AHM journal recognizes the fundamental importance of informed consent in research involving human subjects.

Authors are required to state that informed consent was obtained from all participants or their legal guardians. The consent process should include information about the study, participant rights, and any potential risks or benefits. Authors should confirm that the study was conducted in compliance with the principles outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki or any relevant local regulations.

Authors submitting manuscripts involving human participants must adhere to the following guidelines to ensure the ethical treatment of participants and compliance with relevant regulations:

1. Requirement of Informed Consent:

1. Authors must state that informed consent was obtained from all human participants or their legal guardians before their inclusion in the study.
2. Informed consent should be obtained voluntarily, without coercion or undue influence, and participants should have the right to withdraw their consent at any time without penalty.

2. Informed Consent Process:

1. Authors should describe the process through which informed consent was obtained, including the provision of information to participants about the study’s objectives, procedures, potential risks and benefits, and their rights.
2. Authors should specify whether written or oral consent was obtained and provide justification for the chosen method.

3. Participant Privacy and Confidentiality:

1. Authors must outline the measures taken to protect the confidentiality and privacy of participants. Any personally identifiable information should be safeguarded and anonymized during data collection, analysis, and reporting.
2. Authors should describe how participant data will be stored, secured, and used in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.

4. Informed Consent for Publication:

1. Authors must inform participants about the potential for publication of research findings and data, ensuring they understand the implications of their participation.
2. Authors should clarify whether specific identifiers will be used in published materials and, if necessary, seek additional consent for such identification.

5. Ethical Review and Approval:

1. Authors should disclose the institutional review board or ethics committee responsible for approving the study and confirm that the research was conducted in compliance with their guidelines.
2. Authors must provide the necessary details to ensure transparency, including the name of the ethics committee and the date of ethical approval.

6. Documentation of Informed Consent:

1. Authors should retain documentation of informed consent, whether in written or electronic form, as per institutional policies. The documentation should include participant signatures or other appropriate indications of consent.
2. Authors should retain the consent documentation for a period of time as determined by the institute regulations and be prepared to provide access to it upon request or as required by regulatory authorities.