Human rights

These are the following policies for authors who want to submit their articles to the Oral Sciences Reports with a focus on human rights:

1. Authors must ensure that any human research included in their article is conducted ethically and in compliance with relevant guidelines and regulations, such as the Declaration of Helsinki and the Belmont Report.
2. Authors must obtain informed consent from participants before conducting research, including obtaining consent from legally authorized representatives for vulnerable populations, such as children or mentally incapacitated individuals.
3. Authors must ensure that participants' identities are protected and that their data is kept confidential.
4. Authors must ensure that the research design and methods used do not harm participants physically, mentally, socially, or economically.
5. Authors must ensure that participants have the right to withdraw from the research at any time without any negative consequences.
6. Authors must ensure that the recruitment of participants is done ethically and without coercion.
7. Authors must ensure that any compensation or incentives provided to participants are fair and do not influence their decision to participate.
8. Authors must provide a detailed description of the research conducted, including the number of participants and any exclusion criteria used.
9. Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including any financial or other interests that may influence the research.
10. Oral Sciences Reports reserves the right to reject any article that does not meet ethical standards related to human research.

These policies will ensure that authors submitting articles to OSR adhere to ethical standards related to human research and contribute to the promotion of human rights in scientific research.

Animal rights

Animal welfare is a critical consideration in scientific research. Animals used in research should be treated humanely and with the utmost care to minimize their pain and suffering. Based on the guidelines set forth by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Oral Sciences Reports suggests the following policies for animal rights in scientific research:

1. Minimizing animal use: Researchers should use the minimum number of animals necessary to achieve scientific objectives. This approach ensures that animals are not subjected to unnecessary pain and suffering.
2. Alternatives to animal use: Researchers should explore alternative methods to animal research, such as computer modeling or in vitro cell culture, whenever possible.
3. Animal care and housing: Animals used in research should be provided with appropriate housing, food, and water. The animals' care should be overseen by a qualified veterinarian or animal care specialist, and their environment should be enriched with toys, bedding, or other items to reduce stress.
4. Pain and distress management: Researchers should minimize pain and distress to animals used in research by using appropriate anesthesia, analgesics, or other medications. The use of non-invasive techniques should be prioritized over invasive techniques.
5. Ethical considerations: Researchers must obtain ethical approval from an institutional animal care and use committee (IACUC) before beginning any animal research. The IACUC will review the proposed research to ensure that it meets ethical standards.
6. Reporting and transparency: Researchers must report their animal research findings accurately and transparently, including the number and types of animals used, procedures performed, and any adverse events. They should also share their findings with the broader scientific community.
7. Post-research care: After the research is complete, animals should be given appropriate care, including veterinary care, socialization, or retirement to a sanctuary.

These policies will ensure that animals used in scientific research are treated humanely and that their welfare is a top priority.

The following policies for authors who want to submit their articles to the Oral Sciences Reports MUST be followed:

1. Authors must ensure that any animal research included in their article is conducted ethically and in compliance with relevant guidelines and regulations.
2. Authors should provide a detailed description of the animal research conducted, including the number and species of animals used, and the procedures performed.
3. Authors must provide evidence of ethical approval from an institutional animal care and use committee (IACUC) or equivalent ethical review board, including the IACUC protocol number.
4. Authors must provide details of the measures taken to minimize pain and suffering to animals used in research, including the use of anesthesia, analgesics, or other medications.
5. Authors must report any adverse events or unexpected outcomes related to animal research in their article.
6. Authors must ensure that any images or videos of animals used in research are obtained ethically and that the animals' identities are protected.
7. Authors must ensure that any alternative methods to animal research have been explored and considered before using animals in their research.
8. Authors must ensure that the reporting of their research accurately and transparently represents the use of animals and the procedures performed.
9. Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest, including any financial or other interests that may influence the research.
10. Oral Sciences Reports reserves the right to reject any article that does not meet ethical standards related to animal research.

These policies will ensure that authors submitting articles to Oral Sciences Reports adhere to ethical standards related to animal research and contribute to the promotion of animal welfare in scientific research.