Research Ethics
Research Involving Human Subjects
When publishing research involving human subjects, human material, human tissues, or human data, authors must state that the research was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki of 1975, as revised in 2013 (link). According to this declaration, approval from a local institutional review board (IRB) or other suitable ethics committee must be acquired prior to conducting research to ensure compliance with national and international standards.
Ethical Guidelines for the Use of Animals in Research
The editors will require that the potential advantages of research involving animals outweigh the animals’ suffering, and that the methods used are scientifically justified and ethically acceptable. Authors should ensure that their study adheres to the generally accepted “3Rs”:
- Replacement: Whenever possible, replacing animals with alternative methods.
- Reduction: Reducing the number of animals used to the minimum required to achieve valid results.
- Refinement: Improving experimental conditions and procedures to minimize animal suffering.
For more assistance, authors may refer to the Code of Practice for the Housing and Care of Animals Used in Scientific Procedures, the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science, or the European Animal Research Association.
About Journal
International Jordanian Journal Aryam for Humanities and Social Sciences (IJJA) and its publisher, the Jordanian Center for Research and Studies – Aryam, is committed to maintaining the highest academic and ethical publishing standards.