RESEARCH COMMITTEE

Aim

The aim of the research committee is to foster innovation and excellence in scholarly pursuits by promoting collaboration, resource allocation, and ethical research practices. It strives to advance knowledge and address societal challenges through impactful research initiatives.

Objective

The Research Committee at Narayana College of Nursing is organized to ensure that research conducted within the institution is of high ethical and scientific quality. The committee promotes a culture of research integrity, accountability, and compliance with institutionalstandards. Here is a detailed outline of the committee's structure, roles, and functions:

Committee Constitution:

The Research committee reconstituted with the following members with effect from 4/9/2023, the committee will be effective for five years from the mentioned date.

S. No

Name

Designation

Role

1.

Dr. B .Vanaja Kumari

Principal

Chairperson

2

Dr .A. Latha

Professor & IQAC Coordinator/HOD of Medical Surgical Nursing

Research Coordinator

3

Mrs Thejovathi

Assoc. Prof & Child Health Nursing/HOD of Nursing Research 

Member secretary

4

Dr.V. Kumari

Professor & HOD of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing

Member

5

Prof. P. Shanmugavadivu

Professor & HOD of Child Health Nursing

Member

6

Mrs .Anjani Devi .N

Assoc Prof -Mental Health Nursing

Member

7

Mrs N. Subhashini

Assoc Prof & Dept of Medical Surgical Nursing

Member

8.

Ms. Sruthi

Librarian

Member

Meetings:

Twice/ Year

Functions of the committee .

  • Review research proposals for ethical compliance.
  • Ensure research aligns with institutional standards.
  • Provide guidance on regulatory and ethical guidelines.
  • Approve, monitor, and evaluate research studies.
  • Assist researchers with protocol submissions.
  • Oversee participant safety and data integrity.
  • Conduct periodic review of ongoing studies.
  • Document all committee discussions and decisions.
  • Promote a culture of ethical research within the institution
  • To Prepare Annual Research plan.
  • To build relationships with nearby and distant industries like community and Schools to do projects and health assessments.
  • Assign faculty and student R&D projects to address pertinent industry problems and identify answers.
  • To initiate and promote MOU with industries and R & D organizations for consultancy, collaborative research, sponsored projects, industry and Institute interactions etc.
  • To arrange brainstorming sessions through talks by eminent personalities from industry, R& D organizations and institutions of repute for the better understanding of research methodology and practices currently followed.
  • To support faculty for delivering talks at different events and conducting workshops, training programs, seminars, conferences, symposia and faculty development programs.
  • To keep everyone informed about announcements by various funding agencies like o support faculty for delivering talks at different events and conducting workshops, training programs, seminars, conferences, symposia and faculty development programs.
  • To keep everyone informed about announcements by various funding agencies like ICMR, NAACO CSIR, and University etc.
  • To motivate students for presenting papers in National and International conferences and projects in competitions Interdepartmental / collaborative work to be encouraged.
  • To monitor progress of the research and development activity.