The missing link in Social Science research in India
The article critiques the structural failures of India's doctoral research ecosystem in Social Sciences, highlighting issues like predatory publishing and administrative inefficiency. It argues that the system prioritizes compliance over real-world application and suggests a stronger academia-industry link.
I ndia’s doctoral research ecosystem in Social Sciences is in urgent need of a structural overhaul. While doctoral scholars in other countries are evaluated on working prototypes and real-world applications, the Indian system remains wedded to voluminous dissertations and the pressure to publish in so-called peer-reviewed or indexed journals.
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