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Doctoral Research Scenario at

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

ISBN: 978‐93‐82498‐83‐6

Devraj Goel & Harsha J. Patadia

Centre of Advanced Study in Education Faculty of Education and Psychology

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Vadodara‐ Gujarat‐ India

March 2014

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FOREWORD I congratulate, Dr. Devraj Goel, Ex ‐Professor of Education, Head & Coordinator, CASE, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, India and Dr. Harsha J. Patadia, Professor of Education, CASE, & Senator, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda for producing this volume on Doctoral Research Scenario at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. The volume presents the Research Scenario of all the 13 Faculties cutting across various Departments. The Policy Suggestions drawn have immediate implications for Indian Education. If Learning & Teaching in Higher Education are not Research Based, then, the Higher Education seizes to be Higher. It is overwhelming to place on record the Quest of both of My Colleagues. It seems the creator is the Supreme Most Researcher, The Pioneer, who knows, whom to assign what. I Fully, Wholly, Bow to Thee, for Thy Eternal Grace on CASE, to groom CASE, to address the developmental challenges, deterministically, dedicatedly, Scientifically, Humanistically, Timely. This Research Volume is a mini microscope to thy many‐ many manifestations tending towards an indeterminate incomplete infinite. We Salute Thee for Thy Glimpses. Date: 09.03.2014 Place: Vadodara, Gujarat, India Dr. S.C. Panigrahi Professor, Head & Coordinator Centre of Advanced Study in Education Department of Education Faculty of Education and Psychology The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Vadodara, Gujarat, India‐ 390002

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We honour the Call of Prof. Sudhanshu Bhushan, NUEPA, New Delhi inviting us to produce the Scenario of Doctoral Research at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, India as a part of the Collaborative Research –Doctoral Research in Indian Universities, for & on behalf of the MHRD. We are grateful to Prof. Yogesh Singh, Honourable Vice Chancellor, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, India for accepting our proposal whole heartedly. We Place on Record the Gracious Support of the MSU Administration, Deans of all the 13 Faculties, Heads of all the Departments & all the Staff & Scholars of the MSU for their full Cooperation. We are grateful to our eternal Research Guides for their guidance at every bit of this every moment quest with full immersion, with the State Sanction & Societal Momentum. From the core of each & every body cell, we place on record the Formal‐Informal‐Non‐formal Educational Support from all, in the realization of Collective Wisdom through the Research of all the Faculties. Date: 09.03.2014 Place: Vadodara, Gujarat, India Devraj Goel & Harsha J. Patadia CASE, MSU, Baroda

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Table of Contents

SNO Content Page 1 Cover Page 1 2 Foreword 2 3 Acknowledgement 3 4 Table of Contents 4‐5 5 Profile of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda 6‐8 6 Doctoral Research Scenario at

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda ABSTRACT

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7 Doctoral Research Scenario at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

FACULTYWISE

1. Faculty of Social Work 2. Faculty of Management Studies 3. Faculty of Law 4. Faculty of Education and Psychology 5. Faculty of Family & Community Sciences 6. Faculty of Fine Arts 7. Faculty of Performing Arts 8. Faculty of Arts

8.1 Department of Gujarati 8.2 Department of Archeology & Art History 8.3 Department of Political Science 8.4 Department of English 8.5 Department of Economics 8.6 Department of Sociology 8.7 Department of History 8.8 Department of Sanskrit, Pali & Prakrit 8.9 Department of Hindi

9. Faculty of Science 9.1 Genome Research Centre 9.2 Department of Geography 9.3 Department of Bio Chemistry 9.4 Department of Geology 9.5 Department of Mathematics 9.6 Department of Botany 9.7 Department of Statistics 9.8 Department of Chemistry

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23‐25 26‐27 28‐29 30‐33 34‐35 36‐37 38‐39 40‐55 40‐41 42‐43 44‐45 45‐47 47‐48 48‐49 49‐50 50‐52 52‐55 56‐75 56‐57 57‐58 58‐60 60‐63 63‐64 64‐66 66‐67 68‐69

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SNO Content Page 9.9 Department of Physics

9.10 Department of Micro‐Biology & Bio Technology Centre 10. Faculty of Commerce

10.1 Department of Business Economics 10.2 Department of Accounting & Finance Management

11. 0 Faculty of Technology & Engineering 11.1 Department of Architecture 11.2 Department of Metallurgical & Material Engineering 11.3 Department of Pharmacy 11.4 Department of Textile Chemistry 11.5 Department of Applied Chemistry 11.6 Department of Applied Physics 11.7 Department of Applied Mathematics 11.8 Department of Civil Engineering 11.9 Department of Electrical engineering 11.10 Department of Mechanical engineering

12.0 Faculty of Medicine 12.10 Department of Physiotherapy 13.0 Ph.D. Course Work 14.0 EPILOGUE

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PROFILE OF

THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, originally started in 1881 as the “Baroda College” is a Premier Unitary, Residential University, established on 30th April, 1949. It is a State of Gujarat University constituted of 13 Faculties, 3 Constituent Colleges, 2 Institutions and 8 Centers of Specialized Studies, wherein, more than 37,295 Students pursue Studies with 1112 Teaching Staff & 1190 Support Staff. It houses 89 Departments spread over 6 Campuses, covering 275 Acres of Land including a built up area of 418500 Square Metre. There are 16 hostels (12 Males & 4 Females) accommodating more than 4103 Students. There are 475 Residential Quarters.

The University Education is from Early Childhood to Doctor of Philosophy. The goal of the University is to realize Highest Quality Education in all the Fields of the Universe, from Pre‐in through Post‐exit. It has full immersion in Germination, Incubation, Innovation, Creation, Construction, Learning, Teaching, Research, Dissemination, above all, Education to Understand & Adore the Universe.

It is one of the rare Universities where there is provision for Education from School Education to Higher education. The Pre‐nursery School ‘Chetan Balwadi’ is a constituent of the Faculty of Family and Community Sciences, whereas, Experimental School, from Std. I to XII is of the Faculty of Education & Psychology.

Applied Science subjects, like, Applied Mathematics, Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, & Computer Applications are the Departments of the Faculty of Technology & Engineering, having full collaboration with the Faculty of Science. The Faculty of Management Studies offers MBA programmes, whereas, the BBA programme is offered by the Faculty of Commerce. The Department of Psychology has a course in Mental Health, offered in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine.

It is one of the a few Universities in India offering research opportunities in the Ancient Indian Traditions of India at the Baroda Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya and Indian Classical Vocal and Instrumental Music, Bharatnatyam and Kathak Dances at the Faculty of Performing Arts; Painting, Sculpture and Art History in the Faculty of Fine Arts. Development and preservation of Ancient India Literature and Vedic Traditions at the Oriental Institute and an extraordinary collection of excavations, including relics of Lord Buddha at Department of Archaeology and Ancient History, Faculty of Arts are some of the salient features. The University also offers courses in emerging areas, like Nanotechnology, Petroleum Geology, Medical Biotechnology, Bio Informatics, Disaster Management, Embedded Systems, Packaging Engineering Welding Technology, Cyber Law and Human Rights, and has expertise in the latest technological innovations such as Centre for Biotechnology, Genome Research Centre, Bio‐informatics

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network, Centre for Microbial Genomics and the latest, the Centre for Molecular Genetics. The University provides a platform for extension activities through the Faculties of Social Work and Journalism & Communication. The University has started a Moot Court in the Faculty of Law. , and is one of the rare Universities having Polytechnic as its integral.

The University offers 98 PG Courses, 66 Ph.D. Programs, 39 PG Diploma courses and 88 UG courses with an option of 347 programmes in 92 subjects. It also offers 11 Certificate Programs and 3 Post‐Diploma Certificate Programs. As many as 205 students are currently enrolled in Ph.D. programme, out of which 33% of the students are from outside Gujarat State. Now the MSU has wholistic digital identity. Each student has a digital life cycle.

As per TNN, Feb. 23, 2014 (Sunday Times of India, Ahmedabad, Page 8)‐

“That the world flies to China & India to entice the young to their colleges is common knowledge. What is not so well known is that China has now become the third most favoured nation of international students after the US and UK. According to data put together by the Institute of International Education on International student mobility in 2012, there are many more foreign students in China (3.28 lakh) than in Australia or Germany. South Korea continues to send the maximum number of students to China (21.3%), but a close second is the US (8%). When this decade opened, China was not on most students radar”, now, having made rapid strides in the unlikely field of Higher Education, It is attracting several thousand foreign students every year. Most of them are studying humanities followed by medicine. With China pushing France to number four, the top three nations have now captured 35% of the international student market, which is growing at a feverish pace. Since 2000, the number of students leaving home in pursuit of Higher Education increased by 65%, totaling about 4.3 million students globally. Speaking of the rise of the Asian region, Rajika Bhandari, Raisa Belyavina and Robert Gutierrez in their work, ‘ Student Mobility and the Internationalization of Higher Education’ note, “ While this has resulted in a somewhat smaller market share for top host countries, it is none the less a positive development as it has brought more countries into the field of international education.” (www.times of India.com). The number of International Students in 2012 in the descending order globe over has been US‐819644, UK‐488380, China‐328220, France‐ 289274, Germany‐265292, Australia‐245531, Canada‐214955, Japan‐137756, whereas, India has had only 27, 000.

Along with its Academic & Cultural Heritage The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda has taken many initiatives fascinating for the natives & non‐natives, both. Recently the University has gracefully & vigorously initiated into Research, Teaching, and Capacity Building by starting several New Institutes and Centers of Learning, namely, Institute of Policy Research and International Studies, Maharaja Ranjitsinh Gaekwad Institute of Design, Institute of Fashion Technology, Institute of Fashion Technology, Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Center for Industrial Mathematics, and Centre for Excellence in Polymers. Indian Consortium of Research in Education (ICORE) is being established at the Centre of Advanced Study in Education (CASE) to share & strengthen the Research Culture in South Asian Countries.

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MOUs signed with Educational Institutions, namely, Oxford Study Center, East Carolina University, Durham University, Ghent University, Kigali Independent University from Rwanda, Central University of Bhutan and North Eastern Federal University from Russia, University of Virginia in US and the University of Central Lancashire UK and the University of British Columbia in Canada and many more. MSU and UK‐based University of Westminister have agreed to collaborate in the area of Law. The agreement has been possible as the Law Courses at the University of Westminister are accredited by the Bar Council of India. University of Durham & MSU have signed an MOU for academic collaborations and partnerships. An MOU for a Research Project‐Cultural Continuity Project (CCP) for five years has been signed wherein Department of Archaeology of Durham University & Department of Archaeology & Art History will co‐ordinate. Faculty of Science of Durham University & that of MSU will meet progressively to explore research collaboration in Life Sciences concerning global issues. The Indian Education Institutes with which the university signed MOUs include IIT at Gandhinagar, NIT at Jaipur, Centre for Planning and Architecture at Bhopal and Sardar Patel University at Vallabh Vidyanagar. These MOUs have paved the way for strengthening Global Education.

Research is a significant activity of this University. 929 students were awarded Ph D during the last ten years. Recognition of teachers as Ph.D. guides, extending fellowship for selected Ph.D. students, promoting teachers to take up projects, providing advance facilities of computation, deputing teachers to attend conferences in India and abroad, provision of research budget to undertake minor research projects are some of the major activities undertaken by the University to promote research. Some of the Doctoral Scholars get University Scholarship for pursuing Research which has been @ 15 Scholars per Year, whereas, various funding agencies support Doctoral Research which has been @ 81 Research Scholars per Year. The University Teachers have been found to publish over 800 Research Papers per year. The ‘h-index’ of 26 Scientists is above 10. The all time h-index of the University for the last 10 year is 40. Eignteen Patents have been filed by the Teachers in last five years, whereas, 5 Patents have been Approved. There are 3 Units of NCC of the University with an enrolment of 420 Male Cadets and 233 Female Cadets. In NSS there are 577 Male Students and 443 Female Students.

Smt. Hansa Mehta Library is the Central Library. In addition to 14 constituent Libraries and 25 Departmental Libraries with over 8 Lakh Books/Periodical and above 1300 Dissertation /Theses, 25 Computers and 75 Nodes are exclusively for surfing. It has a single largest room within its 80, 025 Sq. Ft. built up area, which can accommodate 1100 Readers at a time and the Library is open for Readers 14 Hours a Day. In the year 2012‐13, the University Library has been ranked 17th amongst 200+ Universties in India in using E‐Resources with 2,42,459 downloads from 5,000 online journal titles accessed from the University Library & MSU Campus. The University Library is recognized as Document Delivery Centre and was ranked 26th in terms of Quality & Quantity of Collection with 21 other Universities of India. Smt. Hansa Mehta Library is under the Project “SHODHGANGA” by INFLIBNET and ranked 24th in the Year 2012.

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ABSTRACT Introduction It is of utmost importance that the young minds be attracted to the doctoral research, as it holds a promise for the development of the nation. There is evident upsurge in enrolment of Ph.D. Programs. Does it really hold a promise for the development? The reason for unproductive research in India is the easy going tendency of the Researchers. Our only trend is to get the Ph.D. or book published at the earliest. Above all, the mind set of the researchers needs to be oriented towards research rigor. Recently a doctoral thesis was adjudicated for the award of the Ph.D. degree, wherein, the text was found to be its own testimony. A section of the concluding paragraph reads‐ It is an interesting study on the academic performance of the elementary level school students in the context of their family size and the SES. The research rigor has been observed through out the study. It is immense peace to experience this unique quality research. The testimony of this research work is fully established through each & every bit of the scholarly text. The emerging theses are marvelous. The investigator has satisfyingly sought the reality with respect to many a questions which keep lurking with me, such as, “The Social Status of the Students has been found affecting their academic performance, more significantly, than their Economic Status.” The meaningful continuous flow of findings has immediate message for our Nation and Globe at large. The above paragraph presents a mixed scenario of Research expectation, Researcher Competency and Research Quality. Many a Universities in India have started Pre‐Ph.D. Tests to search for competent researchers, concurrently, with SLET & NET, and Tests for JRF. Do all these tests assure & ensure Competent Researchers? Over and above these the UGC has Imposed Ph.D. Course Work & Academic Performance Indicators. No intensive research is required to test the validity of these. But, all this is acceptable, because, the intent is fair & genuine. Can we do away with this vicious polygon, rather, circle and search for some fool‐proof strategies to approach the genuine, competent, dedicated, simple, honest, cultured Scholars? Let us try to explore the All India Doctoral Research Scenario in terms of

1. Status of Extant Research The intent is to produce a prologue of Research in India. The research demands perspective,

passion, dedication and culture. But, the Research is largely wanting. It is surviving on the borrowed methodology. It is more of descriptive and evaluative than suggestive. Most of it is quantitative than

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qualitative. Most of it is based on borrowed methodology than the indigenous. There is a need to explore:

a. How the Educational Researchers are registered? b. Who are the Research Guides? c. Who decides the research agenda? d. How a Research problem is identified & formulated? e. How the research work is conducted? f. What is the relevance & quality of Research Guidance? g. Which problems are faced by the researchers? h. How much financial support is there for research? i. What Percent of GDP is invested on Research? j. What is the nature & relevance of Ph.D. course work? k. How is the research work reported? l. How a Ph.D. Thesis is evaluated? m. What are the emerging research trends? And many more.

2. Planning of Educational Research

There is very little planning for Educational Research. The only truth is that it is going on arbitrarily. There is more focus on soft skills than hard skills. There is more focus on applied research than fundamental research. There is methodology based problem than problem demanded methodology. The Research Methodology is being employed mechanically. Earlier the research agenda was decided by the apex agencies, namely, NIEPA (Now NUEPA), NCERT, UGC, ICSSR, and TIFR. Where has gone that vision? Could we reflect on the following:

a. Developmental Challenges & Research Agenda b. Factors for Examining Feasibility of Educational Research c. Criteria for financial support for Educational Research by the Education Institutions,

apex agencies & community d. Relative focus on various types of Research e. Formulating Policy Research

3. Administration of Educational Research

Almost all the apex agencies, such as, UGC, ICSSR, NCERT, DST, ICMR, AICTE, CSIR are playing the dual role of granting funds and monitoring. These agencies are evidently wanting in playing the dual role. For example, the grants from these bodies are released towards the end of the financial year, when not much of the time is left. Universities do not provide permission unless the grant is received. Then the utilization certificate is required in the form of certified statement of receipt and expenditure. The indifferent agencies, unripe educational

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administration, and helpless committed Researchers are playing mercilessly with the public exchequer & capital. What is the resolve?

a. What should be the mechanisms of funding research by the apex agencies? b. What should be the criteria for qualifying PG Teachers as Research Guides? c. How the external referees should be appointed for examining the Ph.D. Thesis? d. What should be the approaches for bringing out timely the Surveys on Educational

Research? e. How to address the developmental challenges through Educational Research?

