Table 1 Editorial policies reported by journals of included studies
From: Adherence with reporting of ethical standards in COVID-19 human studies: a rapid review
| April search n = 247 (%) | Nov search n = 717 (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| ICMJE | 68.4 | 69.3 |
| COPE or statement of 4 key ethical principles in editorial policy* | 26.3 | 23 |
| No statement of compliance with any guidelines or ethical principles | 2.1 | 5.9 |
| Not applicable: non-journal publications (e.g. bulletin) | 3.2 | 1.8 |