Introduction

Crimson Publishers is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in scholarly publishing. We ensure that all research involving human participants is conducted responsibly, ethically, and with full respect for their dignity, rights, and well-being. This Human Rights Policy outlines our expectations for authors and the standards required for all submissions to our journals.

Core Principles

1. Respect for Human Dignity

All research must honor the inherent dignity, autonomy, and worth of every individual involved.

2. Informed Consent

Participants must be fully informed about:

• The purpose and nature of the research
• Possible risks and benefits
• Their rights, including the right to withdraw

Participation must be voluntary, and consent must be properly documented.

3. Privacy and Confidentiality

Researchers must protect participants’ personal information by:

• Anonymizing or de-identifying data whenever possible
• Clearly communicating how data will be stored, shared, and used
• Securing explicit consent for use of identifiable information

4. Non-Discrimination

Research must be designed and conducted without discrimination based on race, gender, age, ethnicity, religion, disability, or socioeconomic status.

5. Participant Safety

The safety and welfare of participants must always be a priority. Authors must minimize risks and implement appropriate safeguards, especially when working with vulnerable populations.

Requirements for Authors

Ethical Approval

• All human-subject research must receive prior approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or ethics committee.
• Manuscripts must include the name of the ethics committee and the approval number.
• Research must follow established ethical guidelines such as the Declaration of Helsinki or Belmont Report.

Informed Consent Documentation

• Authors must provide confirmation that informed consent was obtained from all participants.
• Consent must be written; if written consent is not feasible, documented oral consent is acceptable.
• Additional consent from guardians is required for vulnerable populations (e.g., minors or individuals with impaired decision-making capacity).

Confidentiality and Data Handling

Manuscripts must clearly describe:

• How participant data was protected
• Whether data was anonymized or de-identified
• How data will be stored and used
• Any permissions obtained for the use of identifiable information

Ethical Reporting

All manuscripts must include:

• A statement confirming IRB or ethics committee approval
• A statement confirming informed consent was obtained
• Details of confidentiality and data security measures

Non-Compliance

Investigation

Any concerns related to ethical misconduct or human rights violations will be reviewed by the editorial team.

Sanctions

If a breach is confirmed, possible actions include:

• Rejection of the manuscript
• Retraction of the published article
• Notification to the authors’ institution
• Other appropriate editorial actions