Ethical Clearance
Each manuscript submitted to Multigen: Multidisciplinary Indigenous Knowledge must meet strict ethical standards, including the following criteria:
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Ethical Approval for Research: - Research must have received approval from relevant ethical review boards or committees.
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Participant Protection: - Authors must ensure the safety and well-being of all research participants.
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Informed Consent: - Participants must be fully informed about the study’s objectives, methods, and potential risks or benefits, and consent must be obtained.
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Voluntary Participation: - Participation must be voluntary, free from any coercion or undue pressure.
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Right to Withdraw: - Participants should know they can withdraw from the study at any time without negative consequences.
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Anonymity and Confidentiality: - Authors must protect participants' identities and maintain confidentiality.
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Exclusion Criteria: - Clearly define and justify any criteria for excluding individuals from the study.
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Protection for Vulnerable Populations: - Implement additional safeguards for research involving vulnerable groups, such as children, the elderly, or those with impaired capacity.
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Ethical Treatment of Animals: - Follow strict ethical guidelines when involving non-human animals in research.
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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.