Journal of Scientific Engineering and Technology

Published by Novexa

eISSN: 0000-0000

Editor Guidelines

The editorial team of the Journal of Scientific Engineering and Technology (JSET) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic quality, integrity, and ethical publishing. Editors play a critical role in ensuring a fair, transparent, and efficient editorial and peer review process.

1. Editorial Structure

The editorial board of JSET may include:

  • Editor-in-Chief

  • Associate Editors

  • Section Editors

  • Editorial Board Members

  • Guest Editors (for special issues)

Each editor is appointed based on academic expertise, research experience, and commitment to ethical publishing practices.

2. Roles and Responsibilities

2.1 Editor-in-Chief

The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for:

  • Defining the journal’s editorial policy and scope

  • Appointing and overseeing the editorial board

  • Making final decisions on manuscript acceptance or rejection

  • Ensuring compliance with ethical and publishing standards

  • Representing the journal in academic and professional communities

2.2 Associate / Section Editors

Associate or Section Editors are responsible for:

  • Managing manuscripts assigned by the Editor-in-Chief

  • Conducting initial technical and scope evaluations

  • Selecting qualified peer reviewers

  • Monitoring the peer review process and timelines

  • Making recommendations based on reviewer reports

2.3 Editorial Board Members

Editorial Board Members are expected to:

  • Provide expert advice on journal policies and scope

  • Assist in peer review when requested

  • Promote the journal within their academic networks

  • Contribute to maintaining the scientific quality of the journal

3. Manuscript Handling Process

Editors must ensure that:

  • Manuscripts are evaluated solely on academic merit

  • Reviews are conducted objectively and confidentially

  • The double-blind peer review process is strictly followed

  • Decisions are clearly justified and communicated to authors

  • Timelines are respected to ensure efficient publication

4. Reviewer Selection and Management

Editors should:

  • Select reviewers with relevant subject expertise

  • Avoid reviewers with conflicts of interest

  • Ensure diversity in reviewer selection (geographical, institutional, and academic)

  • Monitor reviewer performance and responsiveness

  • Acknowledge reviewer contributions appropriately

5. Editorial Decision-Making

Editors may recommend the following decisions:

  • Accept

  • Minor Revision

  • Major Revision

  • Reject

Decisions must be based on:

  • Reviewer comments and recommendations

  • Scientific rigor and originality

  • Relevance to the journal’s scope

  • Ethical compliance

The final decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief.

6. Confidentiality

Editors must:

  • Treat all submitted manuscripts as confidential documents

  • Not disclose manuscript information to anyone outside the editorial process

  • Not use unpublished material for personal research without author consent

7. Conflict of Interest

Editors must disclose any conflicts of interest related to:

  • Authors

  • Institutions

  • Funding bodies

  • Competing research

Editors should recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where a conflict exists.

8. Ethical Oversight

Editors are responsible for:

  • Identifying potential ethical issues (plagiarism, data manipulation, duplicate publication)

  • Ensuring adherence to international publication ethics (e.g., COPE guidelines)

  • Initiating investigations when ethical concerns arise

  • Issuing corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when necessary

9. Handling Complaints and Appeals

Editors should:

  • Address author complaints professionally and promptly

  • Allow authors to appeal editorial decisions with valid justification

  • Ensure appeals are reviewed fairly and independently

  • Maintain transparency throughout the appeal process

10. Special Issues and Guest Editors

For special issues:

  • Guest Editors must follow the same editorial and ethical standards as regular editors

  • The Editor-in-Chief retains final authority over all decisions

  • Special issue proposals must align with the journal’s scope and quality standards

11. Editorial Independence

Editors must:

  • Make decisions independent of commercial, institutional, or personal interests

  • Resist undue influence from sponsors or publishers

  • Protect the academic integrity of the journal at all times

12. Editorial Performance and Accountability

Editors are expected to:

  • Maintain professionalism and timely communication

  • Participate in editorial meetings and policy updates

  • Uphold the reputation and credibility of JSET

  • Step down if unable to fulfill editorial responsibilities

13. Continuous Improvement

The editorial board is encouraged to:

  • Review and update editorial policies periodically

  • Adopt best practices in scholarly publishing

  • Support innovation in peer review and editorial management

14. Compliance

By accepting an editorial role, editors agree to comply fully with the journal’s policies, ethical standards, and editorial procedures.