Publication Ethics

Research Churning (अन्वेषण मंथन) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics, academic integrity, and transparency in scholarly publishing. The journal strives to ensure that all published research contributes responsibly and ethically to the advancement of knowledge. Our publication practices are guided by internationally recognized principles of ethical publishing and editorial excellence.

Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to the journal are expected to:

·         Submit only original, unpublished, and authentic work.

·         Ensure that the manuscript is not under consideration by any other journal or publisher.

·         Properly acknowledge and cite the work and ideas of others.

·         Avoid plagiarism, self-plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, and duplicate publication.

·         Disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that may influence the research or its interpretation.

·         Obtain all necessary ethical approvals and informed consent where applicable.

Authorship Policy

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made significant intellectual contributions to the research and manuscript preparation. All listed authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission. Any change in authorship after submission requires the consent of all co-authors and approval from the editorial office.

Editorial Responsibilities

The Editorial Board is responsible for ensuring a fair, unbiased, and confidential review and publication process. Editorial decisions are based solely on:

·         Originality and scholarly merit,

·         Relevance to the journal's scope,

·         Methodological quality,

·         Ethical compliance, and

·         Contribution to the advancement of knowledge.

Editors shall not discriminate against authors based on nationality, gender, institutional affiliation, religion, or political beliefs.

Peer Review Ethics

Research Churning follows a Double-Blind Peer Review system. Reviewers are expected to:

·         Maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.

·         Provide objective, constructive, and evidence-based evaluations.

·         Identify relevant published work not cited by the authors.

·         Declare any conflicts of interest and decline reviews where impartiality cannot be maintained.

·         Report any suspected ethical misconduct or plagiarism to the editorial office.

Plagiarism and Research Misconduct

The journal maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy toward:

·         Plagiarism and self-plagiarism,

·         Data fabrication or falsification,

·         Duplicate or redundant publication,

·         Citation manipulation,

·         Image manipulation,

·         Peer-review manipulation, and

·         Any other form of academic misconduct.

All submitted manuscripts are subject to plagiarism screening before entering the peer-review process. Manuscripts found to violate ethical standards may be rejected immediately or withdrawn from publication.

Conflict of Interest

Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence or appear to influence the publication process. Full transparency helps maintain the integrity and credibility of the scholarly record.

Corrections, Retractions, and Editorial Notices

If significant errors or ethical concerns are identified after publication, the journal reserves the right to publish corrections, issue editorial expressions of concern, or retract articles when necessary to preserve the integrity of the academic literature.

Copyright and Open Access

The journal supports the free dissemination of scholarly knowledge through its Open Access publishing model. Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) License, allowing use, distribution, and reproduction with proper attribution to the original authors and source.

Commitment to Ethical Publishing

Research Churning is dedicated to fostering a culture of honesty, accountability, fairness, and transparency in research and scholarly communication. Authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers share the responsibility of maintaining the highest ethical standards and ensuring the credibility and integrity of the published academic record.

By submitting a manuscript to Research Churning (अन्वेषण मंथन), authors agree to comply with the journal's publication ethics and editorial policies and to uphold the principles of responsible and ethical research publishing.

"Research Churning is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics, academic integrity, and transparent scholarly communication. The journal promotes responsible research practices and follows a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure the quality and credibility of published work."