International Journal of Thorax - Editor Resources
Tools and guidance for editorial board members
Available Resources
Editors receive onboarding materials, policy documents, and review templates that promote consistency and efficiency.
Resources include decision templates, ethics checklists, and guidance on complex cases.
Tools are updated regularly to reflect evolving policies and publishing standards.
The editorial office provides sample decision language and escalation guidance for complex integrity concerns.
Quick reference checklists help editors identify reporting gaps in clinical, translational, and population health studies.
Decision templates standardize communication and reduce administrative load.
Ethics checklists support consistent handling of sensitive cases.
Reviewer databases help match expertise to manuscript scope.
Resources are refreshed regularly to maintain consistency.
Resources include reviewer invitation templates and decision letter samples.
Guidance documents clarify ethical screening and conflict of interest handling.
Checklist tools support consistency in methodology and reporting evaluation.
Editors can access scope statements to match manuscripts with priorities.
Workflow guides explain timelines, escalation steps, and communication standards.
Reference materials summarize data sharing and reproducibility expectations.
Resource updates are shared when policies change.
Support is available for complex cases or policy questions.
Training material helps new editors start quickly and confidently.
Resources include guidance on managing revisions and author rebuttals.
Resources Quick View
- Decision templates and letters
- Ethics and integrity checklists
- Reviewer database tools
- Policy updates and training
- Guidance for complex cases
- Workflow and escalation support
- Consistency across decisions
- Regular resource updates
Resource Library
Review Checklists
Consistent evaluation across manuscript types.
Ethics Guidance
Support for ethics, conflicts, and integrity issues.
Decision Templates
Clear communication with authors and reviewers.
Support
Editorial office assistance for complex cases.
Resource Library
SnapshotTools that help editors maintain consistency.
Quick Table
| Resource | Purpose | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Templates | Decision letters | Consistent communication |
| Ethics guidance | Integrity checks | Clear escalation |
| Reviewer tools | Expert matching | Faster review |
Policy Support
Editors can request guidance on ethics, conflicts, or complex cases.
Workflow Tools
Templates and checklists standardize decisions and reduce delays.
Ongoing Support
Updates
Policy updates and workflow improvements are shared regularly.
Training
Access to onboarding materials and best practice guidance.
Templates
Decision and reviewer templates reduce administrative burden.
Support
Editorial office assistance is available for complex methodological questions.
Additional Guidance
Resources are refreshed each term to maintain consistency.
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