The SCICONX Journal of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine (JSCRM) is committed to publishing impactful, methodologically sound, and ethically responsible research that advances the global understanding of stem cell biology and regenerative medicine. The success of the journal relies heavily on the expertise, integrity, and active participation of its Editorial Board.

This page provides comprehensive guidance for all editors regarding their responsibilities, expectations, ethical standards, and engagement procedures.

1. Vision of the Editorial Board

The primary mission of JSCRM’s Editorial Board is to:

• Ensure the scientific quality and credibility of published content.
• Facilitate fair, unbiased, and timely peer review.
• Support authors in presenting clear, rigorous, and high-quality research.
• Uphold ethical principles in scholarly publishing.
• Promote advancements in the fields of stem cell science and regenerative therapeutics.
• Represent the journal within relevant academic and professional communities.

Editorial members serve not only as decision-makers but also as ambassadors of the journal’s mission.

2. Composition of the Editorial Board

The Editorial Board includes:

• Editor-in-Chief
• Associate Editors
• Section Editors (based on thematic areas)
• Advisory Editors
• Guest Editors (for special issues)
• Editorial Review Board Members

Board members are selected based on:

• Expertise in stem cell biology, molecular medicine, regenerative therapeutics, tissue engineering, biomaterials, clinical translation, or related disciplines.
• Significant publication record in reputable journals.
• Leadership qualities and active participation in scientific communities.
• Commitment to ethical research practices and editorial impartiality.

3. Core Responsibilities of Editorial Members

3.1 Manuscript Handling

Editorial members are responsible for:

• Conducting initial assessments of assigned manuscripts.
• Determining suitability for peer review.
• Selecting qualified reviewers free from conflicts of interest.
• Making evidence-based editorial decisions (accept, revise, reject).
• Providing constructive feedback to authors.
• Ensuring adherence to journal formatting and ethical requirements.

All decisions must be guided by scientific merit, originality, and relevance.

3.2 Maintaining Editorial Quality

Editors must ensure that every published manuscript:

• Meets international standards of scientific rigor.
• Demonstrates methodological transparency and reproducibility.
• Contains accurate, validated, and ethical data.
• Is free from plagiarism, fabrication, or questionable research practices.

3.3 Ethical Oversight

Editors must promote adherence to:

• COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) principles
• ICMJE guidelines
• Institutional and international ethical standards for:
  • Human stem cell research
  • Embryonic stem cell usage
  • Animal studies
  • Clinical trials
  • Genetic manipulation

Concerns about misconduct should be reported promptly to the Editor-in-Chief.

3.4 Timeliness & Availability

Editorial Board members are expected to:

• Respond to editorial office communications within a reasonable timeframe.
• Complete manuscript evaluations and decisions promptly.
• Suggest alternative reviewers if unavailable for a specific review cycle.
• Participate actively in annual journal meetings or advisory panels.

Timely editorial actions help maintain a smooth publication cycle.

4. Expectations of Editorial Excellence

4.1 Fairness & Impartiality

Editors must:

• Avoid personal or professional biases.
• Not allow nationality, gender, affiliation, or personal views to influence decisions.
• Be transparent about potential conflicts of interest.

4.2 Confidentiality

Editors must treat all manuscript submissions as strictly confidential documents.

They should:

• Not share manuscript content with others.
• Not use unpublished data for personal research.
• Ensure that reviewer identities remain confidential (double-blind review).

4.3 Professional Conduct

Editors are expected to:

• Maintain respectful communication with authors and reviewers.
• Provide clear, detailed, and constructive editorial notes.
• Encourage scientific rigor without discouraging innovative ideas.
• Represent JSCRM’s values in academic communities and conferences.

5. Appointment, Tenure & Performance Review

5.1 Appointment

Editorial Board members are appointed based on:

• Demonstrated academic excellence
• Research impact
• Editorial experience
• Commitment to advancing the journal’s mission

Each appointment is formally documented by SCICONX Publishing Group.

5.2 Tenure

Typically, editorial appointments last two or three years, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and engagement.

5.3 Performance Evaluation

Board members are reviewed periodically based on:

• Timeliness of manuscript decisions
• Quality of editorial notes
• Participation in journal development activities
• Responsiveness to editorial office communication
• Contributions to special issues, invited articles, or outreach

Editors receiving consistently positive evaluations may be promoted to senior roles.

6. Conflict of Interest Policy

Editors must recuse themselves if:

• The manuscript involves their collaborators, former students, colleagues, or competitors.
• Their own work is closely related to the submitted manuscript.
• They have financial or personal relationships that could bias judgment.

In such cases, the Editor-in-Chief will assign an alternative handling editor.

7. Editorial Board Engagement & Contribution

Editorial Board members are encouraged to:

• Invite high-quality submissions from their networks.
• Propose special issues on emerging topics.
• Participate in editorial meetings and strategic planning discussions.
• Promote the journal at conferences, seminars, and research clusters.
• Contribute review or commentary articles when possible.

Active involvement strengthens the journal’s global presence and scientific reputation.

8. Removal or Replacement

Editors may be replaced if they:

• Repeatedly fail to meet deadlines.
• Do not respond to communications.
• Demonstrate potential ethical violations.
• Show patterns of bias or unprofessional behavior.
• Are inactive over extended periods without valid reasons.

Such decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief in consultation with SCICONX Publishing.

9. Benefits of Serving on the Editorial Board

Editorial Board members enjoy:

• Recognition on the journal’s official website.
• Priority consideration for editorial promotions within SCICONX.
• Opportunities to chair special issues or conferences.
• Eligibility to nominate emerging scientists as reviewers.
• Enhanced visibility and leadership in the field of regenerative medicine.

Serving on the board is both an honor and a contribution to advancing global science.

10. Support & Communication

The editorial office is available to assist with:

• Manuscript tracking
• Reviewer suggestions
• Ethical concerns
• Technical issues
• Editorial policy clarifications

For more queries, you may contact the Editorial Office of JSCRM
Email: editorialoffice@sciconx.org
WhatsApp: +44 1528 360034