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Editorial Guidelines & Standards

Select a role below to view transparent qualification benchmarks, desk verification requirements, and operational responsibilities.

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Associate Editor

Editorial Management

Manages assigned manuscripts through the entire peer-review workflow, assigns reviewers, and makes formal editorial decisions.

Turnaround Target3–5 days for initial reviewer assignment; 30–45 days total decision pipeline

Time Commitment3–6 hours per week depending on submission volume

Minimum Qualification Benchmarks

Academic Qualification

Doctoral Degree (PhD, MD, ScD) with established academic standing

Research Experience

Minimum 3+ years post-PhD research and teaching experience

Publication Track Record

10+ peer-reviewed publications (h-index ≥ 8 recommended)

Review / Editorial Background

Demonstrated reviewing history (at least 10+ completed peer reviews for indexed journals)

Operational Duties & Responsibilities

Screen incoming submissions for domain scope, scientific rigor, and plagiarism compliance

Select, invite, and coordinate qualified independent peer reviewers (2–3 per paper)

Synthesize reviewer reports and issue clear, reasoned decision letters to authors

Manage manuscript revisions and resolve reviewer disagreements impartially

Ensure adherence to publication turnaround timelines and ethical standards

Verification Desk Protocol for Associate Editors

Doctoral degree validation and confirmed faculty / academic appointment
Scopus Author ID citation verification (minimum 10+ indexed papers)
Recorded peer-review history (minimum 10+ validated reviews on record)
COPE publication ethics compliance confirmation

How Journal Managers Evaluate Candidates

Editorial turnaround efficiency, depth of reviewer network in specialized sub-disciplines, and experience with submission management systems.

Journal Standards

Two-Tier Verification & Indexing Model

To support both established high-impact journals and emerging legitimate university publications, Editor's Board separates Journal Legitimacy Verification from Database Indexing Status.

Tier 1: Journal Verification

Legitimacy & Entity Validation

Mandatory for every journal before posting openings. Ensures the journal is a genuine academic publication operated by a recognized publisher, university, or scholarly society.

Official ISSN (Print/Online) confirmed via ISSN Portal / Crossref
Publisher entity & institutional affiliation verified
Transparent peer-review model & ethical publication policy
Editor-in-Chief credentials and contact authorization confirmed

Tier 2: Indexing Databases

Independent Index Tracking

Independently tracked and displayed. Legitimate new journals can recruit board members while in the 1-2 year evaluation window for major indexation.

Scopus IndexedElsevier Scopus Master List

Web of Science / SCIClarivate Master Journal List

PubMed / MEDLINENLM Biomedical Database

DOAJ / UGC-CAREOpen Access & National Registers

* Non-indexed or emerging journals are clearly marked as Emerging (Verified Peer-Reviewed) to preserve full transparency.

Scholar Standards

4-Point Scholar Verification Protocol

Every verified academic profile on Editor's Board is backed by a 4-point authentication protocol to eliminate identity fraud and predatory applications.

ORCID Authenticated

16-digit ORCID ID authenticated via official OAuth protocol to confirm genuine researcher identity.

Institutional Affiliation

Academic faculty appointment confirmed through official university domains (.edu, .ac.uk, .res.in).

Degrees & Credentials

Doctoral, medical, or graduate qualifications cross-checked against university registries and diplomas.

Publications & Citations

Bibliometrics, h-index, and publication counts synchronized via Crossref and Scopus Author APIs.

Have Questions About Editorial Policies?

Our verification desk and editorial standards committee review special appointments and journal accreditation inquiries daily.

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