Data Sharing Policy

International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinical Research Study (IJOCRS), Data sharing enables de-identified participant-level results from clinical trials to be made available and effectively re-used by other members of the scientific community and researchers. The practice of data sharing is underpinned by the ethical obligation of researchers to optimise and make full use of a participant’s contribution to clinical research. The main objective of these secondary analyses should be to improve patient outcomes and add to the current knowledge base while protecting patient confidentiality.

The following guidelines outline the principles and procedures followed:

Data Availability: IJOCRS encourage authors to make their research data openly available and authors may provide a data availability statement, including a link to the repository where the data is stored. This statement will be published in the article to ensure transparency and accessibility for readers and researchers.

Data Types: The data-sharing policy of International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinical Research Study (IJOCRS) encompasses all relevant data associated with the published manuscript, including but not limited to raw data, processed data, supplementary data, code scripts, and metadata. The data may comprise quantitative measurements, qualitative observations, clinical records, survey responses, images, and any other relevant data forms.

Data Repositories: Authors must deposit their research data in established and appropriate data repositories. These repositories should be discipline-specific or have sufficient infrastructure and standards for data duration, long-term storage and access. International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinical Research Study (IJOCRS) recommends the use of recognized and reputable repositories.

Data Access: Authors should provide clear instructions on how to access the shared data, including the repository name, accession numbers, and any specific access restrictions, if applicable. In the manuscript, authors should include a Data Availability Statement that details where and how the data can be accessed.

Informed Consent Policy

International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinical Research Study (IJOCRS) follow ICMJE recommendations, requiring informed consent for research involving human subjects. This means obtaining explicit permission from participants (or their guardians) before including them in a study. The journal should clearly outline this requirement in its instructions for authors, and the published article should state that informed consent was obtained. Identifying information, including names and images, should not be published without explicit consent.

Requirements for Informed Consent

Authors must confirm in their manuscript that:

1. Informed consent was obtained from all participants or their guardians prior to data collection.

2. The consent process provided participants with clear and comprehensible information about the study.

3. Participants were informed of their right to withdraw at any time without consequences.

4. If applicable, consent was obtained for the publication of identifying information, including images or personal details.

5. Confidentiality and data protection measures were in place to safeguard participant information.