The primary responsibility of an editor will be to edit manuscripts after they have been peer-reviewed. Following editor guidelines, the editor will ensure that revisions have been completed if requested by peer reviewers. The editor will also make sure that manuscripts are grammatically correct, consistent in style, readable, and free of plagiarism or other scientific misconduct.
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Editor/Associate Editors/Editorial Members’ Responsibilities
Editorship
Editors (chief editor, associate editor, or member of the editorial board) are experts in the field and play central roles in the peer-review process. Editors are selected based on their excellent scientific qualifications, and reputation in the field. They are expected to strictly follow guidelines to not only maintain the quality of publications but also to ensure the best possible publication ethics.
Confidentiality
Editors shall only access the submitted manuscripts for evaluation of quality and peer-review process. They shall not disclose any contents (full or partial) in any media (electronic or print) before the publication of the material or without prior written consent of the authors. Any idea or concept generated through the submitted manuscript shall not be used for personal benefits or financial gain.
Assessment of Manuscripts
Editors shall evaluate contents purely based on the scientific quality and advancement in the existing understanding. Decisions shall not be based on race, gender, geographical origin, religion, and ethnicity, and on any other personal or commercial interests.
Flexibility and Cooperation
Editors are required to suggest and support the ethical standards, be willing to consider retractions, rectifications, and erratum and cooperate with authors to improve the quality of publications.
Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
Editors shall not consider any submitted manuscript for the review process himself/herself where there is conflict of interests. In such situations, an alternative associate editor or member of the editorial board shall be considered.
Accountabilities
In case the publisher suspects any form of misconduct, malpractice, or unethical act, the matter shall be investigated promptly in agreement with the authors and would be solved with diligence.
