If the research carried out involves human subjects, then the manuscript submitted to ProTVF must meet the ethical clearance requirements, including:
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Ethical approval for all research
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Protection of participants
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Informed consent
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No coercion
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The right to withdraw.
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Anonymity and confidentiality
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Appropriate exclusion criteria.
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Concern about participant’s health and well-being.
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Duty of care.
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Additional safeguards for research with vulnerable populations
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Ethical treatment of non-human animals.
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Appropriate supervision.
Research Ethics Clearance is an instrument to measure the ethical fulfilment of a research process. Approval from the Ethics Committee must be obtained before the research begins. Research Clearance Ethics is a reference for researchers in upholding the values of integrity, honesty, and fairness in conducting research. A good understanding of Research Clearance Ethics is necessary to avoid problems in conducting research and publishing research results.