Editor Resources
IJAN provides tools and guidance to support editors in managing reviews, making decisions, and upholding publication ethics.
Resources Include
Support materials for consistent editorial decisions.
- Decision letter templates
- Ethics and conflict guidance
- Reviewer selection support
Support For Consistent Review
Review Checklists
Structured checklists help editors assess clinical relevance, methodology, and reporting quality.
Ethics Guidance
Policies on consent, conflicts, and data integrity support consistent decisions.
Decision Templates
Standard letters ensure clear communication with authors and reviewers.
Editorial Training
Optional training sessions support new editors and updated policies.
For resource access or updates, contact [email protected].
Consistency And Quality
Resources include reviewer pools, topic based expertise lists, and decision templates to standardize editorial decisions. Editors also have access to ethics guidance, plagiarism screening support, and reporting guideline references.
For complex cases, editors can request additional support from the editorial office or senior advisory board members.
Guidelines And Standards
Editors have access to IJAN ethics policies, conflict of interest guidance, and reporting checklists. These references support consistent decisions and help editors address complex cases such as duplicate submissions or suspected misconduct.
When necessary, editors may seek advice from senior editors or the editorial office to ensure that decisions are fair and aligned with best practices.
Ongoing Editorial Support
Editors may participate in periodic training sessions on ethics, reviewer management, and new publication policies. Updates are shared to maintain consistent standards across the journal.
Editorial Insights
Editors receive periodic summaries on review timelines and decision metrics to support continuous improvement.
Decision Letter Support
Standardized templates help editors provide clear, consistent feedback and improve author understanding of decisions.
Finding The Right Reviewers
Access to reviewer databases and expertise tags helps editors identify appropriate reviewers and manage conflicts of interest efficiently.
Consistency Across Decisions
Resource materials ensure consistent decisions across sections and help editors apply the same standards to all submissions.
Support For Complex Decisions
Editors can request additional review or consult senior editors when manuscripts raise complex ethical or methodological questions.
Direct Support
The editorial office provides direct support for questions about reviewer selection, timelines, and policy interpretation.
Policy Notifications
Editors receive updates when policies or workflows change to maintain alignment across sections.
Help Is Available
The editorial office can assist with workflow questions.
