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A Policy Statement on “Dissemination and Evaluation of Research Output in India” by the Indian National Scince Academy (New Delhi
Published 2023-09-04
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Chaddah , P., & C. Lakhotia, S. (2023). A Policy Statement on “Dissemination and Evaluation of Research Output in India” by the Indian National Scince Academy (New Delhi. DIALOGUE: Science, Scientists and Society, 1, 1–11. Retrieved from https://dialogue.ias.ac.in/index.php/dialogue/article/view/62
Abstract
Considering the necessity of common and objective parameters of assessment of research outputs, the Indian National Science Academy (New Delhi) has, after extensive deliberations involving its entire fellowship, issued this policy statement on Dissemination and Evaluation of Research Output in India. It is expected that this will be adopted and implemented by different agencies/regulatory bodies in India.
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