For Editors
Editorial Responsibilities and Duties
1. Manuscript Evaluation
Editors are responsible for the initial assessment of submitted manuscripts to determine their suitability for the journal’s scope and academic standards.
2. Peer Review Management
Editors manage the peer review process by selecting qualified reviewers, ensuring timely reviews, and providing oversight throughout the process to maintain fairness and confidentiality.
3. Decision Making
Based on reviewer feedback and their own judgment, editors make decisions on manuscript acceptance, revision, or rejection, ensuring the integrity and quality of published content.
4. Communication with Authors and Reviewers
Editors maintain professional and transparent communication with authors and reviewers, guiding authors through the review and revision process and acknowledging reviewer contributions.
5. Upholding Ethical Standards
Editors enforce ethical guidelines and publication policies, handle cases of plagiarism, conflicts of interest, and misconduct in line with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) standards.
6. Promoting the Journal
Editors actively promote the journal within academic communities, encourage high-quality submissions, and enhance the journal’s visibility and impact.
7. Strategic Development
Editors contribute to the journal’s long-term development by recommending thematic issues, updating editorial policies, and ensuring the journal remains current with trends in the field.