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Instruction for Editors
What an editor of IJAMPH is responsible for, in short.
- Editors should look for the views of associate editors, authors, readers, reviewers, and editorial board members regarding ways of improving their journal's content. The presence of eminent editors enhances our group's reputation. They must also endeavour to set higher standards for the journal whenever possible.
- If the author has used information of certain individuals, specifically in any of their medical or scientific records, the editorial team must look for written consent from the individual for the record to qualify for publishing
- The editors need to check the validity of the scientific facts stated
- The editorial board members must ensure that published content is original. The reliability of the author's work is a must, so there must be proper citation, and the source of the content should be named.
- The final decision regarding modification, acceptance, or rejection of a manuscript rests solely with the editor.
- The final decision regarding modification, acceptance, or rejection of a manuscript rests solely with the editor.
- The comments that the peer reviewers give will be strictly followed, after which the authors will be requested to modify their manuscript according to the reviewers suggestions.
- Editorial decisions should be objective, autonomous, and non-discriminatory to meet the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Principles for nationality, ethnicity, political beliefs, race, gender, and religion of the authors.
- Editors should understand that the peer review process is confidential. The review process should not be shared with anyone outside the peer review process.