Computational Intelligence and Soft Computing @ AUR

Terms and Conditions for Joining the Research Group/Lab

1. Purpose and Commitment

1.1. Members must align their research activities with the group's objectives and mission.
1.2. All members must actively contribute to the research projects and initiatives.
1.3. Members must maintain high professionalism and dedication to their assigned tasks.

2. Research Ethics and Integrity

2.1. All members must comply with ethical standards in research, including but not limited to plagiarism, falsification of data, and proper attribution of sources.
2.2. Members must follow the institutional and governmental regulations regarding research and experimentation.
2.3. Confidentiality must be maintained for all unpublished work, discussions, and group findings.

3. Responsibilities

3.1. Members must attend group meetings, provide progress updates, and participate in discussions.
3.2. Members are required to submit research deliverables (e.g., drafts, reports, or experiments) by agreed deadlines.
3.3. Collaborative work must be respected, and contributions of all team members should be acknowledged appropriately.

4. Intellectual Property (IP)

4.1. All data, publications, and innovations developed under the research group are the intellectual property of the group or institution, unless otherwise specified.
4.2. Members must not use group resources for personal projects without prior approval from the group leader.

5. Funding and Resource Use

5.1. Members are responsible for using funding and lab resources efficiently and solely for approved research purposes.
5.2. Any financial assistance or support provided must be documented and used according to the terms agreed upon.

6. Publication and Authorship

6.1. Authorship for publications will be determined based on significant contributions to the work, following established guidelines (e.g., ICMJE).
6.2. All manuscripts and research outputs must be reviewed and approved by the group leader before submission.

7. Mentorship and Collaboration

7.1. Members are encouraged to seek guidance from mentors and senior researchers within the group.
7.2. Collaboration between members is expected to foster a positive and productive research environment.

8. Termination and Withdrawal

8.1. Members may withdraw from the group with prior written notice and after fulfilling their ongoing commitments.
8.2. Membership may be terminated for breaches of these terms, failure to meet performance standards or unethical conduct.

9. Health and Safety

9.1. Members must adhere to all lab safety protocols and report any hazardous conditions to the group leader immediately.
9.2. Training on safety measures will be provided, and members are required to complete it before engaging in lab work.

10. Dispute Resolution

10.1. Any disputes arising within the group should be resolved amicably through discussion with the group leader or an assigned mediator.
10.2. If disputes persist, they will be escalated to the institutional authorities following the relevant policies.

By joining the research group, all members agree to adhere to these terms and conditions to foster a collaborative, ethical, and productive research environment.