4. Educational Research: What Next?

With all ifs and buts, the Educational Research in India has its own ethos & grace. But, who will synthesize Educational Research? We all need to awaken our sensitivities to Education. Let us learn to value the indigenous. Do all the stake holders know why the brains and souls of the Indian Scholars are flying to Cambridge Press, Oxford Press, VDM Press grossly neglecting the Indian Press and Publishers? No research rigor is required to reach the causes. It is because of the relative value attributed to Foreign (International) publications under the Academic performance Indicators. What is published is not that important as where it is published.

a. How long will we compromise with the fragmented research? Should not it be Wholistic related to the ground realities, which are, very often, rather always, multi‐parametric?

b. Should not the Research be Collective & Collaborative: Formal‐Informal‐Non‐Formal? c. Why the Scientists have not come out of their laboratories? Is not there a need to

conduct naturalistic situational research through deep observation, reflection & intuition and construct grass root theories, addressing our problems, through our tools, through our sources & resources, to better our quality of life & living ?

Here is an attempt to produce the Scenario of Doctoral Research at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat as a part of the Collaborative Research –Doctoral Research in Indian Universities, for & on behalf of the MHRD.

A. Faculty‐wise Ph.D. Degree Conferred During Previous Ten Years Table‐1: Faculty‐wise Ph.D. Degree Conferred During Previous Ten Years

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Faculty 3‐4 4‐5 5‐6 6‐7

7‐8 8‐9 09‐10

10‐11

11‐12

12‐13

Total Average

Faculty of Arts 7 4 14 17 33 22 22 16 18 12 165 16.50 Faculty of Science 7 12 27 21 39 29 29 29 35 58 286 28.60 Faculty of Education & Psychology

0 3 4 6 9 6 06 15 05 15 69 06.90

Faculty of Commerce

0 1 3 3 2 2 02 08 03 10 34 03.40

Faculty of Medicine 1 1 1 0 0 3 03 00 00 00 09 00.90 Faculty of Technology & Engineering

5 8 21 23 44 30 30 19 32 39 251 25.10

Faculty of Law 1 1 0 4 0 0 00 06 00 00 12 01.20 Faculty of Fine Arts 1 1 1 0 1 1 01 01 01 01 09 00.90 Faculty of Family & Community Sciences

1 2 5 2 13 5 05 03 04 06 46 04.60

Faculty of Social Work

0 0 1 1 4 1 01 00 01 04 13 01.30

Faculty of Performing Arts

1 1 1 1 1 1 01 01 01 00 09 00.90

Faculty of Management Studies

1 1 1 2 3 4 04 05 02 03 26 02.60

Faculty of Journalism & Communication

0 0 0 0 0 0 00 00 00 00 00 00.00

TOTAL 25 35 79 70 149 104 104 103 102 148 929 92.90

It is evident through the table‐1 that 929 Scholars were awarded Ph D during the last ten years (2003‐2013), out of which the largest number of Ph.D.s awarded was with the Faculties of Science(286), and Technology & Engineering (251). Next in the series are Faculty of Arts( 165), Faculty of Education and Psychology( 69) , Faculty of Family & Community Studies(46) , Faculty of Commerce (34), and Faculty of Management Studies (26). There is no Ph.D. produced by the Faculty of Journalism & Communication. Faculty of Performing Arts (9), Faculty of Medicine (9), Faculty of Fine Arts (9), Faculty of Law (12) and Faculty of Social Work (13) are relatively significantly low on the count.

B. SC,ST, OBC & General Category Doctorates Registered & Awarded during

(2011‐2012)

Table‐2: SC, ST, OBC & General Category Doctorates Registered & Awarded

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(2011‐2012) Faculty SC ST OBC General Total

Registered Total

Awarded Faculty of Arts 3 2 0 4 9 18 Faculty of Science

4 6 11 139 160 35

Faculty of Education & Psychology

0 0 0 8 8 05

Faculty of Commerce

0 0 0 0 0 03

Faculty of Medicine

0 0 0 0 0 00

Faculty of Technology & Engineering

0 0 0 11 11 32

Faculty of Law 0 0 0 0 0 00 Faculty of Fine Arts

0 9 0 6 15 01

Faculty of Family & Community Sciences

0 0 0 1 1 04


2 0 1 12 15 01


0 0 0 3 3 01


0 0 0 0 0 02


0 0 0 0 0 00

TOTAL 9 17 12 184 222 102

It is evident from the Table‐2 that 17.12% of the Scholars ( 38/222) Registered were reserved categories, whereas, 82.88% ( 184/222) were general category. 4.05% of the Doctoral Scholars registered were SC, 7.66% ST, whereas, 5.41% OBC. 102 Scholars were awarded Ph.D. Degree during 2011‐2012.

C. Male & Female Doctorates Registered & Awarded During 2009‐2012 Table‐3: Male & Female Doctorates Registered & Awarded During 2009‐2012

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Faculty 9‐10 M F

10‐11 M F

11‐12 M F

Total Registered

Awarded 9‐10

Awarded 10‐11

Awarded 11‐12

Total Awarded

Average Awarded

Faculty of Arts 14 18 4 6 3 6 51 22 16 18 56 18.66 Faculty of Science

13 14 31 39 75 85 257 29 29 35 93 31.00

Faculty of Education & Psychology

2 7 6 7 3 5 30 06 15 05 26 08.66

Faculty of Commerce

9 10 0 0 0 0 19 02 08 03 13 04.33

Faculty of Medicine

0 0 0 0 0 0 00 03 00 00 03 01.00

Faculty of Technology & Engineering

17 9 25 10 7 4 72 30 19 32 81 27.00

Faculty of Law 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 00 06 00 06 02.00 Faculty of Fine Arts

2 2 6 9 15 0 34 01 01 01 03 01.00

Faculty of Family & Community Sciences

1 55 0 1

0 1 58 05 03 04 12 04.00


3 10 2 11

4 11 41 01 00 01 02 00.66


36 6 0 0 2 1 45 01 01 01 03 01.00


0 1 1 0 0 03 04 05 02 11 03.66


0 0 0 0 00 00 00 00 00 00.00

TOTAL 97 132 75 84 109 113 281+329=610 104 103 102 309 103

It is evident from the table that the % of Male Doctoral Students registered during 2009‐2012 was 46%, whereas, that of Female was 54%. On an average 103 Doctor Degrees were awarded per year.

D. Papers Published by the University Teachers during 2011‐2012 Table‐4: Papers Published by the University Teachers during 2011‐2012

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SNO Faculty/Constituent College Papers Published 1 Faculty of Arts 085

2 Faculty of Science 218

3 Faculty of Education & Psychology 063

4 Faculty of Commerce 018

5 Faculty of Medicine 114

6 Faculty of Technology & Engineering 197

7 Faculty of Law 001

8 Faculty of Fine Arts 015

9 Faculty of Family & Community Sciences 086

10 Faculty of Social Work 003

11 Faculty of Performing Arts 008

12 Faculty of Management Studies 006

13 Faculty of Journalism & Communication 002

14 Baroda Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya 001

15 M.K. Amin Arts & Science College & College of Commerce, Padra

018

16 Polytechnic 000

Total 835

It is evident from Table ‐4 that a total of 835 Papers were published by the MSU Teachers during 2011‐2012. The total strength of Teachers during 2011‐2012 was 1112. So, it is on an average 0.75 Paper per Teacher per Year. The Teaching Community as a whole ought to enhance Research, Publication & Dissemination a great deal.

E. Process of Admission to Doctorates

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Admission of the Doctorates is as per the apex agencies, namely, UGC, AICTE norms. After having passed the GATE/GPAT/JRF/NET/SLET/Pre‐Ph.D. Test, the Scholar formulates the Research Proposal, gives a seminar, and then it is presented before the RDC constituted of the Dean of the Faculty, Head of the Department, Ph.D. Guide, Senior Teachers of the Faculty & External Experts. After the proposal is approved by the RDC, the candidate registers for Ph.D. More than 300 Research Scholars are currently enrolled in Ph.D. programme at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, out of which 35% of the students are from outside Gujarat State, which describe the cosmopolitan character of the University

F. Doctoral Research Culture & Ambience at MSU

Research is a significant activity of this University. Currently more than 300 Scholars are pursuing Ph.D. programmes. There are ample facilities available for Research Work. Association with a guide is the discretion of the Scholar with the consent of the Guide. Recognition of teachers as Ph.D. guides, extending fellowship for selected Ph.D. students, promoting teachers to take up projects, providing advance facilities of computation, deputing teachers to attend conferences in India and abroad, provision of research budget to undertake minor research projects are some of the major activities undertaken by the University to promote research. “When I registered for Ph.D. in 1978 here at CASE, MSU the Research Fellows were allotted to the Guides or vise versa. I had to struggle hard to get the Guide of my choice as a UGC JRF. The two Guides I was allotted to, one after the other, were not as per my choice. But, the, then Head, CASE was kind enough to finally provide me the Guide I proposed to work with – an embodiment of most of the attributes I was in quest of. The other two were, also, excellent & humanistic guides, but for my problem & my profile compatibility, as a budding researcher, I was in quest of.” (Goel Devraj, 30.01.2014, 0733). Progressively there has been a shift from 1980s, that, now the Guides are not allotted. Choice of Guide is the discretion of the Scholars, of course, with the consent of the Guide. As a whole the guidance culture & ambience, here, at the MSU are enlightening and peaceful.

G. Examination of the Doctorates

On an average 4 year is the time required for submission of the Ph.D. Thesis from the date of registration. Usually six months to one year is the time required for evaluation of the thesis from the date of submission to the at end Viva‐Voce. The names of the External Referees for Thesis Evaluation is Recommended by the Board of Studies. Out of the list proposed two names are ticked by the Vice‐Chancellor for adjudication of the Ph.D. Thesis. The Guide as internal Referee, ensures that before the Thesis is submitted for evaluation it is fit for evaluation. The doctoral Thesis is kept for one month on the MSU web site for open feedback. The two External Referees evaluate the Thesis. If the Evaluation Reports by both the external Referees are

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Positive, then, the Viva‐Voce is conducted. The viva‐voce is conducted by the Guide as Internal referee and one of the External Referees, usually, who is in the geographical vicinity. Then an Open Seminar is given by the Scholar on the Doctoral Work.

H. Financial Support to Students

In the last ten years the University has supported 150 Research Scholars to pursue Ph.D. Various funding agencies have supported 800 Research Fellows in the last ten years, namely, UGC, ICSSR, NCERT, CSIR, DBT, DST, AICTE, ICMR. We have a separate Halls of Residence for Ph.D. Scholars, namely, Vikram Sarabhai Hall.

Policy Suggestions

• Social Sciences 1. There should be Health Education Policy in India. 2. Special Courts be established in India to deal with the environmental issues, because, neither

the Lawyers are competent to plead on the environmental issues, nor the judges are capable of constructing & flagging the judgments.

3. Doctoral studies should be promoted on the relative role of Legislative, Executive & Judiciary in India.

4. There should be added focus on Qualitative Research and Mixed Methodology. Social Sciences should evolve indigenous Research Methodology.

5. There should be Advanced Research on Food & Nutrition, Clothing & Textiles, Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Fashion Technology, Family & Community Resources, Extension & Communication, & Nutrition Counseling.

• Fine Arts & Performing Arts 6. “Art History is an area of study which has great relevance in country like India where each and

every village will have its own cultural & visual tradition. Ignoring it will lead to the collapse of the great Indian Culture.” (Jayaram Poduwal, 2014). The Faculty of Performing Arts has high potency for Research. There is an immediate need to revive research rigor & culture.

• Faculty of Arts 7. The Department of Gujarati should sustain & strengthen its Research on Literary Criticism. 8. Research should be promoted on Conflict Resolution, and more so, between India & the

neighbouring countries.

• SCIENCE 9. The development pace of India necessitates identification of new water resources, and

conservation and protection of water resources. The hydrologist’s role is becoming imperative

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to direct appropriate path for future research that shall benefit society at large.(Prof. Krishna Chandra Tiwari, 22.01.2014)

10. It is important for the survival of mankind to understand the behavior of the landscape in the recent past. Also, it will be worthwhile to investigate the active faults which can generate medium to high density earthquakes in future. ( Prof. Laxman Singh Chamyal, 22.01.2014)

11. Research at the Genome Research Centre should be strengthened. The MSU should continue seeking the services of Prof. B.B. Chattoo. Why not the rare expertise be honoured by registering new Doctoral Scholars with him, even post‐superannuation. The State should revise the special GR with respect to the superannuated. The special GR is non‐academic with respect to the talent & experience of the elderly. The Genome Research Centre should be expanded & developed. There should be research in many more areas.

12. The research on Ancient Metallurgy, Intangible Heritage, South Asian Urbanism and Pre‐History being guided by the Department of Archaeology & Art History should be further promoted.

13. The Research on Isolation of bio‐molecules for diabetic therapies, both, Type1 & Type2 should be further strengthened by the Department of Bio‐Chemistry.

14. Research on Dynamic System Topologies ought to be further strengthened by the Department of Mathematics.

• Engineering & Technology 15. Waste from Iron & Steel Plant should be utilized properly, otherwise, India will face shortage of

Iron ore in future. At present wastes are not used, used as road filler etc. So, wastes should be used.”(Prof. S.K. Dutta, 27.01.2014, 1700)

16. Facilities should be created at National level for providing clinical trial facilities. The institution should fund patenting like PCT applications and US and European Patents.” (Prof. M.R. Yadav, 27.01.2014, 1745)

17. As expressed by Prof. (Dr.) Debapriya P. Chattopadhyaya – “There is enormous potentiality of applying nano technology for improved performance of textiles.”(28.01.2014, 1615).

In addition to the various points discussed I would like to raise a very important point which puts a big hurdle in our research. That is the cost of testing. The testing charges of instruments like Particle size analyser, Scanning electron Microscope, X‐ray Diffraction, Differential Colorimeter, Atomic Force Microscope, Transmission Electron Microscope are very high. There is no single department where all these instruments are available. Some of them are not even available in our university. Students get their samples tested in different departments or other institutes. Many a times it becomes difficult for the students to arrange testing charges

Some of the nano testing is very expensive. We in the department of Textile Chemistry started synthesis, characterization and application of nano particles on textiles probably first in India. But we always faced problem in testing. So, if the facilities available within university are made free or arecharge very nominal to our research students it will

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enhance the quantum of research, as many a times we had to compromise in this area. We in the University may also keep separate fund for it where it can be charged. We have to generate fund from testing samples of other than M.S. University.

Secondly, beside doctoral research our PG students also do good research. The facility should be extended to them also. (Prof. D P Chattopadhyay)

18. As expressed by Prof. Deota P.T. (28.01.2014, 1650) –“Policy should be framed so as to

encourage more and more students to join Ph.D. Program & sufficient funds should be made available for the fellowship as well as research. Entry to Ph.D. Program should be made more easy and less cumbersome. We have developed technology for isolation & estimation of Azadiarachtin from Neem Seed at lab scale. We would like to pilot scale up and establish it , so that, it can be beneficial to small and medium scale industries. It should be noted that world is favouring Bio‐Pesticides in place of Chemical Synthetic Pesticides for obvious reasons & hence this project carries a lot of significance for India in particular and world as a whole.”([email protected])

19. “The Research Output should reach the common people of the country. The study of Basic Sciences and the Products coming out of the Fundamental & Applied Research, like, nano particles & nano quasi‐crystals are extremely useful in the treatment of diseases caused by bacteria & viruses.”([email protected])

20. “Foreign Universities are getting more of Indian Patents than the Indian Universities.” (Prof. A.N. Mishra, 28.01.2014, 1405). Though the Department of Pharmacy has got number of Patents, but, a sizable number of applications are pending with the Drug Controller General of India. Financial requirement of the process of Patenting is so heavy, that round the clock efforts of our Scientists are not duly respected. We are addicted to the product of the West, be it drugs or machines. When will we revive our values for the indigenous?

21. As per the MSU SR one cannot be the coordinator of a Self Financed Course for more than 3 Year. This SR ought to be immediately revisited, because, very often, no one else is capable of identifying & engaging with the innovative course so deeply as the originator coordinator, , such as, change of Coordinators of the Program M.Sc. Petroleum Geology and P.G. Diploma in Disaster Management has resulted into the degeneration of these innovative ventures.

22. The sanctioned amount of the Project MODROB was remitted by the funding agency (AICTE) to the University Account during January 2013. But, the University Account Section could not verify the remittance. Hence, the Project MODROB of Prof. M.R. Yadav, Department of Pharmacy has been delayed by more than one year. He got the information with respect to this by seeking information from the funding agency through RTI. This calls for immediate revamping of administrative set up of the Accounts Section of the University. Preferably, it will be desirable that the Director, Corporate Research Cell and the Development Officer of the MSU work in unison.

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23. The Application of Prof. Shishir Raval of Head, Architecture has been pending with the Academic Section of the University for Recognition as a Ph.D. Guide for more than two year. It ought to be immediately looked into.

• Medicine 24. The MSU should have provision for Ph.D. in Medicine in the PET of the MSU without further loss

of time, cognizing the storm of health problems of India. 25. Norms of the Medical Council of India regarding Ph.D. ought to be revisited. 26. “Research is really an area of Priority but it is required to develop Research Facilities & Funding.

