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.