The Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Research (JAIMR) relies on the expertise, integrity, and dedication of its editorial team to maintain the highest standards of scholarly publishing. These guidelines are intended to assist editors in performing their roles efficiently and consistently.

1. Roles and Responsibilities

Editors are expected to:

• Oversee the peer review process and ensure timely and fair evaluation of manuscripts.
• Assess submissions for originality, scientific quality, relevance, and alignment with the journal’s scope.
• Make informed decisions regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection of manuscripts.
• Maintain confidentiality of all submitted materials.
• Identify potential conflicts of interest and take appropriate action.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards in research, including human and animal studies.

2. Peer Review Management

• Assign manuscripts to qualified reviewers with relevant expertise.
• Encourage reviewers to provide constructive, unbiased, and timely feedback.
• Monitor reviewer progress and provide reminders when necessary.
• Make decisions based on reviewer recommendations and editorial judgment.
• Handle appeals and disputes professionally and transparently.

3. Ethical Responsibilities

• Uphold the principles of publication ethics and ensure compliance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.
• Detect and address potential cases of plagiarism, duplicate publication, or data fabrication.
• Ensure transparency in cases of authorship disputes or conflicts of interest.

4. Decision-Making

Editors should:

• Provide clear and well-documented decisions for authors.
• Communicate constructive feedback even in cases of rejection.
• Maintain impartiality and avoid personal bias in all editorial decisions.

5. Editorial Board Collaboration

• Collaborate with fellow editors and the Editor-in-Chief to refine journal policies, scope, and strategic directions.
• Participate in editorial board meetings, discussions, and periodic reviews of journal performance.

6. Post-Acceptance Oversight

• Ensure accepted manuscripts undergo thorough copyediting, formatting, and proofreading.
• Coordinate with the publishing team to maintain publication timelines.
• Confirm that all ethical, legal, and licensing requirements are satisfied before final publication.

7. Continuous Improvement

Editors are encouraged to:

• Stay updated with emerging trends in artificial intelligence and medical research.
• Recommend potential reviewers, special issues, or editorial initiatives.
• Promote the journal within their academic networks to attract high-quality submissions.

By following these instructions, editors help JAIMR uphold its mission to publish rigorous, innovative, and ethically sound research at the intersection of AI and medicine.