There should be Ownership of Government to Continue Research Activity as Key Term Basis, not on Tenure Based Research”([email protected])

27. “Research in Medical Colleges are highly desirable. We need to think in a broader way to facilitate Research in Colleges. Reward Research to attract the Best Brains.” ( [email protected])

• Journalism & Mass Communication 28. The Faculty of Journalism & Mass Communication should initiate into Doctoral Research.

• Physical Education 29. A Physical Education Faculty should be established in the University. It should offer various

Degree Programs.

• Ph.D. Course Work 30. “There is only a little acceptance of the Scheme of Ph.D. Course Work. There is a lack of

conceptual support. There is no merger with the Faculty Programs. It is more of an inorganic administrative directive than organic academic emergence & evolution. Each subject has its own nuances. Attempts should be made to design discipline compatible Ph.D. course work. As far as the common course work is concerned, the heterogeneity is being treated through homogeneity. The course work is based on commonality. Rarely attempts are made to customize to the problem & discipline.”(Prof. G.C. Maheshwari)

31. Sizable inputs of the Theory Courses could be online, to liberate a sizable number of outstation scholars from spatial & temporal rigidity.

32. There should be more sessions on data processing. 33. There should be added focus on Research Reporting Skills. 34. Research Methodology for Qualitative Research should be strengthened. 35. There is a need to design more suitable Ph.D. Course Work for the Faculties of Art, Fine Art and

Performing Art. 36. There should be sessions on mixed methodology.

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37. The Ph.D. course work as introduced on the recommendations of the UGC is being conducted in a mechanized manner. There is an urgent need to structure it in such a way that it fulfils the important functions of initiation into the Research Work.

38. The UGC should design, develop and implement Ph.D. Course Work for all the Scholars of Higher Education of India, centrally, with sizable e‐learning modules.

39. The amount due to the fellowships of JRFs and SRFs by the UGC , as well as, under UGC SAP is released almost at the end of the financial year. It has been affecting the Doctoral Research & the SAP very adversely through out the country. The UGC should release the funds in time, so as to facilitate research & the Special Assistance Program.

• State & Research 40. There is rare, rather, no concurrence of the State Government to the new Projects and

Positions sanctioned by the Central Government, to own it after the initial Project Period. This indifference of the State Government is a Countrywide phenomenon which is evident through the treatment of almost all the States. Then, why not Education be shifted from the concurrent list to the central list.

41. There is a good number of Academic Permanent Positions lying vacant for a long period. This is affecting the R & D Work for which MSU has been known. This should be taken up on a priority basis.

42. Each State in India should have an Academy of Administration. All the Educational Administrators should be thoroughly groomed in these Academies. Higher Education Administration is a very delicate & complex discipline.

43. The State GR putting embargo on the age proves to be non‐academic as the retired Teachers are not allowed to register Scholars for Research Work. This is not only against the established practice, both, in foreign universities and universities of other States in India. This will help utilize the matured talent of the State.

• Researchers & Guides 44. There should be a Researcher Forum constituted of all the Ph.D. Guides & Doctoral Scholars, at

least, once a Year at the Faculty level. 45. There should be a Research Court of all the Ph.D. Guides at the University level, at least, once a

Year. 46. All the Doctoral Scholars of the MSU should have Periodical Researchers’ Meet to share their

Problems & Issues, Solutions & Reliefs. 47. Each & Every Teacher of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda should publish minimum

two data based Research Papers per Year. 48. To realize international standards "one guide and one student" model needs to be evaluated

and reconsidered, certainly, at the least, it cannot and should not be applied to all disciplines. in my opinion it should be discontinued and a more committee structure with qualifying examination should be adopted / adapted.(Prof. Raval Shishir R.)

49. There should be some procedure to calculate work load if a faculty guides a Ph. D. student. Guidance on all the factors related to becoming a Ph .D. Guide or a Ph.D. Scholar should be given, especially to new guides and students.

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• NET, SLET & PET 50. The Departments of Botany & Zoology do not get good number of students, because, the

eligibility tests, such as, NET, PET, under Life Science paper have been reported to have 80 % contents of Bio‐Chemistry, Bio‐Technology, and Micro‐Biology, whereas, the content coverage of Botany & Zoology is only maximum 10%, each. It ought to be resolved.

51. The difficulty level of Paper‐1 of MSU PET ought to be validated. It has affected the Ph.D. intake significantly adversely.

52. The contents of the NET, SLET, and PET ought to be with wholistic & global perspective. 53. The current process of conducting a pet (albeit developed and required by the ugc) is too

limited, to say the least. we must find a better way and must allow the concerned department and its faculty to have more say in this selection process.The willingness and availability of potential ph d guides / advisers should also be taken into consideration.

• Universal Character of the MSU 54. MSU admission criteria at the under graduate and post graduate levels should not close doors

for the outsiders (70% MSU, 20% from Gujarat other than MSU, and 10% from outside Gujarat). Along with the cosmopolitan character the university should have Universal Character, both in‐look & out‐look. We need to renew the curricula of all the faculties, programs and courses, and re‐establish norms for most of the parameters.


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The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (Faculty‐wise)

1.0 Faculty of Social Work

a. Emerging Research Areas

• Corporate Social Responsibility

• Mental Health

• Business Process Outsourcing

• Missing Children

• Climate Change b. Admission Criteria

• As per the UGC Norms

• After having passed the NET/SLET/Pre‐Ph.D. Test, the Scholar formulates the Research Proposal, which is presented in a Committee constituted of the Dean of the Faculty, Head of the Department, Ph.D. Guide, Senior Teachers of the Faculty & External Experts.

• After the proposal is approved by the Committee, the candidate registers for Ph.D. Association with a Guide is the discretion of the Scholar, of course, with the consent of the Guide.

• 30% of the Ph.D. Scholars were found to be from reserved categories, 10% SC, and 20% SEBC.

c. Ph.D. Course Work

• Ph.D. Course Work carries 15 (9+6) credits. Nine credit course work is common for all the disciplines, whereas, 6 credit course work is departmental.

• The distribution of the 6 credit Departmental Course Work is as follows: i. Conceptual Frame Work 1 ii. Social Work Profession 1 iii. Field of Social Work 1 (Industry, Community, Correctional Administration, Family & Child, Health) IV. Social Work Methods 1 V. Research Methodology 1 VI, Review of Related literature 1

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• Departmental Course work was reported to be excellent, whereas, University level Course work was reported to be useful for some, whereas, a ritual for others.

d. Time Period for Ph.D.

• On an average 4 year is the time required for submission of the Ph.D. Thesis from the date of registration. One year is the time required for evaluation of the thesis from the date of submission to at end Viva‐Voce. The names of the External Referees for Thesis Evaluation is Recommended by the Board of Studies. Out of the list proposed two names are ticked by the Vice‐Chancellor for adjudication of the Ph.D. Thesis.

• The drop out rate has been 30%. It is due to various factors, such as, lack of interest, parallel job, Ph.D. Course Work.

e. Quality of Doctoral Work

• Some of the studies have been found to be innovative, such as Business Process Outsourcing (Jayalaxmi, 2012). She has conducted her doctoral study on 9 BPOs in Gujarat ( Vadodara‐3, Gandhinagar‐1, Surat‐1, Rajkot‐2 and Amhmedabad‐2). Her study has taken 4 years. The emerging Thesis of the Study is that Family Life Balance is disturbed due to the long rigid schedules of the BPOs. The 9‐12 hours which women have to devote in the BPOs is violating the Factory Act of 8 Hours. The study suggests that there should be flexi working hours and paid vacation. Above all the BPOs should respect the dignity of Human Beings.

• Another Doctoral Study (Sunita Jolly, 2014) which has recently been completed is‐ Family Care Givers of Dementia Patients: A Social Work Perspective. 103 Patients having memory loss constituted the sample from Vadodara, Gujarat, India. The memory loss could be due to various factors, such as, brain cell degeneration, plaques and , blood clots in the brain. There is no prognosis available to revive the memory. Finally Case Studies of 12 patients out of the 103 were conducted to help these patients live meaningful, full & graceful life, realizing healthy family dynamics. A Training Module has been constructed by the investigator which has been found to be effective for developing awareness. Care‐ Giver Training and Movies for the purpose have been found to be effective. The study suggests that there is an immediate need of – India Dementia Policy.

• A Study in Progress( Deepak Mkwana, 2014) –Perception of Beneficiaries towards Corporate Social Responsibility Activities of Amul Dairy, wherein, Amul

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Dairy is perceived more as a cooperative than corporate. Various programs are being conducted by the Amul Dairy, such as, Medical Facility, De‐Addiction, Cancer Awareness & Treatment through Doctors & Self Help Groups. Another study on CSR which is in progress is Perception of Stake holders towards the CSR. As per the Companies Bill 2013, Clause 135, 2% of the Gross Profit by the Corporate is mandatory to be invested on CSR. Another study which is in progress on CSR is the relative perception of Public & Private Sector Companies, such as, ONGC & Reliance, NTPC & ESSAR towards Corporate Social Responsibility.

f. Over All Scenario From 1950 A.D. to 2000 A.D. five Ph.D.s were completed in the Faculty, whereas, from 2000‐2012 fifteen Studies have been completed. 50% of these studies have been guided by one of the Staff Members. The Ph.D. Climate, as such, is foggy, uncertain and volatile, but, the struggle, zeal and passion of the Scholars & Guides is quite promising as evident through the emerging innovative research with full concern & dedication.

As expressed by Prof. Maganbhai Parmar, Dean & Head, Faculty of Social Work ( 10. 02.2014, 1425)‐“ I feel privileged to talk about Research in my Faculty of Social Work. The Faculty has started Ph.D. Programme in 1970 and produced 25 Ph.D. in Social Work. It is very nice programme useful in equipping young scholars and teachers. About Researches, the Faculty has started Research Cell in the Faculty under UGC‐DSA Programme. We have completed 10 different research projects in the thrust areas of DSA Programme. The Faculty is involved in research and extension activities, and as part of it we have completed Govt., NGOs and Corporate Sponsored Projects. Today three Projects are in progress as follows:

• Study of Contribution of Non‐Residential Gujaratis in eleven districts of Gujarat

• Study of need assessment of Danteshwar Colony‐ A Project sponsored by ONGC as part of CSR

• A Study of need assessment of NTPC beneficiaries in their surrounding areas.

2. Faculty of Management Studies

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• Labour

• Marketing & Finance

• Corporate Strategies & Finance

• Leadership

• Marketing & Education

• Foreign Exchange Management

• Corporate Governance Practices

• Whistle Blower Policy

• Meaning of Work

b. Admission Criteria


• After having passed the NET/SLET/Pre‐Ph.D. Test, the Scholar formulates the Research Proposal. Association with a Guide is the discretion of the Scholar, of course, with the consent of the Guide. After the proposal is approved, the candidate registers for Ph.D.


• Ph.D. Course Work carries 15 (9+6) credits. Nine credit course work is common for all the disciplines, whereas, 6 credit course work is departmental. The departmental course work is still in design stage.

• As far as the common course work is concerned, the heterogeneity is being treated through homogeneity. The course work is based on commonality. Rarely attempts are made to customize to the problem & discipline. There is very rare focus on Research Reporting Skills.

• There is only a little acceptance of the Scheme of Ph.D. Course Work. There is a lack of conceptual support. There is no merger with the Faculty Programs. It is more of an inorganic administrative directive than organic academic emergence & evolution. Each subject has its own nuances. Attempts should be made to design discipline compatible Ph.D. course work.


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• On an average 4 year is the time required for submission of the Ph.D. Thesis from the date of registration. 6‐12 months is the time required for evaluation of the thesis from the date of submission to at end Viva‐Voce. The names of the External Referees for Thesis Evaluation is Recommended by the Board of Studies. Out of the list proposed two names are ticked by the Vice‐Chancellor for adjudication of the Ph.D. Thesis.

• The drop out rate has been 20%. It is due to various factors, such as, Transfer due to change of Work Place, ill health.


• The quality of Doctoral Research Work has been reported to be average, because, there are very rare publications. Neither there is newness of the theme nor that of the methodology. But, with all ifs and buts some of the Doctoral Studies, viz., Meaning of Work (A.P. Singh), Foreign Exchange Management in Nepal: Process, Assessment & Issues (Deepak Adhikari), Corporate Governance Practices in India (Sharma Ramroop Krishanpal) and Studies on Merger & Acquisition are quite promising.

f. Over All Scenario From 1990 A.D. to 2013 A.D. 23 Studies have been completed at the Faculty of management studies, on an average one study per year. All these doctors are well placed. There are many a emerging theses as follows: 1. Frequency of the Corporate Board Meetings should be increased. 2. Competition should not be killed by the merger & acquisition. 3. Minority share holders should be protected. 4. Attempts should be made to realize the prosperity & happiness of everyone & as a

whole.

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• Environment Law

• Health Law

• Constitutional Law

• Constitutional Law & DNA Technology

• Labour Law

• Space Law

• International Trade Law



• After having passed the NET/SLET/Pre‐Ph.D. Test, the Scholar formulates the Research Proposal. Association with a Guide is the discretion of the Scholar, of course, with the consent of the Guide. After the proposal is approved, the candidate registers for Ph.D.


• Ph.D. Course Work carries 15 (9+6) credits. Nine credit course work is common for all the disciplines, whereas, 6 credit course work is departmental. The departmental course work is being designed.

• As far as the common course work is concerned, the heterogeneity is being treated through homogeneity. The course work is based on commonality. Rarely attempts are made to customize to the problem & discipline. There is very rare focus on Research Reporting Skills.

• There is only a little acceptance of the Scheme of Ph.D. Course Work. There is a lack of conceptual support. There is no merger with the Faculty Programs. It is more of an inorganic administrative directive than organic academic emergence & evolution. Each subject has its own nuances. Attempts should be made to design discipline compatible Ph.D. course work.


• On an average 4 year is the time required for submission of the Ph.D. Thesis from the date of registration. 6‐12 months is the time required for evaluation of the thesis from the date of submission to at end Viva‐Voce. The names of the External Referees for Thesis Evaluation is Recommended by the Board of Studies. Out of the list proposed two names are ticked by the Vice‐Chancellor for adjudication of the Ph.D. Thesis.


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• The number of Ph.D.s completed at the Law Faculty Level since inception of the Faculty has been very limited. Only one study completed by the Ph.D. Scholar Mr. Jeet Singh Maan is empirical, rest of the studies completed (14) are based on the Doctrinal Work or Judgment Verdicts.

• A doctoral study – Right to Health & Wholesome Environment: A Constitutional & Human Right Perspective (Archana Gadekar). The scholar has content analyzed and reflected on 20 Judgments appeared in Manu Patra and All India Reporter. The study has recommended that – Special Courts be established to deal with the environmental issues, because, neither the Lawyers are competent to plead on the environmental issues, nor the judges are capable of constructing & flagging the judgments.

f. Over All Scenario

• Eight of the 14 Staff members hold the Ph.D. Degree. At present none of the Staff Members has the Registered Ph.D.s.

• Maximum number of Scholars (10) have been conferred Ph.D. under the guidance of Prof. Syed Maswood, whereas, 2 of the Scholars have submitted the Theses.

• The emerging reflection by the Faculty of Law is that– Judiciary continuously interacting with the Constitution of India is trying its level best to observe that the Legislative & Executive respect the Pre‐Amble of Indian Constitution in Thought & Deed.

4. Faculty of Education and Psychology a. Emerging Research Areas

• Teacher Education, Computer Education, Education of the Disadvantaged Groups, Primary Education, Life Skills, Creative & Critical thinking Skills, Info‐

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Savvy Skills, Multiple Intelligence, Spiritual Intelligence, Emotional Maturity, Human Rights Education, Teaching Styles & Learning Styles, Cooperative Learning, Constructivist Approach, Wholistic Education, Science Education, Educational Supervision, Total quality Management, Organizational Climate & Culture, Educational Leadership & Management, Achievement Motivation & Self Concept, Basics of School Effectiveness, Development of Competency based School Management, ……………..

• Industrial Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology, Psychometrics, Positive Psychology, Numerology, Play Therapy, Sports Psychology, Applied Psychology, Special Psychology, Organization Citizenship Behaviour, Hypnotherapy, , Effect of Internet on Health, Indian Psychology, ……………….



• After having passed the NET/SLET/Pre‐Ph.D. Test, the Scholar ( Department of Education & Department of Educational Administration) formulates the Research Proposal, which is presented in a Researchers’ Forum on Saturdays. Then the proposal is presented in Tuesday Seminar. The Scholars (Department of Psychology) formulate the proposal and give a seminar open to the entire Department. After this the interview is conducted by the Research & Degree Committee for Ph.D. Registration. After the proposal is approved by the RDC, the candidate registers for Ph.D. Choice of the Guide is the discretion of the Scholar, of course, with the consent of the Guide.

• There is provision for interdisciplinary Research at CASE.




