Editor Roles and Responsibilities

Academic Editors at ICRP are tasked with assessing the scope and quality of each manuscript submitted and making a publication recommendation based on peer reviewer feedback. The Editorial Board collectively ensures the journal publishes research that aligns with its scope and objectives.

-Editors ensure that submitted articles are given fair review, considering each on its academic merits regardless of the author's race, religion, nationality, sex, seniority, or institutional connection.

-Editors enable contact with all parties involved in the publishing process and ensure that manuscripts are handled and processed promptly and efficiently.

-Editors are solely responsible for a manuscript's approval or rejection. While an editor may seek advice from an initial review, if a manuscript is deemed improper for publication, it may be rejected without review.

-Editors establish clear guidelines and criteria throughout the double-blind peer-review procedure.

-All published research publications are subjected to a double-blind peer-review procedure by expert reviewers.

-Editors must guarantee that the external double-blind peer review process is kept secret at all times and that reviewers and writers remain anonymous at all times. In addition, the authors and reviewers disclosed a conflict of interest.

-Editors look into and document any complaints that may arise throughout the publishing process, and they offer all parties involved a chance to defend their perspectives.

-Editors encourage the release of revisions in the event of errors and, if required, the retraction of articles. But in such cases, if the paper contains a libel, corrections or retractions may be required if published wrong author's information like correct in the name. Affiliation, and email address, If the main substance of a published article is wrong and the article contains information that has not been properly recognized or cited.

Managing Manuscripts

A primary responsibility of an Academic Editor is determining a manuscript's suitability for publication. This guide outlines the decision-making process and provides assistance for new Editors.

Guide to Manuscript Management

• Publication Ethics: ICRP values ethical publishing practices and consults Editors on ethical concerns related to submitted or published articles. As members of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), we encourage Editors to familiarize themselves with COPE's guidelines and resources available on our dedicated ethics page.

For inquiries or to report research integrity issues, please contact publication.ethics@icrp.org.

Approving Special Issues

Special Issues focus on specific, timely topics or themes and are managed by Guest Editors external to the Editorial Board, though Board members are encouraged to propose Special Issues.

ICRP conducts thorough evaluations of Special Issue proposals to ensure essential information is verified and assesses the potential for attracting sufficient submissions.

Editorial Board members provide valuable insights on whether a Special Issue topic aligns with the journal's focus. See the Guidelines 

Providing Feedback

Editors' feedback on the journal’s direction and performance is crucial for our continuous improvement.

Our Publishing Editors, who have a background in both publishing and research, are the primary contacts for our Editors. They offer subject-specific support and help promote the journals.

Promoting the Journal

We encourage Editors to share their work within their professional networks. The success of our journals greatly benefits from the active promotion by their Editorial Boards.

Editors are urged to discuss their journals with colleagues, include them in their online profiles, and promote them at academic conferences.

Appointing Editors

The composition of the Editorial Board considers submission volumes, manuscript processing times, and the board members' availability. Should a member retire or if analysis indicates a need for more members, ICRP oversees the recruitment of new Editors.

Candidates for Academic Editor positions are evaluated based on their publication history within the journal's field. ICRP carefully reviews potential candidates before extending invitations to ensure alignment with the journal’s standards and scope.