Ethical Clearance
All manuscripts submitted to the Community Research and Application Journal (CRAJ) are required to adhere to rigorous ethical guidelines, which encompass the following:
Ethical Approval:
Research must be sanctioned by relevant review boards or ethics committees.
Participant Safety:
Authors must ensure the safety and well-being of all research participants.
Informed Consent:
Participants must be fully briefed on the study's objectives, procedures, potential risks, and benefits, and their consent must be obtained prior to participation.
Voluntary Involvement:
Participation should be voluntary, free from any form of pressure or undue influence.
Withdrawal Rights:
Participants must be informed that they can withdraw from the study at any point without facing any repercussions.
Privacy and Confidentiality:
Authors must protect participants' identities by maintaining their anonymity and confidentiality.
Exclusion Criteria:
Criteria for excluding certain individuals from the study must be clearly defined and justified.
Protection of Vulnerable Groups:
Special considerations and additional safeguards must be implemented for research involving vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, or individuals with limited capacity.
Animal Ethics:
If the research involves non-human animals, strict adherence to ethical guidelines for their treatment is required.
Proper Supervision:
Research activities must be conducted under appropriate supervision to ensure compliance with ethical standards.
By adhering to these ethical principles, the Community Research and Application Journal (CRAJ) upholds the integrity and credibility of scholarly work, promoting a research environment dedicated to ethical practices.