The Journal's editors are responsible for upholding the quality, integrity, and reputation of the publication. They supervise the peer review process, ensure adherence to ethical standards, and make determinations regarding manuscript submissions.
Editors are also instrumental in promoting the journal and following the Guidelines for Journal Editors, which include the following:
1. Editors evaluate manuscripts based on their originality, significance, methodology, and alignment with the journal's scope.
2. They manage the peer review process, ensuring it is conducted both promptly and fairly, without bias. Editors select qualified reviewers and oversee the process to maintain quality and integrity of the academic work.
3. Upholding the highest ethical standards is a priority for editors, who address potential conflicts of interest, instances of plagiarism, and other ethical breaches.
4. Throughout the submission and review process, editors maintain prompt and clear communication with both authors and reviewers.
5. Editors also contribute to the journal's development by proposing special issues, topics, or articles, and by formulating and revising editorial policies.
6. Based on feedback from reviewers and their own assessments, editors make decisions regarding the acceptance, revision, or rejection of manuscripts.
7. They strive to uphold and enhance the journal's standards through a thorough peer review process and by ensuring the quality of the content published.
8. Editors safeguard the confidentiality of manuscripts and the identities of reviewers.
9. Additionally, editors keep themselves informed about advancements in their field to ensure the journal remains relevant and up-to-date.