Who holds the responsibility for obtaining ethical approval, and what steps must they take to ensure compliance with ethical guidelines? Is it solely the principal investigator, or do co-researchers, institutions, and sponsoring bodies also share accountability in the approval process? ...
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“Where can researchers access the ethical approval application form—through their institution, funding body, or regulatory authority? Are there online portals, or must they contact an ethics committee directly?”
“What key details must be included in an ethical approval application, such as study objectives, methodology, participant consent, risk assessment, and data confidentiality measures?”
“Is a literature review required in the ethical approval application, and if so, how does it support the study’s justification, context, and ethical considerations?”
“What are the fundamental ethical principles in research, such as respect for persons, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice, and how do they guide ethical decision-making?”