Editorial Responsibilities
Editors at International Journal of Research and Technology play a crucial role in maintaining the quality, integrity, and reputation of the journal. They are entrusted with ensuring that all manuscripts are handled fairly, transparently, and in accordance with the journal’s policies and international publishing standards.
- Editorial Decision-Making
- Make fair and unbiased decisions on submitted manuscripts based solely on academic merit, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
- Ensure that acceptance or rejection decisions are free from any personal, financial, or political influence.
- Peer Review Oversight
- Select appropriate qualified reviewers for each manuscript.
- Ensure that the double-blind review process is followed to maintain confidentiality and impartiality.
- Evaluate reviewers’ feedback and guide authors through the revision process.
- Ethical Compliance
- Ensure all published content complies with COPE guidelines and the journal’s Publication Ethics Policy.
- Address instances of plagiarism, data falsification, or research misconduct promptly and transparently.
- Communication with Authors
- Provide clear, constructive, and timely feedback to authors during the editorial process.
- Keep authors informed about the status of their manuscripts at all stages.
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Keep all information related to manuscripts confidential before publication.
- Not use unpublished work for personal advantage.
- Promoting the Journal
- Encourage high-quality submissions from diverse geographic and disciplinary backgrounds.
- Represent and promote the journal in academic and professional networks.
- Continuous Quality Improvement
- Monitor and enhance the review process to maintain efficiency and quality.
- Recommend updates to editorial policies, guidelines, and workflows to keep pace with industry best practices.