About IJCRT — UGC CARE Approved Research Journal
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International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts
IJCRT is a Scholarly Open Access, Peer-reviewed, Refereed Journal with High Impact Factor 09.17 (calculated by Google Scholar and Semantic Scholar | AI-Powered Research Tool). It is Multidisciplinary, Monthly, indexed in all major databases with Citation Generator, CrossRef Digital Object Identifier (DOI), and Open Access Publications. IJCRT is a Transparent Peer-Reviewed Open Access Journal (Refereed Journal), aligning with UGC and UGC CARE recommendations guidelines.
International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT) aims to explore advances in research pertaining to applied, theoretical, and experimental Technological studies. The goal is to promote scientific information interchange between researchers, developers, engineers, students, and practitioners working in and around the world. IJCRT provides an opportunity for practitioners and educators in the engineering field to exchange research evidence, models of best practice, and innovative ideas aligned with Scopus Standard.
Indexed in: Google Scholar, SSRN, ResearcherID-Publons, Semantic Scholar | AI-Powered Research Tool, OpenAlex, Academia.edu, arXiv.org, ResearchGate, CiteSeerX, Mendeley, DocStoc, ISSUU, Scribd, and many more. All published papers receive a permanent CrossRef DOI on request.
How to Submit the Paper?
Important Dates — Current Issue
Journal Type: International Peer-reviewed, Refereed, Open Access Journal | Subject Category: Research Area
Publication Charge
To provide a credible, transparent, and affordable platform for researchers, academicians, engineers, and scientists worldwide to publish original research that contributes to the global body of knowledge. IJCRT is committed to maintaining the highest standards of peer review following UGC CARE guidelines, ensuring every published paper has lasting academic value.
To become a globally recognised multidisciplinary research journal that bridges the gap between theoretical innovation and practical application. We envision a world where quality research is accessible, citable via CrossRef DOI, and indexed across all major academic databases — empowering the next generation of researchers with open access to cutting-edge knowledge from every corner of the globe.
IJCRT offers researchers a trusted, fast, and affordable publication channel backed by strong academic credibility. Here's what sets us apart:
Recognised by UGC-CARE for academic credibility and inclusion in promotion criteria for faculty.
A permanent CrossRef Digital Object Identifier on request, for global citation and traceability.
Double-blind review with Scopus Standard. Full TPR report available on request for university submissions.
Once accepted and documents submitted, your paper is published online within 1–2 working days.
All papers are freely accessible worldwide — no subscription barrier, maximising your research reach.
₹1501 for Indian authors. $59 USD for international. Incl. certificate.
IJCRT follows a rigorous yet fast editorial process from submission to publication — typically completed within 3–5 working days.
Author submits the manuscript via our online portal at submitpaper.php or by email to editor@ijcrt.org. The paper must follow IJCRT formatting guidelines. A Registration ID is issued immediately on submission.
Every submitted paper undergoes a mandatory similarity / plagiarism check using Turnitin / iThenticate tools. Papers with high similarity index are returned to authors for revision before proceeding to peer review.
The paper is assigned to subject-expert reviewers for double-blind evaluation. Review follows Scopus Standard criteria — originality, methodology, significance, and presentation. A Transparent Peer Review Report is prepared documenting reviewer comments and editorial decisions.
Accepted authors receive an official Acceptance Letter. Publication fee of ₹1501 (Indian) / $59 USD (International) is collected. An Undertaking Form and final formatted paper (in IJCRT template) must be submitted along with payment proof.
The paper is published online in the current Volume 14 Issue 10 (October 2026). A unique Paper ID is assigned. The paper is indexed across Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Academia.edu, and other databases. A CrossRef DOI is assigned on request. e-Certificate and Confirmation Letter are issued to the author.
IJCRT is a multidisciplinary journal covering all subjects. Original research is accepted from every major academic and professional discipline, including interdisciplinary work that spans several of them. Submissions in regional languages are also accepted.
