The Bangladesh Journal of Cardiovascular Intervention (BJCI) is committed to ensuring that all published research involving human participants and animals complies with internationally recognized ethical standards. Authors are responsible for conducting research in accordance with the principles outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and applicable national and institutional regulations.

Research Involving Human Participants

Research involving human participants must have received prior approval from an appropriate Institutional Review Board (IRB), Ethics Committee, or equivalent institutional authority.

Authors must state in the manuscript:

• The name of the approving ethics committee or institutional review board.
• The approval or reference number, where applicable.
• That the study was conducted in accordance with the ethical principles of the Declaration of Helsinki and subsequent amendments or comparable ethical standards.

The journal reserves the right to request documentation of ethical approval during the editorial or peer-review process.

Informed Consent

Authors must obtain written informed consent from all participants prior to their inclusion in the study.

For studies involving:

• Identifiable patient information
• Clinical photographs
• Videos
• Case reports or case series

written informed consent for publication must also be obtained. Authors should confirm within the manuscript that informed consent was obtained. Copies of consent forms should not be submitted unless specifically requested by the journal.

Privacy and Confidentiality

Authors must protect the privacy and confidentiality of research participants.

Personal identifiers, including names, initials, hospital numbers, photographs, or other identifying information, should not be published unless essential for scientific purposes and explicit written consent for publication has been obtained.

Research Involving Animals

Research involving animals must comply with internationally accepted principles for the ethical care and use of laboratory animals, as well as relevant institutional and national regulations.

Authors must confirm that:

• The study received approval from an appropriate Animal Ethics Committee or Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), where required.
• Animal welfare was considered throughout the study.
• Procedures were designed to minimize pain, distress, and unnecessary suffering.
• The number of animals used was appropriate and scientifically justified.

The manuscript should include the name of the approving committee and the approval number where applicable.

Ethical Compliance

The Editorial Office may request additional information or supporting documentation regarding ethical approval, informed consent, or animal welfare compliance at any stage of the editorial process.

Failure to provide satisfactory evidence of ethical compliance may result in rejection of the manuscript or withdrawal of a published article if ethical concerns are identified after publication.

Editorial Responsibility

Editors and reviewers will assess manuscripts for compliance with ethical standards involving human participants and animals. Manuscripts that fail to meet the journal's ethical requirements or internationally accepted standards may be rejected irrespective of their scientific merit.

Commitment to Ethical Research

BJCI is committed to promoting responsible and ethical research practices. The journal expects all authors to conduct research with respect for the dignity, rights, safety, and welfare of human participants and animals, while adhering to the highest standards of scientific integrity and publication ethics in accordance with COPE and ICMJE guidelines.