The Global Journal of Surgery and Surgical Research upholds the highest standards
of peer review and editorial integrity. As an editor, your role is pivotal
in ensuring that all published content is scientifically accurate, clinically
relevant, and ethically sound.
1. Editorial Responsibilities
- Ensuring Quality: Maintain scientific rigor and originality.
- Fairness and Impartiality: Evaluate manuscripts without bias.
- Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality throughout review.
- Timely Decisions: Ensure prompt communication and decisions.
2. Manuscript Handling and Review Process
- Initial Evaluation: Assess scope alignment and quality.
- Peer Review: Send eligible manuscripts for double-blind review.
- Decision Making: Editors may decide:
- Accept
- Minor Revisions
- Major Revisions
- Reject
- Final Decision: Provide justified and constructive feedback.
3. Ethical Considerations
- Plagiarism: Ensure originality using detection tools.
- Conflicts of Interest: Recuse when necessary.
- Ethical Approval: Confirm IRB approval and patient consent.
- Retractions and Corrections: Address post-publication issues promptly.
4. Communication with Authors
- Constructive Feedback: Provide clear and respectful communication.
- Revision Monitoring: Ensure reviewer comments are addressed.
- Appeals: Review appeals fairly and transparently.
5. Peer Reviewer Management
- Selection of Reviewers: Choose qualified experts.
- Reviewer Anonymity: Maintain double-blind confidentiality.
- Reviewer Conduct: Ensure professionalism and fairness.
- Reviewer Recognition: Encourage ongoing collaboration.
6. Appeals and Complaints
- Handling Complaints: Address ethical and procedural concerns transparently.
- Appeal Process: Engage independent review if required.
7. Continuous Improvement
- Editorial Development: Stay informed of publishing best practices.
- Journal Growth: Promote high-quality submissions and visibility.
By adhering to these guidelines, editors ensure that
Global Journal of Surgery and Surgical Research remains a reputable
and trusted source for disseminating important clinical findings.