Research Ethics – City College Jayanagar

Across all departments offering Ph.D. and research-based programmes, City College Jayanagar holds research ethics to the highest standard. Every scholar, faculty member, and research contributor is expected to conduct their work responsibly, transparently, and in alignment with the values of academic integrity.

• Privacy and Confidentiality: Any data gathered from participants in the course of research must be treated with strict confidentiality.
• Research Integrity: All research undertaken at CCJ must reflect honesty and intellectual rigour.
• Copyright Compliance: Researchers must respect intellectual property rights at all times.
• Plagiarism Prevention: Researchers must accurately cite all sources, ideas, and prior findings.
• Compliance with Regulations: All research activities must conform to the ethical guidelines and regulatory frameworks of the relevant governing bodies.
• Responsible Dissemination: Research outcomes must be communicated accurately, impartially, and without selective reporting.
• Conflict of Interest: Researchers are required to disclose any personal, financial, or professional interest that could influence their work.
• Respect for Participants: The dignity, rights, and well-being of every research participant must be upheld.
• Sustainability: Researchers are encouraged to reflect on the broader environmental, social, and economic implications of their work.
• Societal Benefit: Research at CCJ is driven by a commitment to meaningful impact and real-world relevance.