The National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) plays a vital role in promoting agricultural research, education, and innovation in India. As a think tank, NAAS provides a platform for scientists to address key issues in agriculture and supports excellence in the field through its Fellowship and Associateship programs.
Why Journal Scoring Matters:
NAAS recognizes the importance of research publications in evaluating nominees for its prestigious Fellowships and Associateships. To ensure a fair and transparent assessment, the Academy developed a system to score scientific journals. This scoring mechanism helps evaluate the quality of research publications consistently across various scientific disciplines.
Categories of NAAS Journal Scoring:
Category I: Journals with Impact Factor:
Journals with a Clarivate (formerly Thomson Reuters) Impact Factor are scored using the formula:
NAAS Score = 6.00 + Impact Factor (capped at 20.00).
Category II: Journals without Impact Factor:
Journals without an Impact Factor are scored based on information provided by publishers and the evaluation of their scientific content.
Scoring Criteria for Nominees:
A. Fellowship of the Academy:
- Maximum Score: 50 marks.
- Publications Considered: The 40 most significant research papers, excluding reviews and review articles.
- Scoring Formula: NAAS Score for each publication = 6.00 + Impact Factor (capped at 20.00).
- Authorship Rules:
- First and corresponding authors receive full marks.
- Co-authors receive 75% of the marks.
- Final Calculation: Total NAAS Score of all 40 publications is multiplied by 0.125, capped at 50 marks.
B. Associateship of the Academy:
- Maximum Score: 60 marks.
- Publications Considered: The 20 most significant research papers, excluding reviews and review articles.
- Scoring Formula: NAAS Score for each publication = 6.00 + Impact Factor (capped at 20.00).
- Authorship Rules:
- First and corresponding authors receive full marks.
- Co-authors receive 75% of the marks.
- Final Calculation: Total NAAS Score of all 20 publications is multiplied by 0.3, capped at 60 marks.
How Journal Scoring Helps:
The NAAS journal scoring system ensures uniformity in evaluating research publications. It serves as a valuable tool for:
- Identifying high-quality journals.
- Recognizing impactful research contributions.
- Maintaining transparency in the selection process for NAAS programs.
