The Editorial Board of the Journal of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry (JOIC) plays a pivotal role in upholding the scientific quality, integrity, and reputation of the journal. Board members are responsible for guiding the journal’s editorial policies, reviewing submissions, and promoting the journal within the global scientific community.

1. Roles and Responsibilities

As a member of the Editorial Board, you are expected to:

• Support the Journal’s Mission: Contribute to advancing high-quality research in organic and inorganic chemistry.
• Manuscript Handling: Assist in assigning appropriate reviewers, evaluating manuscripts, and providing recommendations.
• Policy Guidance: Provide input on editorial policies, ethical standards, and strategic growth of the journal.
• Promotion: Encourage high-quality submissions from colleagues and researchers in the field.

2. Peer Review Oversight

• Ensure that all manuscripts undergo rigorous, fair, and unbiased peer review.
• Recommend expert reviewers for submissions in your area of expertise.
• Monitor reviewer performance and provide feedback to maintain high standards.

3. Ethical Standards

• Maintain confidentiality for all manuscripts, reviewer reports, and discussions regarding submissions.
• Avoid conflicts of interest when handling manuscripts or making editorial decisions.
• Uphold the principles of research integrity, originality, and transparency, in line with COPE guidelines.

4. Editorial Board Meetings

• Participate in regular editorial board meetings, either virtually or in person, to discuss journal policies, review performance metrics, and plan special issues.
• Contribute ideas to enhance the journal’s visibility, indexing, and reputation in the global scientific community.

5. Decision-Making Authority

• Editorial Board members provide guidance and recommendations, but final decisions regarding acceptance or rejection of manuscripts rest with the Editor-in-Chief.
• Board members may also advise on strategic initiatives, including calls for special issues or thematic collections.

6. Communication and Support

• Maintain active communication with the editorial office for smooth workflow management.
• Support the editorial team in resolving disputes, ethical concerns, or reviewer issues as needed.

7. Recognition

• Editorial Board members are publicly acknowledged on the journal website and listed in all official publications.
• Contributions are recognized in annual editorial reports and may include certificates of appreciation.

✉️ For inquiries or support regarding editorial board responsibilities, please contact: editor.joic@sciconxjournals.com