed to satisfy every audit standard established by UGC, AICTE, and international bodies.
Anti-Plagiarism Control
Mandatory iThenticate screening at intake and pre-publication. Similarity threshold strictly enforced under 10% per UGC 2018 standards.
Double-Blind Peer Review
Independent double-blind review by at least two qualified subject experts. All review records archived with unique cryptographic hashes.
Global Editorial Boards
Geographically diverse boards composed of active researchers. All profiles are verified through ORCID and Web of Science identifiers.
ISSN Registrations
Registered through the ISSN International Centre in Paris. Print and Online identifiers verified and visible on all journal index files.
CrossRef DOIs
Every paper receives a persistent, active CrossRef Digital Object Identifier (DOI) upon publication, facilitating immediate indexing citation.
COPE Ethical Standards
Full alignment with Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) core practices. Transparency on conflict of interest and correction policies.
Regular Frequency
Strict calendar frequency maintained. UGC 2025 suggestive guidelines emphasize on-time publications; our timelines are perfectly recorded.
Permanent Archiving
Integrated with CLOCKSS and Portico digital preservation networks, ensuring permanent survival of all published academic literature.
Separation of Controls
A absolute boundary between commercial operations and editorial review processes. Fees do not guarantee acceptance.
CC BY 4.0 Licensing
Creative Commons Attribution licensing by default. Authors retain 100% copyright, facilitating self-archiving and distribution.
Waiver & Fee Transparency
Clear, published schedule of Article Processing Charges (APCs) alongside dedicated fee waiver structures for low-income economies.
Lifecycle Disclosures
Publicly traceable peer review timelines, similarity score verifications, and editorial profiles for every single published article.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key regulatory and indexing compliance queries answered.
How do Datarsoft journals comply with the discontinued UGC CARE listing system?
On February 11, 2025, the UGC transitioned away from the centralized UGC-CARE list in favor of decentralized Suggestive Parameters for Credible Journals. These suggestive parameters emphasize rigorous peer review, indexing in global database pipelines (like Scopus and Web of Science), permanent DOIs, and transparent ethical disclosures. Datarsoft was built from day one on these exact parameters. Every journal page provides a direct, auditable ledger matching UGC requirements.
Are these journals accepted for faculty promotion and PhD submissions in India?
Yes. UGC and AICTE career advancement frameworks (CAS) value publications in peer-reviewed, indexed journals with registered ISSNs, CrossRef DOIs, and strict anti-plagiarism protocols. Because Datarsoft enforces a Double-Blind Peer Review process with iThenticate screening (≤10% score threshold) and CLOCKSS archiving, they meet the highest tiers of statutory requirements for university promotions and thesis approvals.
How does AICTE alignment affect technical and engineering publications?
AICTE regulations, including the Approval Process Handbook (APH) 2024-25, mandate that faculty in technical institutions publish in highly credible, peer-reviewed journals. Datarsoft’s computing (IJCSITA) and engineering (IJETAS) journals satisfy these standards natively by keeping a public peer-review history, mapping papers to Outcome-Based Education (OBE) formats, and complying with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023.
Does Datarsoft register all DOIs and ISSNs globally?
Yes. All ISSN codes are registered and authenticated through the ISSN International Centre in Paris. All Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) are minted through CrossRef with active metadata, ensuring that citation trackers like Google Scholar, Scopus, and WoS can capture publication citations automatically.
Publish in a Fully Compliant Journal
Submit your manuscript or apply to join our international board of editors. Every paper is subject to rigorous anti-plagiarism screening and double-blind peer review.