Informed Consent Policy

To adhere to ethical and legal standards when working with human subjects, authors are required to comply with the following conditions regarding informed consent:

Participants should be informed:

1. That they will be involved as participants in research or that the author intends to write about them for publication.

2. That participation is voluntary and there will be no penalty for refusing to participate. Participants have the right to withdraw at any time during the preliminary review stage without facing any penalties. 

Participants should be informed about:

1. The purpose of the research and the procedures that will be followed.

2. Contact information that they can use to reach the author for any questions or queries regarding the research.

3. Any foreseeable risks and discomforts involved in agreeing to participate.

4. Any potential direct benefits of participating, such as receiving a copy of the article or chapter.

5. Participants should be informed about the protection of their confidentiality, if and how it will be safeguarded.

By adhering to these guidelines, authors ensure that they meet the necessary requirements for obtaining informed consent from human subjects involved in their research.