Chairman of the Ethics Committee

Nam-Seok Joo (Ajou University School of Medicine)

Research Ethics Committee Members

Yoon Jeong Cho (Daegu Catholic University School of Medicine)

 Hye Yeon Koo (Seoul National University Bundang Hospital)

 Tae Sic Lee (Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine)

 Susie Jung (Ajou University School of Medicine)

 Youn Huh (Uijeongbu Eulji Medical Center)

Research Ethics Committee Operating Regulations

 First issued date February 10, 2022

Revised as of May 3, 2024

1. Purpose
The purpose of these regulations is to establish the composition and operation of the Research Ethics Committee of the Society for Korean Obesity and Metabolism Studies, which publishes the Archives of Obesity and Metabolism (AOM).

2. Establishment
The Society has established a Research Ethics Committee to achieve the objectives of the research ethics regulations and to conduct detailed reviews on any violations and their outcomes.

3. Composition
The Research Ethics Committee comprises the following:

1) One Chairperson of the Ethics Committee

2) Five Research Ethics Committee Members

 (3) External experts may be included, as necessary, to review ethical issues raised.

4. Appointment and Term

1) The Chairman of the Research Ethics Committee shall be appointed by the President from among those with the qualifications of a director.

2) The term of office for the Chairman and the members of the Research Ethics Committee shall be two years, and they may be reappointed.

5. Duties

1) The Research Ethics Committee oversees the following matters:
(1) Issues related to research and publication ethics concerning manuscripts submitted to or published in academic journals.
(2) Research activities aimed at enhancing ethical awareness in academic journals.

2) The Research Ethics Committee reviews violations of research ethics submitted to the committee and may establish necessary regulations.

3) The Research Ethics Committee reviews and resolves submitted cases within 60 days from the date of receipt.

4) The Chair of the Research Ethics Committee may request the submission of materials or reports from the relevant principal investigator or researcher if deemed necessary for review.

5) Investigations into research ethics violations must be conducted confidentially.

6. Meetings and Quorum

1) The Research Ethics Committee is, in principle, held once a year. However, special meetings may be convened at the discretion of the Chair, and the frequency may be adjusted as needed.

2) If a research ethics violation is reported, the Chair determines whether to convene the Research Ethics Committee.

3) To convene meetings of the Research Ethics Committee, the attendance of a majority of its members is required.

7. Other matters
Matters not specified in these regulations shall be determined by the Research Ethics Committee.

<Supplementary Provisions>
(Effective Date) These regulations are effective from February 18, 2022.
<Supplementary Provisions>
(Effective Date) These regulations are effective from May 3, 2024.