<![CDATA[Increased global awareness of research ethics has encouraged many countries to develop an accountable review process. A recent development in Indonesia is the implementation of the Health Research Ethics Management Information System (SIM-EPK), which digitizes the ethics review by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) that can be monitored nationally. This study aimed to evaluate SIM-EPK using the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework. A total of 30 informants including applicants, reviewers, and the IRB secretariat were involved. Data were collected using the Zoom meeting platform on 26 August 2022 and analyzed using NVivo software version 12. The respondents reported that the SIM-EPK is easily accessible and helpful. However, challenges were identified, including applicants’ lack of thoroughness when filling out the submission forms, unfamiliarity with the application, and technical problems such as lengthy CAPTCHA requirements for login and non-automated reminders. Concerns regarding data security, the complexity of submission forms, and institutional support were raised by several respondents. In conclusion, the SIM-EPK is well-received and considered as an effective and efficient digital tool that facilitates the ethical review. For the sustainability of this application, enhanced institutional support and improved data security measures are recommended. ]]>
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