Publication Guideline

Research Churning (अन्वेषण मंथन) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scholarly publishing through a transparent, ethical, and rigorous publication process. The following Publication Guidelines have been established to assist authors and to ensure the quality, integrity, and credibility of all published content.

Scope of Publication

The journal publishes original and high-quality scholarly contributions in multidisciplinary fields, including but not limited to:

·         Education

·         Social Sciences

·         Humanities

·         Commerce and Management

·         Law and Governance

·         Library and Information Science

·         Science and Technology

·         Environmental Studies

·         Interdisciplinary and Emerging Research Areas

The journal accepts:

·         Original Research Articles

·         Review Articles

·         Case Studies

·         Conceptual and Theoretical Papers

·         Short Communications

·         Book Reviews

·         Scholarly Essays and Perspectives

Originality of Submission

·         Manuscripts submitted to the journal must be original, unpublished, and not under review or accepted for publication elsewhere.

·         Simultaneous submission of the same manuscript to multiple journals is strictly prohibited.

·         Authors are responsible for ensuring the authenticity and accuracy of the research presented.

Editorial and Peer Review Process

·         Every submission undergoes an initial Editorial Screening (Desk Review) to assess its relevance, originality, and compliance with the journal's guidelines.

·         Suitable manuscripts are forwarded for a Double-Blind Peer Review by at least two independent experts.

·         The final publication decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board based on reviewers' comments and the academic merit of the manuscript.

Possible editorial decisions include:

·         Accept without Revision

·         Accept with Minor Revision

·         Major Revision Required

·         Reject

Publication Ethics and Academic Integrity

The journal follows a strict ethical publishing policy and expects authors to adhere to the highest standards of academic conduct. The following practices are strictly prohibited:

·         Plagiarism and self-plagiarism,

·         Data fabrication or falsification,

·         Duplicate or redundant publication,

·         Citation manipulation,

·         Image or figure manipulation,

·         Peer review manipulation,

·         Any other form of research or publication misconduct.

Manuscripts found to violate these principles may be rejected, withdrawn, or retracted.

Plagiarism and AI Compliance

All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software before entering the review process.

Authors must ensure that:

·         The manuscript is prepared through their own intellectual and scholarly efforts.

·         The work is free from plagiarism and unethical copying.

·         ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Copilot, or any other generative AI tools have not been used to create substantial portions of the manuscript, data, analysis, conclusions, images, or references.

·         AI tools may only be used for limited language editing or grammar correction and cannot replace the authors' original academic contribution.

·         Artificial Intelligence systems cannot be listed as authors or co-authors.

Undisclosed or excessive AI-generated content may lead to immediate rejection or retraction.

Copyright and Licensing

·         Authors retain the copyright of their published work.

·         By accepting publication, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive right to publish, archive, and distribute the article.

·         Published articles are made available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) License, promoting the responsible sharing and reuse of scholarly knowledge.

Author Responsibilities

Authors are expected to:

·         Ensure the originality and authenticity of their work.

·         Obtain necessary permissions for any third-party copyrighted material.

·         Accurately cite and acknowledge all sources used.

·         Disclose any financial or non-financial conflicts of interest.

·         Cooperate with the editorial team during the review and publication process.

·         Promptly notify the Editorial Office if a significant error is discovered after submission or publication.

Publication Schedule

Research Churning is a Quarterly International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, publishing four issues per year. Accepted manuscripts are published according to the journal's editorial schedule and production workflow.

Open Access Policy

The journal follows an Open Access publishing model, ensuring that all published articles are freely available online without subscription or access fees. Readers may read, download, distribute, and cite the published work in accordance with the applicable copyright license.

Corrections and Retractions

The journal reserves the right to publish corrections, editorial notices, or retract published articles if significant errors, ethical concerns, or instances of research misconduct are identified after publication.

Author Declaration

By submitting a manuscript to Research Churning (अन्वेषण मंथन), the corresponding author confirms that:

·         The manuscript is original and unpublished.

·         The work has not been submitted elsewhere for consideration.

·         All co-authors have approved the submission.

·         The manuscript complies with the journal's Publication Ethics, Copyright Policy, Plagiarism and AI Policy, and Peer Review Policy.

·         The authors accept full responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and authenticity of the submitted work.

Final Note

Research Churning is dedicated to promoting responsible research, editorial transparency, and academic excellence. The journal welcomes innovative and impactful scholarship that contributes to the advancement of multidisciplinary knowledge and serves the broader interests of the global research community.

"The Editorial Board reserves the right to modify or update these Publication Guidelines periodically to align with evolving publishing standards and best practices. Authors are advised to consult the latest version available on the journal website before submitting their manuscripts.