Editor in Chief Guidelines

By adhering to the below guidelines, an Editor-in-Chief can effectively manage a scholarly journal, ensuring its reputation, quality, and contribution to the academic community.

  • 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.