The structure of the Editorial Board for the journals includes the Editor-in-Chief and other Editorial Board members. The Editor-in-Chief serves as the chairperson of the board and holds the authority to make the final decision in all matters.

To form the Editorial Board, global experts with exceptional academic backgrounds and expertise in the respective subject of the journal are selected. The number of Editorial Board members is not limited. To qualify as an Editorial Board member, one must meet the following criteria:

  1. Possess a Ph.D. degree in the relevant subject.
  2. Have a good publication record.
  3. Hold an academic position in a university, research institute, or a similar organization.

Editorial Board responsibilities:

  1. All Editorial Board members must follow the directives given by the Editor-in-Chief.
  2. Each article will be assigned to an Editor after a plagiarism check, and the assigned Editor is expected to accept the assignment as soon as possible. If an Editor cannot accept the assignment, they must inform the Editorial Office promptly.
  3. Assigned Editors should have no conflicts of interest with any assignment. If there is a conflict of interest, the Editor should decline the assignment and provide a proper reason to the Editorial Office.
  4. Every Editor must treat each author with respect, fairness, and dignity, regardless of the outcome of the article.
  5. Honesty and transparency are essential for Editorial Board membership, and every submission must be judged equally and transparently.
  6. The Editor-in-Chief has the final say on any publication-related issues.
  7. Editors may provide guidelines and direct the submission process if necessary.
  8. Editors must maintain complete confidentiality regarding the author, reviewer, and article information.
  9. Editors are responsible for a fast and transparent peer-review process, and they may seek assistance from the Editorial Office if necessary.
  10. Editors must provide a final judgment on assigned articles within the allotted time, including proper reasoning and clarification.
  11. The Editor should prioritize fast and efficient peer review and maintain communication with reviewers and authors to avoid delays.
  12. The Editor must be responsible for addressing queries regarding reconsideration of editorial decisions and must provide clear and prompt explanations for the decisions taken.
  13. Upon notification from the Editorial Office, the assigned Editor should respond as early as possible.
  14. The Editorial Board members, along with the publisher, are responsible for timely publishing of accepted articles.
  15. The assigned Editor should select potential reviewers based on their expertise in the subject area and monitor the review process for any assigned manuscript.
  16. The Editor must inform reviewers about the confidentiality of the assignment and prohibit them from using any part of the work in any form.
  17. The expectations of the journal, including the scope, quality, and timeliness of the review, should be conveyed to the reviewers by the Editor.
  18. The assigned Editor should allow sufficient time for reviewing articles before sending reminders to reviewers.
  19. If a special issue proposal is submitted, the assigned Editorial Board member must review its suitability with the journal’s scope and assess its importance and timeliness.
  20. The Editorial Board members may recommend timely topics and potential guest Editors for special issues based on their scope, importance, and timeliness.
  21. Guest Editors can handle special issues independently while maintaining regular communication with the Editorial Board member and Editorial Office.
  22. Review special issue proposals and assess their relevance to current research in the respective field.
  23. Recommend suitable proposals and guest editors, along with their biographies, for consideration by the Editorial Board members.
  24. Corresponding guest editors are responsible for handling and processing special issue articles once a proposal has been accepted by the Editorial Board.
  25. Attend occasional Editorial Board meetings scheduled by the Journal Office to participate in discussions for Journal improvement.
  26. Coordinate with the Editorial Office to manage critical decisions, such as retraction issues or other similar matters.
  27. Share potential timely topics and author pool information with the Journal Office to keep the publication on track.
  28. Ensure smooth functioning of the publication process in coordination with the publishing house.
  29. Provide input regarding targeted readers and their preferences to help understand the readers and their choices within the scope of the subject.
  30. Comply with the publishing house’s guidelines and protocols.