Ethical Commitment

The Journal of Sanskrit & Indic Studies is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. All stakeholders involved in the publication process—including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—are expected to adhere to established ethical principles and responsible scholarly conduct.

The journal follows generally accepted best practices in academic publishing and seeks to ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability at every stage of the editorial and review process.

Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to the journal are required to ensure that their work is original and has not been published elsewhere in the same or substantially similar form. Proper acknowledgement of sources, references, and intellectual contributions is mandatory.

• Manuscripts must be free from plagiarism, fabrication, or falsification of data.
• All sources, primary and secondary, must be appropriately cited.
• Simultaneous submission of the same manuscript to multiple journals is prohibited.
• Authorship should accurately reflect individual contributions.
• Any potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed.

Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for ensuring a fair, unbiased, and timely evaluation of all submitted manuscripts. Editorial decisions are based solely on the academic merit, originality, and relevance of the submission.

• Editors maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts.
• Decisions are free from discrimination based on personal or institutional factors.
• Editors avoid conflicts of interest in handling submissions.
• Corrections, clarifications, or retractions are issued when necessary.

Responsibilities of Reviewers

Peer reviewers play a crucial role in maintaining the academic quality of the journal. Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive, and timely assessments of manuscripts.

• Reviews should be conducted confidentially and objectively.
• Personal criticism of authors is inappropriate.
• Reviewers should declare any conflicts of interest.
• Unpublished material must not be used for personal advantage.

Plagiarism and Misconduct

The journal adopts a zero-tolerance policy towards plagiarism and academic misconduct. Submitted manuscripts may be screened for plagiarism using appropriate detection tools. Any form of unethical behaviour identified at any stage of publication will be addressed seriously.

In cases of suspected misconduct, the journal follows a structured investigation process and may take appropriate action, including rejection, retraction, or notification to relevant authorities.

Corrections and Retractions

If errors or ethical issues are identified in published articles, the journal will issue corrections, clarifications, or retractions as necessary in order to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.