Editor Resources
Editors receive practical resources to support efficient peer review, consistent decision making, and ethical oversight. These tools help maintain the quality of arthritis research while reducing administrative burden.
Decision Templates
Editors can use structured decision templates to provide clear and consistent feedback. Templates include guidance for minor and major revisions, acceptance, and rejection decisions. Templates also include guidance for ethical concerns and data queries. Use them to streamline decisions and reduce review delays.
Onboarding and Training
New editors receive onboarding materials that summarize journal scope, peer review expectations, and ethics standards. Training resources include quick guides for handling revisions and communicating with authors.
Ethics and Compliance Checklists
Checklists cover informed consent, ethics approvals, conflict of interest disclosures, and clinical trial registration. These tools help editors confirm that key requirements are satisfied before peer review progresses.
Workflow Checkpoints
Editors receive guidance on key checkpoints such as initial screening, reviewer invitations, revision assessment, and final decision. Standardized checkpoints improve consistency across the board and reduce delays.
Reviewer Selection Support
Guidance is available for selecting qualified reviewers, managing reviewer conflicts, and maintaining diversity of perspectives. Editors can request help from the editorial office when additional expertise is needed.
Image and Data Integrity Aids
Editors can request assistance with image integrity checks and data clarification when concerns arise. These resources support responsible decision making and protect the scientific record.
Communication Resources
Standard communication templates help editors deliver professional decisions, request clarifications, and manage revision timelines. These templates reduce confusion and maintain a respectful tone across decisions. Editors can customize messages to reflect specific reviewer input. Clear communication improves author experience and reduces delays.
Special Issue Planning Resources
For editors leading special issues, the journal provides proposal templates, timeline planning sheets, and call for papers guidance. These tools help coordinate guest editors and maintain consistent quality.
Editorial Office Support
The editorial office provides assistance with technical questions, policy interpretation, and workload management. Editors can reach out for guidance at any stage of the review process when needed.
Policy Updates
Editors are notified when policies change, including updates to reporting standards or ethics requirements. This ensures decisions remain aligned with current best practices.
Need an Editorial Resource?
Contact the editorial office to request templates, checklists, or additional guidance.
