Editor's Guidelines | Journal of Neuroscience and Neurological Disorders

Editors at the Journal of Neuroscience and Neurological Disorders (JNND) play a vital role in maintaining the quality, integrity, and reputation of the journal. These Editor’s Guidelines outline responsibilities, ethical obligations, and best practices to ensure effective editorial leadership.

Core Responsibilities

Oversee the peer review process to ensure rigor and fairness.
Make final decisions on manuscript acceptance, revision, or rejection.
Ensure adherence to COPE and ICMJE standards.
Safeguard editorial independence from commercial or political influence.
Support diversity and inclusivity in the author, reviewer, and editorial community.

Editorial Decision-Making

Decisions must be based solely on scientific merit, originality, and relevance to neuroscience and neurological disorders. Editors must avoid favoritism, bias, or conflicts of interest.

Reviewer Management

Select qualified reviewers with expertise relevant to the manuscript.
Ensure reviews are timely, objective, and constructive.
Monitor for reviewer misconduct such as plagiarism or unprofessional comments.
Protect reviewer anonymity in double-blind review settings.

Handling Misconduct

Editors must follow COPE flowcharts to address allegations of misconduct, including plagiarism, data falsification, and unethical research. When necessary, editors should consult with the publisher and institutions.

Confidentiality

Editors must treat all submissions as confidential.
No manuscript information may be disclosed outside the review process.
Editors must not use unpublished data for personal research purposes.

Conflicts of Interest

Editors must disclose any personal or professional conflicts related to a submission. In such cases, the manuscript will be reassigned to another editor.

Editorial integrity is the cornerstone of trust between authors, reviewers, and the scientific community.

Continuous Professional Development

Editors are encouraged to stay updated with evolving ethical standards and scholarly publishing practices through COPE workshops, WAME resources, and editorial training.

FAQs

Can editors publish in JNND?

Yes, but submissions must undergo independent peer review without editorial involvement from the submitting editor.

What if an editor suspects reviewer bias?

The editor must intervene, request additional reviews, or reassign the manuscript.

How are appeals handled?

Appeals from authors must be reviewed objectively, with decisions overseen by the Editor-in-Chief or an independent board member.