• The distribution of the 6 credit Departmental Course Work ( Education & Educational Administration) is as follows: iv. Conceptual Frame Work 3 v. Review of Related Literature 3

• The distribution of the 6 credit Departmental Course Work ( Department of Psychology) is as follows:

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vi. Conceptual Frame Work 3 vii. Empirical Study 3


• On an average 4 year is the time required for submission of the Ph.D. Thesis from the date of registration. 6‐12 months is the time required for evaluation of the thesis from the date of submission up to the at end Viva‐Voce. The names of the External Referees for Thesis Evaluation is proposed by the Guide & Recommended by the Board of Studies. Out of the list proposed two names are ticked by the Vice‐Chancellor for adjudication of the Ph.D. Thesis.

• The drop out rate has been 20%. It is due to various factors, such as, lack of interest, parallel job, Ph.D. Course Work.


• More than 450 Scholars have been conferred Ph.D. degree under the aegis of the Faculty, since inception. There is provision for inter‐disciplinary Research.

• Institutionalization of an Instructional Strategy on Measurement & Evaluation based on a Doctoral Study conducted at CASE.

• A Video Film‐“SAFAR GHAR SE SCHOOL TAK” produced by one of our Doctoral Scholars Mrs. Sucheta Jasrai to facilitate the first transition from Home to Pre‐School got the Award of Best Film under the category of Adults in the 14th UGC‐CEC Video film Competition.

• On an average 20% of our M.Ed. Students clear NET/SLET every year.

• Many a Doctoral Studies conducted at the Faculty level, viz., Studies on Life Skills, Info‐Savvy Skills, Emotional Intelligence Skills, Spiritual Development Skills, ICT in Education Skills, CAIs on Environmental Education, Teaching of English, Teaching of Sanskrit, Teaching of Science, Teaching of Mathematics, Human Development Skills, ICT for Wholistic Development have culminated into a Foundation Course, namely, Taxonomy of Educational Skills at the B.Ed. level being offered as compulsory course at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda with effect from the Academic Year 2013‐2014.

• Some of the doctorates from the Faculty of Education and Psychology are working as their Domain Leaders through out the Globe.

• The emerging theses of some of the studies, viz., Perceived Leadership Effectiveness, Downward Influence Tactics and Organizational Health‐ A Cross Gender Study ‐“Being a male or female, does not affect a leader’s effectiveness. The workplace, whether gender

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congenial to male or female leaders determines one’s effectiveness to lead.” (Dhavni Patel, 2014)

• Harendra is pursuing Ph.D. on‐ Comparative Effectiveness of Sonja Lyubomirsky’s Activities & Hypnotherapy on Happiness & Mental Health. According to him 50% of happiness is by birth, that is, Genetic Set Point, 10% due to Life Circumstances, whereas, 40% with the intentional activities, such as, meditation, flow & immersion, gratitude, forgiveness, kindness & Physical activities. He is studying the relative contribution of the Activities‐ Expressing Gratitude, Cultivating Optimism, Avoiding Over Thinking & Social Comparison, Practicing Acts of Kindness, Nurturing Social Relationship, Developing Strategies for Coping, Learning to Forgive, Increasing Flow Experience, Savouring Life’s Joys, Committing to One’s Goals, Practicing Religion & Spirituality, Taking Care of Body‐Meditation, Physical activity, Emulating Happy , in consciousness, with in Trance employing various techniques for hypnotherapy, such as, Breath Watching, Progressive Muscular relaxation, Breath Watching with PMR, Visualization of Garden, Classroom, River Bank, Mountain, Home, Sea, Pond, Sky & Space. The current research is expected to be one of the pioneer researches in the field of Positive Psychology in India, presenting a model for betterment of Life. We need to appreciate the concern of Dr. Renu Sharma for initiating & grooming Harendra into the realm of Happiness, but, for the rigidity of MSU O.Ph.D. 6(i).

• Archana Dutta (2011) developed an intervention program for enhancing emotional maturity of the Student –Teachers. The study has very well demonstrated that how the natural, spontaneous, powerful, emotional outbursts can be peacefully regulated, within reasonable time, through scientifically nurtured skills.

• Recently, a Higher Secondary Teacher at Baroda since 2004 , and pursuing Ph.D. in Education at CASE since Oct. 2010 and in the data analysis stage and pursuing departmental course work has been ordered transfer to a Tribal Area Higher Secondary School far away from Baroda, with immediate effect. The emerging question is how to control such variables. When will we learn to develop Research Culture?

f. Over All Scenario A large number of theses have been produced by the Faculty of Education & Psychology. The Surveys of Educational Research initiated by Honourable Professor M.B. Buch are very often cited by the Research Scholars. The CASE tries to observe Innovative, Qualitative Research. There is a perceptible shift from Research to Constructivism and Logical Positivism to

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Phenomenology, that is, Natural Positivism. There are some perceptible spots promising solve. The Clinical, Industrial, Educational Applied research has its own value, but, the present challenges demand grass‐root level advanced research. The CASE is in the process of establishing Indian Consortium of Research in Education (ICORE) for the South Asian Countries in Particular, of course, Globe at large. One of the rare Departments of Educational Administration of the Faculty is Excelling in the Area of Research in Educational Administration. The Department of Psychology of the Faculty has many a break through Industrial Psychology & Applied Psychology.

“There should be democratic leadership, decentralized management, division and specification of work for the employees, and task orientation.” (Prof. N. Pradhan, 03.02.2014, 1742) As expressed by Prof. S.C. Panigrahi (12.02.2014, 2100)‐ “Grass Root Theories demand full immersion of a scholar over years into the problem of quest, scholarly propositions, bit by bit, moment by moment, exploration & equation of concepts & configuration of equations. This is how the grass root theories express & explain the reality.”

5. Faculty of Family & Community Sciences a. Emerging Research Areas

• Educational Technology

• Adult Education/Non Formal education

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• Educational Extension

• Empowerment of Women Reproductive Health Digital Stories Portrayal of Women through Media

• Environmental Education

• Rehabilitation of the Elderly

• Women Administrators & Constraints

• Impact of TV viewing on Adolescents

• Women in Advertisement: Portrayal

• Professional Commitment of Teachers

• Extension Functionaries & Their Problems

• Academic Achievement , Motivation & Attitude

• Academic Achievement & Job Aspiration

• Development and Management

• Human Development & Family Studies

• Diet & Nutrition

• Food Science & Technology

• Public Health Nutrition

• Dietetics

• Clothing & Textiles

• Fashion Designing

• Hotel Management & Catering

• Interior Designing

• Entrepreneurship: Development & Management

• Media Production



• After having passed the NET/SLET/Pre‐Ph.D. Test, the Scholar formulates the Research Proposal, gives a seminar, and then it is presented before the RDC constituted of the Dean of the Faculty, Head of the Department, Ph.D. Guide, Senior Teachers of the Faculty & External Experts.

• After the proposal is approved by the RDC, the candidate registers for Ph.D. Association with a Guide is the discretion of the Scholar, of course, with the consent of the Guide.

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• The Faculty has developed significantly over years, observing quality‐ teaching, research & development, dissemination & extension and management. There is transcendence as evident through the change in name of the Faculty from Faculty of Home Science to the Faculty of Family & Community Sciences. Progressively, there are many a off‐springs of the Faculty, such as, Institute of Fashion Designing, Institute of Hotel Management & Caterers, Center for Diet & Nutrition. There is an evident change in the nomenclature of the Department of Child Development to Department of Human Development & Family Studies which has got the support of the UGC at the level of CAS. The Department of Food & Nutrition has got the financial support of the UGC under SAP at the level of DSA. The Faculty has links with many a agencies, such as, National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), Deepak Charitable Trust.


• The Faculty of Family Studies & Community Sciences is a fast evolving faculty, as evident through the change in nomenclature of the Faculty and that of various Departments.

6. Faculty of Fine Arts

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• Painting

• Graphics

• Applied Arts

• Sculpture

• Art History

• Museology



• After having passed the NET/SLET/Pre‐Ph.D. Test, the Scholar formulates the Research Proposal, which is presented in a Open Seminar in the Faculty. Then the registration interview is conducted by the Research & Degree Committee.






• The drop out rate has been 10%.


• From 1965 to 2014 fifteen doctoral studies have been conducted.

• The Faculty of Fine Arts is on the International Map.

• The quality of Doctoral Work as a whole is very good.

• Evaluation of the Ph.D. Thesis is taking lot of time, because, there is no follow up. There should be a Research Cell at the MSU to look into Ph.D. related issues.

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From 1965 A.D. to 2014 A.D. 15 Ph.D.s have been completed in the Faculty of Fine Arts. The research work is going on in various areas, such as, Painting, Art Tradition in Karnataka, Kashmir Shaivism, Women Artists of Calcutta. A Study has been conducted on Caste Segregation in Kerala Temple Architecture (Jayaram Poduwal, 2013) . Cutting across 80 temples of Karnataka State the study reveals that how NAMASKARA MANDAPAM & Garbha Griha could be reached by the Brahmins & High Caste. The Low Caste had to DARSHAN from outside only. The study very well presents how the various castes, such as, Brahmins, Christians, Nayars, Aiyars & Ayyangars, Nambutiris got segregated, which find segregation in the Kerala Temple Architecture. According to Jayaram Poduwal(2014) “ Art History is an area of study which has great relevance in country like India where each and every village will have its own cultural & visual tradition. Ignoring it will lead to the collapse of the great Indian Culture.”

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• Vocal Music & Tabla i. Agra Ghrana: Creative Contribution to Indian Classical Music

• Instrumental Music i. Sitar ii. Dilruba iii. Bansuri iv. Violin • Dramatics

• Dance



• After having passed the NET/SLET/Pre‐Ph.D. Test, the Scholar formulates the Research Proposal, which is presented in the RDC.


• Shri Ahmad Razakhan Sarvarkhan Pathan was permitted to be the self guide for his Ph.D. in Music Sitar. He completed his Ph.D. on –Jafferkhani Baaj . He registered as a Ph.D. Scholar in 1998, whereas, the degree was conferred in 2004.






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• The Faculty of Performing Arts is widely known for its quality work, be it dance, drama, instrumental music or vocal music.

• The Research on Jafferkhani Baaj is emblishment of notes with the help of adjoining notes according to Raga. It is a unique composition through the combination of slow tempo & fast tempo (Masit Khani & Rza Khani) employing Gliding of the Notes (Meend), Khatka, Murki, Jham Jham, Kruntan and Ghaseet.

• The study on Agra Ghrana has attempted to study the impact of Agra Ghrana on popular music‐ Film Music, Marathi Natya Sangeet, Nazrul Geeti


Research at the Faculty of Performing Arts observes its own quality in vocal music, instrumental music, dramatics and dance. “Many a Traditions/Gharanas merged with Agra Gharana of music through the ages (500 years of History) and made it most prosperous in terms of repertoire of ragas and compositions. As a result it produced many Stalwarts in performances, teaching and academicians and administrators. This helped promote the Agra Ghrana Music spread across the other Ghranas of not only vocal, but, instrumental music, also. As a result this influenced higher forms of music. There are various popular songs from Agra Ghrana in films, viz.,” JHAN JHAN JHAN JHAN PAYAL BAJE”, “ERI AALI PIYA BIN…”, “BANAO BATIYA CHALO KAHE KO JHOOLTHI…” (Rajesh Kelkar, 2014)

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8.1 Department of Gujarati


• Literary Criticism

• Narratology

• Folk Literature/Tribal Literature

• In‐depth Study of a Writer/Particular View

• Short Stories

• Novel

• Poetry: Geet & Gajal

• Gujarati Tooki Varta No Ithias

• Literature of the Indian Partition Period b. Admission Criteria




• Many a Doctoral Scholars have financial support (UGC: JRF‐4 & SRF‐3, PF‐4).






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• Some of the studies have been found to be quite challenging & innovative. Ms. Urvi Tevar conducted a study –Chandrakant Topiwala Na Vivechan Karya No Samekshatmak Abhyyas. 17 books by Shri Chandrakant Topiwala were content analyzed cutting across Formalism, Structralism, Linguistic Point of View, Popular Literature, De‐Construction and Post‐Structuralism. Reflections were made on, both, the surface structuralism and deep structuralism. The study has arrived at many a findings, such as, i. Chandrakant Topiwadai Adhunik Gujrati Kavitanu Kavyashastra Aapvanu

Sattyapooran Karya Karyun. ii. Rooprachnawad Thi Anu‐Adhunik Sudhina Sankarmannu Potanu Valan

Joi Shakaya Chhe. iii. Bhasha Vigyan Na Aujarona Prayog Kari Adhunik Kavitane Pramanva

Matena Pratiman Apyan. iv. Paschatya Paribhashaone Gujarti Bhasha Man Utarva Matena Prayatno

Karya. Gujarati Paribhasha BHANDOP Vdharvana Prayatno Karya. v. Kratilaxi Sameekshao Matena Pratiman Apyan.


From 1951 A.D. to 2013 A.D. forty‐ five Ph.D.s have been completed in the Department of Gujarati. The Department has very Rich Research Culture. “Gianni Kshitije Vistre Anathi Vishesh Uplabhdi Koi Hoi Shake? Vistari Rahi Chun Aeno Pritosh. Avkasho Madta Rhe Ane Stat Jodayla Rahi Shakya Ane Abhyas Thato Rahe Aathi Vishesh Hun Mara Jeevan Ne Kashun Aapi Shakeesh Nahin.” (Urvi Tewar, 24.01.2014) “Sanshodhan Ae Gyanvradhi Ane Vishodhanni Ek Lambi Prampra Che. Lalitkadaon Uprant Manavvidhaona Kshetrman Sanshodhan Karyani Uttam Prampra Rhi Che. Manushya Chetnanan Vividh Parimanoni Abhivyakti Thai Che. Ae Parimanonu Undan Janva Mate Sanshodhan Karya Jaruri Che. Sanshodhan Dwara Vanjodaylo Anek Pradesho Prakashma Ave Che. Tethi Marun Manvun Che Ke Sanshodhan Karyana NameThati Pravartioni Kadak Sameeksha Thavi Jaruri Che.” (Prof. Jayesh Bhogyata, 24.01.2014)

8.2 Department of Archaeology & Art History a. Emerging Research Areas

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• Ancient Metallurgy

• Intangible Heritage

• South Asian Urbanism

• Pre‐History b. Admission Criteria




• 60% of the Ph.D. Scholars were found to be from reserved categories, 20% ST, and 40% OBC.







• The doctoral research conducted in the Department of Archaeology & Art history observes quality. Research work is going on in many areas as follows: 1. Methodology of extracting iron from its ore and how it is processed.

Development in the society is being studied as a result of the coming of the iron technology.

2. Hero Stones depicting themes are being studied.

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3. Relationship between Monastery & the Society is being studied in Maldives and Eastern India.

4. Geographical factors determining the human culture are being studied with respect to Specialized Eco System, Generalized Eco System & Eco‐Tone.

5. Early Stone‐age Tools found on the Megalithic Sites, as well as, well developed urban centers are being used to study human culture.

6. One of the Scholars, namely, Sneh Patel, from New York University on Full Bright Scholarship, who registered for Ph.D. in 2010 A.D. is pursuing her doctoral work‐“Ceramic Production & Technology in Harappan Saurashtra” under the guidance of Prof. K. Krishnan, Prof. Ajith Prasad & Prof. Rita Wright. The regional cultural traits of the Harappans in Saurashtra are being studied.

f. Over All Scenario From the inception of the Department 52 Scholars have been conferred the Ph.D. Degree. Prof. K. Krishnan writes that “Helped in the understanding of Harappan Civilization in general and Harappan Technology in particular. Initiated research in the field of Ceramic Petrology, established a laboratory in my Department and trained around 25 Students both from India and Abroad in Ceramic Petrology. Has also worked in reconstructing Palaeo environment and tried to understand climate‐culture interrelations.” The methodology innovated by Prof. K. Krishnan has been employed by many a Scholars. The microscopic view of the transparent section of Ceramic revealing minerals and texture is being used to study the human culture‐ trade & exchange on the bases of grain size, shape and frequency. Ceramic, Agriculture, Settlements and subsistence are being used to study the ancient civilization & culture. “Ph.D. work is cooperative work. MSU Archaeology has provided support both intellectually and practically in my research. My studies would have been incomplete without the aid of both the Professors and Students here. Ph.D. in India trains students in all areas. Sometimes I feel we are too specialized in our studies in the U.S. and this is why many new Ph.D.s are struggling in the job market.” (Sneh Patel, 25.01.2014, 1737)

8.3 Department of Political Science g. Emerging Research Areas

• Role of Media in Conflict Resolution

• China as a Super Power

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• Liberalism & Violence

• Peace & Conflict Studies

• Gender & Politics h. Admission Criteria




i. Ph.D. Course Work


j. Time Period for Ph.D.



k. Quality of Doctoral Work

• The doctoral research conducted in the Department of Political Science observes quality. Research work is going on in many areas , such as, Fundamentalism, Role of Media in Conflict Resolution, International Relations, Liberalism, Political Theory.

l. Over All Scenario At present 4 Research Scholars are pursuing their Ph.D. at the Department of Political Science. One of the JRFs, namely, Nidhi Shendurnikar Tere is working on‐ Mediating Conflicts between India & Pakistan: Enquirying the role of the English Press & New Media. Having identified various conflicts, namely, Kashmir, Siachen, Indus Water,

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Kargil, Bangla Desh. There have been irritants in Indo‐Pak Relations. Also, there have been Low Intensity Conflicts (LIC). Role of various Print Media, namely, Hindustan Times, Indian Express, Times of India, Hindu, Telegraph, Tribune, and New Media, namely, Face Book, Twitter, Blogs and U‐Tube is being studied in conflict resolution. 80% of the media have been found to be main stream, whereas, 20% alternate stream. There has been found more of romancing the border through alternate stream. As expressed by the Scholar Nidhi Shendurnikar ( 30.01.2014, 1910)‐ “ In the context of my Research on Peace & Conflict Resolution, I wish to envisage a more peaceful and cooperative South Asia where power lies with the people of this region. I hope and wish to propagate a message for more peaceful and cooperative relations between India & Pakistan. I hope through my Research, I will be able to contribute to the vision of peaceful relations between both countries. I hope people of both countries are able to face problems of poverty, illiteracy, malnutrition together and cooperate to build a more peaceful South Asia. I wish that my Research Empowers the People of both countries to strive for peace & build a better sub‐continent. This is my message to the people of not only India but also Pakistan.” ([email protected]) Deepti Acharya (30.01.2014, 1920) expressed‐ “My aspiration is to do a Research which will be highly in Socio‐Political context of India, will concentrate on the problems that are basic, but, systematically ignored by the political actors.”

