Ethical Publishing Practices

Vidhina is firmly committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical publishing practices. Vidhina believes in promoting transparency, fairness, and integrity throughout the research and publication process. This commitment is reflected in our adherence to the following principles:

Adherence to COPE Guidelines:

Vidhina adheres to the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines for ethical publishing, ensuring our practices align with international standards. These guidelines provide a framework for handling issues related to authorship, peer review, research misconduct, and publication ethics.

 

Responsible Authorship:

Vidhina follows the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) criteria for authorship. All authors listed on a manuscript must have made significant contributions to the conception, design, execution, or interpretation of the reported research. Vidhina also requires authors to disclose their contributions and ensures that all listed authors meet the authorship criteria.

 

Strict Policy on Plagiarism:

Vidhina has a zero-tolerance policy on plagiarism. Vidhina uses plagiarism detection software to screen all submitted manuscripts and takes necessary measures to address any instances of plagiarism. Vidhina adheres to the UGC plagiarism policy, which defines acceptable thresholds and outlines consequences for plagiarism violations.

 

Encouraging Data Sharing:

Vidhina encourages authors to share their data to promote transparency and reproducibility of research. Vidhina provides guidelines for data sharing and supports authors in making their data accessible to the research community.

 

Managing Conflicts of Interest:

Vidhina requires authors and reviewers to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could influence their judgment. Vidhina has established procedures to manage conflicts of interest and ensure they do not affect the editorial decision-making process.

 

Addressing Research Misconduct:

Vidhina has established procedures for handling allegations of research misconduct. Vidhina takes all allegations seriously and investigates them thoroughly following established guidelines. Vidhina strives to ensure that all parties involved are treated fairly and that the process is transparent and impartial.

Transparency and Openness:

Vidhina believes in transparency and openness in all aspects of our publishing process. The Editorial Board of Vidhina strictly follows the policies, peer-review process, and publication ethics. Vidhina also actively engages with the research community to address concerns and improve our practices.

By adhering to these ethical principles, Vidhina aims to contribute to a robust and trustworthy research ecosystem. Vidhina believes that ethical publishing is essential for ensuring the integrity and quality of research and advancing knowledge for the benefit of society.