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Ethics Committees (ECs) protect human rights and research participant well-being. Adhering to EC regulations ensures ethical research conduct and prevents publication issues, despite operational challenges.

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  • Medical Ethics
  • Research Integrity
  • Human Subject Protection

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  • Ethics Committees (ECs) are crucial independent bodies safeguarding human rights and research subject welfare.
  • ECs operate on core principles: autonomy, justice, beneficence, nonmaleficence, confidentiality, and honesty.
  • This review examines EC approval processes, committee composition, and duties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the types of research requiring Ethics Committee (EC) approval.
  • To detail the EC submission process, including exemptions and review procedures.
  • To highlight the importance of risk-benefit assessment and privacy considerations in research.

Main Methods:

  • Literature search conducted on MEDLINE, Scopus, and Directory of Open Access Journals.
  • Review focused on studies pertaining to Ethics Committee functions and research oversight.
  • Analysis of EC constitution, duties, review processes, and risk-benefit evaluations.

Main Results:

  • ECs are central to regulating research and ensuring participant safety, despite facing challenges like cost and expertise.
  • ECs ensure safe study designs and protect researchers throughout the study lifecycle.
  • Data Safety and Monitoring Boards complement ECs in continuous participant safety monitoring.

Conclusions:

  • Adherence to EC rules is vital for academicians and researchers to uphold human rights and protect participants.
  • ECs play a pivotal role in ethical research conduct, publication integrity, and participant safety.
  • Despite challenges, ECs are indispensable for ethical research governance and participant well-being.