Capacity Building Training on Verification of Research Publications Held at Women University Mardan
Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Razia Sultana, Vice Chancellor, Women University Mardan, the Quality Enhancement Cell (QEC) organized a Capacity Building Training on Verification of Research Publications under the HEC Journal Recognition Policy on July 7, 2026.
The training was attended by Dr. Monazza Serwar, Coordinator QEC; Ms. Afshan Wahab Assistant Coordinator QEC; Dr. Maryam Ahmed Mujtaba, Lecturer, Biotechnology; Ms. Haleema Ikram, Deputy Director ORIC; Dr. Nargis Jamila, Associate Professor, Chemistry; and Ms. Sadaf Ijaz, Office Assistant, ORIC. Ms. Zohra Shehzad, Director ORIC, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University (SBBWU), Peshawar, served as the resource person.
The session focused on the verification of research publications using official HEC resources, identification of HEC-recognized journals, and awareness of predatory and cloned journals. Through practical demonstrations and interactive discussions, participants enhanced their understanding of the HEC Journal Recognition Policy and best practices for ensuring research integrity and quality assurance.
The training reflects Women University Mardan’s continued efforts to strengthen research quality and promote compliance with HEC quality assurance standards.
