UGC Guidelines: A Clear Path to Research Paper Publication

Why did UGC issue guidelines for research paper publication?

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2. Plagiarism: The UGC has a strict policy on plagiarism. Researchers are required to ensure that their work is original and that they have properly cited all sources. Plagiarism is a serious offense and can result in disciplinary action.

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3. Authorship: The UGC has guidelines on authorship. Researchers are required to clearly state their contribution to the research. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all authors have agreed to be included on the paper.

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4. Conflict of interest: The UGC has guidelines on conflict of interest. Researchers are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest. A conflict of interest is a situation in which a researcher's personal or professional interests could influence their research.

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5. Ethical considerations: The UGC has guidelines on ethical considerations. Researchers are required to ensure that their research is conducted in an ethical manner. This includes obtaining informed consent from participants and protecting the confidentiality of data.

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