The Journal of Clinical Trials recognizes that the strength and integrity of our publication rely on the expertise, objectivity, and dedication of our editorial board. As ambassadors of academic excellence, our editors ensure that all published content meets the highest standards of scientific rigor, clinical relevance, and ethical transparency.

This page provides a detailed overview of the roles, responsibilities, and editorial values expected from all editorial board members, including Section Editors, Associate Editors, and Guest Editors.

✍️ Editorial Board Role and Responsibilities

1. Content Evaluation

• Assess incoming submissions for alignment with the journal’s scope and ethical guidelines.
• Oversee the peer review process by identifying qualified reviewers and ensuring timely and high-quality evaluations.
• Provide clear and fair recommendations based on scientific merit, originality, and relevance.

2. Upholding Quality and Integrity

• Ensure that every decision is free from bias and based solely on the content of the submission.
• Promote adherence to ethical standards, including proper trial registration, informed consent, and transparency of results.
• Report any suspected cases of plagiarism, fabrication, or ethical misconduct to the Editor-in-Chief.

3. Peer Review Management

• Maintain confidentiality throughout the peer review process.
• Monitor reviewer performance and ensure respectful, constructive communication between reviewers and authors.
• Encourage adherence to standard reporting guidelines such as CONSORT, PRISMA, SPIRIT, and STROBE.

4. Strategic Guidance

• Help shape the journal’s thematic focus by identifying emerging areas of interest.
• Recommend special issues or topics and support the recruitment of high-impact manuscripts.
• Serve as an advocate for the journal at scientific conferences, research networks, and institutional collaborations.

✏️ Editorial Expectations

• Maintain editorial independence, making decisions solely on the basis of scholarly merit.
• Adhere to SCICONX Publishing’s core values: integrity, transparency, inclusivity, and innovation.
• Respond to editorial tasks, communications, and review assignments in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide mentorship to new editors and reviewers, where appropriate.

✦ Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality

• Editors must declare all conflicts of interest (financial, institutional, or personal) and must not handle manuscripts where bias may occur.
• Editors must maintain strict confidentiality regarding manuscript content, author identities, and reviewer reports.

✏️ Editorial Innovation

The Journal of Clinical Trials encourages editors to:

• Embrace modern editorial practices, including open science initiatives
• Promote diversity in authorship, reviewer selection, and research topics
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of editorial processes

✉️ Contact and Communication

For editorial assistance, workflow clarification, or policy questions, please contact: editor.clinicaltrials@sciconxjournals.com

We are grateful for the time, expertise, and leadership our editors provide. Your contribution plays a pivotal role in advancing clinical research and improving patient care through high-quality, ethical scientific publication.