8.4 Department of English a. Emerging Research Areas

• Identity Studies on Class, Caste, Gender & Community

• English Language Teaching

• English Studies & Cultural Studies

• Construction of Alternative Canon

• Post‐Modernity

• Indian Material

• Comparative Literature

• Canadian Literature

• Children Literature

• Critical Theory

• Cultural Studies

• Critique of Poetry

• Indian Writing

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• Post‐Colonial Theory g. Admission Criteria


• After having passed the NET/SLET/Pre‐Ph.D. Test, the Scholar formulates the Research Proposal, which is presented in the RDC constituted of the Dean of the Faculty, Head of the Department, Ph.D. Guide, Senior Teachers of the Faculty & External Experts.


• 30% of the Ph.D. Scholars were found to be from reserved categories, 15% SC, and 15% OBC. 9 of the Ph.D. Scholars registered at preset are males, whereas, 4 are females.

h. Ph.D. Course Work


i. Time Period for Ph.D.

• 4‐5 year is the time required for submission of the Ph.D. Thesis from the date of registration. One year is the time required for evaluation of the thesis from the date of submission to at end Viva‐Voce. The names of the External Referees for Thesis Evaluation is Recommended by the Board of Studies. Out of the list proposed two names are ticked by the Vice‐Chancellor for adjudication of the Ph.D. Thesis.


j. Quality of Doctoral Work

• The doctoral research conducted in the Department of English observes quality. There is Indian focus to the study of English Literature and curricular emphasis on the ideological basis of English Study.

As expressed by Dr. Deeptha Achar (31.01.2014, 1517)‐ “Research needs to be focused meaningfully on that which impacts everyday life.”([email protected])

8.5 Department of Economics a. Emerging Research Areas

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• Environment

• Growth & Development

• Micro Economics

• Applied Finance b. Admission Criteria









• The doctoral research conducted in the Department of Economics observes quality. Research work is going on in many areas , such as, Structure of Interest Rates in India, Money Finance & Economic Growth in India. As expressed by Prof. S.M. Joshi (31.01.2014, 1615)‐“We have a very friendly and cordial incentives based academic environment and the Colleagues have an admirable sense of fellowship as far as Research & Teaching are concerned.” ([email protected])

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8.6 Department of Sociology a. Emerging Research Areas

• Indian Society

• Social Change

• Social Mobility

• Social Transformation

• Indian dyasphora i. Adjustment ii. Adaptation iii. Accommodation iv. Intra‐generational mobility v. Inter‐generational mobility vi. Conflict

• Tribal Studies • Sociology of Literature





f. Ph.D. Course Work


g. Time Period for Ph.D.

• On an average 4 year is the time required for submission of the Ph.D. Thesis from the date of registration. One year is the time required for evaluation of the thesis from the date of submission to at end Viva‐Voce. The names of the External Referees for Thesis Evaluation is Recommended by the Board of Studies. Out of

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the list proposed two names are ticked by the Vice‐Chancellor for adjudication of the Ph.D. Thesis.

h. Quality of Doctoral Work

One of the Doctoral Thesis recently submitted focuses on Diaspora, particularly , on Gujarati migrated to America, England and Canada, one on Domestic Violence Act in Vadodara City, one on Sex Ratio in Mehsana & Dangs, yet one more on Rajputs of Nelkhantha, Bhavnagar. As reflected by Prof. P.S. Choondavat (31.01.2014) ‐ “At present we have large number of students doing Ph.D. The quality of Research is good. However I would personally wish that the quality of Research needs to be further improved in the larger interest of academic culture.”

8.7 Department of History a. Emerging Research Areas

• Social & Cultural History

• Economic History

• Medieval History

• Urbanization

• Ecological History

• Environmental Policy of the British & The Princely States

• Baroda: Pre Modern Bases & the Modernizing Project of the Sir Sayajirao, the 3rd

• Capitalism, Socialism & Communism

• Stateless, Classless Society

• United States NATO Relations: A Case Study of US Security Perception Since 1949





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• On an average 3year is the time required for submission of the Ph.D. Thesis from the date of registration. One year is the time required for evaluation of the thesis from the date of submission to at end Viva‐Voce. The names of the External Referees for Thesis Evaluation is Recommended by the Board of Studies. Out of the list proposed two names are ticked by the Vice‐Chancellor for adjudication of the Ph.D. Thesis.


The Doctoral Research at the Department of History observes its own quality. As expressed by Dr. Aruna Awasthi ( 01.02.2014)‐ “There should be Respect of Pluralism, Co‐existence, and a Symbiotic Relationship with nature.”

8.8 Department of Sanskrit, Pali & Prakrit a. Emerging Research Areas

• Post‐Shankra Advitya Philosophy

• Modern Sanskrit Literature

• Yajna in Sanskrit Literature

• Character Building in Sanskrit Literature

• Vaiyakarnabhusanasarah





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• 4‐5 year is the time required for submission of the Ph.D. Thesis from the date of registration. 6‐12 months is the time required for evaluation of the thesis from the date of submission to at end Viva‐Voce. The names of the External Referees for Thesis Evaluation is Recommended by the Board of Studies. Out of the list proposed two names are ticked by the Vice‐Chancellor for adjudication of the Ph.D. Thesis.


The Doctoral Research at the Department of Sanskrit, Pali & Prakrit observes its own quality. As evident through the following studies:

• Charitakavyas in Modern Sanskrit Literature: A Critical Study by Daxa Purohit‐ It is a systematic survey of Biolgraphical Writings done for the first time in Modern Sanskrit Literature. The literary concepts, like, Rsa‐Sentiments, Dhavni‐Suggestion, Guna‐Poetic Merits, Dosh‐ Poetic Blemishes, Chand‐ Metre, Reeti‐Style, Bhasha‐ Language, Alankar‐ Figures of Speech, have been very well analyzed.

• Bhismacharitam: A Critical Study by Kartik Pandya – The Thsis makes a critical study of the Epic Bhismacharitam composed by Shri Harinarayan Dixit & also contains its English Translation done for the first time.

• Novels of Keshab Chandra Dash: A Literary Study‐ It deals very deeply in modern social problems.

• SARTHAH: A Literary Study by Suma S. Desai‐ Sarthah is a Caravan of 18th Century Problems by Shri S.L. Bhyrappa in Kannad. It has been translated in Sanskrit by Shri S.V. Nagrajrao of Mysore. The Scholar Suma has studied it very analytically.

• Mahakavyas of 20th Century: A Critical Study by Vipul Kumar H. Patel‐ It is a systematic survey of Epic Poems.

• Swami Vivekanandacaritam: A Study by Jalpa P. Padihar‐ Swami Vivekananda Caritam has been studied scholarly.

Some of the doctoral studies in progress at present are:

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• Vaiyakarnabhusanasarah: A Case Study by Varda Vasa

• Study of Uttararamacaritam of Bhavabhuti in the Light of Its Commentaries

• Concept of Character Building in Sanskrit Literature

• Concept of Yajna in Sanskrit Literature

f. Over All Research Scenario Sixty‐one doctorates have been awarded with the Department since 1959. At present 6 Scholars are pursuing their Ph.D. at the Department.60% of the Doctoral Scholars are females, whereas, 40% males. Three Reserved Category Scholars are availing of the Rajiv Gandhi Fellowship @ Rs. 21,000 per month as JRFs, whereas, it will be Rs. 25,000 per month as SRFs. Rest of the Scholars are on MSU University Scholarship which is Rs. 6000 per month.

As expressed by Prof. Rabindra Kumar Panda(07.02.2014, 1645)‐ “Research in Sanskrit should be carried out in the neglected fields and emerging fields like modern Sanskrit Literature and Translations.” ([email protected]) Along with this Baroda Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya has been offering Vidya Vacaspati –a doctoral degree since 1976. Thirty Scholars have been conferred Vidya Vacaspati degree in various areas, such as, Jyotish, Dhrama Shashtra, Vastu Shashtra, & Yagniki (Ved)

8.9 Department of Hindi a. Emerging Research Areas

• SHIVANI KE UPNYASO ME NARI JIVAN KA CHITRAN

• RAJASTHAN KE AADHUNIK BRAJBHASHA KAVI AUR UNKA KAVYA

• NAYI KAVITA MEIN GRAMYABODH : EK ANUSHILAN

• AADHUNIK BRAJBHASHA KAVITA : BADALTE AYAM

• HINDI GUJARATI DALIT KAHANIYON KA TULNATMAK ADHYAYAN

• KATHAKAR SURYADEEN YADAV: EK ANUSHILAN

• KUMAVANI LOK KATHAON KA SANSKRUTIK ADHYAYAN

• NAVGEET KAVYA ME JANVADI CHETANA KE SWAR: EK ADHYAYAN

• SWATANTROTTAR HINDI KATHA SAHITYA ME BHARAT VIBHAJAN: EK ANUSHILAN

• HINDI UPNYASON MEIN VYAKT AAKROSH AUR VIDROH KE SWAR

• GUJARAT KE HINDI SAHITYA KA SAMAJIK ANUSHELAN

• ADHUNIK BRAJBHASHA KAVYA AUR KAVIRATAN GOVIND CHATURVEDI

• SATHOTTRI HINDI KAVYA MEIN PAURONIK AKHYON KEE PRASANGIKTA

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• HINDI KATHA SAHITYA PAR BANI HUI FILMO PAR EK VISLESHANATMAK ADHYAYAN








• 4‐5 year is the time required for submission of the Ph.D. Thesis from the date of registration. 6‐12 months is the time required for evaluation of the thesis from the date of submission to at end Viva‐Voce. The names of the External Referees for Thesis Evaluation is Recommended by the Board of Studies. Out of the list proposed two names are ticked by the Vice‐Chancellor for adjudication of the Ph.D. Thesis.


• The Doctoral Research at the Department of Hindi observes its own quality. For example, Apoorva Yadav registered for her Ph.D. in Hindi during December 2011 with Dr. Shanno Pandey. She is pursuing Innovative Research ,justifying, her name Apporva Yadav, the race of Lord Krishna, titled‐ HINDI KATHA SAHITYA PAR BANI HUI FILMO PAR EK VISLESHANATMAK ADHYAYAN. For the purpose she has selected the Novels‐ GABAN, GODAN, SADGATI, HEERA‐MOTI, SHATRANZ KE KHILADI by MUNSHI PREMCHAND, SOORAJ KA SATMA GHODA by BHAGWATI CARAN VERMA, RAJNI GANDHA by MANU BHANDARI, & two more Novels‐TEESRI KASAM and NAUKAR KEE KAMIJ, and the Films produced on these. She has been studying, whether, the films produced really trans‐create the Novels, the grammar of these, the organizational principles of these, the character

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constellation of these, along with, the emerging theses and message for the field, particularly, India. Dr. Maya Prakash Pandey in the quest for reviving & sustaining BRAJBHASHA has found that how the focus of Modern BRAJBHASHA Poetry has had a transition from Radha Krishna to Farmers, Barbers, Washer‐Persons and KAHARS & how their has been a progressive problem mapping and BRAJBHASHA Poetry determinism to change with time period from Medieval Period (1300 A.D.‐1700 A.D.) to REETI KAL (1700 A.D.‐1900 A.D.) & Modern Period & Post Modern Period 1900 A.D. onwards. The attempts to sustain the cultural heritage of India in the forms of BRAJBHASHA is appreciable, as expressed by Dr. Maya Prakash Pandey( 10.02.2014, 1800) ‐“MAIYNAE BRAJBHASHA KO KENDER MEIN RAKHKAR SHODH KIYA HAI. MERA UDDSHEY HAMARI PRACEEN SAMRADDH BHASHA KO BACHAYE KA RHA HAI.GOBIND CHATURVEDI JI SAINIKON KO PROTSAHIT KARNE KE LIYE SARHAD PER JAKAR VEER RAS KEE KAVITAYEN SUNATE THAE, JISSE BHARTIYA SAINKON KA MANOBAL BADHTA THA. EISE MAHAN KAVI KO AMARTA PERDAN KARNA BHEE MERA LAKSHYA RHA HAI.”(pandeymp‐[email protected])

f. Over All Research Scenario

Over all Research Culture & Ambience in the Department was found to be rich. Dr. Om Prakash Yadav made us travel through his own Ph.D. Thesis‐ “ SATHOTTARI HINDI KAVYA MAY PAURANIK AKHYANO KEE PRASANGIKTA under the guidance of Prof. Pratap Narayan Jha. The excerpt from RASHMIRATHI of RAMDHARI SINGH DINKAR still reechoes – KUNTI KA TU HEE TANYA JYESTH , BAL, BUDDHI, SHEEL MEIN PRAM SHRESTHA MASTAK PAR MUKUT DHRANGE HUM, TERA ABHSHEK KARANGE HUM, and ten of the doctoral thesis completed & conferred under his guidance from 2006 to 2011. The time taken for completion of the Ph.D. Thesis has been found to be 4.8 year on an average ( 4+4+6+6+4+3+5+3+5+8). Eight of these Scholars were Females, whereas, two Males. He produced scenario of AADI KAL‐BHAKTI KAL, REETI KAL & ADHUNIK KAL. The immersions into old classical BRAJBHASHA, as well as, New Language (NAI BHASHA) (NYA KATHYA, NYA SHILAP, NYA PRAYOJAN, NYA ARTH, NYE TEWAR) were blissful. The scenario of the ADHUNIK KAL was very well produced through CHHAYAWAD, PRAGATIWAD, PRAYOGWAD, & SAMKALEEN YTHARTHWAD‐ “VEH TODTI PATTHAR ELLAHABAD KE PATH PAR.” AADHA GAON of RAHI MASOOFRJA, SHARAN DATA of AGAYE, MALVE KA MALIK of MOHAN RAKESH, KITNE PAKISTAN of KAMLESH, and TAMAS of BHISAM SAHNI. A comparative study of 400 Page GODAN of MUNSHI PREMCHAND & 40

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Page ABCD of RAVINDER KALIYA was Eye Opener of the Ethos of the Past & Changing Values & Life Style of the Modern Society. Excerpts from SAMRAGYI KA NAIVEDH DAN were found to be very Educative: “ DALI SE VILGA NA SAKI JO KALI KHILEGI JHAN KHILI JO PHOOL JHAN HAI JO BHI SUKH JIS BHI DALI PAR HUA PALLAVIT , PULKIT MEIN USE VAHIN PAR AKSHAT, ANAGHRAT, ASPARST, ANAVIL HEI MAHABUDDH! ARPIT KARTI HUN TUJHE.” As expressed by APOORVA JADAV(10.02.2014, 1745)‐ “ FILME SAMAJ UPYOGI HOTI HAIN. YUVA PIDHEE ISSE VICHLIT KYON HOTI HAI? YEH SWAL SAB KE MAN ME HOTA HAI. PRANTU, ISKE LIYE KEVAL FILMEN HEE NAHIN PRANTU MATA PITA BHEE JIMMEDAR HOTE HAIN. UNEH SAHI MARGDARSHAN KARNA HOGA.”([email protected]) Voice of Dr Deepender Singh Jadeja‐ “ SAHITYA AUR SAMAJ MEIN ITHIAS KI CHAVI MILTI HAI.” “VISHWAVIDYALAYA MEIN PRADHYAPAK GAN SAMYAK SHODH KEE DISHA MEIN AGARSAR HON, YAHI SANDESH HAI.” ([email protected])

Reflects Dr. OM Prakash Yadav‐ “IS TAREH KE SHODH KARYA VISHWAVIDYALAYA MEIN HONE CHAHIAN .” ([email protected])

9. Faculty of Science

9.1 Genome Research Centre

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• Effects of Magnaporthe Oryzae‐ a hemi‐biotrophic plant pathogen on Rice Plants

• Effects of the various segments of the DNA , that is, Genes targeting various rice plants.

