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.