For articles submitted to Imaging and Radiation Research that involve human or animal research, authors are required to provide the following documentation based on the specific circumstances:

1. Ethical Approval

Requirement: Authors must provide a statement confirming that the research has received appropriate ethical approval from an institutional review board or ethics committee.
Documentation Content: This should include the ethical approval document number, approval date, and the name of the reviewing committee.

2. Informed Consent

Requirement: For studies involving human subjects, authors must provide detailed information on how informed consent was obtained from participants.
Documentation Content:

•   A copy or sample of the informed consent form.
•   An explanation of the information provided to participants prior to the study, including the study's purpose, risks, benefits, and participants' rights.
•   The method of consent acquisition (e.g., written consent, verbal consent).

3. Animal Welfare

Requirement: For studies involving animals, authors should include a statement regarding compliance with relevant guidelines for the care and use of laboratory animals.
Documentation Content:

• A description of the ethical guidelines followed for animal research (e.g., the International Animal Care Guidelines).
• Information on the species and number of animals used, along with basic information on their care and management.
• An explanation of measures taken to minimize animal suffering and discomfort.

Failure to provide the necessary documentation may result in delays in the review process or rejection of the manuscript. For more details, please click here or contact us at editorial@enpress-publisher.com.