If a scholar published in IEEE but the university requires SCI-indexed journals, then ?
If a Scholar Published in IEEE but University Requires SCI Journals
Many scholars publish their research work in IEEE journals or conferences. However, some universities mandate publication only in SCI-indexed journals for PhD submission. This creates confusion about whether an IEEE publication is valid.
Understanding IEEE and SCI
- IEEE is a publisher of journals and conferences.
- SCI (Science Citation Index) is an indexing database managed by Clarivate (Web of Science).
University rules are based on indexing, not on the publisher.
Two Possible Cases
Case 1: IEEE Journal is SCI Indexed
If the IEEE journal is indexed in SCI or SCIE (Web of Science), then the publication is valid and accepted by the university.
Case 2: IEEE Journal is NOT SCI Indexed
If the IEEE journal is not indexed in SCI, then it does not satisfy the university requirement, even though it is published by IEEE.
Common Misunderstanding
Many scholars assume that publishing in IEEE automatically means SCI indexing. This is incorrect. Only selected IEEE journals are indexed in SCI.
What Should the Scholar Do?
- Check the journal in Web of Science Master Journal List.
- If not SCI indexed, publish an additional paper in an SCI journal.
- Consult the university research board or PhD cell for guidance.
Conclusion
IEEE is a publisher, while SCI is an indexing standard. For universities that mandate SCI publications, only papers published in SCI-indexed journals are valid, regardless of whether the journal is IEEE or not.