ASERD - Rules

ASERD - Rules

Rules and Regulations (Read Carefully before registration)


A - A. Paper Submission and Publication Policy for ASERD Conferences :

A1. All papers must be original and must not have been published elsewhere before or after submission to an ASERD conference.
A2- A2. All authors and co-authors must obtain permission from or inform their respective Department Head, Principal, Supervisor, or Guide before submitting their paper to an ASERD conference. 
A3. All authors and co-authors must provide accurate affiliation details in the paper. 
A4. The Organizing Committee reserves the right not to accept papers submitted after the registration deadline. 
A5. ASERD accepts papers for presentation only after they have undergone peer review by two internal or external reviewers. 
A6. ASERD may publish the email addresses of authors or co-authors online when necessary for conference-related purposes. 
A7. ASERD will not add, modify, or remove the name of any author or co-author after registration without the written consent of all authors and co-authors listed in the paper. 
A8. ASERD does not publish any paper that has not been duly registered. 
A9. ASERD is not responsible for verifying the identity of the original author(s) or co-author(s). The individual who submits the paper will be considered the corresponding author. 
A10. If ASERD receives a complaint regarding the originality or authorship of a paper and the complaint is found to be valid, the paper will be immediately removed from publication and conference records. 
A11. ASERD will not republish any paper or abstract that has been suspended or withdrawn from publication.

B. Attending ASERD International Conferences :

B1. All participants must complete their registration by paying the applicable registration fee as specified on the official ASERD conference website before attending the conference.
B2. Participants are advised to regularly visit the official conference webpage for the latest updates and announcements regarding the event. Please refresh the webpage to view the most current information.
B3. ASERD reserves the right to change the conference venue, date, or format at any time before the event. In such cases, all registered participants will be notified through their registered email addresses.
B4. Participants must maintain professional conduct and refrain from engaging in any form of disruptive, unlawful, or violent behavior within or outside the conference venue.
B5. Participants must carry a valid government-issued photo identification document when attending the conference. Failure to present valid identification may result in denial of entry.
B6. In the event of a shortage of conference materials, ASERD may provide the Conference Kit after the event via courier or other suitable means.
Cancellation and Refund Policy :
B7. Participants who arrive after the designated reporting time may be denied participation, and no refund of the registration fee will be provided.
B8. ASERD shall not be liable for any financial loss, including travel, accommodation, or related expenses incurred by participants due to conference cancellation, postponement, venue changes, or conversion to a virtual format.
B9. Registration fees are non-refundable if a registered participant chooses to cancel their participation in the conference, whether physical or virtual.
B10. No refund will be provided to participants who have attended the conference (physically or virtually) and have received conference proceedings, journal publications, certificates, or any other conference-related benefits.
B11. Refund requests will not be accepted after the issuance of an official Conference Invitation Letter or Visa Invitation Letter.
B12. As ASERD conferences may be conducted in hybrid, physical, or virtual formats, the organizer reserves the right to determine the mode of delivery. No refunds will be granted due to changes in the event format.
B13. Approved refunds, if any, will be processed to the same payment method or account used for the original registration payment.
B14. If ASERD approves a full or partial refund, participants must submit a formal refund request by emailing the conference coordinator and completing any required refund procedures.

C. Publication in Conference Proceedings and International Journals/Books :

C1. ASERD reserves the right to select conference papers for publication in associated international journals, conference proceedings, or edited books.
C2. Publication in Scopus, Web of Science (WoS), EI, SCI, or other indexed journals may be considered upon the author's written request. Authors are solely responsible for all publication-related fees charged by the respective journal. The review and publication process may take a minimum of three months.
C3. Conference registration fees are non-refundable if a paper is not selected for publication in any indexed journal or if the author later decides not to proceed with publication.
C4. Papers submitted to ASERD conferences or associated conferences may be considered for journal publication only after substantial extension and improvement, typically by at least 20%, subject to editorial requirements.
C5. The second-round review process for ASERD-associated journals generally requires between 25 and 60 days following the conference.
C6. All ASERD-associated journals are expected to possess valid ISSN registration or equivalent publication identification, as applicable.
C7. Authors requesting printed copies of journals may be required to pay applicable printing and shipping charges.
C8. The Editorial Board reserves the right to reject any manuscript during the journal review process. Rejection of a manuscript after review does not entitle the author to a refund of conference registration fees.

D - Plagiarism policy

The plagiarism policy ensures authors give due credit to other authors while referencing and it protects academic integrity of the research community.  
D1. All research papers submitted for publication are checked with plagiarism detection software to verify its originality and find similarity percent of research paper. And the papers failing to satisfy mentioned criteria are sent back to author for modification.
D2. If plagiarism is detected in research paper just before publication, the author will be given a chance to resubmit the paper after necessary modification as suggested by editor. However, if the editor decides plagiarism is a major issue in the research paper, it will not be considered further for publication.
D3. If plagiarism/fake identity is suspected or detected in research paper after its publication, the research paper will be removed from website till completion of verification. In case few paragraphs are plagiarized the author will be given a chance to modify the published paper and the research paper will be restored in website after editor’s approval.
D4 .However, if ASERD decides plagiarism/fake identity is a major issue in a published paper and it seriously violates the copyright of others then the paper will remain removed from publication and author will be penalized and will be Blacklisted from ASERD and other Conference Organizers for a lifetime. Also, it will be mentioned in journal website about the removal from publication as well as indexing services will be notified about the removal.
D5. Authors republishing their earlier published work (self-plagiarism) will also be dealt in the same procedure as mentioned above.

E - Visa Support & Invitation Letter :

E1- ASERD does not directly contact embassies or consulates on behalf of participants for Visa application. However, ASERD may provide the registered Applicant’s Details to the email received from the embassy’s official email id for visa application.
E2- Participants are solely responsible for obtaining a visa and must independently follow all immigration and travel regulations applicable to their situation.
E3-The invitation letter is issued only for the purpose of attending the conference only and is not valid for immigration, employment, or residency purpose.
E4-The letter may support a visa application but does not guarantee visa approval.
E5-ASERD bears no responsibility for visa denials, delays, or any related costs incurred by the applicant.
E6- Any modification or misuse of the invitation letter will render it invalid, and may lead to the cancellation of conference participation.
E7- By accepting the invitation letter, the attendee agrees to comply with international travel laws, conference policies, and ethical participation standards.
E8 Legal action may be taken against individuals who falsify or unlawfully use the ASERD’s invitation letter.

F - Declaration:

F1- ASERD is a registered unit of “Unified Research Library and Publishing (URLP)” which is registered under Govt. of India under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932.
F2- ASERD is an Independent nonprofit body whose sole aim to promote the Scientific and Academic Research Activities across the globe.
F3- All disputes subject to Bhubaneswar, India Jurisdiction only.
F4- ASERD has all the rights to cancel the Registration at any time and withdraw the Publication if any participants/Delegates violate the rules and regulations of ASERD and will take necessary action immediately.
F5- ASERD has all the rights reserved to publish / withdraw / modify the paper from conference proceedings or journals at any time.

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