Editors Guidelines
Standards and responsibilities for JGRC editorial board members.
Editorial Excellence
JGRC editors play a vital role in maintaining rigorous peer review standards and advancing quality in plant genetics publishing.
Editors evaluate manuscripts for scientific merit, relevance, and adherence to ethical standards. Key responsibilities include:
- Assess manuscript suitability for peer review based on scope and quality
- Select qualified reviewers with appropriate expertise
- Synthesize reviewer feedback into fair, constructive decisions
- Communicate decisions clearly with actionable guidance
- Maintain confidentiality throughout the review process
- Ensure timely handling to minimize author wait times
Accept
Manuscript meets quality standards and requires no significant revisions.
Minor Revisions
Small improvements needed; acceptance expected after satisfactory revision.
Major Revisions
Substantial changes required; re-review may be necessary.
Reject
Manuscript does not meet standards or falls outside scope.
- Base decisions solely on scientific merit without discrimination
- Recuse from manuscripts involving personal or professional conflicts
- Report suspected misconduct to the editorial office
- Protect confidentiality of manuscript content and author identities
- Follow COPE guidelines for ethical publishing practices
JGRC provides editors with management tools, guidelines, and editorial support. For questions about handling specific situations or policies, contact [email protected].
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