JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
Research ethics and consent
Protect participants, uphold welfare and report approvals transparently.
Human participants and personal data
State the ethics committee, approval identifier and consent process for research involving people or identifiable information. Explain exemptions. Protect privacy in manuscripts, images and shared datasets. Obtain specific consent where identifiable participant material will be published.
Animal research
Describe the relevant approval, care standards and steps used to reduce harm and ensure animal welfare. Report methods and the rationale for the work with enough detail for ethical assessment.
Documentation
Retain supporting approvals and consent records. Supply evidence securely if requested by editors; do not publish confidential consent forms or participant identifiers.