Kohima: Jubilee Memorial College held a one-day seminar on November 4 to tackle research proposals, grant acquisition, and artificial intelligence. The Internal Quality Assurance Cell organized the event in Mokokchung. Principal Dr. Imtiwati Jamir opened the proceedings by framing research as a vital component of the academic experience.
The first session focused on securing project funding. Dr. Suraj Beri of Nagaland University detailed the specific requirements for funding agency proposals. He distinguished these from typical PhD program submissions. Dr. Narendra Lamba, also from the sociology department, provided a roadmap for grant applications. He covered budget planning and common pitfalls that lead to rejection. Dr. Lamba shared personal expertise to guide faculty through the competitive process. Tsungrosenla Jamir moderated this segment with Shisachila Imchen serving as rapporteur.
The second session shifted to technology and ethics. Experts discussed One Nation One Subscription and the OpenAlex database. They analyzed the intersection of artificial intelligence, open access, and research integrity. Speakers emphasized data privacy, copyright compliance, and the risks of plagiarism. They warned that automated detection tools have clear limits. "The session also examined challenges relating to plagiarism and AI detection, with emphasis on the limitations of automated detection tools and the importance of faculty judgement."
Dr. T. Temjen, Dr. Chanlang Ki Bareh, and Er. Ochentsungba Ozukum served as resource persons for the final portion of the day. Molongnenla moderated, and Phalneihoi Thepfusono Hangsing recorded the findings. The seminar ended with a formal vote of thanks to the presenters and the active participants.
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