SIMEC Foundation

Publications

Books/Monograph

SIMEC Research Center is well placed to conduct impactful research across the world. It provides for scholarly publication and the circulation of academic knowledge. Our focus is to produce world class research focusing on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary trends of global knowledge practices. We welcome global scholars to collaborate with SIMEC and work with international publishers to disseminate knowledge.

Korean Wave in South Asia

Transcultural Flow, Fandom and Identity

Ratan Kumar Roy, Biswajit Das

Television in Bangladesh

News and Audiences

Ratan Kumar Roy

Television Publics in South Asia

Mediated Politics and Culture

S M Shameem Reza, Ratan Kumar Roy

Seeing South Asia

Visuals Beyond Borders

Dev Nath Pathak, Biswajit Das, Ratan Kumar Roy

Career in Japan

Easy Way To Learn Japanese

Engr. Sardar Md. Shaheen

Corona Day Diary

Engr. Sardar Md. Shaheen

Light of Time

First Edition

Engr. Sardar Md. Shaheen

Light of Time

Second Edition

Engr. Sardar Md. Shaheen

Lost childhood: All that is collected

Engr. Sardar Md. Shaheen

Articles/Book Chapters

The Blue Economy Governance in Bangladesh: A Systemic Development Perspective

Author Name(s): Richard Bawden, Ratan Kumar Roy, Tami Harriott, Sariful Islam

Publication Year: 2025

Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland

Agency of the Refugees in Camp Governance: Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh

Author Name(s): Sariful Islam

Publication Year: 2025

Publisher: Springer Nature Singapore

Television Publics in South Asia: Mediated Politics and Culture

Author Name(s): S M Shameem Reza, Ratan Kumar Roy (Eds.)

Publication Year: 2024

Publisher: Routledge, London

Korean Wave in South Asia: Transcultural Flow, Fandom and Identity

Author Name(s): Ratan Kumar Roy, Biswajit Das (Eds.)

Publication Year: 2022

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan

Research Ethics Board of SIMEC Research Center

About

SIMEC Research Center is committed to advancing knowledge while ensuring that research is conducted with the utmost ethical consideration. Our Research Ethics Board brings together experienced and highly skilled scholars from a range of disciplines who are well equipped to review, advise, and guide research projects. By integrating multidisciplinary expertise with global ethical standards, the board supports researchers in designing responsible, respectful, and impactful studies.

All research conducted under or in collaboration with SIMEC Research Center must adhere to the following principles:

Respect for Human Dignity – Protect the rights, integrity, and autonomy of all participants
Informed Consent – Ensure voluntary participation based on clear and transparent information
Privacy and Confidentiality – Protect personal data and respect anonymity whenever requested or necessary
Integrity and Honesty – Avoid fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, or misrepresentation of data
Beneficence and Non-Maleficence – Maximize benefits while minimizing risks or harm to individuals, communities, and environments
Justice and Inclusion – Promote fair access, avoid discrimination, and consider gender, age, cultural, and social equity

These guidelines apply to:

Respect for Human Dignity – Protect the rights, integrity, and autonomy of all participants
Informed Consent – Ensure voluntary participation based on clear and transparent information
Privacy and Confidentiality – Protect personal data and respect anonymity whenever requested or necessary
Integrity and Honesty – Avoid fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, or misrepresentation of data
Beneficence and Non-Maleficence – Maximize benefits while minimizing risks or harm to individuals, communities, and environments
Justice and Inclusion – Promote fair access, avoid discrimination, and consider gender, age, cultural, and social equity

Ensure research questions, methods, and outcomes respect human rights and cultural sensitivities
Avoid exploitation of vulnerable groups (youth, women, refugees, migrants, indigenous communities)
Ensure transparency in funding sources and potential conflicts of interest
Uphold open, responsible, and accurate communication of research findings

Collect only the data necessary for the research purpose
Store data securely and in compliance with data protection standards
Obtain consent for the sharing, publication, or secondary use of data
When working with AI, IoT, or digital data, ensure cybersecurity, minimize surveillance risks, and uphold digital rights

Engage communities respectfully in participatory or action research
Recognize local knowledge and ensure benefit-sharing
Avoid environmental harm in research design, particularly in projects involving climate change, energy, and urban development

Researchers must submit an Ethics Review Form before starting their project
The Research Ethics Board of SIMEC Research Center will assess projects based on risk, sensitivity, and compliance with these guidelines
Feedback will be provided to strengthen ethical standards in design and execution

Acknowledge all contributors fairly
Disclose funding sources and conflicts of interest in publications
Prioritize open access and knowledge-sharing when possible

Respect cultural differences and adhere to local legal frameworks across countries
Collaborate equitably with international partners
Prevent predatory and exploitative research by ensuring meaningful involvement of local researchers and communities

If you are interested in obtaining a research ethics clearance from the research ethics board adhering to the guidelines outlined, please fill-up the following Ethics Form and email to info@simecresearch.com