Purpose This paper aims to investigate the current status of research output published in open access (OA) journals from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) countries from 2010 to 2019 and compare their performances in terms of OA research output. Design/methodology/approach...

On 7th September 2011, Government of Pakistan reached out for international assistance to prepare a humanitarian response to 2011 monsoon flooding. In response to that, a meeting was held on 8th September between UNRC/HC, OCHA and NDMA Chairman (along with his team) at PDMA Sindh’s office in...

Pakistan’s youth population is one of the fastest growing in the world. Currently the proportion of people between 15 and 29 years of age is 27.63%. In UNDP Pakistan, inclusion of Youth is being recognized as an important feature in order to move from good to great (G2G). This paper is an...

In Saudi higher education, assessment has shifted to incorporate intended learning outcomes rather than merely textbook content. Subsequently, faculty members unwillingly participate in high-stakes competitive and harmonized assessment in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) courses during the...

Purpose The present study aims to examine the use of open access (OA) scholarly communication in India and investigate the factors affecting the adoption and use of OA scholarly communication among researchers. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a quantitative research approach using...

Purpose This study aims to analyze Open Access (OA) publishing trends and policy perspectives in India. Different aspects, such as the growth of OA journals digital repositories, the proportion of OA availability to research literature and the status of OA mandates and policies are studied....