Serving as a JSLR editor offers opportunities to shape the direction of hepatology research and collaborate with leading clinicians. Editors gain insight into emerging therapies and translational advances while supporting rigorous publishing practices.

• Clear editorial policies and workflow guidance
• Access to editorial management tools
• Support from the publishing team
• Opportunities to lead special issues

Editors receive formal recognition for service and may be invited to contribute editorials or commentary on emerging topics.

• Encourage consistent decision letters and clear revision guidance.
• Use standardized scoring rubrics for methodological quality.
• Ensure reviewer expertise matches the manuscript topic.
• Confirm ethical approvals and patient consent documentation.
• Monitor turnaround times and communicate delays promptly.
• Promote data transparency and reproducibility statements.
• Document conflicts of interest and recuse when needed.
• Coordinate with guest editors to align on scope fit.
• Verify clinical trial registration details when applicable.
• Ensure statistical review for complex models or trials.
• Request data access statements for sensitive clinical datasets.
• Encourage clear reporting of diagnostic criteria and staging.
• Align reviewer feedback with journal policy and scope.
• Escalate potential integrity concerns to the editorial office.
• Encourage adherence to CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, or ARRIVE as applicable.
• Review trial registration details and ensure public registry links.
• Check that adverse event reporting is complete and clearly stated.
• Verify that imaging methods and scoring systems are adequately described.
• Ensure statistical analysis plans align with reported outcomes.
• Request clarification on patient inclusion flow and attrition.
• Ensure adherence to reporting guidelines for clinical studies.
• Confirm inclusion of ethics statements and consent details.
• Request clarity on imaging parameters and scoring criteria.
• Verify that data sharing statements align with journal policy.

JSLR is committed to rigorous, transparent publishing in hepatology and spleen research. We emphasize reproducible clinical methods, clear reporting of diagnostic criteria, and ethical compliance across all article types.

The editorial office supports authors, editors, and reviewers with clear guidance and responsive communication. For questions about scope or workflow, contact [email protected].

We encourage continuous improvement in reporting practices and share updates that help the community maintain high standards in hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal research.