Publication Ethics
Human Research Ethics
Indo Global Journal of Commerce and Economics is committed to upholding the highest ethical standards for research involving human participants. All studies submitted to the journal must be conducted in accordance with internationally recognised ethical principles and applicable institutional, national, and international regulations.
Author Requirements for Human Research
- The study received prior approval from an appropriate Institutional Review Board (IRB), Ethics Committee, or equivalent ethics review body, where required.
- Informed consent was obtained from all participants before their involvement in the research. For minors or individuals unable to provide consent, permission must be obtained from a parent, legal guardian, or authorised representative.
- The rights, dignity, privacy, safety, and well-being of participants were protected throughout the research process.
- Participant confidentiality and personal data are safeguarded, and identifying information is not disclosed without explicit written consent.
- Any images, videos, or case details that could identify participants are published only with the participant's written permission.
- The manuscript includes a clear ethics statement describing ethics approval (where applicable), the name of the approving committee, approval number (if available), and confirmation that informed consent was obtained.
The Editorial Office may request copies of ethics approval documents or additional information to verify compliance with ethical requirements.
Consequences of Non-Compliance
- Rejection of the manuscript.
- Withdrawal of the submission from the review process.
- Retraction of a published article.
- Other appropriate actions in accordance with the journal's publication ethics policies.
IGJCE expects all authors to conduct human participant research responsibly, ethically, and with full respect for the rights and welfare of all participants.
