Author Declaration

BHĀRATĀYANA | भारतायन | ভারতায়ন

AI-Assisted Interdisciplinary Journal of Indian Knowledge Systems

Declaration of Originality and Ethical Responsibility

BHĀRATĀYANA is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scholarly integrity, ethical publishing, and responsible research. As part of the manuscript submission process, the corresponding author, on behalf of all co-authors, is required to affirm the declarations set forth in this policy.

Submission of a manuscript to BHĀRATĀYANA constitutes confirmation that all authors have read, understood, and agreed to these declarations.

1. Originality

The authors declare that:

• the submitted manuscript is an original scholarly work;

• it has not been published previously, in whole or in substantial part;

• it is not under consideration by any other journal, publisher, or conference proceedings at the time of submission;

• all sources, quotations, data, figures, tables, and ideas derived from the work of others have been appropriately acknowledged.

2. Authorship

The authors declare that:

• all listed authors have made substantial scholarly contributions to the manuscript;

• no individual who satisfies the criteria for authorship has been omitted;

• no person has been included as an honorary, guest, or gift author;

• all authors have reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript prior to submission.

The corresponding author confirms that all co-authors have consented to the submission.

3. Research Integrity

The authors affirm that the manuscript:

• contains accurate and authentic research findings;

• does not include fabricated, falsified, or manipulated data;

• presents the research honestly and transparently;

• complies with accepted standards of responsible scholarly conduct.

4. Plagiarism

The authors declare that:

• the manuscript is free from plagiarism;

• all borrowed material has been properly cited;

• appropriate permissions have been obtained where required;

• the manuscript complies fully with the journal's Plagiarism Policy.

5. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Where Artificial Intelligence tools have been used, the authors confirm that:

• their use has been disclosed transparently;

• AI tools have not been listed as authors;

• all AI-assisted outputs have been critically reviewed and verified by the authors;

• the authors accept full responsibility for the accuracy, originality, interpretation, and integrity of the manuscript.

6. Conflict of Interest

The authors declare all actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest that could reasonably influence the research or its publication.

Where no conflicts exist, the authors affirm that no such conflicts are present.

7. Funding

The authors confirm that all sources of financial support, grants, sponsorship, or institutional assistance relevant to the research have been fully disclosed within the manuscript.

If no external funding was received, this has been stated accordingly.

8. Ethical Compliance

Where applicable, the authors confirm that:

• necessary ethical approvals have been obtained;

• applicable legal and institutional requirements have been followed;

• research involving human participants, communities, or sensitive materials has been conducted responsibly and ethically.

9. Copyright

The authors confirm that:

• they hold the necessary rights to submit the manuscript;

• the manuscript does not knowingly infringe the copyright or intellectual property rights of any third party;

• permission has been obtained for all copyrighted materials where required;

• upon acceptance, they agree to the journal's Copyright Policy and publishing terms.

10. Editorial Authority

The authors acknowledge that:

• all submissions undergo editorial screening and peer review;

• the Editor-in-Chief has final responsibility for editorial decisions;

• acceptance for peer review does not guarantee publication;

• the Editorial Board may request revisions, additional documentation, or clarification during the editorial process.

11. Corrections After Publication

The authors agree to notify the Editorial Office promptly if a significant error, omission, or ethical concern is identified after publication.

Where appropriate, the authors will cooperate fully in the publication of corrections, corrigenda, expressions of concern, or retractions.

12. Agreement with Journal Policies

The authors confirm that they have read and agree to comply with the journal's policies, including:

• Author Guidelines

• Manuscript Preparation Requirements

• Submission Process

• Publication Ethics

• Peer Review Process

• Human–AI Collaboration Policy

• Open Access Policy

• Copyright Policy

• Plagiarism Policy

• Conflict of Interest Policy

• SDG Alignment Policy

• Article Processing Charges (APC) Policy

as amended from time to time.

13. Amendments to this Declaration

The Editorial Board reserves the right to revise or update this Author Declaration in response to developments in scholarly publishing, publication ethics, legal requirements, technological advancements, or editorial best practices.

Any amendments will:

• be approved by the Editorial Board;

• be published on the journal's official website;

• include a clearly stated effective date; and

• apply prospectively unless otherwise specified.

The most recent published version of this Author Declaration shall supersede all previous versions.

Standard Author Declaration

By submitting a manuscript to BHĀRATĀYANA, the corresponding author, on behalf of all co-authors, declares that:

The manuscript submitted to BHĀRATĀYANA is an original work that has not been published previously and is not under consideration elsewhere. All authors have made substantial scholarly contributions, approved the final manuscript, and agree to its submission. The manuscript complies with the journal's policies on publication ethics, plagiarism, copyright, conflict of interest, responsible use of Artificial Intelligence, and all other applicable editorial requirements. The authors accept full responsibility for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and ethical conduct of the work.

Commitment to Responsible Scholarship

BHĀRATĀYANA believes that academic excellence is founded upon integrity, transparency, accountability, and respect for intellectual inquiry. Through this Author Declaration, the journal seeks to uphold these principles and to foster a culture of responsible, ethical, and globally respected scholarly publishing.

BHĀRATĀYANA | भारतायन | ভারতায়ন

Committed to academic integrity, ethical publishing, responsible authorship, and excellence in interdisciplinary scholarship.