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Research Publishing Policy at Bahria University College of Medicine, Islamabad

 

Introduction

 

The Research Publishing Policy at Bahria University College of Medicine, Islamabad is aligned with the ICJME guidelines and the R&D Policy of Bahria University, November 2023. It establishes guidelines for the ethical, transparent, and effective dissemination of research findings. This policy ensures that research publications uphold academic integrity, contribute to the scientific community, and align with international standards.

 

Scope

 

This policy applies to all faculty, staff, students, and researchers affiliated with Bahria University College of Medicine involved in the creation, submission, and publication of research findings.

 

Principles

 

  1. Academic Integrity: Ensure all research publications are original, accurate, and free from plagiarism.
  2. Transparency and Accountability: Maintain openness about research methods, data, and potential conflicts of interest.
  3. Accessibility and Dissemination: Promote wide dissemination of research findings to maximize their impact and contribution to knowledge.

 

Responsibilities

 

  1. Institutional Responsibilities:
    • Provide resources and support for researchers to publish their work.
    • Establish a Research Ethics Committee (ERC) to oversee the ethical aspects of research publication.
    • Offer training on ethical publishing practices and the use of publication databases.
  2. Researcher Responsibilities:
    • Ensure the accuracy and originality of their work.
    • Disclose any conflicts of interest.
    • Adhere to ethical guidelines and standards of the target journal or publisher.
    • Properly cite all sources and obtain permissions where necessary.

 

Procedures

 

  1. Submission Process:
    • Researchers must submit their manuscripts to the ERC for review before submitting to a journal.
    • The ERC will evaluate the manuscript for ethical considerations, potential conflicts of interest, and compliance with institutional guidelines.
    • Upon approval, researchers can proceed with submission to their chosen journal.
  2. Plagiarism and Ethical Standards:
    • All manuscripts must undergo plagiarism checks using approved software.
    • Manuscripts must comply with ethical standards, including proper acknowledgment of contributors and accurate representation of data.
  3. Authorship and Acknowledgment:
    • Authorship should reflect significant contributions to the research. All authors must approve the final manuscript.
    • Contributions from individuals not qualifying for authorship should be acknowledged appropriately.
  4. Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
    • Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the research outcome.
    • The ERC will review disclosures and advise on managing potential conflicts.
  5. Open Access and Data Sharing:
    • Researchers are encouraged to publish in open-access journals to enhance the visibility and accessibility of their work.
    • Where possible, researchers should make their data available in public repositories, following ethical guidelines and privacy considerations.
  6. Post-Publication Responsibilities:
    • Researchers must address any issues arising post-publication, such as errors or ethical concerns.
    • Retractions or corERCtions must be handled transparently and promptly, with the guidance of the ERC.

 

Enforcement

 

Non-compliance with this policy may result in sanctions, including the suspension of research activities, retraction of publications, and other disciplinary actions.

 

Review and Revision

 

This policy will be reviewed annually by the ERC and other relevant bodies to ensure it remains current with evolving standards in research publishing. Revisions will be made as necessary to address new challenges and opportunities in the field of academic publishing.

*ERC= Ethical Review Committee