At iConclusions, our editors play a crucial role in maintaining the high standards of our publications. As an editor, you are at the forefront of ensuring that the research we publish is of the highest quality, relevance, and ethical integrity. This section provides essential information to help you in your role.
Review submissions to ensure they meet the journal’s scope and quality standards. Determine if the manuscript should proceed to peer review.
Ensure that each manuscript is thoroughly evaluated for originality, methodology, clarity, and contribution to the field.
Verify that the research complies with ethical guidelines, including plagiarism checks, conflict of interest disclosures, and adherence to ethical standards in research involving human or animal subjects.
Identify and invite appropriate reviewers who have expertise in the manuscript’s subject area. Ensure a diverse and balanced panel of reviewers.
Oversee the peer review process, ensuring that reviewers provide constructive, unbiased feedback in a timely manner.
Based on the reviewers’ comments and your assessment, make informed decisions on the manuscript’s acceptance, revision, or rejection.
Communicate reviewer comments and your editorial decisions to authors clearly and respectfully. Provide guidance on required revisions and encourage improvements to the manuscript.
Assist authors in understanding the feedback and the steps needed to bring their manuscript to publication standards.
Contribute to the ongoing development of the journal by identifying emerging trends, suggesting special issues, and recruiting high-quality submissions.
Explore opportunities to improve the editorial process, such as implementing new technologies or methodologies to enhance peer review and publication efficiency.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts, including the identities of reviewers and authors.
Disclose any potential conflicts of interest and recuse yourself from handling manuscripts where a conflict exists.
Follow iConclusions’ ethical guidelines and ensure that all manuscripts comply with these standards.
Be vigilant about detecting plagiarism and take appropriate action if unethical practices are identified.
Utilize our manuscript management system to handle submissions, track reviews, and communicate with authors and reviewers. Training and support are provided to help you navigate the system effectively.
Access our extensive database of qualified reviewers to help you select the most appropriate experts for each manuscript.
Participate in regular workshops and webinars on editorial best practices, peer review management, and ethical issues in publishing.
Engage with other editors across iConclusions’ journals to share experiences, challenges, and solutions.
Our editorial office is available to assist with administrative tasks, such as coordinating communications, managing timelines, and providing technical support.
In cases of complex ethical concerns, our ethics committee is available to provide guidance and support.
We acknowledge the invaluable contributions of our editors through annual awards, certificates of appreciation, and recognition in journal editorials.
Editors have opportunities to participate in conferences, workshops, and other professional development activities.
Experienced editors may be invited to take on leadership roles, such as Editor-in-Chief, or serve on the editorial board of multiple journals within the iConclusions portfolio.
For any questions, concerns, or support related to your role as an editor, please contact:
iConclusions Editorial Office
info@iconclusions.com
