Research
Research Policy
Research Policy
Preamble
BLDEA'S College of Nursing recognizes research as a vital component of academic excellence and professional advancement in nursing education. The institution is committed to promoting a research culture that fosters scientific inquiry, ethical practice, innovation, and evidence-based healthcare.
Vision
To develop a vibrant research environment that contributes to quality nursing education, community health improvement, and advancement of nursing science.
Mission
To promote ethical and quality research among faculty and students.
To encourage evidence-based nursing practice.
To enhance publications in peer-reviewed and indexed journals.
To strengthen collaborative and interdisciplinary research.
Objectives
To establish a structured research framework within the institution.
To promote research aptitude among faculty and students.
To ensure ethical conduct of research.
To facilitate funded and collaborative research projects.
To enhance research publications and presentations.
Scope
This policy applies to:
All faculty members
Undergraduate students
Research guides and co-guides
External collaborators and consultants
Research Governance Structure
The Research Committee oversees research activities.
All research proposals must be submitted for review and approval.
Ethical clearance from the Institutional Ethics Committee is mandatory prior to data collection.
Research activities shall comply with guidelines of statutory and regulatory bodies including the Indian Nursing Council.
Ethical Guidelines
Informed written consent must be obtained from participants.
Confidentiality and privacy shall be maintained.
Research must follow principles of autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice.
Fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism are strictly prohibited.
Plagiarism and Academic Integrity
All dissertations and research manuscripts shall undergo plagiarism screening using approved software.
Similarity index limits shall be as per institutional norms.
Work exceeding permissible limits must be revised before submission or publication.
Research Promotion Strategies
The institution shall:
Organize workshops, seminars, and training programs on research methodology and biostatistics.
Encourage faculty to apply for funded research projects.
Facilitate interdisciplinary and collaborative research.
Conduct journal clubs and research presentations.
Recognize and appreciate research achievements.
Publication Policy
Faculty and students are encouraged to publish in peer-reviewed and indexed journals.
Authorship shall be based on contribution.
Predatory publishing practices are discouraged.
Proper acknowledgment of funding sources is mandatory.
Consultancy and Collaboration
The institution encourages collaboration with healthcare institutions, academic bodies, and research organizations for consultancy and joint research initiatives.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Periodic review of research progress shall be conducted by the Research Committee.
Annual research reports shall be maintained for NAAC documentation.
Research output shall be evaluated as part of faculty performance appraisal.
Policy Review
The Research Policy shall be reviewed periodically and revised as per NAAC requirements and regulatory guidelines.