Editor Guidelines

1. Editorial Board Overview

The Editorial Board of journals published by Gnoscience Publishing House consists of experienced researchers, clinicians, and academic professionals committed to maintaining the highest standards of scholarly publishing.

The Editor-in-Chief (EIC) is responsible for the overall editorial direction of the journal and has the final authority on editorial decisions. Editorial Board Members support the editorial process by managing peer review, providing scientific expertise, promoting ethical publishing practices, and contributing to the journal's growth and reputation.

2. Eligibility Criteria

Individuals interested in serving on the Editorial Board should meet the following requirements:

  • Hold a PhD, MD, DDS, PharmD, or an equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
  • Have an established record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Demonstrate recognized expertise within their field of research.
  • Have prior experience as a peer reviewer or editor (preferred).
  • Be affiliated with a recognized university, hospital, research institute, or professional organization.
  • Maintain a commitment to ethical scholarly publishing.

3. Roles and Responsibilities

Editorial Board Members are expected to actively contribute to the journal by performing the following responsibilities.

Editorial Assessment

  • Conduct an initial scientific evaluation of assigned manuscripts.
  • Recommend whether manuscripts should proceed to peer review.
  • Ensure submissions fall within the journal's scope.

Peer Review Management 

  • Review manuscripts within their area of expertise or recommend qualified independent reviewers.
  • Provide objective, constructive, and evidence-based comments.
  • Complete reviews within the agreed review period.

 Editorial Decision Support 

  • Provide recommendations based on scientific quality and relevance 
  •  Assist the Editor-in-Chief in decision-making  

Ethical Compliance 

  • Adhere to publication ethics and best practices 
  • Declare any conflicts of interest 
  • Support plagiarism detection and integrity checks 

Timeliness 

  • Respond promptly to editorial communications 
  • Complete reviews within the agreed timeframe  

Journal Promotion 

  • Encourage high-quality submissions 
  • Promote the journal within academic and professional networks  

Strategic Contribution 

  • Suggest special issues, topics, or improvements 
  • Support the journal’s growth and visibility  

4. Editorial Workflow

The editorial process generally follows these steps:

  1. Initial editorial screening for completeness and journal scope.
  2. Similarity assessment using plagiarism detection software.
  3. Assignment to reviewers with relevant subject expertise.
  4. Independent peer review.
  5. Editorial evaluation of reviewer comments.
  6. Final editorial decision by the Editor-in-Chief.
  7. Author revision (when required).
  8. Final acceptance, production, and publication.

5. Editorial Ethics

All Editorial Board Members must adhere to the following principles:

Confidentiality

All submitted manuscripts and reviewer comments must remain confidential and must not be shared without editorial authorization.

Impartiality

Editorial decisions must be based solely on scientific merit, originality, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal.

Editors shall not discriminate based on nationality, race, gender, religion, institutional affiliation, or political beliefs.

Conflict of Interest

Editors should decline handling any manuscript where a personal, financial, professional, or institutional conflict of interest exists.

Integrity

Editors should promote transparency, fairness, and accountability throughout the editorial process and report suspected ethical concerns to the Editor-in-Chief.

6. Benefits of Joining the Editorial Board

Editorial Board Members receive the following professional benefits:

  • Official appointment as an Editorial Board Member.
  • Certificate of Appointment.
  • Recognition on the journal website.
  • Opportunities to contribute editorials and Special Issues.
  • Professional networking with international researchers.
  • Participation in the strategic development of the journal.
  • Priority consideration for future editorial leadership roles based on contributions.

7. Performance Expectations

Editorial Board Members are expected to:

  • Respond to editorial communications promptly.
  • Complete assigned reviews within the requested timeframe whenever possible.
  • Maintain active participation in journal activities.
  • Support the journal by recommending reviewers, authors, and new Editorial Board Members.
  • Notify the Editorial Office of any changes to their institutional affiliation or contact information.

8. How to Apply

Researchers interested in joining the Editorial Board are invited to submit the following documents:

  • Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • List of recent publications
  • Areas of research expertise
  • ORCID iD (recommended)
  • Brief statement describing their interest in serving on the Editorial Board

📩 Please send your application to: contact@gnoscience.com