Published on: September 13, 2025
Seminar on Predatory Publishing at School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
On 13th September 2025, the Institutional Research Committee of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University, organized a One-Day Seminar on “Predatory Publishing – What Researchers Should Know” to create awareness among faculty members, research scholars, and students about unethical publishing practices. The event, attended by 80 participants, began with a lamp-lighting ceremony in the presence of Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Dr. Rajendra Dobhal and the Chief Guest, Dr. Pulok Mukherjee. Organizing Chairperson Prof. (Dr.) Preeti Kothiyal welcomed the gathering, highlighting the scope, objectives, and significance of the seminar, while Dr. Bindu Dey, Director-Research, emphasized the institution’s commitment to responsible research practices.
The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Pulok Mukherjee, who spoke on “Integrity in Scholarly Publishing: Challenges, Failures, and Reforms”, followed by sessions from eminent experts including Dr. Anurag Varshney on avoiding mistakes in scientific publishing, Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Varshney on steps to publish research effectively, and Dr. Manorama Tripathi on identifying reputable journals for scholarly communication. The seminar concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Ganesh Kumar, acknowledging the contributions of dignitaries, experts, and participants. The event proved to be a valuable learning platform, reinforcing the importance of research ethics and academic integrity while fostering meaningful discussions on best practices in scholarly publishing.
