International Journal of Multidisciplinary Health Sciences and Research

IJMHSAR should also include the following in its copyright licensing policy:

• International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences Research (IJMHSAR) is dedicated to upholding the highest ethical standards in research and publication. This Ethics Committee Clearance Policy aligns with the guidelines established by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and outlines the requirements for authors submitting research manuscripts.
• Authors are required to obtain clearance from an accredited Ethics Committee for all studies involving human subjects, animals, or potentially sensitive data. This approval must be acquired prior to conducting the research.

Detailed Documentation: Authors must provide comprehensive documentation of the ethics approval, including the name of the Ethics Committee, reference number, and date of approval. Additionally, any modifications made to the study protocol post-clearance must be duly documented.

Informed Consent: For studies involving human subjects, authors must ensure that informed consent is obtained from all participants. The consent process should be conducted in accordance with the ethical principles outlined by the ICMR.

Confidentiality and Privacy Protection: Authors are responsible for safeguarding the confidentiality and privacy of research participants. Personal information should be anonymized or pseudonymized, and any potential identifiers should be removed from the manuscript.

Animal Welfare Compliance: Studies involving animals must adhere to established ethical guidelines for animal research. Authors should provide evidence of compliance with institutional or national animal welfare standards.

Declaration of Ethics Approval: Authors are required to provide a clear and explicit statement in their manuscript, confirming that the research was conducted in accordance with the principles outlined by the ICMR and received appropriate Ethics Committee clearance.

Ethical Considerations for Experimental Procedures: Authors should detail the ethical considerations taken into account during the experimental procedures, including any steps taken to minimize harm or discomfort to subjects.

Non-Compliance Reporting: Any instances of non-compliance with ethical standards must be reported to the Ethics Committee and the journal editorial team. Depending on the severity and nature of the non-compliance, the manuscript may be subject to further evaluation.

By submitting a manuscript to IJMHSAR, authors affirm that they have obtained the necessary Ethics Committee clearance and have conducted their research in accordance with the ICMR guidelines. Failure to comply with this policy may result in the rejection or retraction of the manuscript.