Human Subjects and Ethics Approval

Overview

Research involving human participants must comply with internationally accepted ethical principles and applicable national regulations.

Authors Should Indicate That
Informed consent was obtained where appropriate
Approval was granted by a recognized ethics committee or institutional review board
Participant confidentiality has been protected
Required Identification

The manuscript should identify:

Approving Institution Name of ethics committee / IRB
Approval Reference No. Where applicable
Non-Compliance
Research that fails to meet accepted ethical standards may be rejected regardless of its scientific merit.