Multidisciplinary — All Subjects Covered
IJCRT accepts original research from every discipline — engineering, science, medicine, pharmacy, commerce, management, law, agriculture, social science, humanities, education, arts and languages — including interdisciplinary work spanning several of them.
- Engineering & Technology
- Science
- Medical, Pharmacy & Life Sciences
- Commerce & Management
- Social Science & Humanities
- Arts, Languages & Education
- Law, Agriculture & Applied Studies
IJCRT is multidisciplinary — all subjects are covered, including interdisciplinary work spanning several fields. The list above is indicative, not exhaustive — IJCRT accepts all original research that meets its quality and peer-review standards.
IJCRT is listed in UGC CARE — accepted by universities and institutions for faculty promotion, PhD criteria, and academic recognition.
A permanent CrossRef Digital Object Identifier on request, making the paper globally citable, discoverable and permanently archived.
Our peer review process follows Scopus Standard — double-blind, documented, with transparent reviewer reports available on request.
Impact Factor calculated using Google Scholar h-index methodology and AI-powered Semantic Scholar metrics. Updated annually.
All published papers are freely accessible worldwide — no paywall, no subscription — maximising readership and citation potential.
ISSN: 2320-2882 — officially registered with the International Standard Serial Number authority for permanent journal identification.
Recently, the UGC discontinued the UGC-CARE Journal List and introduced new parameters that allow publication in Transparent Peer-Reviewed (Refereed) Journals. IJCRT is a Transparent Peer Review Journal Valid as per the New UGC Notification.
You can now publish your research paper in IJCRT.ORG. IJCRT is a Transparent Peer-Reviewed Open Access (Refereed Journal), UGC and UGC CARE Approved, CrossRef DOI, Multidisciplinary, Impact Factor calculated by Google Scholar. As an international, open-access, and online journal, publishing with us ensures wider reach, academic credibility, and enhanced recognition for your work.
For more details, refer to the official notice: UGC Public Notice
The University Grants Commission (UGC) of India introduced the CARE (Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics) list to help universities and researchers identify credible journals. International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT) has been recognized under this framework as a UGC CARE Approved Journal Publication.
In October 2024, the UGC issued a public notice discontinuing the old CARE journal list and introducing updated parameters. Under the new UGC guidelines, journals that follow a Transparent Peer Review (Refereed) process are now accepted for academic submissions, promotions, and PhD requirements. IJCRT is fully compliant with these new norms and holds a valid Transparent Peer Review Certificate.
Official reference: UGC Public Notice — CARE Journals (PDF) | About IJCRT UGC CARE Approval
A Digital Object Identifier (DOI) is a unique, permanent identifier assigned to a published research paper, making it permanently citable and globally traceable. IJCRT assigns CrossRef DOI — the gold standard in academic publishing — to every paper on request.
Why CrossRef specifically? CrossRef is the official DOI registration agency for scholarly content, trusted by publishers like Elsevier, Springer, and Wiley. A CrossRef DOI links directly to your paper's metadata, ensuring it appears in reference managers like Mendeley, citation databases like Scopus and Web of Science, and search engines like Google Scholar.
DOI links never break — your paper remains citable and findable forever, even if URLs change.
CrossRef DOIs appear in Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science, and all major academic search engines.
Papers with a DOI are cited significantly more than those without — boosting your h-index and academic profile.
CrossRef membership signals publisher credibility and is required by many indexing databases as a quality marker.
IJCRT follows a rigorous Transparent Double-Blind Peer Review process managed by 3000+ domain experts. Every submitted paper goes through the following structured evaluation pipeline before publication.
Author submits manuscript through the online portal or via email to editor@ijcrt.org. The submission should follow the IJCRT paper format template (downloadable from the website).
Day 0The editorial team performs an initial screening for plagiarism, formatting compliance, and scope relevance. Papers not meeting basic quality thresholds are returned for revision at this stage.
Within 24 hoursScreened papers are assigned to 2–3 subject-matter experts from our 3000+ reviewer panel. In double-blind review, both author's and reviewers' identities are kept anonymous, ensuring unbiased, fair evaluation. Authors can request a detailed Transparent Peer Review report via Scholar9.com.
