Informed Consent, Animal Rights & Human Rights Policy
Medvix Publications is committed to the highest standards of ethical research and publication integrity. All research involving human participants or animals must comply with international ethical standards and relevant institutional, national, and international laws.
1. Informed Consent Policy
All research involving human participants must obtain informed consent before participation.
Participants must receive sufficient information regarding the study, including:
- Purpose and objectives
- Procedures and duration
- Potential risks and benefits
- Voluntary participation and the right to withdraw at any time
Written consent must be documented, and a statement confirming consent must be included in the manuscript.
For identifiable patient information, authors must ensure consent for publication of personal or clinical details, images, or data.
Research conducted without proper informed consent will not be considered for publication.
2. Policies on Animal Rights
Studies involving animals must comply with institutional, national, and international ethical guidelines for animal care and use (e.g., ARRIVE Guidelines).
Authors must provide:
- The name of the institutional animal care committee
- Approval reference numbers
- Confirmation that procedures minimize animal suffering
Research that does not meet ethical standards for animal welfare will not be considered for publication.
3. Policies on Human Rights
Medvix Publications supports human rights in research and adheres to the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki.
Studies must ensure:
- No discrimination or exploitation of vulnerable populations
- Respect for participants’ dignity, privacy, and autonomy
- Compliance with legal and ethical standards in the country of research
- Any study involving sensitive populations or interventions requires explicit ethical approval from an appropriate body
4. Ethical Oversight
Authors must include a statement in the manuscript confirming compliance with ethical standards for human and animal research.
Medvix Publications may request documentation for verification.
Research that fails to comply with these policies will be rejected or retracted if discovered post-publication.
5. Transparency and Responsibility
Ethical compliance statements, consent, and approval details should be clearly stated in the manuscript.
Editors and reviewers are responsible for ensuring that all submitted manuscripts adhere to these policies.
Medvix Publications is committed to maintaining ethical integrity, transparency, and trust in scholarly publishing.