User Guidelines

What is the Institutional Review Board (IRB)?

The Institutional Review Board (IRB) is a committee that protects human participants in research studies. Before conducting any research involving human subjects, it is necessary to obtain IRB approval. This approval process involves reviewing the research protocol to assess its ethical considerations, including the potential risks to participants and the measures in place to minimize those risks. IRB approval is essential to ensure that research involving human subjects adheres to ethical standards and safeguards the rights and well-being of the participants.

The IRB approval to acquire the UDC-VIT dataset

We have obtained Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval for our UDC-VIT dataset, as our research involves human subjects. This rigorous process ensures the highest standards of research ethics. Using IRB-approved procedures, we enlisted 22 voluntary research participants.

The IRB approval for the users of the UDC-VIT dataset

It is essential to note that the users of the UDC-VIT dataset are engaged in research involving human subjects. Therefore, the users are required to secure IRB approval by the regulations of their respective countries. You must comply with legal regulations governing dataset usage in both the Republic of Korea and your nationality, obtaining IRB clearance accordingly.

The scope of the dataset usage for research purpose

It is essential to understand that any misuse or unauthorized distribution of the dataset beyond the guidelines and the license will result in legal repercussions, for which you are solely responsible. By downloading the UDC-VIT dataset, you agree to these terms.