About the Programme
This Faculty Development Programme (FDP) is tailored to equip faculty members and researchers with a deep, practical understanding of academic publishing in journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science (WoS). Designed and delivered by distinguished editors-in-chief, editorial board members, and international scholars, this program addresses critical facets of the publishing journey—ranging from managing desk rejections and navigating peer reviews to leveraging Artificial Intelligence for journal selection.
About the Organizers
- Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru: Conferred Deemed-to-be University status under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, and accredited with an ‘A++’ grade by NAAC (2021), Kristu Jayanti secured the 34th rank in the NIRF 2025 College Rankings. The School of Law offers BCI-approved 5-year integrated law courses [B.A. LL.B.(H), B.B.A. LL.B.(H), B.Com LL.B.(H)], LL.M., and Ph.D. programs, and is ranked 5th in Bengaluru and 26th nationally in the India Today-MDRA Best Colleges Survey 2026.
- Knowledge Steez Edu Hub LLP: Beginning in the year 2012, Knowledge Steez has walked past several milestones since then. The idea was to create a platform that would serve benefit in career and academic aspects to the students of Law and Management and other social sciences streams including remotely located colleges. Knowledge Steez has signed various MOUs with National, International Universities and research think tanks and is actively involved in National as well as International events.
Key Topics Covered
- Research Methodology: Problem identification, literature review, and selection of research designs/methodologies.
- Writing Research Papers: Structuring papers (title to conclusion), clarity, academic grammar, and appropriate legal/technical terminology.
- Scopus & Web of Science (WoS) Navigation: Database coverage, differences, efficient search/retrieval techniques, and indexing criteria.
- Publication & Ethics: Journal selection strategies, impact factors, citation metrics, avoiding predatory/fake journals, and research ethics.
- Emerging Trends & Peer Review: Navigating desk rejections, responding to reviewer comments, impact of similarity indices, and the role of AI in paper drafting and journal selection.
Resource Persons
- Elena Gladun: Professor, Tyumen State University (Russia); Editor-in-Chief, BRICS Law Journal; Fulbright Scholar (“Arctic Initiative Program”).
- Mensah Cocou Marius: Associate Professor, University of Maribor (Slovenia); Expert in International & Environmental Law; Coordinator, EU Jean Monnet Module.
- Shouvik Kumar Guha: Associate Professor, WBNUJS; TEDx Speaker; Fellow at CeRAI (IIT Madras) & Vidhi Centre for Law & Policy; Visiting Faculty, RGSOIPL (IIT Kharagpur) and IIM.
- Aziza Marasulova: Senior Lecturer, Maqsut Narikbayev University (KAZGUU), Kazakhstan; Expert, Institute of Legislation and Legal Information, Ministry of Justice of Kazakhstan.
- Niteesh Kumar Upadhyay: Expert in AI & Human Rights; Author of 35+ publications (22 in Scopus-indexed journals).
Details & Schedule
- Programme Dates: January 11 – 17, 2027
- Mode: Online (Interactive sessions with live Q&A)
- Target Audience: Faculty Members, Ph.D. Scholars, and Researchers
- Last Date to Register: December 20, 2026
Registration Fee & Payment Details
- Faculty Members: ₹1,000 INR
- Research Scholars: ₹800 INR
Bank Transfer (NEFT/RTGS/IMPS):
- Account Name: Knowledge Steez EduHub LLP
- Account Number: 001463300001712
- Account Type: Current Account
- Bank Name: Yes Bank Ltd
- Branch: Plot No. 38, Block H 1 A, Sector 63, Noida
- IFSC Code: YESB0000014
UPI / Paytm: Mobile Number: +91-9654385036
How to Register?
https://forms.gle/njdrTx8NJFVLbLsR9
Organizing Committee
- Chief Patron: Dr. Augustine George CMI, Vice Chancellor, Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru
- Patron: Dr. Lijo P. Thomas CMI, Pro Vice Chancellor & Director, School of Law, Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University)
- Conveners:
- Manjunath M. S., Dean, School of Law, Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University)
- Ankita Upadhyay, Partner, Knowledge Steez Edu Hub
- Co-Conveners:
- Reema Bhattacharya, Associate Professor, Jagannath University
- Srishti Agarwal, Assistant Professor, Motherhood University, Roorkee
Student Coordinators (Contact for Queries):
- Pooja Yadav: +91-844964382
- Astitva Kumar Rao: +91-9140768546
- Bhavika Bhagat: +91-9307745381
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