The Editor's role is crucial for selecting quality research papers for publication in the journal.

  • Editors identify the qualified reviewers to evaluate manuscripts submitted by the authors, ensuring impartiality throughout the process.
  • Editors continually update their knowledge and stay informed about technological developments in their respective subjects.
  • Editors are responsible for identifying potential reviewers a overseeing the entire review process, assigning relevant reviewers, and ensuring timely submission of review reports. If a reviewer declines or fails to respond within the assigned timeframe, editors must promptly identify an alternative reviewer. Editors must ensure that researchers adhere to ethical guidelines particularly regarding clinical research, animal use, and data privacy considering societal impacts.
  • Editors are responsible for ensuring that authors receive the decisions within the specified timeframe from the submission date. They provide clear and constructive feedback based on the reviewer's remarks indicating whether the manuscript is accepted requires minor or major revisions, or is rejected.
  • Editors’ feedback should be based on reviewers’ comments to help authors improve their work.
  • Editors must stay abreast of technological advancements, regulatory changes, and new ethical considerations including developments in generative AI technology.

Editors maintain transparency throughout the review process and ensure the confidentiality of reviewers.