Reporting of ‘Ethical Considerations’ in Research Papers: The Essentials
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Ethics Committee, Informed consent, Trial Registry, Declaration of HelsinkiAbstract
Ethical considerations are a fundamental component of research manuscripts. Standard practices involve documenting written informed consent, ethics committee approval, and trial registration. When mentioning ethics committee or trial registry details, include the name, approval number, and date. Providing clear and comprehensive documentation of ethical considerations fosters transparency and enhances trust in the research process among editors, reviewers, and readers.
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