Shodhganaga vs Shodhgangotri

 Shodhganga and Shodhgangotri are both initiatives by the INFLIBNET Centre (Information and Library Network Centre) in India. They aim to promote research and knowledge sharing in the academic community but serve different purposes. Here’s a comparison:

Feature

Shodhganga

Shodhgangotri

Purpose

Repository for completed theses and dissertations.

Repository for research proposals and synopses.

Content

Full-text doctoral theses and dissertations submitted by universities.

Approved research proposals and synopses of doctoral students.

Focus Stage of Research

Final stage – after the research is completed.

Initial stage – before the research begins.

Target Audience

Researchers looking for completed, peer-reviewed research work.

Scholars looking for examples or ideas for research topics and methodologies.

Utility

Provides access to completed research work for literature review, citations, and inspiration.

Helps researchers refine their proposals and understand trends in ongoing research.

Compliance with UGC

Universities must upload all approved theses as per UGC guidelines.

Universities submit synopses for transparency and idea sharing.

Example Use Case

Accessing a thesis on "Impact of FinTech on Financial Inclusion."

Reviewing a proposal on "Blockchain Applications in Microfinance."

URL

Shodhganga

Shodhgangotri

Summary

  • Shodhganga: Focuses on providing completed research for use in further academic work.
  • Shodhgangotri: Focuses on sharing approved proposals to inspire and guide upcoming research.

Both are excellent resources for scholars and researchers in any domain, including finance.

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