• Effects of Magnaportha Oryzae, randomly on the Rice Plants

• Expressing Therapeutic Proteins b. Admission Criteria


• After having passed the NET/SLET/Pre‐Ph.D. Test, the Scholars formulate the Research Proposal.

• There is only one Superannuated Professor to guide this area.

• There are 10 Research Scholars working in the Genome Research Centre at present. Some have registered for Ph.D., whereas, others have not yet registered.

• Four of these Research Scholars have cleared NET. Rest all have cleared PET. They are drawing their Fellowship/Scholarship from various agencies, namely, UGC, CSIR, and DBT.




• 5‐6 years is the expected time required for the completion of the Ph.D. work e. The drop out rate has been 20%.

f. Quality of Doctoral Work

All the Research Scholars were found to be fully devoted.

g. Over All Scenario All these Research Scholars are fully dedicated, but, they are not getting their Fellowship in time. They usually get it at the end of the financial year. As many as 256 Transformants have been generated through Agrobacterium Tumafaciens Medicated Gene Transfer( ATMT). Progressively, attempts will be made to study the effects of all of these on rice species to generate the pathogen safe species to control the effects of the Magnaportha Oryzae.

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9.2 Department of Geography


• Geographical Patterns of Health, Infrastructure & Status of Health

• Educational Attainment in Rural Areas

• Educational Attainment & Development

• Educational Scenario of the Tribal

• Booming Economy of the State, but, Relatively Poor Educational Scenario b. Admission Criteria


• After having passed the NET/SLET/Pre‐Ph.D. Test, the Scholar formulates the Research Proposal, which is presented in a Open Seminar for the Department & Allied Disciplines. Then the registration interview is conducted by the Research & Degree Committee.


• 25% of the Ph.D. Scholars were found to be from reserved categories, 8% SC, and 17% OBC. 66% of them are male, whereas, 33% female.

• The Research Scholars get financial support from the various agencies, such as, University Scholarship, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research and ICMR.







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• Some of the studies have been found to be innovative, such as, Level of Educational Attainment in Rural Vadodara District (Sangeeta Jha, 2009). The genesis of the Study is that the State is having Booming Economy, but, relatively poor Educational Scenario. Linkage between Educational Attainment & Development in various areas, such as, Agriculture, Industry, Education has been studied. Vadodara & Savli Talukas were found to have highest level of development, whereas, Kavant & Chhota Udaipur were found to have lowest level of development. Muslim dominated Talukas were found to have low level of educational Attainment. The intent of the investigator has been‐ To find the missing links amongst the Government authority and people across space in order to increase the level of Educational Attainment not only in my study area, but, all over India.

• The Department does not get good number of students, because, the State does not have Geography at the School level. Also, it is very rare at the higher Education level.


• From 1976 A.D. to 2013 A.D. 21 Ph.D.s have been completed in the Department of Geography.

• The Department does not get good number of Scholars, because, the State of Gujarat does not have Geography as a subject at the School level. Also, Geography is being rarely offered as a discipline at the Higher Education level.

• Of late number of students registering is reduced because of the MSU norms. The difficulty level of PET is too high for the candidates. It is adversely affecting the intake. The cut‐off of the 1st Paper of PET should be made more flexible.

9.3 Department of Bio‐Chemistry a. Emerging Research Areas

• Stem Cells & Diabetes

• Molecular Bases of Disease

• Islet Neo‐genesis

• Isolation of bio‐molecules for diabetic therapies: Type1 & Type2

• Insulin & Glucagon

• Insulin dependent Diabetes Mellitus

• Causes of Diabetes & Remediation

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• After having passed the NET/SLET/Pre‐Ph.D. Test, the Scholar formulates the Research Proposal, which is presented in a Open Seminar for the Department & Allied Disciplines. Then the registration interview is conducted by the Research & Degree Committee.


• 25% of the Ph.D. Scholars were found to be from reserved categories, 8% SC, and 17% OBC. 66% of them are male, whereas, 33% female.

• The Research Scholars get financial support from the various agencies, such as, University Scholarship, Council of Scientific & Industrial Research , ICMR, DST, UGC.







• Isolation of bio‐molecules for diabetic therapy, both, type‐1 and type‐2 is being done very well. The interaction between Adipose Tissues & Insulin, Skeletal Muscles & Insulin, Liver & Insulin is being studied. Genesis of Diabetes is being controlled through the interaction of Beta Cells, Insulin & Sugar. A comprehensive study of the causes of diabetes is being initiated with a genuine intent of prognosis.


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• On an average 35 Research Scholars work for their doctoral study in the Department

• Three Professors, 4 Associate Professors, and 2 Assistant Professors are Ph.D. Guides in the Department.

As expressed by Prof. Sarita Gupta (11.02.2014, 1645)‐ “Life Science Departments are moving towards interdisciplinary research. Department of Biochemistry is mainly focusing on understanding pathogenesis of diseases, like, diabetes, vitiligo , cancer & designing biomarkers and therapeutic intervention with new concept & stem cell research. Presently with the DBT interdisciplinary project we have high end equipment facility which will further strengthen our research which has direct implication in translational research. Another focus of the Department is on Metabolic Engineering of microorganisms in phosphate solubility for increasing plant growth. Also, effect of environmental pollutants on human health, specially, with reproductive system is being elucidated at molecular level in Hypothalamus‐ Pituitary‐ Gonadal axis. ([email protected]) Further, Vikram Sarabhai Centre for Integrated Teaching and Interdisciplinary Research has provided the State of Art facilities for high end research and there is a need to strengthen this centre. According to Prof. G. Naresh Kumar(11.02.2014, 1700)‐ “Phosphate bio fertilizers will help to sustain agriculture without using Phosphatic Chemical fertilizers, which we currently depend upon import of the raw material (Mineral rock Phosphate) from other countries. Additionally, energy inputs required for production of Phosphate fertilizers will be minimized , combined with decrease in pollution caused during their protection.” ([email protected])

9.4 Department of Geology a. Emerging Research Areas

• Quarternary Geology i. Paleo Flood Hydrology ii. Neo‐Tectonism iii. Economic Resources iv. Ocean Environment v. Marine Geology

• Ground Water Geology i. Water Resources ii. Environmental Geology

• Petroleum Geology

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i. Alternate Sources of Energy (Coal Bed Methane)

• Ground Penetrating Radar

• Sedimentology

• Fracture Technology & Shale Gas Resources b. Admission Criteria


• After having passed the NET/SLET/Pre‐Ph.D. Test, the Scholar formulates the Research Proposal. Then a seminar is given by the Scholar on the Research proposal. Then it goes to the RDC. After the proposal is approved by the Committee, the candidate registers for Ph.D. Association with a Guide is the discretion of the Scholar, of course, with the consent of the Guide.




• The distribution of the 6 credit Departmental Course Work is, such as, follows: i. Ground Water Hydrology ii. Geomorphology iii. Geo‐Information System iv. Practical v. Assignment vi. Seminar



• The drop out rate has been 5%. It is because the Scholar got married and left. e. Quality of Doctoral Work

The doctoral scholars have been working in the following areas:

• Oldest quarternary rocks were studied in the Western India.

• Engineering Geology‐ The utility of Lime Kankar was explored as alternate pavement material in Road Construction and it has been patented.

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• Applied Geology‐ Land Slide Hazards were studied in Himlayas, particularly ‐, in the Pithoragarh District, Uttrakhand. Micro level Hazards have been studied. Border Road Organization is implementing the recommendations.

• Hydro‐Geologist Knowledge is being shared with many NGOs in many areas, such as, Kachch, Dahod, Devghad Baria, Dang, on Water Shed Management, and Rural Water Supply.

• Gujarat Alluvial Plains‐ Overall evolution during last 100 thousand years, is being studied from Grudeshwar Narmada to Luni in Rajasthan.

• Precise location mapping and nature of faults is being studied in the Kachch Area & Narmda.


135 Scholars have been conferred Ph.D. from the Department of Geology, MSU, from 1954 to 2013. The department was found to have full immersion in Research. To promote research culture in the Department, M.Sc. Petroleum Geology 2 Year 4 Semester Program has been introduced in the Department through the efforts of Prof. S. Ganpati from 2007 in collaboration with the ONGC. ONGC Chair has been established with an initial financial support of Rs. 50 Lakh. Gold Medal for the Topper of the Program along with Rs. 1 lakh cash award has been introduced. Further one who tops the 1st Year, that is, two Semesters, gets scholarship @ Rs. 5000/= per month during the final year. The messages of some of the Professors from the department are as follows: “The development pace of India necessitates identification of new water resources, and conservation and protection of water resources. The hydrologist’s role is becoming imperative to direct appropriate path for future research that shall benefit society at large.” (Prof. Krishna Chandra Tiwari, 2014) “It is important for the survival of mankind to understand the behavior of the landscape in the recent past. Also, it will be worthwhile to investigate the active faults which can generate medium to high density earthquakes in future.”(Prof. Laxman Singh Chamyal, 2014) *Prof. S. Ganpati has been the coordinator of Self Financed Course for 3 Year. As per the MSU ordinance one cannot be the coordinator of a Self Financed Course for more than 3 Year. As a result there is degeneration of the Program after his tenure was over. Further his services have been utilized more for University Administration, viz., OSD Exam, Controller Exam, Member Secretary SLET in addition to NCC Officer and

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Teacher Supervisor. He could have contributed more significantly in Research & Teaching but for administration.

9.5 Department of Mathematics a. Emerging Research Areas

• Dynamic Systems Topologies

• Fourier Analysis

• Fluid Dynamics

• Special Functions

• Theory of Relativity



• After having passed the NET/SLET/Pre‐Ph.D. Test, the Scholar formulates the Research Proposal. Then a seminar is given by the Scholar on the Research proposal. Then it goes to the RDC. After the proposal is approved by the RDC, the candidate registers for Ph.D. Association with a Guide is the discretion of the Scholar, of course, with the consent of the Guide.

• 12.5% of the Ph.D. Scholars were found to be ST, whereas, rest General Category.





• The drop out rate has been nil.


• Most of the Doctoral Scholars are in‐service. So, they are not full time. They come to the Department for Research Work week ends or on holidays. It is

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pleasure to place on record a Study on Special Functions to obtain properties of General Polynomial Structure. An attempt has been made to cut across the particular polynomials, namely,

• LAGUERRE: Study of Hydrogen atoms

• LEGENDRE : Gravitational Potential or Electric Potential Theory

• HERMITE: Quantum Mechanics Branch in Chemistry

• JACOBI: Communication Theory, used as Transponder Compiler Also, attempts have been made to arrive at Bessel function to work out solutions of differential equations associated with vibration phenomenon.

f. Over All Scenario 18 Scholars have been conferred Ph.D. from the Department of Mathematics MSU, since inception. “The dynamic systems is one of the very interesting and useful areas in Mathematics for Research having lot of applications in Mathematics itself and related areas.”(Prof. Ruchi Das, 22.01.2014)

9.6 Department of Botany


• Plants Bio‐Technology

• Tissue Culture

• Eco‐Toxicology

• Remote Sensing & Geographical Information System

• Microwave Data Application

• Plant Taxonomy

• Phyto‐Chemistry

• Plant Anatomy



• After having passed the NET/SLET/Pre‐Ph.D. Test, the Scholar attaches with a compatible Guide. Produces a further evidence of the Research Competency through a data based Research Paper within 6 months of the attachment, then formulates the Research Proposal, which is presented in an Open Seminar for the Department & Allied Disciplines. Then the registration interview is conducted by the Research & Degree Committee.

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• The Research Scholars get financial support from the various agencies, such as, UGC, DST, GBB, MOEF, and ISRO.





• The drop out rate has been nearing nil.


• The Research Scholars are working in various areas, as follows: i. Joint Forest Management ii. Phenology iii. Economic Evaluation of Forest, particularly through Non‐Timber Forest

Produce (NTFP) iv. Mapping & Management of Grassland v. Working Plan for Forests vi. Bio‐Prospecting, such as, Eco‐City Plan vii. Agriculture viii. Climate Change ix. Bio‐Diversity

• The Department does not get good number of students, because, the eligibility tests, such as, NET, PET, under Life Science paper have 80 % contents of Bio‐Chemistry, Bio‐Technology, and Micro‐Biology, whereas, the content coverage of Botany & Zoology is only maximum 10% each. It ought to be immediately looked into. The non‐sensitivity of the bodies, namely, UGC and MSU will weaken Research in Botany & Zoology, if such imbalances are not resolved.

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• The research culture in the Department of Botany is Excellent. There is ample financial support from various agencies, such as, MOEF, ISRO, GBB, UGC, DST.

• The Researchers, both, the Guides & Scholars are very dedicated, knowledgeable, skillful, source‐loving, and resourceful.

• The satellite data are being utilized for Assessment of Salinity, Eco‐city Planning, water‐ land identification, urban planning, Carbon Sequestration, Biodiversity Assessment, Agricultural Assessment, Forest Assessment, Sustainable Plan Generation & Climate Change Assessment.

• “The output generated from the different laboratories of the department should be taken up by the managers & planners of the different departments. The result of the output generated if implemented at the field level will make the results more fruitful and give satisfaction to both the guide & research scholar working in that subject.” (Prof. G. Sandhya Kiran, 2014)

9.7 Department of Statistics


• Estimation of Parameters: Location, Shape & Scale

• Testing of Hypothesis

• Stochastic (Dynamic) Modeling

• Six Sigma Concept

• Decision Theory

• Reliability Theory

• Life Testing Experiments



• After having passed the NET/SLET/Pre‐Ph.D. Test, the Scholar attaches with a compatible Guide, formulates the Research Proposal, which is presented in an Open Seminar for the Department & Allied Disciplines. Then the registration interview is conducted by the Research & Degree Committee.


• Almost all the Scholars are in‐service.

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• Ph.D. Course Work carries 15 (9+6) credits. Nine credit course work is common for all the disciplines, whereas, 6 credit course work is departmental. The departmental course work is Theory: Stats :: 3:3.





• Being Fellow, Commonwealth Academy, UK and International Certified Six Sigma MBB (Master Black Belt) , the Professor & Head of the Department Dr. K. Muralidharan believes in TQM. In line with ISO 9000, and Kaizen ( Continuous Improvement) , he has been trying his level best to observe Total Quality of the Department through Six Sigma MBB.


• All the doctors produced by the department are well placed.

• At present 4 Doctoral students are pursuing their Ph.D., one each, with the four Professors.

“Statistics is a wonderful field having potential applications connecting day to day activities of life. Further it offers a best supporting aid for decision making under uncertainities.” (Prof. K. Murlidharan, 2014)

9.8 Department of Chemistry


• Supra Molecular Chemistry

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• Hetero Cyclic Chemistry

• Medical Chemistry

• Liquid Crystal Chemistry

• Polymer Chemistry

• Surfactants

• Bio‐inorganic Chemistry





• The Scholars get financial support from various agencies, viz., UGC, CSIR, DST.

• 10% of the Doctoral scholars belong to reserved categories.







• The Research Work in the Department observes quality, for example, Peroxisome Prolifrator Activated Receptor agonists, & Protein Tyrocin Phospatage ‐1B (PTP‐1B) inhibitors have been generated as anti‐diabetic components.

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• A Study has been conducted on Molecular Materials. The intent was to arrive at better quality Ferro‐ magnet and Ferro‐electric and Organic Magnet. Though the study could not arrive at Organic Magnet, but, it was successful in constructing better quality Ferro‐magnets & Ferro‐electrics.



9.9 Department of Physics


• Hetro Junctions Thin Film Semi Conductor Devices

• High Density p‐n junction suitable for Photo Voltaic Energy Conversion

• Experimental Study of Crystals and Thin Film of Bismuth Teluride

• NLO Crystal ZTS ( Zinc Tri Thio Urea Suphate)








• On an average 4 year is the time required for submission of the Ph.D. Thesis from the date of registration. One year is the time required for evaluation of the thesis from the date of submission to at end Viva‐Voce. The names of the External Referees for Thesis Evaluation is Recommended by the Board of Studies. Out of

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the list proposed two names are ticked by the Vice‐Chancellor for adjudication of the Ph.D. Thesis.



• The Research Work in the Department observes quality, for example, Antimony (Sb) added to Bismuth Teluride has been found to reduce the band gap from 0.21 electron volt to 0.16 electron volt.

According to Prof. Chandrasinh F. Desai ( 01.02.2014, 1445)‐ “A non‐financial collaborative tie‐up is required for sharing facilities in the fields of crystal grow, their characterization and device fabrication.” (cf_ [email protected])



9.10 Department of Micro Biology & Bio Technology Centre a. Emerging Research Areas

• Genomic Analysis, Expression, & Manipulation

• Development of Novel Fungicide

• Plant SUMO conjugates - its role in biotic stress • RNA Silencing • Preparation, characterization & Biodegradation studies of tailor made polymeric materials • Production of lysine from Caprolactam • Characterization, production and development of algal alginate like Microbial Exopolysaccharide

(EPS) • Development of a process for Biological treatment of coloured effluents from Textile processing

and dyestuff manufacturing units • Micro RNAs in E.coli and other human and plant pathogenic bacteria • Strategy to increase omega-3 fatty acid content in the food employing Omega-3 desaturase

expressed in yeast • Development of a thermophilic amylase from local bacillus for industrial applications • Interaction of polyethylene glycol with protein folding intermediates and its effect on protein

aggregation during refolding. • Immunology

• Infectious Diseases

• Pro‐Biotic Bacteria b. Admission Criteria


• After having passed the NET/SLET/PET, the Scholar attaches with a compatible Guide, formulates the Research Proposal, which is presented in an Open Seminar for the Department & Allied Disciplines. Then the registration interview is conducted by the Research & Degree Committee.

