Dr. Sunny

Dr. Sunny is an Assistant Professor in higher education. He has completed his Ph.D. He has a depth of knowledge in the research field and in higher education.

Retractions in February 2026: Major Updates Across Disciplines

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Retractions in February 2026

February 2026 witnessed a significant number of scholarly retractions. According to data from CrossRef and retraction databases, 41 research articles were officially withdrawn in February 2026. These retractions span diverse fields, including biochemistry, environmental sciences, medicine, nanotechnology, computer science, and social sciences. Papers are retracted from Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, MDPI, and other publishers. Authors are from … Read more

Scopus Call for Papers: Sustainability and Digitalisation in Maritime Logistics

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Scopus Call for Papers: Sustainability and Digitalisation in Maritime Logistics

The Maritime Business Review, published by Emerald Publishing, invites research papers for a forthcoming themed issue on “Sustainability and Digitalisation in Maritime Logistics.” This Special Issue aims to advance scholarly understanding of the transformative impact of digital technologies on sustainable practices within the maritime logistics sector.  Maritime Business Review is a peer-reviewed and open-access journal. Authors in this journal are … Read more

India–France Joint Call 2026: DST–ANR Proposals in Applied Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence

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DST India France Call for Proposals 2026

The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, and the French National Research Agency (ANR), France, have jointly launched the Indo-French Call for Joint Research and Innovation Proposals 2026 in the field of Applied Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The India-France call for proposals aims to strengthen Indo-French cooperation on topics combining Applied … Read more

AICTE Doctoral Fellowship (ADF) 2025–26: Apply Now for PhD Fellowship

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AICTE Doctoral Fellowship (ADF) 2025–26

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has invited applications for the AICTE Doctoral Fellowship (ADF) Scheme for the Academic Year 2025–26. This fellowship is open to first-year PhD students who are admitted to AICTE-approved institutions or universities across India. The Fellowship scheme aims to promote high-quality doctoral research in technical and professional disciplines … Read more

DBT Invites Research Proposals Under Biotech-KISAN Programme 2025–26

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DBT Invites Research Proposals Under Biotech-KISAN Programme 2025–26

The Department of Biotechnology, under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, has officially announced the Call for Proposals under the DBT–Biotech-KISAN Programme for the year 2025–26. The Biotech-Krishi Innovation Science Application Network (Biotech-KISAN) programme aims to strengthen the direct connection between scientific research and farming communities by translating biotechnology innovations into farmer-ready … Read more

UGC Newly Launched Fellowship Schemes for In-Service & Superannuated Faculty Members

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UGC Newly Launched Fellowship Schemes for In-Service & Superannuated Faculty Members

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced two new research-focused schemes to strengthen academic research in India. These initiatives support both in-service faculty members and superannuated academicians. The financial assistance for In-Service Faculty Members is ₹10 lakh for a duration of two years. The Fellowship for Superannuated Faculty Members provides a fellowship of ₹50,000 per … Read more

Indian Patent Insights (2020–2025): Are we filing for Innovation or for Numbers?

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Indian Patent Insights (2020–2025)

India’s intellectual property (IP) ecosystem has witnessed unprecedented growth over the last five years. Patent filings are rising sharply. Indian Universities are filing in bulk, and India is celebrated as a fast-growing innovation hub. But behind these impressive numbers lies a question: Are Indian institutions creating real innovation or simply inflating patent counts for rankings … Read more

Scopus Call for Papers: Biodiversity Challenges and Economic Responses

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Scopus Call for Papers: Biodiversity Challenges and Economic Responses

The Journal of Economics and Development, published by Emerald Publishing, invites research papers for a forthcoming themed issue on “Contemporary Biodiversity Challenges and Economic Responses.” This special issue aims to advance interdisciplinary understanding of biodiversity loss as a critical economic risk in today’s global economy. Journal of Economics and Development is a peer-reviewed and open-access journal. Authors in … Read more

Fulbright–Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowships | Apply by 15 July

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Fulbright–Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowships Apply by 15 July

The United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) is receiving applications from Indian researchers for Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowships. The Fulbright–Nehru Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are aimed at early-career faculty members and researchers in India who wish to strengthen their research profile through advanced work in the United States. These fellowships are for eight to 24 months. Interested … Read more

PLoS One Retracts 15 Research Papers over Peer Review, Data and Image Concerns

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PLoS One Retracts 15 Research Papers over Peer Review, Data and Image Concerns

PLOS ONE has retracted 15 research articles and issued expressions of concern in early February 2026. The retracted papers span multiple disciplines and countries. The common reasons include compromised peer review, unreliable data, image duplication, plagiarism, citation of retracted work, and ethical compliance issues. Agriculture, cancer research, artificial intelligence, economics, and environmental science studies are … Read more