The primary decision-maker for an article’s publishing in the journal is the Editor-in-Chief (EIC). It is his/her responsibility to determine which of the papers will be released. When making decisions, the Editor-in-Chief can get in touch with peer reviewers.

The EIC has the authority to assess manuscripts depending only on their intellectual merit, regardless of the writers’ nationality, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or political philosophy.

EIC must maintain the confidentiality of any personal information.

When ethical concerns are raised about a manuscript that has been submitted or a paper that has been published, the EIC should act appropriately and work with the publisher (or society).

Editorial decisions should not be influenced or affected by reprints, commercial revenue, or advertising, according to the EIC.

Provide a clear vision for the journal’s direction and development.

Ensure timely processing of manuscripts from submission to publication.

Maintain a rigorous, fair, and confidential peer review process.

Select and manage a pool of qualified reviewers.

Make final decisions on manuscript acceptance, revision, or rejection.

Communicate decisions to authors clearly and constructively.

Maintain a rigorous, fair, and confidential peer review process.

Conduct regular meetings with the editorial board to discuss journal policies, performance, and strategic planning.

Uphold high ethical standards in publishing practices.

Handle allegations of misconduct, such as plagiarism, data fabrication, and conflicts of interest, according to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

Encourage innovation in the journal’s content, format, and dissemination methods.

Promote the journal to authors, readers, and the wider academic community.

Ensure compliance with the publisher’s policies and procedures.

Monitor journal metrics (e.g., impact factor, citation rates) to assess performance.

Implement strategies for continuous improvement based on feedback and performance data.

Ensure transparency in editorial processes and decision-making.