Ethical Clearance

All manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Holistic Medical Technologies (JHMT) must meet stringent ethical standards, which include:

  1. Ethical Clearance:

    • The research must receive approval from appropriate review boards or ethics committees.

  2. Participant Protection:

    • Authors are responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of all research participants.

  3. Informed Consent:

    • Participants must be fully informed about the study's aims, methods, and potential risks or benefits, and consent must be obtained before participation.

  4. Voluntary Participation:

    • Participation should be voluntary, without any coercion or undue influence.

  5. Right to Withdraw:

    • Participants must be aware that they can withdraw from the study at any time without facing negative consequences.

  6. Anonymity and Confidentiality:

    • Authors must maintain participants' anonymity and confidentiality, protecting their identities.

  7. Exclusion Criteria:

    • Clearly defined and justified criteria for excluding certain individuals from the study must be provided.

  8. Safeguards for Vulnerable Populations:

    • Special considerations and additional protections must be implemented for research involving vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, or individuals with reduced capacity.

  9. Ethical Treatment of Animals:

    • If the research involves non-human animals, ethical guidelines for their treatment must be followed strictly.

  10. Supervision:

    • Research activities must be conducted under proper supervision to ensure compliance with ethical standards.

Adhering to these ethical guidelines enhances the integrity and credibility of the Journal of Holistic Medical Technologies (JHMT), fostering a scholarly environment committed to ethical research practices.