Abstract
This document provides the operational guidelines for the Oromia Regional State Research Ethics Review Committee (RRERC), which is responsible for reviewing and approving research proposals that involve human participants, animals, or biological materials in the region. The document outlines the role, functions, responsibilities, and membership of the RRERC, as well as the policies and procedures for submitting, reviewing, and monitoring research projects. The document also includes the informed consent document and the consent process for research participants, as well as the forms and templates for applying and reporting to the RRERC. The document aims to ensure that research conducted in the region is ethical, scientific, and beneficial to the society.
Contents
Preface 5
Acknowledgement 6
1. Constitutive Terms. 9
2. The Role of RRERC. 11
3. The General Attitude of RRERC. 12
4. Research Evaluation Policy. 12
5. Independence of RRERC. 12
6. Membership. 13
6.1. Co‐option. 13
6.2. Appointments. 13
6.3. Tenure and conditions of appointment13
6.4. Resignation, disqualification, and replacement of members. 14
6.5. Allowances. 14
6.6. Review fees. 15
6.7. Contact Information for RRERC. 15
7. Terms of Reference (TOR)15
7.1. Review and Approvals of Research Proposals. 15
7.2. Continuous professional development in research ethics. 17
7.3. Provide Leadership in Research Ethics 19
8. The Secretariat19
9. Functions and Responsibilities. 19
9.1. Chair:19
9.2. Vice‐Chair. 19
9.3. Committee Secretary. 20
9.4. Administrator. 20
9.5. Committee Members. 21
10. Regular RRERC Meetings. 21
10.1. Frequency. 21
10.2. Quorum.. 21
11. Conduct of RRERC Meetings. 22
11.1. RRERC Meeting Schedule and Distribution of Agenda. 22
11.2. Meeting Procedure. 22
11.3. Minutes of meetings. 22
12. Special Meetings. 23
13. The Participant Informed Consent Document and The Consent Process. 23
13.1. Language of Informed Consent Documents:23
13.2. General requirements. 24
13.3. The Elements of Informed Consent25
13.3.1. Basic Elements of Informed Consent 25
14. Submission of a Research Protocol / Proposal26
15. Types of Review.. 26
15.1. Expedited Review.. 26
15.2. Full Review.. 27
15.3. Continuing Review.. 27
15.4. Exempt review.. 28
15.5. Review of Undergraduate Research Proposals. 29
16. Post Approval Protocol / Proposal Amendments and Continued Review.. 30
16.1. Proposal/protocol Amendments. 30
16.2. Adverse and Serious Adverse Events (SAE) and Suspected Unexpected Serious adverse reactions (SUSAR Reports)31
17. Communication of Review Decisions. 32
18. Follow‐Up. 32
18.1. Progress Reports. 32
18.2. Protocol deviations and protocol violations 32
18.3. Premature Suspension/Termination of a research study. 32
18.4. Completion of the study. 33
18.5. Dissemination of Research Results. 33
19. Monitoring of Research. 33
20. Appeal Against Committee Decision. 34
21. Responsibility of the Principal Investigator in the Review Process. 34
22. Documentation and Archiving. 35
23. References
Bibliography
Appendix I. Abbreviations. 44
Appendix II. Glossary of Terms. 45
Appendix III. RRERC Term of Reference. 48
Appendix IV. RRER Application Form.. 50
Appendix V. Research Ethics Review Form.. 51
Appendix VI. Material Transfer Agreement Form.. 52
Appendix VII. List of RREC Membership
Gurmu, A (2023). Oromia Regional Research Ethics Review Guidelines. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/books/oromia-rrerc-operational-guidelines
Gurmu, Alemayehu "Oromia Regional Research Ethics Review Guidelines" Afribary. Afribary, 16 Oct. 2023, https://afribary.com/books/oromia-rrerc-operational-guidelines. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.
Gurmu, Alemayehu . "Oromia Regional Research Ethics Review Guidelines". Afribary, Afribary, 16 Oct. 2023. Web. 12 Oct. 2024. < https://afribary.com/books/oromia-rrerc-operational-guidelines >.
Gurmu, Alemayehu . "Oromia Regional Research Ethics Review Guidelines" Afribary (2023). Accessed October 12, 2024. https://afribary.com/books/oromia-rrerc-operational-guidelines