1–2 DaysBased on reviewer feedback, the Editor-in-Chief makes a decision: Accept / Revise & Resubmit / Reject. The author receives immediate notification via email and SMS with detailed reviewer comments.
Email + SMS notificationAccepted authors submit required documents (Undertaking Form, Author Details) and pay the low publication fee — ₹1501 INR for Indian authors / $59 USD for foreign authors. All documents can be accessed via the Author Track portal.
After acceptancePaper is published online in the current issue (Volume 14 | Issue 10) within 1–2 working days. Authors can instantly download their Publication Certificate, Confirmation Letter, and CrossRef DOI directly from the portal.
Published in 1–2 DaysBefore submitting your paper to IJCRT, ensure your manuscript meets the following requirements. This checklist helps avoid rejections at the editorial screening stage.
IJCRT warmly welcomes first-time authors — students, research scholars, and early-career researchers. Publishing your research is one of the most impactful steps in your academic career, and IJCRT makes it affordable, fast, and credible.
Many Indian universities require at least one peer-reviewed journal publication before thesis submission. IJCRT's UGC-aligned status meets this requirement.
Faculty members and lecturers often need publications for API score calculation during promotions. IJCRT publications are valid for these purposes.
At just ₹1501 INR for Indian authors, IJCRT is among the most affordable indexed journal publications — ideal for students and scholars on a budget.
Receive your Publication Certificate and Confirmation Letter instantly after paper publication. Download directly from your author portal — no waiting.
Our editorial team provides formatting templates, guidance on writing abstracts and keywords, and helps first-time authors through every step of the submission process.
Your paper gets indexed in Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Academia.edu, and Semantic Scholar — giving your research a global audience from day one.
IJCRT is indexed in 15+ major academic databases ensuring maximum visibility and citation reach for every published paper.
ISSN Registered • Open Access • Transparent Peer Review • Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 • UGC CARE Approved • COPE Member
Two things changed the rules for Indian researchers recently: UGC withdrew the CARE Journal List, and transparent peer review moved from a nice-to-have to the central test of a credible journal. Each topic has a detailed reference page and a visual guide — start with whichever suits how you read.
UGC CARE List Discontinued
UGC withdrew the CARE Journal List on 3 October 2024 and replaced it with suggestive parameters you can verify yourself. See how IJCRT meets every one of them.
Transparent Peer Review
Reviewer reports published beside the article, optional identity disclosure and a verifiable certificate — the practices the UGC 2025 policy actually asks a journal to demonstrate.
Publish a Book or Thesis
Beyond journal papers, IJCRT Publication publishes books, dissertations and theses with a free ISBN, 100% author royalty and distribution to Amazon, Flipkart and 200+ global stores.
Join as a Reviewer
IJCRT works with an expert review panel across every discipline. Reviewing is credited work here, not invisible labour.
- Official Transparent Peer Review Certificate
- Reviewer appreciation letter for institutional records
- Verified proof of review activity for promotions
- Choose whether your identity is disclosed on a report
- Early sight of research in your own field
Journal Publication — Publish Your Research in a UGC CARE Approved Journal
Publish your research paper in IJCRT (ISSN 2320-2882) — a UGC CARE Approved, transparent peer-reviewed, open access journal with CrossRef DOI available on request and indexing across eight international databases. One transparent fee, published openly, with DOI registration as a separately disclosed add-on. All subjects are covered — engineering, science, medical, pharmacy, management, commerce, social science, humanities, law, education and agriculture, including interdisciplinary work. See all research areas →
All-inclusive of GST
Peer review + e-certificate
Crossref DOI on request
No submission fee · No hidden charges
Publish Your Book with ISBN & Global Distribution
Not every manuscript is a journal paper. If you've written a full-length book — a monograph, textbook, edited volume, poetry or fiction — IJCRT's parent publisher, IJCRT Publication, takes it from manuscript to a purchasable, ISBN-registered title with professional editing, cover design and distribution through Amazon, Flipkart and more.
