Core Editorial Responsibilities

Editors ensure International Journal of Vasculitis publications meet high scientific and ethical standards.

Editorial decisions must be transparent, unbiased, and based on scientific merit in vasculitis research.

Editors select qualified reviewers, synthesize feedback, and issue clear decisions within expected timelines.

Confidentiality and conflict management are essential throughout the review process.

Editors should verify data availability statements and conflict disclosures before acceptance.

Clear decision letters help authors respond efficiently to reviewer feedback.

Notify the editorial office promptly if conflicts or delays arise.

Editors should assess scope fit and ethical compliance before sending to review.

Select reviewers with relevant expertise and avoid conflicts of interest.

Monitor review timelines and send reminders to keep decisions on schedule.

Provide clear, evidence based decisions that synthesize reviewer input.

Document decision rationale to support transparency and audit trails.

Editors should confirm adherence to reporting guidelines relevant to study type.

Prioritize reviewer diversity to reduce bias and improve assessment quality.

Escalate ethical concerns promptly to the editorial office for documentation.

Use reviewer reminders thoughtfully to maintain respectful timelines and minimize reviewer fatigue.

Encourage authors to address reviewer comments clearly in point by point responses.