The Global Journal of Engineering and Technology (GJET) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of editorial integrity, transparency, and quality in scholarly publishing. Editors play a vital role in ensuring that submitted manuscripts are evaluated fairly, reviewed rigorously, and published in accordance with ethical and professional guidelines.

This document provides detailed instructions for editors to guide them through their responsibilities.

1. Editorial Responsibilities

• Initial Screening: Review newly submitted manuscripts for relevance, originality, and adherence to journal guidelines before sending them for peer review.
• Reviewer Selection: Identify qualified, independent, and diverse reviewers with expertise in the subject area of the manuscript. Avoid selecting reviewers with potential conflicts of interest.
• Decision Making: Evaluate reviewer reports, consider the manuscript’s scientific contribution, and make fair and unbiased editorial decisions.
• Confidentiality: Treat all submitted manuscripts as confidential documents and ensure that content is not disclosed or used for personal benefit.
• Conflict of Interest: Disclose any conflicts of interest and recuse oneself from handling manuscripts where impartiality may be compromised.

2. Peer Review Process

• Ensure that every manuscript undergoes a double-blind peer review process.
• Strive for timely reviews by following up with reviewers and communicating deadlines clearly.
• Maintain professionalism in all communications with authors and reviewers.
• Monitor the quality of reviewer comments and ensure feedback is constructive and respectful.

3. Ethical Oversight

• Verify that submitted manuscripts comply with ethical standards, including approvals for studies involving human or animal subjects.
• Check for plagiarism and redundant publications using reliable screening tools.
• Address potential cases of misconduct (plagiarism, data fabrication, authorship disputes) following COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.
• Protect the integrity of the journal by ensuring only original and ethically sound research is published.

4. Editorial Decision Options

Editors may recommend one of the following decisions based on reviewer feedback and editorial judgment:

• Accept without revisions – Suitable for immediate publication.
• Minor revisions – Requires small corrections before acceptance.
• Major revisions – Requires substantial improvements; resubmission is reviewed again.
• Reject – Manuscript is not suitable for the journal.

5. Communication with Authors

• Provide clear and transparent feedback to authors regarding editorial decisions.
• Ensure that reviewer comments are transmitted in a constructive and professional manner.
• Encourage authors to address all points raised during the review.

6. Continuous Improvement

• Stay updated with current trends and standards in scholarly publishing.
• Contribute to the strategic development of GJET by suggesting improvements in editorial processes.
• Participate in periodic editorial meetings, training sessions, and policy updates.

7. Confidentiality and Data Protection

• Safeguard the identity of reviewers and authors during the double-blind review process.
• Ensure that all data, unpublished research, and reviewer reports are kept confidential.

8. Final Responsibility

The Editor-in-Chief holds the final authority on manuscript decisions but relies on the collective expertise of Associate Editors, Section Editors, and the Editorial Board to maintain the journal’s academic excellence.

✉️ Contact

For questions, clarifications, or policy guidance, editors may contact the editorial office at: editor.gjet@sciconxjournals.com