Statement of Informed Consent

SRC Publishers requires that all research involving human participants be conducted in accordance with ethical standards and that informed consent is obtained from all participants prior to inclusion in the study.

1. Requirement of Informed Consent

Authors must confirm that informed consent was obtained from all individual participants included in the study. Consent should be voluntary, informed, and documented.

2. Consent for Publication

If the manuscript includes identifiable personal data such as images, clinical details, or case descriptions, authors must obtain explicit consent from the participants for publication.

3. Special Populations

For research involving minors or vulnerable individuals, informed consent must be obtained from a parent, legal guardian, or authorized representative.

4. Anonymity and Confidentiality

Authors must ensure that participants’ privacy is protected. Personal identifying information should not be disclosed unless absolutely necessary and with explicit consent.

5. Ethical Compliance Statement

Manuscripts must include a statement confirming that informed consent was obtained and that the study complies with applicable ethical guidelines and regulations.

6. Editorial Verification

Editors of SRC Publishers may request documentation or proof of informed consent at any stage of the review or publication process.

7. Non-Compliance

Failure to obtain or declare informed consent may result in rejection of the manuscript or retraction of the published article.