Chaitanya Samvad Interdisciplinary Journal of Research

Chaitanya Samvad Interdisciplinary Journal of Research is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. In accordance with the guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), we aim to ensure a transparent, fair and respectful publication process for all stakeholders.

Duties of Editors

• Publication Decisions: Editors are responsible for making final decisions on manuscript acceptance, rejection, or revision, based on recommendations from the Editorial Review Board.
• Manuscript Review: All submissions undergo an initial originality check using reliable software. Following the desk review, manuscripts are subjected to a blind peer review process.
• Impartial Evaluation: Submissions are evaluated solely on intellectual merit, without consideration of the author’s gender, race, religion, or nationality.
• Confidentiality: Editors must ensure confidentiality regarding all submitted materials.
• Conflicts of Interest: Editors must not use unpublished content from submissions in their own research without written permission from the author.
• Corrections and Errata: When necessary, editors are responsible for issuing corrections or publishing errata.
• Ethical Compliance: All published research must conform to international ethical standards.
• Misconduct Allegations: Manuscripts should not be rejected based on suspicion alone; credible evidence of misconduct is required.
• Editorial Accountability: Editors are expected to attend annual meetings to discuss journal policies, propose new initiatives, and evaluate submission practices.

Duties of Authors

• Adherence to Guidelines: Authors must follow the journal’s submission requirements.
• Original Work: Submissions must be original and not previously published.
• Exclusivity: Manuscripts must not be under review by another journal simultaneously.
• Peer Review Participation: Authors should be willing to engage in the peer review process.
• Authorship Contributions: All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the research.
• Data Transparency: Authors must provide relevant raw data upon request for review purposes.
• Data Integrity: Proper citation and authenticity of all sources and data must be ensured.
• Disclosure: Any potential conflicts of interest must be reported to the editorial team.
• Corrections: Authors are responsible for correcting or retracting their work in the event of significant errors.
• Submission Checklist: A completed checklist must accompany each submission.
• Research Ethics Approval: Studies involving human subjects must include documentation of institutional review board (IRB) approval.

Duties of Reviewers

• Confidentiality: Reviewers must treat manuscript content as strictly confidential.
• Acknowledgment of Sources: Reviewers should verify that all relevant sources are properly cited.
• Objective Evaluation: Reviews must be unbiased and conducted fairly.
• Constructive Feedback: Reviewers must support their critiques with clear, evidence-based reasoning.
• Ethical Vigilance: Reviewers should report any suspected ethical breaches such as fraud or plagiarism.
• Literature Suggestions: Reviewers are encouraged to recommend additional relevant literature that may have been overlooked.
• Conflict Disclosure: Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
• Timely Communication: If a reviewer cannot complete their review on time, they should promptly notify the editor.
• Editorial Contribution: Reviewers are expected to take part in annual meetings to discuss manuscript quality and journal initiatives.

Journal Responsibilities

• Ethical Standards: Chaitanya Samvad Interdisciplinary Journal of Research are committed to promoting integrity in research and scholarly publication.
• Training and Awareness: The journal will provide ongoing education and resources on ethical publishing practices for authors, reviewers, and editors.
• Monitoring and Compliance: Chaitanya Samvad Interdisciplinary Journal of Research will actively oversee adherence to ethical standards and address any violations appropriately.

Access to Journal Content

Chaitanya Samvad Interdisciplinary Journal of Research is committed to ensuring the long-term accessibility and preservation of all published scholarly content.