Protection of Research Participants
Protection of Research Participants
The Journal of Health Advancements Research and Genomics (JHARG) is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in research involving human participants. Authors submitting manuscripts that include human subjects research must ensure strict adherence to the following principles:
1. Ethical Approval
All research involving human participants must be conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki and approved by an appropriate institutional ethics review board (IRB) or ethics committee. A clear statement identifying the approving body and reference number (if applicable) must be included in the manuscript.
2. Informed Consent
Researchers must obtain voluntary, informed consent from all participants (or their legal guardians) before inclusion in the study. The consent process must include an explanation of the study’s purpose, procedures, potential risks, benefits, and the right to withdraw at any time without penalty. Documentation of informed consent should be available upon request.
3. Confidentiality and Privacy
Authors must ensure the confidentiality and privacy of research participants. Any identifying information (e.g., names, initials, photographs, hospital IDs) must be removed from manuscripts unless essential for scientific purposes, and only after obtaining explicit written consent for publication.
4. Vulnerable Populations
Special considerations must be taken when research involves vulnerable groups such as children, individuals with cognitive impairments, prisoners, or economically or educationally disadvantaged persons. Ethical justification and enhanced protections must be demonstrated.
5. Data Handling and Participant Rights
Authors must ensure secure data storage, access limitations, and ethical handling of participant data in compliance with applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR). Participants’ rights, including the right to access their data and request its removal, must be respected.
6. Reporting Requirements
All submissions involving human subjects must include:
JHARG editors reserve the right to reject or retract manuscripts that do not comply with ethical standards regarding the protection of research participants. Suspected ethical violations will be investigated according to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.
The Journal of Health Advancements Research and Genomics (JHARG) is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in research involving human participants. Authors submitting manuscripts that include human subjects research must ensure strict adherence to the following principles:
1. Ethical Approval
All research involving human participants must be conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki and approved by an appropriate institutional ethics review board (IRB) or ethics committee. A clear statement identifying the approving body and reference number (if applicable) must be included in the manuscript.
2. Informed Consent
Researchers must obtain voluntary, informed consent from all participants (or their legal guardians) before inclusion in the study. The consent process must include an explanation of the study’s purpose, procedures, potential risks, benefits, and the right to withdraw at any time without penalty. Documentation of informed consent should be available upon request.
3. Confidentiality and Privacy
Authors must ensure the confidentiality and privacy of research participants. Any identifying information (e.g., names, initials, photographs, hospital IDs) must be removed from manuscripts unless essential for scientific purposes, and only after obtaining explicit written consent for publication.
4. Vulnerable Populations
Special considerations must be taken when research involves vulnerable groups such as children, individuals with cognitive impairments, prisoners, or economically or educationally disadvantaged persons. Ethical justification and enhanced protections must be demonstrated.
5. Data Handling and Participant Rights
Authors must ensure secure data storage, access limitations, and ethical handling of participant data in compliance with applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR). Participants’ rights, including the right to access their data and request its removal, must be respected.
6. Reporting Requirements
All submissions involving human subjects must include:
- A statement on ethics committee approval
- A declaration of informed consent
- Description of how confidentiality was protected
- Justification for inclusion of vulnerable populations (if applicable)
JHARG editors reserve the right to reject or retract manuscripts that do not comply with ethical standards regarding the protection of research participants. Suspected ethical violations will be investigated according to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.