Editor Guidelines
Standards and expectations for JPR Editorial Board members.
Leadership in Parasitology Publishing
Editors are the custodians of scientific quality. Your parasitology expertise and judgment shape the journal's direction and ensure only rigorous, impactful research reaches the global disease control community.
Manuscript Assessment
Evaluate submissions for scientific merit, global health relevance, methodological rigor, and contribution to parasitology. Determine scope fit before initiating review.
Reviewer Selection
Identify qualified parasitologists, epidemiologists, and clinicians without conflicts. Balance laboratory and field expertise perspectives.
Decision Authority
Make accept, revise, or reject decisions based on reviewer reports and independent judgment. Provide clear, constructive feedback to authors.
Timeline Management
Maintain efficient processing. Parasitology research often has urgent implications—ensure timely decisions support disease control efforts.
- Treat all manuscripts as confidential documents
- Recuse from manuscripts with pharmaceutical or personal conflicts
- Avoid using unpublished findings from submissions
- Report suspected misconduct to Editor-in-Chief
- Apply consistent standards regardless of author institution
Questions About Editorial Duties?
Contact the Editor-in-Chief for guidance.
