Research Policy

Policy for Promotion of Research

KG College of Arts and Science articulates the research policy through the Research & Development Cell (R&D Cell) to promote quality research that engenders a sound knowledge-based society which is the hallmark of learning in Higher Education. It is intended to direct, augment and invigorate a spirit of enquiry, scientific temperament, research aptitude, capacity-building in grooming researchers. These ideals are well envisioned, supported, and nurtured by the institution to develop research, enhance quality publications, mobilise funds and promote innovation leading to product development.

The R&D Centre also aims to streamline the research activities in such a way as to confine to the significant rules and guidelines of the UGC, AICTE, and affiliating University, as well as to the norms and standards of the safe and ethical conduct of research.

Standard Operating Procedures for R&D Cell

Objectives

• To create an enabling environment and promote the culture of research among the faculty members and students.
• To create awareness and opportunities in R&D among the faculty members and students to undertake funded research projects.
• To integrate departments to prioritize interdisciplinary faculty research projects and set up methodologies for undertaking and preparing collaborative research projects.
• To improve the quality of research and publication by financially supporting faculty members through seed grants and reimbursement of publication charges/registration fees.
• To have access to and disseminate information in contemporary research through Seminars, Conferences, Workshops, and Training.
• To scrupulously follow ethical principles as specified by professional societies as well as UGC and AICTE to ensure Quality, Integrity, and Ethics in Research.
• To explore avenues to collaborate with industries for internships and research initiatives.
• To encourage and engage in consultancy projects to provide scope for faculty members and students to work on recent trends in evolving technologies with industry standards.
• To identify and establish Industry–Institute interactions through MoUs/MoAs and also with national and international academic institutions of higher learning and research for widening the scope of research opportunities and fund-raising.
• To create awareness about Intellectual Property Rights and Patents, encourage innovation and motivate faculty members and students to apply for IPR/Patents.
• To create an ecosystem for innovations to offer training for skill enhancement to incubate and innovate prototypes to products and later assist in filing patents for either the process or the product.
• To encourage entrepreneurship through startups including the incubation center.

Members of R&D Cell

The Code of Ethics in Research

This code of ethics in research is directed towards active dissemination of knowledge and ensures validity
through rigorous discussion and responsible criticism. It binds ourselves to the strictest measure of integrity
and ethical standards to be worthy of the public trust. The responsibilities and obligations of the researchers
are to conduct research activities in accordance with the accepted standards of the code of conduct stated below.

• Ensure the accuracy of all data collected/gathered and used for research.
• Give citations clearly to all sources of information and data used in research to avoid plagiarism.
• Avoid statements/declarations and vague assertions that could lead to wrong or misinterpretation.
• Oblige to issue clarification or rectification if wrong/misinterpretation is notified.
• Duly acknowledge sources of funding for research.
• Respect the confidentiality of sources of data revealed in confidence.
• Take diligent care of the equipment and materials used.
• Utilize, share, and hand over material resources and equipment in accordance with the conditions set by the college.
• Adhere to all safety practices in research activities.
• Ensure that the research activities do not result in environmental degradation.
• Reports on violations of any ethical code will be evaluated and acted upon regarding possible violations of the code of research.

Roles and Responsibilities of R&D Cell

• To identify and inform faculty and students about suitable funded/sponsored research opportunities notified by different research, academic, industry, or government & non-government organizations.
• To provide support to faculty research efforts and encourage student research as part of the curriculum.
• To promote multidisciplinary research and set up methodologies for undertaking and preparing collaborative research projects.
• To involve external experts/agencies in different domains of knowledge as well as policy prescriptions.
• To encourage and promote faculty and student research publications in academic Scopus Indexed Journals.
• To conduct various innovation and entrepreneurship-related activities prescribed by the IIC in a time-bound manner.
• To establish a functional ecosystem for scouting and pre-incubating ideas.
• To develop better cognitive ability among students by providing opportunities for active engagement, independent thinking, and creativity.
• To organize periodic workshops, seminars, and interactions with entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals, create a mentor pool for student innovators, and conduct hackathons through ideation.
• To create awareness about Intellectual Property Rights and Patents while encouraging innovation and motivating students and teachers to apply for patents of innovative products/processes.