The Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (JNN) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic publishing. Editors play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, quality, and impact of the journal. The following guidelines are designed to support editors in carrying out their responsibilities effectively.

1. Editorial Responsibilities

• Manuscript Evaluation
  • Conduct an initial assessment to determine whether the manuscript fits the journal’s scope, quality standards, and ethical requirements.
  • Ensure submissions meet the journal’s formatting and scientific criteria before assigning reviewers.
• Peer Review Management
  • Select qualified reviewers with expertise relevant to the manuscript.
  • Oversee a double-blind peer review process that is fair, unbiased, and timely.
  • Communicate reviewer feedback and editorial decisions clearly to authors.
• Decision Making
  • Make editorial decisions (accept, revise, reject) based on the scientific merit, originality, and clarity of submissions.
  • Ensure decisions are free from personal, financial, or professional conflicts of interest.

2. Ethical Standards

• Uphold the principles of research integrity, originality, and transparency.
• Identify and act on instances of plagiarism, duplicate submissions, or unethical practices.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and reviewer identities.
• Ensure compliance with international guidelines for studies involving humans or animals.

3. Reviewer Coordination

• Invite reviewers who have appropriate expertise and no conflicts of interest.
• Monitor the timeliness and quality of reviewer reports.
• Provide constructive feedback to reviewers when necessary to maintain review standards.

4. Editorial Communication

• Maintain professional, respectful, and transparent communication with authors, reviewers, and the editorial office.
• Clearly explain editorial decisions, especially in cases of rejection or major revision.
• Encourage authors to address reviewer comments comprehensively.

5. Publication Quality Assurance

• Ensure manuscripts are scientifically sound, well-written, and relevant to the journal’s scope.
• Verify that references, figures, and supplementary materials meet journal standards.
• Work with the production team to ensure accuracy in the final published version.

6. Conflict of Interest

• Editors must declare any conflicts of interest related to a manuscript under consideration.
• If a conflict exists, the manuscript should be reassigned to another editor without delay.

7. Continuous Improvement

• Stay informed about emerging trends in nanoscience and scholarly publishing.
• Suggest special issues, thematic collections, or invited reviews to strengthen the journal’s profile.
• Provide feedback to the editorial board for ongoing process improvement.

8. Support from the Editorial Office

The editorial office will provide:

• Technical and administrative support for manuscript handling.
• Access to plagiarism detection and editorial management tools.
• Training materials and regular updates on best practices in publishing ethics.

✉️ Contact

For questions or assistance regarding editorial processes, please contact: editor.jnn@sciconxjournals.com