Our Commitment
Vidwat Vani follows the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors. Our policies align with internationally accepted principles of scholarly publishing.
Author Responsibilities
- Submit only original, unpublished work not under consideration elsewhere.
- Accurately cite all sources and obtain permissions where required.
- Disclose all conflicts of interest, funding sources, and prior presentations.
- Ensure all listed co-authors have contributed meaningfully and consented to submission.
- Report any errors discovered post-publication promptly to the editor.
- Adhere strictly to the journal's zero-tolerance policy on plagiarism and copyright infringement.
Reviewer Responsibilities
- Maintain strict confidentiality of the manuscript and the review process.
- Decline to review if a conflict of interest exists.
- Provide constructive, unbiased, and timely evaluations.
- Report suspected plagiarism, duplicate submission, or ethical concerns to the editor.
Editorial Responsibilities
- Evaluate manuscripts solely on academic merit, without discrimination.
- Ensure a fair, transparent, and confidential review process.
- Take reasonable steps to identify and prevent publication of plagiarised content.
- Publish corrections or retractions where necessary.
Plagiarism & Misconduct
Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism, fabricated data, or duplicate publication will be rejected outright. If discovered after publication, the article will be retracted with a public notice, and the authors may be barred from future submissions.
Disclaimer
The perspectives shared in the articles published in this research journal are those of the author(s) and do not imply endorsement by Vidwat Vani or its editorial board.
All disputes will be governed exclusively by the jurisdiction of Chennai.
Grievance Redressal
Any concerns regarding publication ethics may be addressed to the Editor at editor@vidwatvani.in. Complaints will be acknowledged within 7 working days and resolved within 30 days.
Ethical scholarship is not merely a set of rules — it is a responsibility we owe to the readers, to the discipline, and to one another.