Ethical Clearance

Each manuscript submitted to Multigen: Multidisciplinary Indigenous Knowledge must meet strict ethical standards, including the following criteria:

  1. Ethical Approval for Research:    - Research must have received approval from relevant ethical review boards or committees.

  2. Participant Protection:    - Authors must ensure the safety and well-being of all research participants.

  3. Informed Consent:    - Participants must be fully informed about the study’s objectives, methods, and potential risks or benefits, and consent must be obtained.

  4. Voluntary Participation:    - Participation must be voluntary, free from any coercion or undue pressure.

  5. Right to Withdraw:    - Participants should know they can withdraw from the study at any time without negative consequences.

  6. Anonymity and Confidentiality:    - Authors must protect participants' identities and maintain confidentiality.

  7. Exclusion Criteria:    - Clearly define and justify any criteria for excluding individuals from the study.

  8. Protection for Vulnerable Populations:    - Implement additional safeguards for research involving vulnerable groups, such as children, the elderly, or those with impaired capacity.

  9. Ethical Treatment of Animals:    - Follow strict ethical guidelines when involving non-human animals in research.

  10. Supervision:    - Ensure research activities are properly supervised to maintain ethical standards.

Adhering to these ethical guidelines helps uphold the integrity and credibility of Multigen: Multidisciplinary Indigenous Knowledge, fostering a scholarly environment that prioritizes ethical conduct in research.