3. Research Ecosystem / Collaboration

A vibrant research ecosystem in LNIPE aims to provide meaningful thrust for sustainable research and innovation and promote collaboration between government, universities, research institutes and industries. LNIPEs need to build a sustainable research ecosystem that leads to consistent quality research outcomes and enhanced productivity. RDC will act as a facilitator for networking and collaborative research with other national and international institutions working in inter- disciplinary, trans-disciplinary, and multidisciplinary research areas. Reformed administrative structure at LNIPE can reach out to key industry players, research organizations, institutions, associations, NGOs, Government bodies to forge strategic partnerships. LNIPE need to establish collaborations, teams/consortia, partnerships, and combined ventures for joint research activities through clustering institutions and organizations to facilitate the exchange of students, scholars, and faculty. There is a need to strengthen resource sharing in content and infrastructure both within the university and among universities, funding agencies, industries, corporates and government.

A. Memoranda of Understanding for quality research work:

The following is a fairly exhaustive list of MoUs (Memoranda of Understanding) signed by LNIPE with various Governmental and non-Governmental Agencies, Institutes, Universities, etc., in India and abroad for research collaborations:

MoUs (Memorandum of Understanding) signed with the following Institutes/Universities:

• i. Kazakh Academy of Sports and Tourism, Qazaqstan.
• German Sports University, Cologne
• The All India Football Federation (AIFF) to establish the first Centre of Referees’ Excellence (CORE) in India.
• S-VYASA University, Bangalore
• DAV University, Jalandhar, Punjab
• IIT Patna, Bihar
• LPU Jalandhar, Punjab
• PEFI, New Delhi
• SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai

B. Research at UG and PG level

To enhance quality research outcome, mentorship / internship shall be facilitated to encourage UG / PG students to pursue research activities leading to tangible outcomes, such as publication, process, novel, prototype, design and functionality changes. Research component is already embedded in the curriculum at all levels / years of their academic / professional stay / association at the institute being a society member in various clubs / committees / cells / chapters / associations and also as a student member. The staff members of the institute shall provide suitable professional / expert guidance in all spheres of student R&D activities.

The UG / PG students are encouraged to take up a module / content in the ongoing research projects funded by government agencies / industries with the support of investigators. Those students who are the part of funded projects should transfer know-how to other UG / PG students for further research. RAC should form standard guidelines for thesis / dissertation at Master Degree.

4. Information Management System

LNIPE plays a key role in the advancement of research and innovation as two distinct entities through the Research Information Management System (RIMS) for the benefit of faculty, students, industry and other stakeholders.

LNIPE should put in place a RIMS to collect and manage research-oriented information such as databases, publications, research projects, fellowships, collaborations, patents, thrust areas and innovations, aligned with the institution’s research policies.

RIMS would also provide a platform for accessing resource-centric information pertaining to:

• Human Capital (Expertise)
• Physical Capital (State-of-the-Art Research Laboratories and Sophisticated Instrumentation Facilities)
• Knowledge Capital (Digital Library & Information, Intellectual Property Facilitation, Quantitative Methods & Data Analysis, Analytical and Consultancy Services)

As per the requirements of various regulatory agencies, researchers can submit, modify or update their research compliances such as protocol approvals, training records, equipment lists, etc. RIMS will provide a centralized and integrated database to manage issues related to radioactive-safety approval, disposal of hazardous materials, protective equipment measures, staff surveillance and mandatory trainings/workshops.

LNIPE needs to create a blog or portal for Institutional Research Information and Institutional Repository and sign an MoU with UGC–INFLIBNET to access and upload research information through Shodh Ganga, Shodh Gangotri, Shodh Sindhu, Shodh Shuddhi and Shodh Chakra.

Innovation Management as per ISO 56002:2019 can be implemented as a common framework to develop and deploy innovation capabilities, evaluate performance and achieve intended outcomes aligned with global standards.

5. Human Resources

The Director (Research and Development Cell) and members of various committees, nominated by the Director from among existing faculty members with proven research credentials, along with supporting administrative and technical staff, shall ensure smooth conduct of research activities in LNIPE.

Re-employing or designating superannuated faculty members or scientists with exceptional research profiles, and appointing eminent faculty as Mentors, Scientists or Professor Emeritus on a selective basis, will help build a resilient research ecosystem.

Distinguished faculty members and research scientists mentoring young talents will contribute to capacity building and help bridge the gap created due to superannuation of experienced faculty/researchers.

6. Research Promotion and Guidance

Research promotion activities at LNIPE should be aligned with the mandates of various National Missions, SDGs, Start-up India leading to a Self-Reliant India (Atma-Nirbhar Bharat).

