Join us as an Editorial Board Member

Criteria and Conditions for Selection of International Editor (Board Member)

Eligibility Criteria

1. Academic Qualifications
   • Must hold a Graduation Degree/PG degree/Ph.D. (or equivalent) in a relevant field or have equivalent scholarly achievements.
   • Must have a strong academic and research background demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications in reputed journals.
2. Professional Experience
   • Minimum 5 years of active research and/or editorial experience in the relevant academic domain.
   • Prior experience as a reviewer, associate editor, or editorial board member for reputable journals is highly desirable.
3. Research Recognition
   • Must have a proven record of citations, impactful publications, or recognized research grants.
   • Demonstrated expertise in at least one specialized area relevant to the journal’s scope.
4. Global Representation
   • Must be affiliated with a recognized academic or research institution or organization outside the journal’s host country to ensure international representation.
5. Ethical Standards
   • Must have no record of plagiarism, research misconduct, or unethical editorial practices.
   • Must adhere to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

Conditions of Appointment

1. Term of Service
   • Appointment will be for a fixed term (e.g., 3 years) with the possibility of renewal based on performance and contribution.
2. Selection Process
   • Selection may be through nomination by existing board members or open application followed by evaluation.
   • Final selection is subject to approval by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board.
3. Performance Review
   • Annual performance evaluation will be conducted based on review quality, timeliness, and contribution to the journal’s growth.

Editorial Responsibilities of International Editors

1. Manuscript Evaluation & Decision-Making
   • Have complete responsibility and authority to accept or reject manuscripts within their assigned domain.
   • Based all decisions on the manuscript’s importance, originality, clarity, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
   • Only accept manuscripts when reasonably certain of their scholarly value.
2. Quality Assurance
   • Ensure the academic integrity and quality of all published papers.
   • Recommend corrections, errata, or retractions where necessary.
3. Ethics & Misconduct Handling
   • Act promptly in cases of suspected plagiarism, data fabrication, or unethical research, ensuring due process.
   • Do not reject based solely on suspicion—must have evidence of misconduct.
4. Transparency & Fairness
   • Avoid overturning prior editorial decisions without a valid and documented reason.
   • Avoid conflicts of interest between authors, reviewers, and editorial staff.
5. Publication Improvement
   • Strive to improve the journal considering both author and reader needs.
   • Maintain awareness of funding sources that could influence research integrity.
6. Finality & Consistency in Decisions
   • Avoid altering a final decision (accept/reject) unless new, substantial evidence emerges.