The Journal of Nephrology extends its deepest appreciation to our editorial board members and section editors, who play a pivotal role in upholding the journal’s academic excellence. This page outlines key responsibilities, editorial workflows, and best practices to help editors manage their duties effectively and ethically.

✦  1. Editorial Mission

As an editor of the Journal of Nephrology, you are entrusted with:

• Ensuring the integrity and quality of published content.
• Promoting transparency and fairness in the peer review process.
• Encouraging submissions that align with the journal’s aims and contribute meaningfully to the nephrology community.
• Supporting ethical research and responsible authorship.

✦ 2. Key Editorial Responsibilities

Editors are expected to:

• Oversee the peer review process from submission to final decision.
• Select appropriate, qualified, and unbiased reviewers.
• Evaluate manuscripts based on scientific merit, originality, clinical significance, and clarity.
• Make editorial decisions in a timely and impartial manner.
• Communicate effectively with authors, reviewers, and the editorial office.
• Manage any ethical concerns, such as plagiarism, duplicate publication, or conflicts of interest.

✦ 3. Manuscript Workflow Overview

1. Manuscript Assignment: Editors are assigned submissions based on their area of expertise.
2. Initial Screening: Evaluate the manuscript’s suitability for peer review.
3. Reviewer Invitation: Select and invite at least two independent peer reviewers.
4. Review Monitoring: Follow up with reviewers to ensure timely evaluations.
5. Decision Making: Based on reviewer feedback and your expert judgment, provide a recommendation (Accept, Minor/Major Revision, Reject).
6. Author Communication: Ensure decision letters are clear, constructive, and informative.

⚖️ 4. Ethical Expectations

Editors must:

• Declare any conflict of interest prior to handling a manuscript.
• Avoid involvement in manuscripts where personal, professional, or financial relationships exist.
• Uphold confidentiality and prevent misuse of unpublished material.
• Follow the COPE Code of Conduct for Journal Editors.

⏳ 5. Timeframe Guidelines

To ensure a smooth editorial process:

• Conduct initial screening within 5 days of assignment.
• Complete review coordination and decision-making within 4–6 weeks of submission.
• Promptly communicate any delays or challenges to the editorial office.

✦ 6. Promoting the Journal

Editors are encouraged to:

• Recommend high-quality papers from colleagues or collaborators.
• Organize special issues or thematic collections.
• Promote the journal at academic conferences and within professional societies.
• Suggest emerging topics for editorials or invited reviews.

✦ 7. Support and Resources

The editorial team at SCICONX is available to provide:

• Technical support with the manuscript handling system.
• Guidance on ethical issues or complex editorial decisions.
• Orientation for new editors and ongoing training.

✉️ Contact the Editorial Office

If you have questions or need assistance in your editorial role, please reach out to: editor.nephrology@sciconxjournals.com

Your expertise and leadership are instrumental in shaping the future of nephrology research. Thank you for your dedication and service to the Journal of Nephrology.