Sponsorship and Funding Disclosure

When you submit or publish a paper in the Indian Journal of Higher Education Research (IJHER), it is understood that all sources of financial support and sponsorship related to the research are disclosed in a transparent and accurate manner.

Purpose

This policy ensures:

  • Transparency in funding sources

  • Integrity in research reporting

  • Accountability in the publication process

Author Disclosure

Authors must disclose all sources of funding associated with the research.

This includes:

  • Grants and research funding

  • Institutional or organisational support

  • Sponsorship from public or private entities

Funding information must be included in the manuscript under a clearly identified section.

Statement of No Funding

Where no funding has been received, authors should state that the research was conducted without external financial support.

Role of Funders

Authors must disclose the role of funders in:

  • Study design

  • Data collection and analysis

  • Interpretation of results

  • Preparation of the manuscript

  • Decision to submit for publication

If funders had no involvement, this should be clearly stated.

Editorial Independence

Funding or sponsorship does not influence editorial decisions.

The Journal Editor ensures that:

  • Manuscripts are evaluated solely on academic merit

  • Peer review is conducted independently

  • No commercial or financial considerations affect outcomes

Journal Sponsorship

The journal is published by DSCHOLAR PRESS INTERNATIONAL.

The journal does not accept sponsorship that may compromise:

  • Editorial independence

  • Peer review integrity

  • Ethical publishing standards

Advertising and External Support

Where applicable:

  • Any advertising or external support is clearly distinguished from editorial content

  • Such activities do not influence editorial decisions

Undisclosed Funding

Failure to disclose relevant funding or sponsorship may result in:

  • Rejection of the manuscript

  • Retraction of published articles

  • Notification to relevant institutions

Transparency

Funding information may be published alongside the article to ensure transparency for readers.

Record-Keeping

Funding disclosures are recorded and retained for verification and audit purposes.

Compliance

Authors are expected to comply with accepted standards of research transparency and ethical publishing.

Declaration

By submitting to IJHER, authors confirm that all sources of funding and sponsorship have been fully disclosed and that the research has been conducted independently and transparently.

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Last Updated: 2026

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