{"id":35,"date":"2025-07-15T14:42:31","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T06:42:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/bsk\/?page_id=35"},"modified":"2025-08-08T16:25:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T08:25:51","slug":"submissions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/bsk\/submissions\/","title":{"rendered":"Submissions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"35\" class=\"elementor elementor-35\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4e4d54 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f4e4d54\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2698712 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2698712\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Submission Preparation Checklist<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2eb1a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2eb1a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As part of the submission process, authors are required to ensure that their submission complies with all of the following items. Submissions that do not adhere to these guidelines may be returned to the authors for revision.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce8fe3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce8fe3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The manuscript is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not under consideration by another journal. If this is not the case, a justification has been provided in the Comments to the Editor.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The manuscript file is in Microsoft Word (.doc\/.docx).\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/bsk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Template-Manuscript-BSK_mastercopy.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click for template<\/a>.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The manuscript is written in either Malay or English, in Times New Roman, font size 10, single spacing, double-column and follows the formatting structure required by BSK.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The manuscript does not exceed 12 pages (original article) or 6 pages (short communication, case report, or research note).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An abstract in both Malay and English (150\u2013250 words each) is included, regardless of the manuscript\u2019s primary language.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three (3) to five (5) keywords are provided.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All figures, charts, and tables are clearly labelled in the positions clearly marked within the text. All visuals are numbered in sequence and referenced in the manuscript.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The manuscript uses author-date citation style, and all references follow a consistent format in line with The Chicago Manual of Style or UKM Publisher Guidelines. All cited works appear in the reference list, and vice versa.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any third-party materials (e.g., images, figures) have been used with written permission, or are from public domain\/fair use sources. Proof of permission is attached if applicable.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The author(s) agree to review the final proof and notify the editorial board of any required corrections before publication.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e0376e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7e0376e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d0b04c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7d0b04c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> Author Guidelines<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3412b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3412b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>1. Scope of the Journal<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BSK is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing knowledge across all disciplines of health and medical sciences. The journal accepts articles in the following areas (but not limited to):<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Audiology, Biochemistry, Dentistry, Dietetics<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical Imaging, Biomedical Science, Medical Radiation<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrition, Optometry, Pharmacology, Pharmacy<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physiology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forensic Science, Environmental Health, Public Health<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Psychology, Speech Sciences, Sports Science<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The journal publishes:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Original Research Articles<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short Communications<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Case Reports<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research Notes<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4e5208 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4e5208\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>2. Language<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manuscripts may be submitted in Malay or English. Regardless of the manuscript language, all submissions must include abstracts in both Malay and English.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b552be elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0b552be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>3. Manuscript Format<\/b><\/h3><p>Title Page:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manuscript title (not exceeding 15 words)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full names and affiliations of all authors<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corresponding author\u2019s contact information (email, phone, address)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abstract and Keywords:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abstract in both Malay and English, each between 150\u2013250 words<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include 3 to 5 keywords in both Malay and English<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manuscript Structure:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduction<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Materials and Methods<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Results and Discussion (may be separated)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acknowledgements (if any)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">References<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tables and Figures:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numbered in sequence (e.g., TABLE 1, FIGURE 1)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All figures, charts, and tables are clearly labelled in the positions clearly marked within the text. <\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All visuals are numbered in sequence and referenced in the manuscript.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97fc9ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"97fc9ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>4. References<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the author\u2013date citation style (e.g., Ahmad, 2020).<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List all references alphabetically at the end of the manuscript.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reference format must follow either:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagomanualofstyle.org\/home.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Chicago Manual of Style<\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/kita\/wp-content\/uploads\/GAYA-UKM_BAHASA-MELAYU.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaya UKM Guidelines<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure consistency throughout. All cited sources must appear in the reference list and vice versa.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65c51be e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"65c51be\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e5d3c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7e5d3c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Copyright Notice<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7b5577 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a7b5577\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authors are fully responsible for ensuring their work does not infringe any copyright laws. Any previously published materials (e.g., figures, images) must be accompanied by written permission from the copyright holder. Proof of permission must be submitted with the manuscript, or usage must clearly fall under fair use\/public domain.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4286e7b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4286e7b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cb9b3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4cb9b3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Privacy Statement<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd4f7be elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd4f7be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Bulletin of Health Sciences is committed to ensuring the privacy and security of all users interacting with the journal website and editorial system. Any personal information collected through the manuscript submission, peer review, or publication processes will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection laws and ethical publishing standards.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specifically:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal information (e.g., names, institutional affiliations, contact information) provided by authors, reviewers, and editors will be used solely for editorial communication and publication-related purposes. Email addresses will not be shared, sold, or used for any commercial mailing list or unauthorised contact. All submitted manuscripts and reviewer comments are treated as confidential.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The journal may collect anonymised data for website analytics, but this does not include personally identifiable information. By submitting a manuscript or registering as a user, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this policy.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c05207 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2c05207\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7b3b6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b7b3b6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ethics Statement<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04282c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"04282c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The BSK is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity. The journal follows the principles outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) to ensure ethical conduct by all parties involved in the publication process: authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher. The following policies outline our expectations and responsibilities.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe2b384 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe2b384\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>The Responsibilities of Authors<\/strong><ul><li><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authors submitting to BSK are expected to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit original and unpublished work that is not under consideration by any other journal.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that the work is free from plagiarism, data fabrication, and falsification.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide accurate and honest methodological and data reporting.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disclose any conflicts of interest or funding sources that may influence the interpretation of results.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acknowledge all contributors, collaborators, and cited work appropriately.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtain ethical approval from relevant committees for research involving human or animal subjects, and provide documentation if requested.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include a statement of informed consent where applicable.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promptly notify the editor if significant errors are discovered post-publication, and cooperate in issuing corrections or retractions as needed.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fcce64f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fcce64f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>The Responsibilities of Editors<\/strong><ul><li><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Editors of BSK are responsible for:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensuring a fair and unbiased review process, with decisions based solely on academic merit, originality, and relevance to the journal\u2019s scope.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining the confidentiality of all manuscripts and reviewer identities.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking prompt action in response to ethical concerns, complaints, or suspected misconduct.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoiding conflicts of interest in the handling of submissions.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensuring that peer review is double-blinded and that reviews are objective, constructive, and timely.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d8f0c87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d8f0c87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>\u00a0The Responsibilities of Reviewers<\/strong><br \/><ul><li><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reviewers play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and integrity of BSK. They are expected to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations of the manuscript.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain confidentiality of the manuscript and do not use any content for personal or academic advantage.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disclose any conflicts of interest that may affect the impartiality of the review.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Report any ethical issues, such as plagiarism or data concerns, to the editor.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decline the review if they feel unqualified or unable to complete it on time.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de9dfb5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"de9dfb5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9468f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c9468f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ethical Guidelines for Human Subjects Research<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1aa63c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b1aa63c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All studies involving human participants must:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adhere to the Declaration of Helsinki or equivalent national ethical standards.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtain approval from an institutional ethics committee or review board, with the approval number clearly stated in the manuscript.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include a statement confirming that informed consent was obtained from all participants, or from legal guardians where applicable.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that the dignity, rights, and privacy of all research participants 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