- ISBN Registration — Government-approved, globally recognised
- Professional Cover Design — Custom-designed by our team
- Amazon & Flipkart Listing — Print & eBook distribution
- Author Royalty — Transparent earnings on every sale
- Publication Certificate — Included for the primary author
Publish Your Research in UGC CARE Approved Journals
Get your research paper published in IJCRT, a peer-reviewed, UGC CARE Approved, open access journal — with CrossRef DOI, a plagiarism screening report, and publication in 1–2 days. Trusted by researchers across 169+ countries.
- UGC CARE Approved Journal — Accepted by Indian universities & institutions
- CrossRef DOI on Request — Permanent citation via doi.org
- Plagiarism Screening Report — Turnitin/iThenticate on request
- Transparent Peer Review — Reviewed by subject experts
- Publish in 1–2 Days — Fast, transparent process, no hidden charges
Verify IJCRT Yourself
Verified links open the journal’s own record or a search result for it at the service. Search links open a general search on a sharing platform.
Crossref Search Verified
Every deposited IJCRT article with its DOI and metadata.
Google Scholar Verified
The journal’s citation profile — citations, h-index and i10-index.
Academia.edu Verified
The journal’s Academia.edu profile with shared papers.
Scholar9 Verified
Journal page and transparent peer-review records.
ORWave Verified
The journal’s listing on Open Research Wave (orwave.org).
OpenAlex Verified
Open catalogue of scholarly works — the journal’s source record and its works.
Google Search Verified
Pages indexed from ijcrt.org, and results for the journal’s full name.
ROAD / ISSN Verified
The ISSN record for 2320-2882 in the ISSN International Centre’s directory.
Zenodo Verified
Archived IJCRT records in CERN’s open repository.
ResearchGate Search
Research network where authors share IJCRT papers — search it for the journal name.
Where IJCRT Is Listed and Found
Indexing
Where the journal or its articles are formally listed or registered.
Crossref Verified
DOI registration agency — metadata for every DOI-registered paper is deposited here.
DOI prefix 10.56975 Verified
A permanent Digital Object Identifier on request, so a paper stays citable.
ISSN Portal Verified
The journal’s serial registration — ISSN 2320-2882, held with the ISSN International Centre.
ROAD Verified
The ISSN Centre’s directory of open access scholarly resources.
ORCID Registry
Author identifier registry — links each author’s record to their published work.
Publons / ResearcherID Registry
Reviewer and researcher registry (now Web of Science reviewer recognition), used for peer-review activity.
Zenodo Verified
Open repository at CERN — a deposit target for archived research outputs.
Scholar9 Verified
Transparent peer-review registry — where the journal’s review certificate is recorded.
Discovery
Where researchers can discover, search, read, save or share published articles.
Google Scholar Verified
Search and citation tracking — the source of the citation data behind the journal’s Impact Factor.
OpenAlex Verified
Open index of works, authors and citations — the successor to Microsoft Academic’s data.
ORWave Verified
Open Research Wave — open-access journal and research discovery platform.
Google Search Verified
General web search — pages indexed from ijcrt.org.
Academia.edu Verified
Academic sharing platform with reader analytics for each uploaded paper.
Semantic Scholar Search
AI-powered search that surfaces papers by meaning, citation and influence.
ResearchGate Search
Research network where authors share papers and readers follow their work.
Mendeley Search
Reference manager — readers save and cite papers from their metadata.
CiteSeerX Search
Digital library and search engine focused on citation indexing.
SSRN Search
Elsevier’s preprint and working-paper network (a repository, not a journal index).
Microsoft Academic, listed on older pages, was retired by Microsoft at the end of 2021; its data lives on in OpenAlex, shown above. Full indexing & discovery details →
Ready to Publish Your Research?
Submit your paper to IJCRT for the October 2026 issue. Your paper is evaluated by expert reviewers, and acceptance or rejection notifications are sent via email and SMS.
UGC CARE Approved • ISSN 2320-2882 • Transparent Peer Review • Open Access CC BY 4.0 • Fee charged only after acceptance
