Anonymization, Confidentiality, and Informed Consent Policy

The Eurasian Journal of Science and Engineering (EAJSE) is committed to protecting the privacy and rights of research participants, authors, and reviewers. This policy ensures that sensitive information is handled ethically throughout the research, submission, review, and publication processes.

  1. Anonymization
  • Manuscripts must not include identifiable information about research participants unless explicitly necessary and ethically approved.
  • Where possible, data should be anonymized or pseudonymized to prevent identification of individuals.
  • The journal may remove or redact identifiable information if ethical concerns are raised after submission.
  1. Confidentiality
  • The journal ensures the confidential handling of all submitted manuscripts.
  • Reviewers, editors, and staff must maintain strict confidentiality and must not share manuscript contents or related information with unauthorized persons.
  • Any sensitive data or proprietary information included in manuscripts must be protected throughout the review and publication process.
  1. Informed Consent
  • Research involving human participants requires informed consent before data collection.
  • Authors must provide a statement in their manuscript confirming that participants were informed about the study’s purpose, procedures, potential risks, benefits, and the voluntary nature of participation.
  • For research involving minors or vulnerable populations, consent must be obtained from legal guardians, with assent from participants when appropriate.
  1. Editorial Responsibility
  • Manuscripts failing to meet ethical standards related to anonymization, confidentiality, or informed consent may be returned to authors or rejected.
  • The editorial team may request supporting documentation to verify compliance with ethical requirements.
  1. Data Sharing Considerations
  • Any shared data must be anonymized to prevent disclosure of participant identities.
  • Authors should ensure that data sharing complies with applicable ethical, legal, and institutional guidelines.
  1. Compliance
  • Authors, reviewers, and editors must adhere to this policy in line with international standards, including the Declaration of Helsinki and relevant data protection laws.