Ethical Compliance Editorial Decision Form
Manuscript Information
Manuscript Title
Manuscript ID
Date of Decision
Compliance Checklist
Ethical approval by appropriate committee
Informed consent obtained (if applicable)
Data privacy and confidentiality maintained
Animal/human welfare considered
Conflict of interest disclosed
Funding sources disclosed
Comments
Ethical Compliance Concerns or Issues
Actions Required (if any)
Editorial Decision
Decision
Accept
Minor Revision
Major Revision
Reject
Decision Rationale
Editor Name
Editor Signature