The integrity of any scientific journal lies in its editorial process. This guide outlines the unique responsibilities, expectations, and ethical commitments expected from Editors serving the Journal of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Diseases. It is tailored to uphold SCICONX Publishing’s vision of scientific excellence, innovation, and global impact.

1. Editorial Mission

Editors at JCCD are entrusted with:

• Promoting transparency, objectivity, and relevance in all editorial actions.
• Maintaining the journal’s scope alignment in cardiovascular science and clinical cardiology.
• Supporting the advancement of cardiology research through timely and fair peer-review processes.

2. Core Editorial Duties

2.1. Initial Manuscript Screening

• Evaluate submissions for thematic relevance, scientific soundness, and ethical compliance.
• Filter out manuscripts with significant deficiencies (plagiarism, off-topic scope, lack of originality) before review.
• Recommend pre-review improvements where necessary to assist the peer-review process.

2.2. Reviewer Assignment and Coordination

• Select peer reviewers with appropriate expertise, balancing early-career and experienced scholars.
• Ensure reviewers are unbiased and have no conflict of interest with authors or content.
• Monitor review quality and timelines to facilitate a structured and efficient review workflow.

2.3. Decision Making

• Analyse reviewers’ feedback alongside your professional judgment to arrive at a fair decision.
• Accept, request revisions, or reject manuscripts with clear reasoning.
• Encourage authors to respond constructively to feedback, especially in revision rounds.

3. Upholding Editorial Ethics

Editors must:

• Treat all manuscript information as confidential, not to be disclosed or discussed.
• Avoid processing manuscripts if any personal, financial, or academic conflicts exist.
• Act upon ethical issues such as authorship disputes, research misconduct, or data irregularities by consulting SCICONX’s Publication Ethics Board.

4. Editorial Engagement and Accountability

• Contribute to special issues, thematic calls, or editorial perspectives when requested.
• Submit an annual report summarizing editorial experience, challenges, and recommendations.

5. Commitment to Quality and Innovation

At JCCD, we expect editors to:

• Promote diversity in peer reviewer selections.
• Encourage the inclusion of emerging topics in cardiovascular medicine and innovative methodologies.
• Support editorial initiatives to broaden the journal’s global relevance, including underrepresented regions and interdisciplinary submissions.

Your role is instrumental in building trust and academic rigor in JCCD’s publications. We value your expertise, time, and dedication in shaping a journal that truly matters to the cardiology community worldwide.

For any queries, clarifications, or suggestions, please contact editorialoffice@sciconx.org