Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief

1.  The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for ensuring the availability of a sufficient number of high-quality manuscripts to maintain a consistent publication schedule. If the manuscript supply is inadequate, the Editor-in-Chief should coordinate with the Editorial Board to solicit additional submissions, taking into account factors such as the geographical diversity and academic networks of board members.
2. The Editor-in-Chief determines whether submitted articles align with the journal’s scope and standards, and assesses the need for calls for papers, special issues, or thematic editions.
3. Additionally, the Editor-in-Chief is responsible for appointing and structuring the Editorial Board based on institutional diversity, expertise, and capacity.
4. Close collaboration with the Editorial Board is essential for the journal’s development. Regular meetings ideally annual, but also informal or virtual discussions should be conducted to evaluate progress and plan future improvements.
5. The Editor-in-Chief also considers potential revenue-generating strategies such as advertising, reprints, and print editions.
6. Furthermore, the role includes actively promoting the journal within academic and professional networks.

Editorial Board

The Editorial Board primarily oversees the review of manuscripts, with responsibilities distinct from those of peer reviewers. Members of the Editorial Board may serve on multiple journals, provided there is no conflict of interest and professional standards are maintained. The criteria and responsibilities of Editorial Board members include:

1. Demonstrating expertise in fields relevant to the journal’s scope.
2. Having a strong publication track record (e.g., Scopus, Publons, ORCID profiles).
3. Experience in reviewing manuscripts or serving as peer reviewers in reputable journals.
4. Providing recommendations on journal policies and scope.
5. Contributing to the development of special issues or thematic publications, potentially serving as Guest or Honorary Editors.
6. Attracting high-quality manuscripts and authors, particularly from their respective regions or academic networks.
7. Advising on publication ethics and handling potential ethical issues.
8. Ensuring impartiality in manuscript evaluation and avoiding conflicts of interest. Editorial Board members may submit manuscripts to the journal, provided that ethical standards are strictly upheld and conflicts of interest are avoided.
9. It is also important to maintain a balanced proportion of published articles authored by editorial members.
10. For international journals, the Editorial Board typically consists of 10–20 members (as suggested by Scopus guidelines), while national journals generally include 5–10 members.

New members may be proposed by the editorial team and appointed by the Editor-in-Chief in consultation with the Editorial Board. Periodic reviews of the Editorial Board, usually every 2–3 years, are conducted to ensure active participation and to allow for renewal or replacement of inactive members.

Copy and Layout Editor

The technical editorial team consists of two main roles: Language Editor: Responsible for reviewing and ensuring the quality of language used in manuscripts, particularly in foreign languages. This role may also involve translating articles when necessary. Layout Editor: Responsible for formatting manuscripts for publication, including arranging the article layout, adding running titles (headers), and inserting essential publication details such as submission, review, and publication dates.