The role of editors is pivotal in maintaining the integrity, quality, and relevance of the content we publish. These guidelines are designed to provide clear expectations for editors in their responsibilities and to ensure that SCIVOLVE adheres to the highest standards of academic publishing.

• Ethical Considerations

  • Confidentiality :

    Editors must maintain the confidentiality of all submissions, ensuring that information about a manuscript is not disclosed to anyone other than the corresponding author, reviewers, or the SCIVOLVE editorial staff.

  • Impartiality :

    Editors must ensure that all decisions are based solely on the manuscript’s academic merit, originality, and relevance to SCIVOLVE’s scope, without influence from the author’s race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy.

  • Conflict of Interest :

    Editors should avoid handling manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest resulting from competitive, collaborative, or other relationships with any of the authors or related institutions. If necessary, editors should recuse themselves from the editorial process for such manuscripts.

• Peer Review Management

  • Fair Review Process :

    Editors must ensure a fair, rigorous, and timely peer review process, ensuring that reviewers provide unbiased, constructive, and respectful feedback. They must also ensure that the review process is conducted in a double-blind manner, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other.

  • Reviewer Selection :

    Editors should select reviewers who have appropriate expertise in the subject matter of the manuscript. Editors should also ensure that reviewers adhere to SCIVOLVE’s ethical guidelines and are not influenced by any conflicts of interest.

  • Timeliness :

    Editors should monitor the peer review process to ensure that it progresses in a timely manner. Delays should be minimized, and authors should be kept informed of the manuscript’s status throughout the process.

• Editorial Integrity

  • Upholding Standards :

    Editors are responsible for upholding the academic and ethical standards of SCIVOLVE. They should ensure that published content is of high quality and contributes to the advancement of knowledge in the relevant field.

  • Addressing Misconduct :

    Editors should take appropriate action in cases of suspected misconduct, such as plagiarism, data fabrication, or falsification. If allegations of misconduct are raised, editors should follow SCIVOLVE’s procedures for investigating and resolving such issues, which may include retraction or correction of published articles.

  • Correction and Retraction :

    Editors should be willing to publish corrections, clarifications, retractions, and apologies when necessary. If errors are identified in published content, editors should act promptly to correct them in accordance with SCIVOLVE’s policies.

• Communication with Authors and Reviewers

  • Transparency :

    Editors should communicate clearly and transparently with authors and reviewers throughout the editorial process. Authors should be informed of the manuscript’s progress and the reasons for editorial decisions.

  • Reviewer Feedback :

    Editors should provide reviewers with appropriate guidance on the peer review process and ensure that their feedback is constructive and relevant. Reviewers should be acknowledged for their contributions, and their anonymity should be maintained unless they choose to waive it.

  • Author Engagement :

    Editors should encourage authors to engage with reviewer comments and provide clear guidance on how to revise their manuscripts in response to feedback. Editors should facilitate a constructive dialogue between authors and reviewers when necessary.

• Editorial Board Collaboration

  • Teamwork :

    Editors should collaborate effectively with other members of the SCIVOLVE editorial board to ensure consistency in editorial standards and decision-making processes across the organization’s publications.

  • Professional Development :

    Editors should seek opportunities for professional development, including attending editorial training sessions, conferences, and workshops. SCIVOLVE encourages its editors to stay informed about the latest trends and best practices in academic publishing.

  • Feedback and Improvement :

    Editors should provide feedback to SCIVOLVE’s leadership on editorial policies and processes. Constructive suggestions for improving the quality and efficiency of the editorial process are always welcome.