Founder of Quantace Research and Author of book Real Estate and TDR Exchange of India | Compliance Officer at Quantace Research
Call for a Uniform Policy on Research Publications 🚨 Addressing Exploitation in Research: A Call to Action 🚨 As researchers and scholars, we dedicate countless hours to advancing knowledge, yet we face two persistent issues that threaten the integrity of academia: 1️⃣ Exorbitant publication charges that limit access for many researchers. 2️⃣ Unethical practices, including research theft and improper attribution. These challenges disproportionately affect early-career researchers and Ph.D. students, creating barriers to equitable knowledge dissemination and recognition for our hard work. Proposed Solution: A Uniform Policy and National Committee To tackle these issues, I propose the establishment of a Uniform Policy for Research Publications under a National Committee for Ethical Research and Publication Standards (NCERPS). This initiative would ensure: 🔑 Affordable and Transparent Publication Practices Capped publication fees for indexed journals. Fee waivers or subsidies for economically disadvantaged researchers. Mandatory disclosure of all publication charges upfront. 🔑 Protection Against Research Theft Strict guidelines for authorship attribution based on contributions. A centralized National Research Repository for transparent tracking of research ownership. Severe penalties for plagiarism and unethical practices. 🔑 Accessible Research for All Government subsidies for publications in high-impact journals. Promotion of open-access research funded by public money. 🔑 Grievance Redressal and Ethical Oversight Institutional Research Ethics Committees to resolve disputes. A centralized portal for reporting unethical practices with anonymity for whistleblowers. Time-bound resolutions for grievances to avoid delays. Why This Matters Academia thrives on fairness and integrity. By adopting such a framework, we can ensure that no researcher is denied the opportunity to share their findings due to financial constraints or exploited by unethical practices. This policy is not just a reform—it’s a necessity for fostering equitable and ethical research globally. Join the Movement I urge fellow researchers, educators, policymakers, and institutions to come together and advocate for these much-needed reforms. Let’s create an ecosystem where knowledge is shared, not restricted, and contributions are valued, not stolen. 👉 What are your thoughts on this proposal? How can we push for such systemic changes? Comment below and let’s discuss! #ResearchReform #AcademicIntegrity #AffordablePublishing #PhDVoices #EthicsInResearch #InnovationForAll
