The India Way Magazine is committed to rigorous editorial standards, ethical research practices, and editorial independence across all its digital publications. Any questions about the policies below can be directed to editorialboard.ifpp@gmail.com. 

Plagiarism, Citations & AI Use

  • Zero tolerance for plagiarism. All submissions are screened using plagiarism-detection tools.
  • Submissions must be original and unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
  • All claims must be accurately cited according to our style guidelines.
  • AI-generated content is not permitted. Submissions are screened using AI-detection software.
  • Fabricated, misleading, or AI-generated citations may result in immediate rejection or revocation of acceptance.
Editors reserve the right to withdraw acceptance at any stage if these policies are violated.

Editorial Independence

The India Way Magazine does not take institutional positions. All views expressed are solely those of the authors and do not reflect the views of the Magazine or its editors.

Research Ethics

Submissions based on original research (including interviews, fieldwork, or non-public data) may require confirmation that the research followed applicable ethical standards. The Magazine recognises diverse research norms across institutions and regions while maintaining high ethical expectations.

Editing, Corrections & Removal

Accepted authors are expected to engage promptly in the editorial process. Minor factual corrections may be made post-publication with transparency. Articles containing significant inaccuracies, undisclosed conflicts of interest, or policy violations may be removed at the editors’ discretion.

No Sponsored Content

The India Way Magazine does not publish sponsored or paid content. Authors must disclose any relevant financial, institutional, or personal conflicts of interest.

Privacy Policy

Author information is collected solely for editorial and communication purposes and is not shared with third parties. Data is stored for a limited period and handled in accordance with internal privacy standards. Optional demographic information is anonymised and does not affect editorial decisions.

Open Access & Copyright

The India Way Magazine is an open-access publication. All content is freely available for lawful use. 

Unless otherwise noted, published work is licensed under Creative Commons CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

Citation

Articles from The India Way Magazine should be cited using any standard style, including author name, year, article title, publication name, and link.

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