Editors GuidelinesJournal of Endocrinology and Hormones
Editors help maintain quality and fairness across endocrine and hormone submissions.
Editorial Role
Editors assess scope fit, select qualified reviewers, and guide decisions based on scientific rigor and clinical relevance.
Decision Criteria
Evaluate study design, data quality, and patient relevance. Request additional review when methodological clarity is needed.
Confidentiality and Conflicts
Maintain confidentiality and recuse yourself when conflicts could affect impartiality.
Research Visibility and Trust
Endocrine Expertise
Peer review is guided by clinicians and scientists who understand hormone biology and metabolic disease.
Open Access Reach
Published articles are freely accessible to researchers, clinicians, and policy teams worldwide.
Metadata Quality
Structured metadata supports discovery, citation tracking, and persistent research records.
Ethics First
Clear policies on consent, data integrity, and conflicts protect patient focused research.
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Reviewer Selection
Choose reviewers with complementary clinical and methodological expertise. Aim for balanced perspectives and avoid conflicts of interest.
Revision Guidance
Provide clear and prioritized revision requests to support efficient author responses. Consistent guidance improves turnaround times.
Ethics Checks
Verify ethics approval, consent, and trial registration before acceptance. Escalate concerns to the editorial office when needed.
Scope Screening
Screen submissions for endocrine relevance and methodological rigor. Desk reject submissions that fall outside scope with constructive feedback.
Decision Letters
Provide concise decision letters that summarize key review points and required revisions. Clear communication improves author experience.
Data and Code Review
Confirm data availability statements and code access where relevant. Encourage transparency for reproducibility in endocrine research.
Timelines
Monitor review progress and send reminders as needed. Timely decisions support author trust and journal efficiency.
Conflict Management
Editors should disclose conflicts and decline assignments when impartiality may be compromised. This protects the integrity of endocrine publishing.
Board Coordination
Coordinate with section editors to ensure reviewer coverage across endocrine subfields. Regular updates help maintain consistent standards.
Decision Consistency
Apply consistent criteria across similar manuscripts to ensure fair decisions. Use journal policies as a reference when resolving borderline cases. Document rationale for complex decisions to support transparency.
Appeals Handling
If an appeal is submitted, review the response objectively and request additional input when needed. Document outcomes to ensure consistency across decisions. Escalate complex cases to the editorial office. This maintains transparency for all authors and consistent decisions overall.
