Incomplete Information about Human/Animal Research Protections

Dear [CORRESPONDING AUTHOR]:

It has come to our attention that this manuscript does not provide sufficient information about whether the study was conducted according to accepted ethical guidelines for the conduct of research in humans/animals.

(If necessary elaborate here – e.g., lack of evidence of informed consent or ethical review – and add link to appropriate author guidelines.)

We would appreciate your addition of this information to the manuscript. We look forward to hearing from you by [DATE].

Sincerely,