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c. Ph.D. Course Work • Ph.D. Course Work carries 15 (9+6) credits. Nine credit course work is common for all the

disciplines, whereas, 6 credit course work is departmental.

d. Time Period for Ph.D. • Three to four year is the time required for submission of the Ph.D. Thesis from the date of

registration. One year is the time required for evaluation of the thesis from the date of submission to at end Viva‐Voce. The names of the External Referees for Thesis Evaluation is Recommended by the Board of Studies. Out of the list proposed two names are ticked by the Vice‐Chancellor for adjudication of the Ph.D. Thesis.

e. Quality of Doctoral Work • The Research Work in the Department observes quality, as evident through the Doctoral Studies‐

Mr Samir Kumar Rana has completed his Doctoral Study titled – Characterization of Indian Isolates of Foot & Mouth Disease VIRUS Type ASIA‐1. This Research was sponsored by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). The study has arrived at Diagnostic Reagent for characterizing FMD‐VIRUS Type ASIA‐1. The study has also contributed in Training for Scientific Research. Ms. Parul J. Srivastava ( M.Sc. Medical Micro Biology) who was initially DBT Research Fellow & later on UGC Fellow has submitted her Doctoral Thesis titled‐ Study of Immune Response to Mycobacterium Tuberculosis in Patients & Contacts. This disease makes difference in the Alpha‐ Spectrin Protein composition. The function of the immune cell is debilitated if this Protein is not proper. The Department of Micro Biology & the Bio Technology Centre have worked intensively on Pro Biotic. “Based on the knowledge that the Composition of Bacteria varies from Person to Person, and the same organism may not be beneficial to all, more than 25 potentially pro‐biotic organisms have been isolated by Dr. Bagchi's group, which could be eventually put to use.” As expressed by Prof. T. Bagchi ( 06.02.2014, 1605)‐ “Being a University Teacher and having a passion for Science I feel immensely satisfied when I find that I have been able to train Students in my Area of Work and in the process also have been able to contribute to some Scientific Findings helpful to Society.”

a. Over All Scenario


10. Faculty of Commerce 10.1 Department of Business Economics


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• Role of World Bank in Economic Development of Kenya

• Working of Monetary System in Sudan

• Role of Public Expenditure in development of Gujarat

• Role of Small Scale Industries in Economic Development of Punjab State

• Role of SBI in Economic Development of India

• Implications of Export Growth on Economic Growth‐ An Indian Experience During 1990‐91 to 2010‐11.

• Role of RBI in Economic Development of India











• The doctoral research conducted in the Department of Business Economics observes quality. The emerging theses of some of the doctoral studies are:

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1. Rather than producing new currency, better, withdraw currency from the market.

2. Let the expenditure, capital or consumption, be done sparingly. 3. There is evident breakdown of Gold Standard. 4. Profligacy & Extravagancy have resulted into imbalances. 5. Currency production is @ 17%, whereas, Gross Domestic Product is 7%. 6. There is growing inflation


The research culture of the Department of Business Economics is very congenial. Dr. Sayed Ali Ahmd Myan Saiyed (25.01.2014, 1615) reflects that “Research is to find what determines what. The person must be knowing the cause of occurrence of anything. He must be knowing the effects of occurrence of anything. He must be knowing how to address the effects”

10.2 Department of Accounting & Financial Management a. Emerging Research Areas

• Working Capital Management

• Non Performing Assets (NPA)

• Foreign Banks Operating in India

• Bank Insurance

• Kenyan Banking






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• The doctoral research conducted in the Department of Accounting & Financial Management observes quality. The emerging theses of some of the doctoral studies are:

i. Balance between Liquidity & Profitability is all right. Banks are not incurring losses. These are efficiently managing the balance and making profit. There is no fund crunch.

ii. The Non Performing Assets are eating away the profit of the banks. iii. Performance of the Foreign Banks in India has been found to be

significantly greater than that of India.

f. Over All Scenario The research culture of the Department of Accounting & Financial Management is very congenial. As expressed by Prof. Shirish Kulkarni ( 01.02.2014, 1050)‐ “There is a large scope for Research. Researcher shall achieve the goal and place it before the Society & Academia for future path.”([email protected])

11. Faculty of Technology & Engineering

11.1 Department of Architecture

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g. Emerging Research Areas

• Landscape Ecology

• River Corridor

• Sustainable Humane Habitat

• Holistic Culture of Urban Housing

• <Research><Architecture><Practice> (Both Ways & Beyond)

• Small Land Holding & Landscape Management

• Places for Inter‐Generational Interactions

• Designing & Planning Children’s Environment

• Designing Recreational Trail

h. Admission Criteria







• No candidate has registered for Ph.D. in the Department of Architecture with the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, because there is no MSU approved P.G. Ph.D. Guiding Teacher in the Department. Dr. Shishir Raval who is Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA), MS (Natural Resources), and Ph.D. in Architecture on “Perception of Resource Management & Landscape Quality in and around Gir National Park & Wildlife Sanctury, India, is Professor & Head. He applied for PG Teacher for Guiding Ph.D. at the MSU about 2 Year before, but, his application is lying unprocessed with the Academic Section of the MSU.


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• Prof. Shishir Raval is guiding two Scholars registered with him at the Centre for Environmental Planning & Technology (CEPT), one as a Major Guide, whereas, the other as a Minor Guide. One of the Doctoral Scholars, namely, Bhawana Vasudeva is working on “Understanding River Corridor from Stake Holders Perspective”, whereas, the study of another Scholar, namely, Saurabh Popli is on “Landscape Ecology Change in Vishwamitree Watershed”.

• Brintha Lakshmi Subramaniam, Associate Professor, Department of Architecture, MSU, has submitted her Ph.D. Thesis – “The Adoption of the ‘Sustainable Humane Habitat’ principle for realizing a holistic ‘Culture of Urban Housing’;an analysis of developers’ perspectives in Vadodara City, India” with the IIT Chennai. She has conducted her study to examine and understand the ways in which the culture of urban housing is defined & manifested by developers. Also, an attempt has been made by her to examine the potential & justify the adoption of the SHH principle for realizing a holistic culture of urban housing. It is evident through the investigation that the trend in India has been to emphasize the Economic Growth Principle in the development of Urban Housing since the early 1990s. Some of the outcomes of urban housing development activities in Vadodara are availability of high priced land, increase in the price of land, production of housing for the higher income groups and production of particular dwellry types of housing categories. The weak reflection of the SHH principle in the culture of urban housing indicates its high potential for adoption.

l. Over All Scenario Not even a single Scholar has registered for Ph.D. in Architecture with the M.S. University of Baroda. The application of the Professor & Head of the Department of Architecture for PG Teacher required for guiding the doctoral scholars has been pending with the Academic Section of the University for about two years, unprocessed. A both‐ways and beyond model <Research><Architecture><Practice> has been introduced from the 5th Semester of 5 Year integrated Bachelor of Architecture Program to strengthen research. Also, Master of Urban & Regional Planning (MURP) PG Program has been started since 2012A.D. Prof. Shishir Raval Reflects (2014)‐ “Anusandhan Aur Sanshodhan Manushya Ka Svabhav Hai. Lakin Hum Hamari Badai Aur Jimmedari Kee Galat Fhemi Kee Vajah Se Hamarey Vishay Mein Us Par Dhyan Nahin Dete; Jo Dena Chahia. Doosrey Deshon Mein Jitna Anusandhan Kam Hota Hai

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Bharat Mein Utna Nahin Hota, Jiski Vajeh Se Shiksha, Peshiya‐ Vyevhar Aur Swaim Ke Sundar Aur Mehtavpooran Vishya Ko Bhee Ham Annayaya Kar Rhai Hein.”

11.2 Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering


• Process Metallurgy

• Benefaction of Low Gauge Iron Ore

• Use of Waste Material from Steel Plant

• Low Density High Strength Steel

• Corrosion in Gas Pipe Line

• Welding of Metals

• Powder Metallurgy

• Aluminium Ceramic Composite


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e. Quality of Doctoral Work The Doctoral Work in the Department of Metallurgy & Materials Engineering observes its own quality. There has been significant work in various areas. Such as, Reduction Smelting of Composite Pellet, Polymer Coating to avoid corrosion, Controlling Corrosion of Weldment, Powder Metallurgy, Aluminium Ceramic Composite, Austenatic Stainless Steel.

f. Over All Scenario Over all scenario of Research is healthy. “Waste from Iron & Steel Plant should be utilized properly, otherwise, India will face shortage of Iron ore in future. At present wastes are not used, used as road filler etc. So, wastes should be used.”(Prof. S.K. Dutta, 27.01.2014, 1700)

11.3 Department of Pharmacy


• New Drug Delivery System

• Discovery of New Drug Molecules

• Determination of Mechanics of Action of Drugs on Biological System

• Investigation of Medicinal Plants b. Admission Criteria


• After having passed the GATE/GPAT/Pre‐Ph.D. Test, the Scholar formulates the Research Proposal, which is presented in a Committee constituted of the Dean of the Faculty, Head of the Department, Ph.D. Guide, Senior Teachers of the Faculty & External Experts.





• On an average 4 year is the time required for submission of the Ph.D. Thesis from the date of registration. One year is the time required for evaluation of the thesis

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from the date of submission to at end Viva‐Voce. The names of the External Referees for Thesis Evaluation is Recommended by the Board of Studies. Out of the list proposed two names are ticked by the Vice‐Chancellor for adjudication of the Ph.D. Thesis.



• There has been discovery of new molecules in the Department acting as i. COX ‐2 inhibitors ii. TACE inhibitors iii. Dual Acting Anti‐Hypertensive Agents iv. ACAT Enzyme Inhibitor as Lipid Lowering Agent v. Gene Delivery Carrier vi. New Anti‐malarial Agent

• New Chemical Entities have been produced. But, none of these could be patented. 15 applications are pending with the Mumbai Patent Office. It is, because, the Researchers have not been provided grants to get these patented. It incurs a lot of expenditure. As a result, the new chemical entities, discovered by India are not reaching the end users. Our market is full of western drugs. Only CDRI, Lucknow has been able to get a few new molecules patented.

• India should have an economic policy to get the new chemical entities patented. The Higher Education Institutions should be empowered.

“Facilities should be created at National level for providing clinical trial facilities. The institution should fund patenting like PCT applications and US and European Patents.” (Prof. M.R. Yadav, 27.01.2014, 1745)

• The sanctioned amount of the Project MODROB was remitted by the funding agency (AICTE) to the University Account during January 2013. But, the University Account Section could not verify the remittance. Hence, the Project MODROB was delayed by more than one year. (F.No. 8024/RIFD/MOD‐28(Govt.)/Policy‐IV/2011‐12, dated 10.01.2014)

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• Synthesis, Characterization & application of nano metal particles on textiles

• Synthesis, Characterization and application of nano Chitoson b. Admission Criteria


• After having passed the GATE/ Pre‐Ph.D. Test, the Scholar formulates the Research Proposal, which is presented in a Committee constituted of the Dean of the Faculty, Head of the Department, Ph.D. Guide, Senior Teachers of the Faculty & External Experts.








There is synthesis, characterization and application of nano metal particles on textiles, such as, Cu, Zn, and Ag. These nano metallic particles are antibacterial, have dye absorbing power and lot of strength. Also, the nano chitoson which has been synthesized by the Department has been found to be anti‐bacterial, anti‐fungal and anti‐acid. As expressed by Prof. (Dr.) Debapriya P. Chattopadhyaya – “There is enormous potentiality of applying nano technology for improved performance of textiles.”(28.01.2014, 1615)

In addition to the various points discussed I would like to raise a very important point which puts a big hurdle in our research. That is the cost of testing. The testing charges of instruments like Particle size analyser, Scanning electron Microscope, X‐ray Diffraction,

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Differential Colorimeter, Atomic Force Microscope, Transmission Electron Microscope are very high. There is no single department where all these instruments are available. Some of them are not even available in our university. Students get their samples tested in different departments or other institutes. Many a times it becomes difficult for the students to arrange testing charges

Some of the nano testing is very expensive. We in the department of Textile Chemistry started synthesis, characterization and application of nano particles on textiles probably first in India. But we always faced problem in testing. So, if the facilities available within university are made free or arecharge very nominal to our research students it will enhance the quantum of research, as many a times we had to compromise in this area. We in the University may also keep separate fund for it where it can be charged. We have to generate fund from testing samples of other than M.S. University.

Secondly, beside doctoral research our PG students also do good research. The facility should be extended to them also. (Prof. D P Chattopadhyay)

11.5 Department of Applied Chemistry

f. Emerging Research Areas

• Synthetic Organic Chemistry

• Neem Active Principle in Neem Seed AZADIRACHTIN‐A is a bio‐Pesticide extracted & isolated from Neemboli, the Neem Seed

• Mosquito Cidal Compound

• Pesticide Photo Stabilizers

• Cardiovascular

• Surfactance g. Admission Criteria



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h. Ph.D. Course Work


i. Time Period for Ph.D.



j. Quality of Doctoral Work

The Department is fully Research Dedicated. As expressed by Prof. Deota P.T. (28.01.2014, 1650) –“Policy should be framed so as to encourage more and more students to join Ph.D. Program & sufficient funds should be made available for the fellowship as well as research. Entry to Ph.D. Program should be made more easy and less cumbersome. We have developed technology for isolation & estimation of Azadiarachtin from Neem Seed at lab scale. We would like to pilot scale up and establish it , so that, it can be beneficial to small and medium scale industries. It should be noted that world is favouring Bio‐Pesticides in place of Chemical Synthetic Pesticides for obvious reasons & hence this project carries a lot of significance for India in particular and world as a whole.”([email protected])

11.6 Department of Applied Physics


• Condensed Matter Physics i. Nano Quasi Crystal ii. Liquid Alloy: Zr based quenched amorphous alloy iii. Applied for a Paten – Design of a Capacitor using nano‐Barium Titnate iv. Nano Titanium Dioxide‐Sun Screen Lotion

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v. Nano Crystalline Silver: Anti Microbial Agent

• Digital Holographic Microscopy for detecting malaria infected Red Blood Cells

• Opto Electronics Thin film electronic devices and sensors

• Thermodynamics of Bulk Metallic Glasses

• Lumination Display Devices Medical Field: Diagnosis of Malignant Cells Solar Cells









• The drop out rate has been nil. e. Quality of Doctoral Work

The Department has full research immersion. As expressed by Prof. Arun Pratap (28.01.2014, 1732)‐ “The Research Output should reach the common people of the country. The study of Basic Sciences and the Products coming out of the Fundamental & Applied Research, like, nano particles & nano quasi‐crystals are extremely

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useful in the treatment of diseases caused by bacteria & viruses.”([email protected])

11.7 Department of Applied Mathematics


• Wavelets

• Orthogonal Series

• Bioinformatics

• Lubrication Theory

• Partial Differential Equation (PDE)

• Numerical Methods for PDE

• Neural Network Optimization

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b. Established Centre for Industrial Mathematic i. Transport Process ii. Optimization iii. Image Processing iv. High Performance Computing

c. Admission Criteria




d. Ph.D. Course Work


e. Time Period for Ph.D.

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• The drop out rate has been nil. f. Quality of Doctoral Work

The Department of Applied Mathematics, particularly, the Centre for Industrial Mathematics is excelling in the various domains of Applied Mathematics. The Centre is working in collaboration with the Helsinki University of Technology, Finland. As expressed by Prof. Dhanesh Patel (28.01.2014, 1807)‐ “There are various Processes in Nature‐ Deterministic, Stochastic, & Fuzzy. Applied Mathematics deals in the Study of these Processes and Designing & Implementation of the Corresponding Controls. ”

11.8 Department of Civil Engineering


• Hydraulic and Water Resource Engineering Water Quality & Pressure Epidemics

• Traffic Problems






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Three of the Doctoral Scholars are working on Hydraulic and Water Resource Engineering, whereas, three are working on Transportation Engineering. The Department has networking with various institutions in India, such as, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surat and IIT Delhi.

11.9 Department of Electrical Engineering


• Electrical Machines

• Power System

• High Voltage

• Industrial Electronics

• Control System Engineering

• Micro Processor Application b. Admission Criteria




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e. Quality of Doctoral Work The Department observes quality research.

11.10 Department of Mechanical Engineering


• CAD &CAM

• Robotics

• Production Engineering

• Supply & Management

• Nuclear Disater






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e. Quality of Doctoral Work The Department observes quality research.

