CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: A three-day online Faculty Development Programme on “Research Publication and Ethics” was successfully organised by the Research and Development Cell of LNCT University, Bhopal, under the aegis of IQAC from August 20 to 22, 2026. The programme aimed to promote research ethics, research credibility, responsible publication practices and quality research among the university’s teachers and researchers.
The programme began with an inaugural session attended by LNCT University Vice-Chancellor Dr. Anupam Choukse, the registrar, senior officials, faculty members and participants. The inaugural session highlighted the importance of responsible research, transparency in research and quality-based publication. Speakers said that honesty in research and adherence to ethical standards are essential for building a strong academic and research environment.
Discussion on research publication and ethics on the first day
On August 20, Dr. Sukesh Mukherjee of AIIMS Bhopal spoke on “Research Publication and Ethics: From Responsible Research to High-Impact Publishing.” He discussed in detail the basic concepts of research, research integrity, the IMRAD framework, the process of manuscript preparation, plagiarism, predatory publishing, ethical presentation of research papers, selection of appropriate journals and the responsible use of AI in academic writing. He also addressed participants’ questions related to AI-assisted research publication and guidelines of various journals.
Deliberations on unethical practices in research on the second day
On August 21, Dr. Chandan Sahi of IISER Bhopal addressed the session on “Research Ethics and Misconduct.” He said maintaining the credibility of research is not only the responsibility of principal investigators but also the collective responsibility of every member of the research team and students.
He discussed challenges such as disputes over the role and listing of authors in research papers, pressure to obtain positive results, improper use of research grants, failure to properly maintain research-related records and excessive emphasis on the number of publications rather than the quality of research. He laid special emphasis on proper record-keeping, transparent authorship, honesty, accountability, fairness and responsible management of research resources.
Emphasis on bioethics and responsible research on the third day
On August 22, Dr. Hem Jha of IIT Indore delivered a detailed lecture on “Bioethics in Research.” He said the scope of ethical standards in research should not be limited only to legal requirements. He highlighted important aspects such as respect for individuals, informed consent, maximising benefits, minimising potential harm, open science and collaborative research.
He also discussed challenges related to the Indian research system, including inadequate maintenance of research documents, issues related to authorship and publication, and the need for effective guidance and training on research ethics.
During the three-day Faculty Development Programme, participants received useful information on key subjects related to ethical research processes, responsible authorship, credibility of publication, maintenance of research documents, prevention of plagiarism, journal selection and emerging challenges in academic publishing.
The continuous guidance and support of LNCT University’s management, Vice-Chancellor and university leadership played an important role in the success of the programme. The Research and Development Cell and IQAC expressed gratitude for their support and encouragement. The university also thanked all resource persons, organising committee members, teachers, researchers and participants.
A total of 167 participants took part in the three-day online Faculty Development Programme. The programme concluded in a positive atmosphere, further strengthening LNCT University, Bhopal’s commitment to promoting an ethical, responsible and quality-oriented research culture.
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