Official Appointment

Official Appointment Criteria & Responsibilities for International Editors

  1. Qualification Benchmarks

Academic Standing

  • You must possess a Graduation/ Post Graduation/ Doctoral Degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in a relevant scholarly discipline.
  • Recognized academic contributions through peer-reviewed publications in reputable journals.

Professional Editorial Experience

  • Minimum five years of research and/or editorial practice in the relevant field.
  • Preferable prior service as a reviewer, section editor, associate editor, or editorial board member.

Research Distinction

  • Demonstrated scholarly impact via citations, high-quality publications, or funded research projects.
  • Recognized expertise in at least one specialized area aligned with the journal’s thematic scope.

International Representation

  • Affiliation with a reputable academic or research institution outside the journal’s host nation.

Ethical Integrity

  • Unblemished record free from plagiarism, fabrication, or research misconduct.
  • Adherence to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) principles.
  1. Selection Pathway

Term of Engagement

  • Appointed for three (3) years, subject to renewal upon satisfactory performance.

Nomination and Vetting

  • Appointment via formal nomination or open application process.
  • Comprehensive review by the Editorial Selection Committee followed by Editor-in-Chief approval.

Performance Appraisal

  • Annual review of editorial efficiency, review timeliness, and contribution to the journal’s growth.

Ethics Commitment Agreement

  • Mandatory signing of an Editorial Responsibility and Conflict of Interest Declaration before assuming duties.
  1. Core Editorial Mandates

Manuscript Decision Authority

  • Empowered to accept or reject submissions in assigned areas.
  • Evaluate manuscripts solely on novelty, significance, clarity, and journal relevance.

Quality Oversight

  • Uphold the scholarly integrity and academic rigor of published works.
  • Recommend corrections, errata, or retractions when warranted.

Ethics Compliance

  • Address instances of misconduct, plagiarism, or falsification promptly and fairly.
  • Require credible evidence before rejecting on misconduct grounds.

Editorial Consistency & Fairness

  • Avoid reversing previous decisions without valid, documented reasons.
  • Ensure no conflict of interest with authors, reviewers, or editorial colleagues.

Publication Advancement

  • Contribute towards improving journal content, readership engagement, and academic reputation.
  • Maintain transparency regarding research funding sources in accepted works.

Decision Finality Protocol

  • Avoid altering final editorial decisions (accept/reject) post-communication unless supported by new substantive evidence.
  1. Professional Conduct & Representation
  • Serve as an ambassador of the journal in academic conferences, seminars, and professional networks.
  • Promote the journal to attract high-quality submissions from diverse regions.
  • Uphold global editorial ethics standards and foster scholarly exchange across borders.