Research Policies and Guidelines

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Article Processing Charges (APCs) Policy

The aim of this policy is to support faculty members at Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS) in disseminating their research through reputable open-access journals by covering APCs fees, thereby enhancing the college’s research output and global academic presence.
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Research Ethics Policy

Typically serves several key purposes, including:
  1. Establish a set of rules for the stakeholders at MCBS to follow the ethical review and management of research activities.
  2. Formulate specific roles and responsibilities to guide the researchers at MCBS to engage in maintaining high ethical standards in all research activities.
  3. Apply a transparent and clear process in terms of research project approval and strict compliance with ethical conduct.
  4. Ensure alignment of ethical norms/practices on research activities in line with the MCBS mission and vision to maintain academic/research integrity.
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Intellectual Property Policy

Typically serves several key purposes, including:
  1. Establish the roles and responsibilities of the involved parties to define the ownership rights of IP generated through research, consultancy, or other activities and to maintain institutional integrity whilst carrying out research. 
  2. Reinforcing the college's academic and institutional position in preserving and growing research and creativity. 
  3. Compliance with the rules and procedures that manage, protect, and commercialize the College or related IP works for the best return. 
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Research Excellence Publication Incentive (REPI)

The primary objective of the proposed incentive policy is to motivate all faculty members at Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS) to improve and expand their research outputs and to publish their work in high-ranking and recognized journals.
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Externally Funded Research & Grants Policy

Typically serves several key purposes, including:
  1. Provides a framework for the management of externally funded research projects.
  2. Participates in consultancies that are strategically important for the college.
  3. Facilitates the effective management of grant and contract proposals and awards at MCBS.
  4. Serves the local and global community in the 21st century and encourages students, faculty, alumni, and non-teaching staff to apply for externally funded projects through grants or contracts.
  5. Promotes research culture in college.
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Internal Research Funding Policy

Typically serves several key purposes, including:
  1. Encourage faculty and students to engage in research by providing financial support.
  2. Align research initiatives with the institution's strategic priorities, such as contributing to national and regional development goals (e.g., Oman Vision 2040).
  3. Promote a research environment among the institution's Researchers.
  4. Enable scholars to publish their papers in Scopus journals through funding provided
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