Publication Ethics

Anusandhan – Research Repository of ARAI, publication of proceedings of ARAI Conferences is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism in research publication. The publication follows a double-anonymized peer-review process and adheres to internationally accepted publication ethics guidelines.

General Principles

  • All submitted articles must be original and not published or submitted elsewhere.
  • Every manuscript undergoes a rigorous peer-review process before publication.
  • Editorial decisions are based only on the quality, originality, and relevance of the research.
  • The proceeding does not allow plagiarism, copyright infringement, or research misconduct.
  • Commercial interests, advertisements, or sponsorships do not influence editorial decisions.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must:

  • Submit original and accurate research.
  • Properly cite and acknowledge the work of others.
  • Avoid plagiarism, duplicate publication, and simultaneous submission to multiple publication.
  • Ensure that all listed authors have significantly contributed to the work.
  • Disclose funding sources and any conflicts of interest.
  • Retain and provide research data if requested by the publication.
  • Immediately inform the publication if any major error is found after publication.
  • Obtain all necessary permissions for copyrighted material.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers must:

  • Review manuscripts objectively and fairly.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts.
  • Provide constructive comments to help improve the manuscript.
  • Identify relevant references that may have been overlooked.
  • Report any suspected plagiarism or ethical concerns.
  • Avoid reviewing manuscripts where a conflict of interest exists.
  • Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors must:

  • Make publication decisions based on scientific merit and quality.
  • Treat all submissions fairly without discrimination.
  • Maintain confidentiality throughout the review process.
  • Ensure that manuscripts meet ethical, academic, and publishing standards.
  • Prevent plagiarism, misconduct, and conflicts of interest.
  • Work with reviewers and authors to maintain the integrity of published research.

Confidentiality

  • Information related to submitted manuscripts is kept confidential.
  • Editors, reviewers, and editorial staff must not share or misuse unpublished research.
  • Manuscript details are disclosed only to individuals directly involved in the review and publication process.

Conflict of Interest

  • Authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose any financial, professional, or personal interests that may influence their judgment.
  • Individuals with conflicts of interest should not participate in decisions regarding the manuscript.

Publication Decisions

  • Acceptance or rejection of a manuscript is based solely on its originality, scientific quality, validity, and relevance to the publication.
  • The conference Editorial Board make the final publication decision based on reviewer recommendations.

Research Integrity

The publication is committed to:

  • Preventing plagiarism and research misconduct.
  • Investigating ethical concerns promptly and fairly.
  • Correcting or retracting published articles when necessary.
  • Maintaining transparency and trust in scientific publishing.

ARAI expects authors, reviewers, editors, and publishers to follow these ethical principles to ensure the quality, credibility, and integrity of published research.