12. Faculty of Medicine

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• Anatomy

• Preventive Medicine

• Physiology

• Bio‐Chemistry

• Pharmacology

• Micro‐Biology

• Radiology

• Dermatology

• Ophthalmology

• Medicine


• Norms of the Medical Council of India regarding Ph.D. ought to be revalidated.

• No one is pursuing Ph.D. at the Faculty of Medicine at present. In the remote past 9 M.Sc. Medical ( 3 & a half Year Course) & 1 MD have completed their Ph.D. s from the Faculty of Medicine under the Guidance of Non‐Ph.D. Medical Doctors, designated as Professors or Readers. 10 % of them pursued their Ph.D. in Medicine in the area of Preventive Medicine, 20% in Anatomy, whereas, 70 % of them pursued their Ph.D. in the area of Physiology. People from the Actual Medical field (MBBS, MS, MD) are not pursuing Ph.D., because, their first priority is Service, Second Teaching, whereas, Research the last. There is no time left for Research as per the demands of the Ph.D. culture. Could it be inferred that the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Medicine is defined more by experience than by profile, less by intelligentsia, more by choice. India has become most fertile land for disease and sufferings. We need to have more of preventive & perfective measures than corrective & adaptive.

• There is no provision in the MSU Pre Eligibility Test (PET) for Ph.D. in Medical Field.




• No one is pursuing Ph.D. in Medicine at the MSU. So, the question of Time Period for Ph.D. should not arise.

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• Public –Private Dichotomy was found to be the aggressive expression of the Faculty of Medicine, because, of the Public Administrative rigidities. Medical Education seems to be the last resort of a Medical Doctor. Cardiologists, Nephrologists and Neurologists are rarely available.

• The State also does not seem to be keenly interested in Medical Research & Development. The Faculty of Medicine has done a Research Project financed by the ICMR on Congenital Abnormalities, and Abnormal Hemoglobin during two years, but, after that there is no State concurrence to own this project. This is the recurring state of the State in many a positions and projects. It applies equally to many other States of India. Then why should Education be in the concurrent list. The Education should & should only be in the Central List.

• Why should a funding agency demand 35 hard copies of a Project Proposal. Why should a Public Servant apply six months in advance for Educational Visit Abroad? Have such Administrative Bodies & funding agencies gone defunct? We Indian Educationists should have a peacefully aggressive freedom movement on the Foot Steps of Mahatma Gandhi against the bureaucratic, conservative, hierarchical administration to realize humanistic co‐relational Model.

As expressed by Dr. A.T. Leuva, Dean Medical College Baroda ( 29.01.2014, 1740) – “Research is really an area of Priority but it is required to develop Research Facilities & Funding. There should be Ownership of Government to Continue Research Activity as Key Term Basis, not on Tenure Based Research”([email protected])

As expression of Dr. V.S. Majumdar ( 29.01.2014, 1747)‐ “Research in Medical Colleges are highly desirable. We need to think in a broader way to facilitate Research in Colleges. Reward Research to attract the Best Brains.” ( [email protected])

12.1 Department of Physiotherapy


• Ostia Arthritis

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The Department is offering B. Physiotherapy & M. Physiotherapy Programs at present. The Department is likely to offer Ph.D. Program from 2016 A.D. As yet, no admission criteria have been worked out.


• No Ph.D. Course work is offered at present to this effect.


• No one is pursuing Ph.D. in Physiotherapy at the MSU. So, the question of Time Period for Ph.D. does not arise.

e. Strength of the Department for Doctoral Work At present there are 4 Senior Lecturers, 5 Lecturers and 11 Tutors in the Department. All the Senior Lecturers & Lecturers and two of the 11 Tutors are holding B. Physiotherapy degree, whereas, 9 Tutors are holding M. Physiotherapy degree. The Department has to appoint qualified staff for starting Ph.D. Program in Physiotherapy. Also some equipments, such as, PC Based Oxygen Consumption Unit, Gait Analyzer, Measurement Unit for Spine, and Grip Measurement Instrument are available with the Department. But, the Department is yet to procure, equipments, such as, Electro Maya Graph (EMG) with Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV).

As expressed by the HOD Beena Kodnani ( 11.02.2014, 1750)‐

“To avoid Ageing Problems which every one faces at some point of life, one should be fit. Ergonomic Advices must be sought to lead, healthy, happy & full life.”([email protected])

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13.0 Ph.D. Course Work, MSU As per O.Ph.D. 2 under UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulation 2009 for 15 Credits to be earned by Ph.D. Scholars. The Course Titles and Credits are as follows: Core Courses‐ 09 Credits I Introduction to Research & Research Writing 3 II Introduction to Basic Computer Functions & 3 Application for Research Purposes III Quantitative Research Techniques & 3 Data Analysis Departmental Courses‐06 Credits IV Review of Related Literature 3 V Conceptual Framework 3 Course I, III, IV & V are devoted 45 hours, each, whereas, Course II is devoted 67 hours (Theory 22 hours & Practical 45 hours) On a 5 point scale‐Excellent, Very Good, Good, Poor, Very poor a large majority of the Ph.D. Scholars have found the course Good. It is refreshing and capacity building. Some suggestions made by the Scholars are as follows: 1. The Ph.D. Course Work Annual Schedule & Timings should be fixed. 2. There should be a special Tag for Ph.D. Course Work on the MSU Website. 3. Sizable inputs of the Theory Courses could be online, to liberate a sizable number of

outstation scholars from spatial & temporal rigidity. The Courses out to be innovative, rather than, drilling through routine theoretical throws.

4. To begin with well designed supportive e‐courses should be introduced. 5. The courses should be taught through participatory approach. 6. There should be sessions on mixed methodology. 7. Research Methodology for Qualitative Research should be strengthened. 8. There should be theory practical nexus. 9. There should be added focus on data processing. 10. Evaluation on Courses I and III ought to be objective, reliable & valid. 11. There ought to be on line on demand evaluation of the Ph.D. Course work. 12. Quality of the Course Contents & Modes of Transaction should be enhanced.

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13. The Ph.D. Course Work is damaging for the Faculties of Fine Arts & Performing Arts. Why to make it mandatory for them, when, there is nothing suitable to be served.

14. The Core Course (I, II, III) should provide differentiated differential common inputs, suitable, for the Scholars of all the Faculties.

15. The UGC should design, develop and implement e‐Ph.D. Course Work for all the Scholars of Higher Education of India.

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14.0 Epilogue It has been a bliss to explore & resonate with the research culture, particularly, doctoral at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. It demands many a birth to epilogue comprehensively the systemic research parameters. As a whole the research culture, here, at the MSU is enlightening. One can experience the Shantiniketan of Vadodara, in the Laboratory of the Center for Genome Research under the Guidance of Prof. B.B. Chattoo on Effects of Magnaporthe Oryzae‐ a Hemi‐Biotrophic Plant Pathogen on Rice Plants, Pro‐Biotics of Prof. T. Bagchi of the Department of Micro‐Biology & Bio‐Technolgy Centre, Brainstorming of the Scholars in the CASE Seminar Room under a Galaxy of Guides, spontaneously, shooting Springs, New Chemical Entities emerging from the Laboratory of the Department of Pharmacy under the Guidance of Prof. M.R. Yadav, Evolution of Condensed Matter Physics in the Applied Physics Laboratory under the Guidance of Prof. Arun Pratap, Bio‐Pesticide extracted & isolated from Neemboli, the Neem Seed under the Guidance of Prof. Deota, P.T. , Clouding of Data from the Laboratory of Prof. Dhanesh Patel from Kala Bhavan, Vadodara to Helsinki University of Technology, Finland, Nano Chitoson under the Guidance of Prof. Debapriya P. Chattopadhyaya of Textile Chemistry, Vibrant Research Culture of Chemical Engineering Department & manning of some of the key academic institutions of Gujarat as well as Indian chemical industry by the Ph.D.s of the Department, Textile Engineering , the centre of excellence in Textiles, Applied mechanics the Flagship department of Faculty of Tech. and Engg. With outstanding scholars, Self Guidance for Ph.D. of Ahmad Razakhan Sarvarkhan Pathan for his Ph.D. ( 1998‐2004) in Music Sitar on –Jafferkhani Baaj, Agra Ghrana of Rajesh Kelkar, Caste Segregation in Kerala Temple Architecture by Jayaram Poduwal, Doctoral Study of Sunita Jolly ‐Family Care Givers of Dementia Patients, Meaning of Work under the Guidance of Prof. G.C. Maheshwari, Surveys of Educational Research by Prof. M.B. Buch, Teacher Competency & Micro‐Teaching , Wholistic Education & Collective Wisdom of Prof. Bal Krishna Passi, Need Achievement (n‐Ach) & Achievement Motivation of Prof. D.B. Desai, Media Education & Tribal Education of Prof. G.R. Sudame, IMMER of Prof. M.S. Yadav, Experimental Designs of Prof. A.S. Patel, Educational Administration of Prof. M. Mukhopadhyaya, Prof. Sneha Joshi on Capacity Building of the Educational Administrators, Critique on Research Methodology of Netranand, Pushpanadham at Stockholm on International Baccalaureate, Critique on Administration by Milind, Swleha on Action Research, Thomas on Guidance & Counseling, Joseph on ELT, Divakar on Spiritual Development, Vibhakar on Sociology, Chhaya in Psychology & Emotional Maturity, Dipti in Inclusive Education & Adolescent Education, Biswal with Open Book, Ramesh with SSA, Jaishree with Hindi, Sujata with Educational Administration, Deota with Yoga, Madhavi on Proficiency of Teacher Educators, Jyotsna & Prerna with Science Process Skills, Priti in Tribal Areas, Pathak with Life Skills, Mani on Education Wholistically & Wholistic Education, Mehta with Gujarati, Anjali , the Double Doctor of Philosophy; Chemistry and Education, on ICT, Bhavin in English, Goel on Technology Interwoven Education & Taxonomy of Educational Skills, Kumar on Teacher

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Appraisal, Mathematics Education of Harsha & Kothari, Qualitative Research Methodology & Constructivist Approach of Sudarshan, MARG of Bimla, Mario on Communication Skills, Anjuli on Numerology and Play Therapy, Urmi on Organization Citizenship Behaviour, Rashmin on SPSS, Renu on Indian Psychology, Govinda on PLM, Ravi & Vardhini on Strategies of Educational Instruction, Bhabagrahi on Media Education, Devraj on Educational Media, Sahoo on Open Distance Education, Vasant on Meta Analysis, Shobita & Parameswaran on Art Education, Facilitating First Transition of a Child from Home to Pre‐School by Sucheta Jasrai, Deepika on Pre‐Primary Education, Ahuja on Non‐Verbal Skills of Teaching, Ritesh & Rajkumari on Creative Writing, Constructivist Approach of Bharati, Rajendran & Sandeep, Shilpa & Meghavi on Wholistic Science Education, Dibakar & Tandel on Cognitive Maps & Meta Cognition, Raunak & Hemendra Mistry on Special Education, Ramkumar & Ramesh on Science Process Skills, Mandira on Primary Education, Rucha & Mamta on Child Rights & Human Rights, Jyotsna & Tara on Science Teaching, Sakesh on Affect Attributes, Krishna on Assignments, Bhavesh on Communication Skills, Bharati, Dhruti, Divya & Jatin on English Teaching, Nayana on Info‐Savvy Skills, Pinkal on ICT Skills, Anshuman on CALM, Pramila on CAI on Arithmetic, Sanjay on Computer Education, Sheetal on Life Skills, Sam on Spiritual Development, Archana on Emotional Maturity, Asit on 21st Century Skills, Praful on Multiple Intelligence, Brijesh & Srinivas on Teacher Education, Rayappan on Environmental Education, Lorenzo on Preventive Approach of Don Bosco, Rita on Teaching Tasks, Vaibhavi on Leisure Time Activities, Arti on problems of Female Students of Higher Education , Jaya & Paparayudu on Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation, Prerana on Physics Education, Pooja on Adolescence Education, Sonia & Vineetha on Cooperative Learning, Shreya, Sourav & Milton on Open Book Examination, Payal on Economics Teaching Competency, Ganga on Supervision, Shalini on Teacher Commitment, Profile of Women Administrators of Higher Education by Rina Godara, Thapa on Management of Private Un‐aided Secondary Schools, Sonam on High Achievers, Anjali CAI on Chemistry, Zyod CAI on English at Palestine, Vandana on School Academic Culture, Niti Chopra on Communication Skills, Kishori on Slum Dwellers, Manisha on Sick Schools, Valli on Peace, Perceived Leadership Effectiveness, Downward Influence Tactics and Organizational Health‐ A Cross Gender Study of Dhavni Patel (2014), Geetanjali on Guna & Personality, Harendra on Happiness, Jatin on Role of Psychologists, Kalpana on Industrial Psychology, Prajakta on School Dropout, Sharmistha on Shared Mindfulness, Veena on Purchase Behaviour, Minaxi on Solo Taxonomy, Avtar on Synthesizing & Meta Analyzing Educational Research, Human Development & Family Studies, Clothing & Textiles, Hotel Management & Catering, Fashion Technology, Family & Community Resource Management , Extension & Communication & Women Studies of the Faculty of Family & Community Sciences, Right to Health & Wholesome Environment: A Constitutional & Human Right Perspective of Archana Gadekar of Law, Literary Critiques of Department of Gujarati by Urvi, Modern Sanskrit Literature of Prof. Rabindra Kumar Panda of the Department of Sanskrit, Love for BRAJBHASHA‐ the Cultural Heritage of India of Dr. Om

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Prakash Yadav & Dr. Maya Prakash Pandey, as well as, Films on Hindi KATHA SAHITYA of the Scholar Apoorva Yadav of the Department of Hindi, Ceramic Production & Technology in Harappan Saurashtra by Sneh Patel under the Guidance of Prof. K. Krishnan, Stem Cells & Diabetes of Bio‐Chemistry, Initiative of Prof. Prasanna Ghalsani to Guide on synthesizing Organic Magnet‐ a post‐nano technology, Geographical Patterns of Health, Infrastructure & Status of Health of Prof. Dash N.R., Petroleum Geology of Prof. S. Ganpati, New Water Resources of Prof. Krishna Chandra Tiwari, Behaviour of Lanscapes & Investigation of Active Faults causing medium to high density Earthquakes of Prof. Laxman Singh Chamyal, Studies on Dynamic System Topology with the Department of Mathematics, Prof. M. Daniel on treatment of Cancer with Bazra, Metabolic Engineering of microorganisms in phosphate solubility for increasing plant growthof Prof. G. Naresh Kumar, understanding pathogenesis of diseases, like, diabetes, vitiligo , cancer & designing biomarkers and therapeutic intervention with new concept & stem cell researchof Prof. Sarita Gupta, Master Black Belt of Prof. Murlidharan of the Department of Statistics and Round the Clock Guidance on Business Economics by Dr. Sayed Ali Ahmd Myan Saiyed, and <Research><Architecture><Practice> ,Both Ways & Beyond of Prof. Shishir Raval, Romancing of the Indo‐Pak Border by Nidhi & Concern for Water of Deepti Acharya, Ideologies of Childhood & Critical Theory of Deeptha Achar, Interest Rates & Economic Growth of Michael Otieno & Anil Dogra, the Doctoral Scholars of Prof. Sanjiv M. Joshi, Dyasphora to America, Canada & England and Skewed Sex Ratio in Mehasana & Dangs of the Scholars of Prof. P.S. Choondawat, Plight of Prof. Shirish Kulkarni to Central Bank of Kenya, Nairobi in the context of a Doctoral Study ‐Performance Appraisal of Kenya Banks & Indian Banks of Gacklin Mulliya, Guidance of Prof. Chanderasinh F. Desai on Crystals & Thin Film of Bismuth Teluride & Antimony, and Aruna Awasthi on a Case Study of US Security Perception since 1949 on United States NATO Relation, and History of Great Indian Peninsula Railway (1853‐1952) & Doctoral Course Work by Prof. R.G. Kothari. Along with all this there is continuous flow of the Energy of the Office, Technical & Support Staff, namely, Divya‐Sujata‐Arvind‐Vijay‐Rana‐Ajay‐Thakor‐Rajput‐Jadhav‐Vikram‐Vandana‐Presh‐Neelaben‐Gamit,ChokshiNikhilesh,Sharad‐Arvind‐Rajesh‐Ranchodbhai‐ Kantibhai‐Nitin‐Suresh‐Anil‐Jignesh & Jignesh, and Dharmesh at the Faculty of Education & Psychology, Chitte Bhau of Architecture & Bhikabhai‐ Dwarpal of History & all of us at the MSU with full momentum. University Sadhna Press, University Health Centre, University Halls of Residence & Smt. Hansa Mehta Library are some of the the unique features of the University. Rich Cultural Heritage, Learning Sources & Resources, Scientific Laboratories, Grace of the Maharajas & Maharanis, and Networking with the Universe, Sensitive & Sensible Administration, qualify the MSU as a Centre of Excellence & Abode of Wisdom. This is just a Window View, we can freely zoom in & out on the Galaxy of Research Stars & Sky while traveling through the University.

Devraj Goel & Harsha J. Patadia Date: 09.03.2014 CASE, MSU, Baroda Vadodara, Gujarat, India

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