National Academies
The Indian Academy of Sciences (IASc) was founded by Nobel Laureate Sir C. V. Raman and was registered as a Society on 27 April 1934. Academy’s aim is promoting the progress and upholding the cause of science, in both pure and applied branches. It strives to meet its objectives through promotion of original research and dissemination of scientific knowledge to the community via meetings, discussions, seminars, symposia and publications. The academy also encourages, recognizes and honours excellence in various areas of science via the institution of special fellowships and awards. IASc is now an autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India and is fully funded by DST. The first issue of the Academy "Proceedings" appeared in two sections in July 1934. Since then, the "Proceedings" were split into theme journals and several new ones added. Today IASc publishes 12 science journals in different disciplines, uses an online submission and peer review management system and published content is made available online with open access