Guidelines for Editors

Role of Editorial Board Members

• Editorial board members review submitted manuscripts and provide their expert opinions.
• They may intervene when reviewers provide conflicting feedback to ensure a fair evaluation.
• All manuscripts are assessed impartially, without bias related to an author's gender, religion, background, or nationality.
• Decisions are based on the manuscript's quality, originality, significance, and relevance to the journal's scope.
• Board members must maintain strict confidentiality and never share submissions or communications with outsiders.

Conflict of Interest Disclosure

A conflict of interest arises when an editor has a personal, financial, or professional relationship that could affect the objectivity of the review. All editorial members must disclose potential conflicts that could influence editorial decisions. Examples include:

• Financial ties to organizations related to the research
• Personal relationships with co-authors or reviewers
• Holding a position that could benefit from the publication outcome

If no conflicts exist, include the statement: "The authors declare no conflicts of interest."

Submission Screening

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial check to ensure they meet the journal's scope, formatting requirements, and ethical standards before proceeding to peer review.