Ethical Clearance

Society: Journal of Community and Service requires that all research involving human or animal subjects adheres to ethical standards and guidelines. Authors must obtain ethical clearance from relevant institutional review boards or ethics committees prior to conducting their research.

Requirements for Ethical Clearance:

  1. Human Subjects: Research involving human participants must ensure informed consent is obtained and that participants are treated with respect and dignity. Authors must detail the procedures for obtaining consent and the measures taken to protect participant confidentiality.

  2. Animal Subjects: Research involving animals must comply with applicable laws and regulations regarding animal welfare. Authors must provide information on how animals were treated and any ethical considerations taken into account during the research process.

  3. Documentation: Authors are required to include a statement in their manuscript indicating that ethical clearance has been obtained, along with the name of the approving body and any relevant approval numbers.

  4. Compliance with Guidelines: All research must comply with the ethical guidelines established by the relevant authorities, including but not limited to the Declaration of Helsinki and the guidelines provided by the American Psychological Association (APA) for research involving human subjects.