Editorial Guidelines

1. Editorial Team Responsibilities

1.1 General Duties

• Review and evaluate manuscript submissions based on relevance, originality, and scholarly quality
• Provide clear, constructive, and timely feedback to authors
• Facilitate the peer review process by identifying and inviting appropriate reviewers
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity throughout the editorial and review process
• Collaborate with the Editor-in-Chief and other editorial team members to uphold the journal’s mission, vision, and standards

1.2 Specific Roles

• Associate Editors: Manage the peer review process for assigned manuscripts, make preliminary editorial decisions, and provide recommendations to the Editor-in-Chief.
• Editorial Assistants: Handle administrative and operational tasks, including tracking submissions, communicating with authors and reviewers, and maintaining editorial records.
• Reviewers: Provide timely, objective, and unbiased reviews of submitted manuscripts based on their expertise in the relevant field.

2. Appointment and Editorial Decisions

2.1 Editorial Team Appointment

• The Advisory Board, comprising the founding members, is responsible for the appointment of all editorial team members, including the Editor-in-Chief.
• Appointments are based on academic qualifications, scholarly contributions, professional experience, and alignment with the journal’s mission.
• The Advisory Board periodically reviews the performance of editorial team members and may make adjustments as necessary.

2.2 Editor-in-Chief Appointment

• The Editor-in-Chief is appointed by the Advisory Board based on seniority, demonstrated expertise, leadership ability, and contribution to the journal.
• The appointment is subject to periodic review by the Advisory Board.
• The Advisory Board retains the authority to change the Editor-in-Chief, without prior notice, based on performance or contributions to the journal.

2.3 Decision-Making

• Decisions regarding manuscript acceptance, revision, or rejection are initially made by the editorial team based on peer review outcomes.
• In cases of significant disagreement, ethical concerns, or issues affecting the journal’s integrity, matters are escalated to the Advisory Board.
• Decisions of the Advisory Board on editorial matters are final and must be implemented by the editorial team.

3. Conflict of Interest and Ethical Standards

3.1 Conflict of Interest

• All members of the editorial team, including the Editor-in-Chief, must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest.
• Editorial decisions must be made impartially and without personal, institutional, or financial bias.

3.2 Ethical Standards

• Adhere to the highest ethical standards in all aspects of the editorial process
• Ensure that published research complies with ethical guidelines and contributes meaningfully to the field of study

4. Communication and Collaboration

4.1 Internal Communication

• Maintain regular and transparent communication among editorial team members
• Use designated platforms and tools for managing submissions, peer review, and editorial workflows

4.2 Collaboration with Authors

• Provide clear, respectful, and constructive feedback to authors
• Facilitate effective communication between authors and reviewers to address queries and concerns

5. Continuous Improvement

5.1 Feedback and Evaluation

• Regularly solicit feedback from authors, reviewers, and editorial team members to improve editorial processes and policies
• Conduct periodic reviews of editorial practices to ensure continued relevance and effectiveness

5.2 Professional Development

• Encourage ongoing professional development and training for editorial team members to stay current with best practices and publishing standards

These Editorial Guidelines support the journal’s commitment to scholarly excellence, ethical integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement in academic publishing.