Ethics & Policies
Comprehensive ethical guidelines and policies ensuring research integrity and publication excellence
Our Commitment: SVLNS GDC Multidisciplinary Journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of research ethics, publication integrity, and academic honesty in accordance with international best practices and UGC guidelines.
Ethical Guidelines for Authors
Fundamental principles that all authors must adhere to
Research Integrity
- • Ensure originality and authenticity of research
- • Report findings honestly and accurately
- • Avoid fabrication, falsification, or manipulation of data
- • Maintain proper documentation and records
- • Follow established research methodologies
- • Respect participant rights and welfare
Publication Ethics
- • Submit only original, unpublished work
- • Avoid simultaneous submission to multiple journals
- • Provide accurate author contributions
- • Acknowledge all sources and collaborators
- • Disclose funding sources and support
- • Correct errors promptly when identified
Plagiarism Prevention Policy
Strict measures to ensure originality and prevent academic misconduct
Definition of Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own without proper attribution. This includes text, ideas, images, data, and other intellectual property.
Types of Plagiarism
- • Direct copying without citation
- • Paraphrasing without attribution
- • Self-plagiarism (duplicate publication)
- • Mosaic plagiarism (patchwork copying)
- • Idea plagiarism
Detection Methods
- • Advanced plagiarism detection software
- • Manual editorial review
- • Cross-reference checking
- • Peer reviewer scrutiny
- • Database comparison
Similarity Thresholds
< 15%
Acceptable similarity level
15-25%
Requires editorial review
>25%
Automatic rejection
AI Generated Content Policy
Guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence in research and writing
AI Usage Guidelines
Acceptable Uses
- • Grammar and language improvement tools
- • Data analysis and visualization assistance
- • Literature search and organization
- • Translation assistance
- • Formatting and reference management
Prohibited Uses
- • AI-generated research content without disclosure
- • Fabricated data or results
- • AI-written manuscripts without human oversight
- • Undisclosed AI assistance in analysis
- • AI-generated images or figures without attribution
Disclosure Requirements
- • All AI tool usage must be explicitly disclosed
- • Specify the AI tool name and version used
- • Describe the specific purpose and extent of AI assistance
- • Include AI disclosure in the methodology section
- • Authors remain fully responsible for content accuracy
Conflict of Interest Policy
Types of Conflicts
- • Financial: Funding, employment, consultancy
- • Personal: Family, friendship, rivalry
- • Professional: Institutional affiliations
- • Academic: Competing research interests
- • Intellectual: Strong beliefs or positions
Disclosure Requirements
- • Complete conflict of interest form
- • Disclose all potential conflicts
- • Update disclosures if circumstances change
- • Include funding acknowledgments
- • Transparent reporting in publications
Open Access Policy
Commitment to free and unrestricted access to scholarly research
Open Access Commitment
SVLNS GDC Multidisciplinary Journal is committed to the principle of open access, providing immediate, worldwide, barrier-free access to the full text of all articles.
Benefits of Open Access
- • Increased visibility and citations
- • Global accessibility
- • Faster knowledge dissemination
- • Support for developing countries
- • Enhanced research impact
Author Rights
- • Retain copyright ownership
- • Creative Commons licensing
- • Self-archiving permissions
- • Institutional repository deposit
- • Commercial use restrictions
No Article Processing Charges (APC)
Our journal operates on a no-fee model. Authors are not required to pay any article processing charges, submission fees, or publication fees. This ensures that financial constraints do not prevent quality research from being published.
Data and Materials Availability
Guidelines for sharing research data and materials
Data Sharing Requirements
- • Provide data availability statement
- • Share data supporting conclusions
- • Use appropriate data repositories
- • Ensure data privacy and ethics compliance
- • Include data access instructions
Acceptable Restrictions
- • Privacy and confidentiality concerns
- • Proprietary or commercial restrictions
- • Legal or ethical limitations
- • Third-party data agreements
- • National security considerations
Research Misconduct Reporting
Reporting Procedures
If you suspect research misconduct, plagiarism, or ethical violations, please report your concerns to the editorial office. All reports will be handled confidentially and investigated thoroughly.
Contact Information
- • Email: ethics@svlnsgdc.edu.in
- • Editor-in-Chief: editor@svlnsgdc.edu.in
- • Anonymous reporting available
- • Confidential investigation process
Investigation Process
- • Initial assessment within 7 days
- • Formal investigation if warranted
- • Independent expert panel review
- • Appropriate sanctions if confirmed
Consequences of Misconduct
- • Immediate manuscript rejection
- • Retraction of published articles
- • Author submission ban (temporary or permanent)
- • Notification to author's institution
- • Reporting to relevant professional bodies