The Editorial Board Members are esteemed and profound expertise whose decision is utmost
critical in the process of editing, peer-reviewing and publication of the articles. The Editorial
Board Members deeply examines the content of the article and expresses his/her views regarding
the quality and integrity of the article and also regarding any changes to be incorporated for the
best outcome of the literature. The board consists of the editor in chief, associate editors and the
managing editor. The frequency of this editorial board meeting varies depending on the specific
needs of a journal. Attendance of the meeting is mandatory. All meetings are chaired by Editorin-Chief and all decisions are made based on a simple majority vote of those present. The
managing editor can serve as the secretary of the editorial board of the journal. Editorial Board
Members will have the following duties and responsibilities
- Editorial Board Members are requested to express their view regarding the article whether it
falls under the journal’s scope or not and whether it meets the desired publication criteria or
not.
- Perform a detailed evaluation of the manuscript and suggest for any further modifications to
be done in the article.
- After the article undergoes a peer review process, the content will be forwarded to the
Editorial Board Members.
- The Editorial Board Members should provide the necessary changes to be carried out in the
article to augment its quality.
- After getting satisfied with the quality of the manuscript, the Editorial Board Members should declare his/her decision to proceed for publication of the article.
- After getting satisfied with the quality of the manuscript, the Editorial Board Members
should declare his/her decision to proceed for publication of the article.
- If the article is rejected on the editorial board horizon, it needs to write an explanation on the
decision to the author.
- The decision of Editorial Board Members should not be influenced by any factors.
- A quick response is very essential to maintain the desired time constraints. If the board
members have a busy work schedule and are unable to participate in the peer review process,
then it is your responsibility of the EiC to assign suitable and potential reviewers who can
carry out an efficient peer review process ensuring the best quality outcome of the content.
- Editorial Board Members are requested to have a glance at the reviewer guidelines and are
responsible to ensure the quality outcome of the literature through an intense and thorough
peer review process.
- Editorial Board Members need to ensure the protection and confidentiality of the content.