Human, Animal, plant Ethics

Human Research
Clinical research involving human participants or materials must include a statement confirming ethics committee approval and written informed consent from participants. The research must protect participant rights and privacy in line with the Declaration of Helsinki (1975, revised 2013). 

Animal Research 
Research involving vertebrates or regulated invertebrates must follow institutional, national, or international guidelines and receive ethics committee approval where applicable. Field studies must also adhere to relevant regulations. Manuscripts must include a compliance statement and necessary permits. Authors should follow the IUCN Policy on endangered species and the Convention on the Trade of Endangered Species. The ARRIVE checklist must be followed for studies involving live animals, and the housing and care of animals should meet established ethical standards. 

Plant Research
Studies involving plants must comply with institutional, national, or international regulations. Authors are encouraged to adhere to the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Convention on the Trade of Endangered Species to ensure ethical research practices. 

Informed Consent
Authors must secure informed consent from participants, with additional safeguards for vulnerable groups. Consent must be obtained directly or through guardians. Identifiable information will not be published without explicit consent. Authors are responsible for storing consent forms to ensure confidentiality, following ICMJE guidelines on participant privacy.