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The Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics (JERHRE) is the only journal in the field of human research ethics dedicated exclusively to empirical research. Empirical knowledge translates ethical principles into procedures appropriate to specific cultures, contexts, and research topics. The journal's distinguished editorial and advisory board brings a range of expertise and international perspective to provide high-quality double-blind peer-reviewed original articles. This journal is a member of COPE. View full journal description

This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

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Research Ethics Training Content and Format for Medical Students: A Critical Gap Analysis Based on the Importance-Performance Method

  • Feng Zhang
  • Guang Chen
  • Wei-Xi Feng
  • Huan Chen
  • Yu-Pei Yang
  • Ling-Feng Zhu
  • Hai-Xiao Chen
  • Tao-Hsin Tung
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Ethical Frameworks for Conducting Social Challenge Studies

  • Protiva Sen
  • Laurent Hébert-Dufresne
  • Pablo Bose
  • Juniper Lovato
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Governance Structures for Health Research Ethics in the Eastern Mediterranean Region

  • Ahmed Mandil
  • Arash Rashidian
  • Arshad Altaf
  • Andreas Reis
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Community Perspectives on Ethical Considerations in Clinical Research: Lessons from the ESRIFAL Clinical Trial in the Meme River Basin, Cameroon

  • Agbor Junior Agbor Ayuk
  • Emmanuel Yenshu Vubo
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A New Era of Indigenous Research: Community-based Indigenous Research Ethics Protocols in Canada

  • Ashley Hayward
  • Erynne Sjoblom
  • Stephanie Sinclair
  • Jaime Cidro
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ChatGPT in Academic Writing: A Scientometric Analysis of Literature Published Between 2022 and 2023

  • Gergely Ferenc Lendvai
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Post Graduate Students’ Experiences with Research Ethics: A South African Perspective

  • Zamandlovu Makola
  • Nonceba Ntoyanto-Tyatyantsi
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Balancing Ethics and Culture: A Scoping Review of Ethico-Cultural and Implementation Challenges of the Individual-Based Consent Model in African Research

  • Richard Appiah
  • Giuseppe Raviola
  • Benedict Weobong
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The Ethics of Using Artificial Intelligence in Qualitative Research

  • David T. Marshall
  • David B. Naff
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Balancing Ethics and Culture: A Scoping Review of Ethico-Cultural and Implementation Challenges of the Individual-Based Consent Model in African Research

  • Richard Appiah
  • Giuseppe Raviola
  • Benedict Weobong
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ChatGPT in Academic Writing: A Scientometric Analysis of Literature Published Between 2022 and 2023

  • Gergely Ferenc Lendvai
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Informed Consent and Debriefing When Deceiving Participants: A Systematic Review of Research Ethics Guidelines

  • Kamiel Verbeke
  • Tomasz Krawczyk
  • Dieter Baeyens
  • Jan Piasecki
  • Pascal Borry
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