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Publication Ethics Statement

Ethical Considerations

All research published in the journal must adhere to the highest ethical standards, including:

• Appropriate protection of human subjects
• Informed consent procedures
• Privacy and confidentiality of military personnel
• Transparency in methods and reporting
• Disclosure of funding sources and potential conflicts of interest
• Respect for the dignity and well-being of Guard members and families
• Incorporation of trauma-informed research practices, participant co-design, and the use of stigma-reducing, military-informed language.