The ARRIVE guidelines, which stand for Animal Research: Reporting of In Vivo Experiments, provide a comprehensive checklist for researchers to enhance the transparency and rigor of publications related to animal research. Aimed primarily at researchers, reviewers, and journal editors, these guidelines address the common lack of essential information in scientific publications, thus ensuring that studies add significant value to the existing knowledge base. The ARRIVE guidelines are applicable to a wide range of animal studies, including those involving mammals, fish, and invertebrates across various biosciences disciplines.

These guidelines serve multiple purposes throughout the research process: from aiding in study planning and experimental design to facilitating accurate reporting and manuscript preparation. They also assist reviewers in evaluating research effectively. Originally published in 2010 and revised as ARRIVE 2.0 through a collaborative effort involving a broad spectrum of stakeholders, these guidelines are instrumental in promoting best practices and ethical standards in animal research. Adhering to them not only strengthens scientific integrity but also enhances reproducibility in research outcomes.