{"id":511,"date":"2015-08-03T03:49:18","date_gmt":"2015-08-03T03:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/researchblog.iimk.ac.in\/?p=511"},"modified":"2016-06-15T05:58:12","modified_gmt":"2016-06-15T05:58:12","slug":"featured-faculty-interview-part-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/researchblog.iimk.ac.in\/?p=511","title":{"rendered":"FEATURED FACULTY – INTERVIEW: PART II"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Prof. Sidhartha S. Padhi <\/a><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n
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Prof. Arqum Mateen <\/a><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

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What suggestions do you have for the research scholars who aspire to publish in A * Journals?<\/p>\n

Sidhartha S. Padhi:<\/b> I strongly believe in two personal traits. Patience and a never give up attitude.\u00a0 Because in publishing, a normal review would take one to two years, and even up to four years for approval or rejection in an A category or A* journal.\u00a0 So I would suggest to work, work and work till the last moment, and be genuine. Let\u2019s call it \u2018Beat\u00a0<\/i>the Odds<\/i>\u2019 attitude. \u00a0But if you want to publish on a fast track process, one needs to look at the number of volumes and number of issues of that journal. For example EJOR has 54 issues, so is the case with IJPR. But in publishing, be genuine so much that even your failures are reported with a footnote as that increases the credibility of your research. It is also good to present the research concepts \/ ideas in as many conferences and seminars so as to get multi-varied perspectives and viewpoints. More importantly, try to understand the scope of journals.\u00a0 Every journal has a scope and objective. So try to frame and draft research papers meeting these scope and objectives.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another thing is that every research must come with a storyline. \u00a0Then try to fit all variables or characters just as we script a movie.\u00a0 Your role of a researcher is that of a script writer and a director who develops a realistic theme enacted by talented actors (variables). Then identify the variables that need to be stretched upon.\u00a0 So if the script is presented in a conference, it is easy to clean up, refine and report from the feedback of the reviewers, as the comments from the experts become the first hand review for your paper. This therefore needs to be reported as a footnote as it increases your papers credibility.\u00a0 Once it is so documented, no one else can claim the originality of your idea.\u00a0 It also minimizes the possibility of others copying your idea. Therefore getting an understanding of the review process is very important.\u00a0 Whichever be the journal, the reviewer comments are very significant in clarifying and evolving research clarity. Here we leverage on the collective wisdom, and then create our research impact with clarity. Such clarity comes from the reviewer\u2019s comments and editors.\u00a0 Knowledge wise input, and the character and structural inputs also benefit in refining your paper.<\/p>\n

It is also challenging to publish single handedly in A* journals.\u00a0 So network and develop a good pool of researchers who can contribute.\u00a0 It is not about increasing the number of co- authors. Because there are journals which asks for the percentage contributions by each author. Therefore network with people who can factually contribute to your research efforts.\u00a0 And these disclosures are also to be made by the authors themselves as it augments your genuineness.\u00a0 To make a paper further valid, every researcher must write two aspects in minimum of thousand words.\u00a0 1. The academic contribution and 2. The practitioner point of view.\u00a0 This brings in the authenticity and the conviction of the researcher, as the absence of these would make the paper of no use for either.\u00a0 And how do we finally analyse the relevance of your research?\u00a0 It is eventually through the number of references and citations that you get after publishing, which reflects in the H-index and the I-index.<\/p>\n

Arqum Mateen<\/b>:\u00a0 Considering the multi-disciplinary nature evolution of the area, I would suggest to keep tab on not only top-rated OM journals, but also those related to one\u2019s area of research and\/or interest.\u00a0 There will of course be overlaps, and each journal has its own language, intended audience and issues of debate. Understanding all this is extremely crucial, especially from a publishing viewpoint. Most importantly, there is no substitute for extensive reading of both academic and practitioner publications. As we start reading more and more, we start to get more ideas.\u00a0 Coupled with diligent work, all this would definitely bear fruit sooner than later. In summary, based on my limited exposure and understanding I would say (a) Read extensively, (b) Develop core competencies, and (c) Have tenacity to make up with your failures. One must be prepared for repeated rejections, and must have the motivation to keep improving.<\/p>\n