Research Guidance from Research and Development Cell will aim to encourage faculties to conceive ideas through enhanced industry–academia interactions and prepare research proposals for funding from various agencies. Organizing events like capacity-building programs (Research Methodology and Research Techniques) and specific research theme-based workshops and Research Internships will motivate the end-users (students, scholars and faculties) to participate actively in the process of ideation and innovative research in emerging areas.

LNIPE has, since inception, been laying special emphasis on promotion of research by the scholars as well as the faculty members.

a. Research Thrust and Clustered Areas

Thrust areas for Research in LNIPE should be identified, underpinning the societal needs and the availability of key resources, including in-house human resources, faculty research competencies and support systems. This would enable LNIPE to consider establishing a Center of Excellence (CoE) in these identified contemporary areas of research.

Research Clusters and/or Regional Research Consortia prompted / formed by Research and Development Cell will bring together researchers, faculty, students, scholars and Post-Doctoral Fellows for joint high value (inter-disciplinary and trans-disciplinary) research projects to avail national and international funding opportunities.

Shared infrastructure and expertise will enable cross-fertilization of ideas and mobilization of resources. Further, forming Regional Research Consortia adds a synergistic advantage in finding solutions in inter-disciplinary, trans-disciplinary and multidisciplinary areas.

CoEs can serve as Incubation Centres to transform innovative ideas into processes and products administered and monitored by the proposed Research and Development Cell. Research and Development Cell could also provide an avenue for community talent with prior learning / expertise to engage in research and innovation activities of LNIPE.

Thrust Areas of Research at LNIPE are:

• Physical Education Pedagogy
• Sports Bio-Mechanics
• Exercise Physiology
• Sports Psychology
• Health Sciences
• Yogic Sciences
• Sports Management
• Sports Coaching
• Inter Disciplinary

b. Research Incentives and Recognition

Incentives play a significant role in triggering and catalyzing research interest among scholars and faculties. Incentivizing quality publications and patents by students and faculty will have an enduring positive impact.

Institution of Excellence Awards for accomplishments / achievements in the form of impactful quality research and/or research-based teaching will further stimulate and invigorate the research and innovation activities of the HEI.

Research and Development Cell should also develop a policy focusing on identifying specific incentives for research faculty and develop a unique Research Career ladder for strengthening the mission “Research”.

i. Incentive to faculty members and students

As a part of the continual quality improvement policy, the institute encourages publication of papers in various conferences and journals by the staff members and allows them to claim incentives. Staff members presenting their research papers in national / international seminars / conferences / workshops will be provided with On-Duty leave.

For Publication

Note: Once the paper is published, before applying for reimbursement, the faculty has to submit a soft copy of publication in the Department and Central Library.

7. Integrity and Ethics

Regular initiatives by Research and Development Cell will ensure that researchers understand the importance of integrity and ethics and comply with ethical codes of research and publishing practices at institutional, national, and global levels.

A standard plagiarism check should be mandatorily implemented and the requisite software in this regard made accessible to all researchers. In addition, the Research and Development Cell will sensitize the research community about dubious research and publishing practices and predatory journals.

Code of Ethics for Research

• Academic Honesty: The Institute holds high respect for honesty in all scientific communications in reporting data, results, methods, procedures and publication status. Fabrication, falsification and misrepresentation of data are considered misconduct.
• Integrity: The Institute gives high regard for keeping promises, agreements, sincerity and consistency of ideas and implementation.
• Carefulness: One must carefully and critically examine one’s own work and keep records of research activities such as data collection, research design and correspondence with agencies or journals.
• Respect for Intellectual Property: Honor patents, copyrights, citations and other forms of intellectual property. Avoid plagiarism and unauthorized use of unpublished data, methods or results.
• Confidentiality: Protect confidential communications such as documents, blueprints, papers, publications, observations, trade secrets and patent records.
• Social Responsibility: Mitigate social harm through responsible research and public education or advocacy.
• Competence: Improve professional competence and expertise throughout life and promote research competence in all aspects of research.
• Legality: A researcher must know and obey government policies, relevant laws and institutional rules and regulations related to IPR issues.
• Protection of Human Subjects: Minimize harm and risks, use special precautions for vulnerable situations and respect human dignity, privacy and autonomy.
• Rules for Plagiarism: All project reports, dissertations / thesis, research papers, case studies and related documents must be checked using standard plagiarism software. Master Degree students may be allowed limited relaxation compared to Ph.D. scholars.

Contact Us

Dr. Brij Kishore Prasad

Director, Research & Development Cell

Address: Research & Development Cell, LNIPE Campus, Shakti Nagar, Mela Road, Gwalior, M.P. – 474002

Call: 9300061055

Email: rdcell@lnipe.edu.in