Q. Whether the book chapter is considered to be a publication or only a complete book?
A. The complete book published by recognized academic press is acceptable for the "Best Publication" category.
Q. Is Patent is acceptable for Best Publication Award?
A. No. research articles only published in a HEC recognized W-category journal and Books published in recognised academic press are acceptable.
Q. Can an
applicant submit more than one publication for Best Publication Award?
A. No, the applicant can submit only one publication, either a Research Paper or a book under Best Publication Award
Q. Can an applicant apply for all award categories simultaneously?
A. No, the applicant can apply maximum for two categories, however he/she must select one out of "Best Young Researcher" and "Best Researcher"
Q. Is a publication written by more than three authors is acceptable for Best Publication Award?
A. No
Q. Is a research article having citation count less than 100 acceptable for Best Publication Award?
A.No, a research article must have a minimum citation count of 100.
Q. Is research article published in X or Y category journal eligible for Best Publication Award, Best Researcher Award and Best Young Researcher Award?
A. No, research articles only published in a HEC recognized W-category journal are acceptable.
Q. Is review article acceptable for Best Publication Award?
A.No
Q. Is conference paper is acceptable for Best Publication Award?
A. No
Q. Can thesis be submitted for the award?
A. No, the research work must be published for the award.
Q. Is there any list of recognized book publisher defined for Best Publication Award?
A. There is no list of recognized book publishers for the Best Publication Award (Book). A publisher will be evaluated by the Review Panels to determine prestige of the publisher.
Q. Does an applicant need to submit hard copy of the Book under Best Publication Award?
A. Yes the hard copy of a Book must also be submitted to HEC under Best Publication Award.
Q. Is there any age limit for Best Young Researcher Award?
A. Under 40 year on January 01, 2024.
Q. Which year of publications should be provided in Best Researcher/Young Researcher Award?
A. Applicant can provide any year of publications under Best Researcher/Young Researcher Award.
Q. Is it mandatory to provide three letter of support from endorsers?
A. Yes
Q. Is video clip mandatory to be uploaded?
A. Yes, the video clip of 2-3 minute duration that should demonstrate evidence of lasting impact of research excellence and innovation at the publication/applicant's credit is mandatory to be uploaded.
Q. Can a foreigner be an endorser?
A. Yes, a foreigner can be an endorser.
Q. Can a foreign resident is eligible to apply?
A. No, the applicant must be resident of Pakistan.
Q. Is it mandatory to get departmental approval to apply?
A. No.
Q: What is the minimum citation requirement for a research article under the Best Publication Award?
A: The publication must have at least 100 citations, as indexed in either Web of Science (WoS) or Scopus.
