Scientific Journal Problems of Emergency Situations - Policy on Mandatory Ethical Approval for Research Involving Humans, Animals, Biological Materials, and Personal or Confidential Data

This policy regulates the requirements for research involving human participants, animals, the use of their biological materials, and the processing of personal and confidential data. The Journal accepts manuscripts only on the condition of compliance with publishing ethics and the current legislation of Ukraine.

Mandatory Conditions for Publication

Prior to commencing the study, authors must ensure the following:

obtaining a conclusion or approval from an ethics committee or another appropriate regulatory document (as required);
obtaining informed consent from research participants or their legal representatives.
ensuring data anonymization and strict adherence to confidentiality.
ensuring humane treatment of animals in accordance with the 3Rs principles (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement).

Requirements for the "Ethical Aspects" Section

Manuscripts subject to this policy must include a dedicated "Ethical Aspects" subsection containing the following information:

for research involving humans or human bio-materials: the name of the ethics committee, the protocol number and date, details regarding informed consent, and confirmation of confidentiality and anonymity measures;
for research involving animals: the name of the ethics committee, the protocol number and date, and a description of measures taken to minimize animal suffering;
for research including processing of personal data and confidential information: information on the data status, legal grounds for processing and protection, and confirmation of compliance with the Law of Ukraine "On Protection of Personal Data" and applicable confidentiality requirements.

Editorial Control

Editorial Board reserves the right to request documents confirming compliance with this policy, such as copies of ethics committee protocols, consent forms, etc.

Failure to provide confirmation of compliance with this policy is grounds for the rejection of a manuscript.

If violations are discovered after publication, the article may be subject to correction or retraction.