Ethical Oversight Policy

The Journal adheres to strict ethical standards for research involving human subjects, animals, or sensitive data:

Human and Animal Subjects: For all research involving humans, animals, or biological materials, authors must obtain mandatory approval from an Institutional Review Board (IRB) or a local Ethics Committee.

Personal and Confidential Data: Research involving personal data must strictly comply with the Law of Ukraine "On Protection of Personal Data" and relevant international standards (e.g., GDPR). Authors must confirm that informed consent was obtained from all participants.

Documentation: The Editorial Board reserves the right to request copies of ethical approvals and consent forms. The manuscript must specify the name of the approving ethical body and the protocol reference number.