|
|
|
Journal Policy on Manuscripts Dealing with Human Subjects
Adopted by the Society of Toxicology in November 2004
Toxicological Sciences Information for Authors
Toxicological Sciences will consider manuscripts presenting data obtained from research involving human subjects (http://www.cdc.gov/OD/ads/hsrdocs.htm). Research on human subjects must be approved by an appropriate Institutional Review Board (IRB) and comply with all relevant federal, state and local regulations. For research conducted outside federal regulations, authors must provide documentation that the research was conducted according to the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. A statement describing IRB approval, consent procedures and that all human participants gave written informed consent must appear at the beginning of the Methods section; the editor may request to see such documentation. In addition, authors will be asked to indicate and certify that they have complied with all appropriate government regulations when the manuscript is submitted for review and confirm their understanding that the editor will rely on all of the disclosures called for under this policy in determining whether to accept the manuscript. No paper will be considered for review and publication without this certification from the authors. If accepted, the published paper will include a footnote stating that the authors certified that the work in human subjects was compliant with all relevant regulations or the Declaration of Helsinki, as appropriate.
DISCLAIMER for front of ToxSci:
The author(s) of each article appearing in this journal is/are solely responsible for the content thereof and for compliance with the journals policy with respect to research involving human subjects, the publication
of an article shall not constitute or be deemed to constitute any representation by the Editors, the Society of Toxicology or its Boards that the data presented therein is correct or is sufficient to support the conclusions
reached or that the experimental design or methodology is adequate. General notes for how this would work in Manuscript Central (would be similar to conflict of interest query):
- A field asking whether the paper includes research involving human subjects will be added
- If no, move on through submission.
- If yes, two additional fields will be required (paper cannot be submitted without being completed)
First field requires authors to copy and paste from the methods section describing IRB review and consent procedures (this will be verified by Ed. Office)
Second field will state: The authors certify that all research involving human subjects was done in compliance with relevant government regulations (yes/no toggle).
|
