When submitting papers that involve research procedures with human or animal subjects, please adhere to the following guidelines to ensure ethical compliance and integrity:

 1. Ethical Review: All research involving human participants must receive approval from an ethical review board. Please clearly indicate the status of this approval in your paper.

 2. Informed Consent: Ensure that all participants sign an informed consent form prior to the start of the research, fully understanding the study's purpose, procedures, and potential risks.

 3. Animal Welfare: For studies involving animals, it is essential to comply with relevant animal welfare laws and regulations, ensuring humane treatment. Please describe the measures taken for animal care in your paper.

 4. Data Privacy: When handling data from human participants, adhere to data protection regulations to ensure the privacy and security of participants' information.

We encourage authors to consider ethical and legal requirements in their research design and writing process to uphold scientific integrity and social responsibility.

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