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Integrated Research Collaboration Protocol (VAISR)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

VAISR Research Laboratory<\/strong>
Effective Date: December 30, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Introduction and Objective<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This protocol establishes a transparent, equitable, and adaptive framework for all research collaborations within the VAISR Research Laboratory. Its primary objectives are to ensure:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Scientific and industrial quality<\/strong> of all research outputs;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Respect for intellectual property<\/strong> and fair recognition of each member\u2019s contributions;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Operational efficiency<\/strong> in managing projects in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, and Data Mining<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    2. Membership Criteria and Classification<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Membership is granted based on:<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Demonstrated technical expertise<\/strong> in the lab\u2019s core domains;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Documented academic or industrial experience<\/strong> (publications, projects, grants);<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Research motivation<\/strong> and proven ability for collaborative teamwork<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Final selection requires:<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • A formal recommendation by Laboratory Management<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Approval by the Project Lead<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      3. Member Commitments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      3.1. Virtual Engagement and Project Management<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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      • All activities must be conducted virtually<\/strong> via the official project management platform \u201cMizito\u201d<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Mandatory attendance<\/strong> in scheduled online meetings and timely progress updates<\/strong> in Mizito are required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Repeated unexcused absence or inactivity<\/strong> will result in removal from the project<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        3.2. Professional Coordination and Conduct<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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        • The Project Lead<\/strong> holds full technical and operational responsibility<\/strong> for the project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • All members must maintain professional coordination<\/strong>, constructive communication<\/strong>, and mutual respect<\/strong> in all interactions\u2014including informal or off-platform discussions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          4. Research Standards and Publication Policy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          4.1. Language and Output Quality<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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          • All research must be conducted and documented in English<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Manuscripts must be submitted to Scopus-indexed journals<\/strong> with a minimum ranking of Q3<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Use of scientific methodologies<\/strong>, cross-validation<\/strong>, and transparent documentation<\/strong> is mandatory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            4.2. Affiliation and Authorship<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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            • The VAISR Laboratory<\/strong> must be listed as an organizational affiliation<\/strong> for at least one author.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Authorship order must reflect actual, documented contributions<\/strong> and be agreed upon by the Project Lead<\/strong> and approved by Laboratory Management<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Ghost authorship<\/strong> or inclusion of non-contributing individuals is strictly prohibited<\/strong> and considered unethical.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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              5. Intellectual Property, Data, and Outputs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              • All project outputs\u2014including code, datasets, models, papers, reports, and ideas<\/strong>\u2014are the property of either the VAISR Laboratory<\/strong> or the grant\/contract holder<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • External use<\/strong> of any output (e.g., in theses, personal ventures, or academic work) requires prior written permission<\/strong> from Laboratory Management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • All materials must be stored exclusively<\/strong> in the project\u2019s official Mizito repository<\/strong>. Use of personal repositories (e.g., private GitHub) is not permitted<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                6. Financial Resources and Contracts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                • Monetary compensation<\/strong> is only possible for grant-funded projects<\/strong> and after signing a formal agreement<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • External researchers<\/strong> may be onboarded only with prior written approval<\/strong> from Laboratory Management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                  7. Research Ethics and Professional Conduct<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                  • Members must uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, fairness, and accountability<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Any form of harassment, discrimination, idea theft, or unprofessional behavior<\/strong>\u2014including in messaging platforms or virtual spaces\u2014will result in formal warning or immediate termination<\/strong> of collaboration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Members must keep their profiles updated<\/strong> (degree, skills, email, institutional affiliation) in the lab\u2019s internal system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                    8. Termination of Collaboration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                    • All collaborations are non-permanent<\/strong> and subject to periodic review<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • The Laboratory reserves the right to terminate collaboration at any time<\/strong>, with or without stated cause, while adhering to ethical principles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Active members may voluntarily withdraw<\/strong> by providing 7 days\u2019 written notice<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Upon termination:<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • All access to lab resources will be revoked<\/strong>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Official communication channels will be closed<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                      9. Additional Provisions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                      • Official recommendation letters<\/strong> will only be issued for individuals with documented, approved contributions<\/strong>, upon Project Lead endorsement<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Resumes of high-performing members<\/strong> may be submitted to the Virtual Growth Center<\/strong> for the \u201cElite Core\u201d program, with prior notice and consent<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • For international collaborations<\/strong>, strict compliance with sanctions regulations<\/strong>, GDPR<\/strong>, and secure data transfer protocols<\/strong> is mandatory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                        Acknowledgment and Compliance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                        This document serves as a binding agreement<\/strong> for all VAISR research activities as of December 30, 2025<\/strong>.
                        By initiating collaboration with the laboratory, all new members implicitly accept and agree to abide by<\/strong> the terms of this protocol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                        Prepared by VAISR Research Laboratory Management<\/em>
                        For internal use and partner onboarding<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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                        Integrated Research Collaboration Protocol (VAISR) VAISR Research LaboratoryEffective Date: December 30, 2025 1. Introduction and Objective This protocol establishes a transparent, equitable, and adaptive framework for all research collaborations within the VAISR Research Laboratory. Its primary objectives are to ensure: 2. Membership Criteria and Classification 3. Member Commitments 3.1. Virtual Engagement and Project Management 3.2. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-63","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vaisr.ir\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/63","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vaisr.ir\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vaisr.ir\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vaisr.ir\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vaisr.ir\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=63"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/vaisr.ir\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/63\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":85,"href":"https:\/\/vaisr.ir\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/63\/revisions\/85"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vaisr.ir\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=63"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}