Editorial Guidelines

Guidelines for Editorial Team

1. Editorial Team Responsibilities

1.1. General Duties

  • Review and evaluate manuscript submissions based on relevance, originality, and quality.
  • Provide constructive feedback to authors and ensure manuscripts meet the journal’s standards.
  • Facilitate the peer review process by identifying and contacting appropriate reviewers.
  • Maintain confidentiality and integrity throughout the review process.
  • Collaborate with the editor-in-chief and other team members to uphold the journal’s mission and vision.

1.2. Specific Roles

  • Associate Editors: Manage the review process for assigned manuscripts, make preliminary decisions, and provide recommendations to the editor-in-chief.
  • Editorial Assistants: Handle administrative tasks such as tracking submissions, communicating with authors and reviewers, and maintaining records.
  • Reviewers: Provide timely and unbiased reviews of submitted manuscripts based on expertise in the relevant field.

2. Appointment and Decisions

2.1. Editorial Team Appointment

  • The Advisory Board (comprising the founding members) is responsible for the appointment of all editorial team members, including the editor-in-chief.
  • Appointments are based on the candidate’s qualifications, contributions to the journal, and alignment with the journal’s mission.
  • The Advisory Board will periodically review the performance of editorial team members and make necessary adjustments.

2.2. Editor-in-Chief Appointment

  • The Advisory Board appoints the editor-in-chief based on seniority, demonstrated expertise, and contribution to the journal.
  • The editor-in-chief’s appointment is subject to periodic review by the Advisory Board.
  • The Advisory Board has the authority to change the editor-in-chief without prior notice based on performance and contributions.

2.3. Decision-Making

  • Decisions related to manuscript acceptance, revisions, and rejections are initially made by the editorial team.
  • In case of significant disagreements, ethical concerns, or issues that affect the journal’s integrity, the matter will be escalated to the Advisory Board.
  • The Advisory Board’s decisions on editorial matters are final and must be implemented by the editorial team.

3. Conflict of Interest and Ethical Standards

3.1. Conflict of Interest

  • All members of the editorial team, including the editor-in-chief, must disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
  • Decisions should be made impartially and without bias.

3.2. Ethical Standards

  • Adhere to the highest ethical standards in all aspects of the editorial process.
  • Ensure that research published in the journal meets ethical guidelines and contributes to the field of study.

4. Communication and Collaboration

4.1. Internal Communication

  • Maintain regular communication among editorial team members.
  • Use designated platforms and tools for managing submissions, reviews, and other editorial tasks.

4.2. Collaboration with Authors

  • Provide clear and constructive feedback to authors.
  • Facilitate communication between authors and reviewers to address queries and concerns.

5. Continuous Improvement

5.1. Feedback and Evaluation

  • Regularly solicit feedback from authors, reviewers, and editorial team members to improve processes and policies.
  • Conduct periodic reviews of editorial practices and guidelines to ensure they remain relevant and effective.

5.2. Professional Development

  • Encourage ongoing professional development and training for editorial team members to stay updated with best practices and industry standards.