The International Journal of Molecular Medicine and Advance Sciences (IJMMAS) is committed to ensuring that all research involving human participants and animals is conducted in accordance with the highest ethical standards. Authors are required to comply with all applicable institutional, national, and international regulations governing human and animal research.

IJMMAS follows the ethical recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). Manuscripts that fail to comply with these ethical requirements may be rejected before or during peer review, or appropriate editorial action may be taken after publication if ethical concerns are identified.

Human Rights

Research involving human participants must respect the dignity, rights, safety, privacy, and well-being of all individuals. Studies should be conducted in accordance with internationally accepted ethical principles, including the Declaration of Helsinki, and must comply with applicable institutional and national regulations.

Authors must ensure that:

• Prior approval has been obtained from an appropriate Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Ethics Committee.
• Participation in the study was voluntary.
• Informed consent was obtained from all participants or their legally authorized representatives.
• Participant confidentiality and privacy have been adequately protected.
• Personal or identifiable information is published only with explicit written consent where required.

The manuscript should clearly state the name of the approving Ethics Committee or IRB, approval number (where applicable), and confirmation that informed consent was obtained.

Animal Rights and Welfare

Research involving animals must be conducted responsibly and in accordance with internationally accepted principles for the ethical care and use of laboratory animals. Authors should comply with all applicable institutional, national, and international regulations governing animal research.

Authors must ensure that:

• Animal studies received prior approval from the appropriate Animal Ethics Committee or Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), where applicable.
• Experimental procedures minimized pain, suffering, distress, and discomfort.
• The number of animals used was scientifically justified and kept to the minimum necessary.
• Appropriate housing, veterinary care, and humane treatment were provided throughout the study.

The manuscript should include details of the ethical approval and confirm compliance with relevant animal welfare regulations.

Editorial Assessment

Editors may request additional ethical documentation, approval letters, consent forms, or supporting information whenever clarification is required. Failure to provide satisfactory evidence of ethical compliance may result in rejection of the manuscript or withdrawal of a published article.

Policy Compliance

By submitting a manuscript to IJMMAS, authors confirm that all human and animal research has been conducted ethically and responsibly, that all required approvals and permissions have been obtained, and that the manuscript complies with the ethical standards recommended by COPE, ICMJE, and applicable regulatory authorities.