The Belmont principle of justice focuses on which of the following?

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Justice in research means ensuring that the burdens and benefits of a study are distributed fairly across groups, not concentrating risks on one population while another reaps the benefits. It involves fair subject selection so that no group is unfairly targeted or exploited, and that access to potential benefits (like new treatments) is reasonably available to those who could benefit, not just to those who are easiest to recruit or most privileged. This principle helps prevent taking advantage of vulnerable populations, and it emphasizes that the risks and benefits of research should be shared equitably. In contrast, respect for persons relates to autonomy and informed consent, and beneficence relates to maximizing benefits and minimizing harms, while privacy protection falls under confidentiality within the broader framework.