Start by knowing the literature. Far too many papers sent out for review conduct research as if authors need to "reinvent the wheel".

I agree with Peter. And, also, COPE guidelines are a very good synthesis for publication ethics (COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics, https://publicationethics.org/guidance).

The universalist approach to research ethics poses challenges and opportunities for doctoral research outside the Global North

Discussing her experience of navigating ethical review procedures for her doctoral research, Udita Bose finds complexity and opportunities for development in dominant research ethics paradigms...

https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsocialsciences/2025/09/12/the-universalist-approach-to-research-ethics-poses-challenges-and-opportunities-for-doctoral-research-outside-the-global-north/