Last Updated:Â 1 April 2025
The Advanced Journal of Biomedicine & Medicine (AJBM) is committed to protecting the rights, dignity, and welfare of human participants in all biomedical and clinical research. All manuscripts must comply with recognized international and institutional ethical frameworks.
1. Ethical Framework
- Declaration of Helsinki
- Belmont Report (Respect, Beneficence, Justice)
- ICH-GCP Guidelines
- Applicable national and institutional laws
2. Institutional Review
All studies require IRB or Ethics Committee approval before initiation, with approval number and date cited in the manuscript.
3. Informed Consent
Written informed consent is required unless waived by the ethics committee. Electronic or proxy consent must be justified and approved.
4. Vulnerable Populations
Additional protections must be applied for minors, pregnant women, prisoners, and disadvantaged groups.
5. Privacy & Data Protection
Data must be anonymized or pseudonymized, stored securely, and handled under GDPR or equivalent standards.
6. Clinical Trials
All trials must be registered in recognized registries ↗ and reported according to CONSORT guidelines.
7. Publication Requirements
Manuscripts must include IRB approval details, consent description, registration number, funding, and COI statements.