EVENT TITLE: "Journal Club Event on “Roadmap of Research Methodology”"

DATE: 18-12-2025

TIME : 2.00 pm to 3.00 pm

MODE: Offline

EVENT CONVENER: Dr. S.Uma Shankari  HOD- BCA, BCAGENAI

EVENT COORDINATORS    :  Dr. G. Kanimozhi, Assistant Professor, AP/BCAMrs.S.Surya, AP/BCA  Mr.R. Ganeshamoorthy AP/BCA

NO. OF PARTICIPANTS          65

RESOURCE PERSON DETAILS:

 Resource Person(s):

Dr.S. Umarani

Professor,

Department of Computer Applications

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

Chennai

SUMMARY OF THE EVENT:

l  The event was organized under “Journal Club Event on “Roadmap of Research Methodology "

l  This session emphasizing projects into well-structured research papers, manuscript writing and publishing in reputed journals with academic integrity and quality standards.

l  Mrs. S. Surya, Assistant Professor, BCA, delivered the welcome address.

l  Dr. S. Uma Shankari, Associate Professor HOD felicitated the event.

l  The event titled “Road Map of Research Methodology” was organized to provide participants with a structured understanding of the research process. The session covered the complete journey of research, starting from identifying a research problem to writing and presenting the final research report. Emphasis was placed on understanding different research designs, data collection methods, sampling techniques, and data analysis approaches. The event aimed to enhance participants’ research skills and clarify common challenges faced during academic research. The session was interactive and informative, benefiting students and early-stage researchers by strengthening their foundational knowledge of research methodology. Finally discussed about the Key Takeaways of Projects and Research.

l   A Q&A session allowed students to explore ways to contribute to peace initiatives.

Dr. G. Kanimozhi, Assistant Professor, Computer Applications (BCA), delivered the vote of thanks.

Key Takeaways

•        Gained a clear understanding of the step-by-step research process
•        Learned how to identify and formulate a strong research problem
•        Understood the importance of literature review in identifying research gaps
•        Acquired knowledge about qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research designs
•        Learned about primary and secondary data sources
•        Understood various sampling techniques and their applications
•        Gained insights into developing effective research instruments
•        Learned basic approaches to data analysis and interpretation
•        Understood the importance of ethics in research
•        Enhanced confidence in planning and conducting academic research

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH MAPPING:

Outcomes of the Program (Based on SDGs)

SDG 4 – Quality Education

•        Enhanced participants’ understanding of systematic and scientific research practices
•        Improved research literacy, critical thinking, and analytical skills
•        Promoted lifelong learning and academic excellence through structured research planning

SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

•        Encouraged innovation through evidence-based research approaches
•        Strengthened the ability to design research that supports technological and social development
•        Built capacity for conducting impactful and application-oriented research

SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

•      Promoted ethical research practices, transparency, and academic integrity
•       Developed awareness of responsible data collection and reporting
•       Strengthened institutional research culture and governance

SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals

•        Encouraged interdisciplinary collaboration among students and researchers
•        Fostered academic networking and knowledge sharing
• Supported collaborative research aligned with global development goals