Applied Cell Biology

Editor Roles and Responsibilities

• Editors are requested to assign the peer-reviewers to the articles received from the editorial office. Articles are assigned based on the research interest of the editors. If the editors are busy with other commitments, they can directly inform the editorial office which enables us to assign the same article to other editors having similar research interests.

• Timely contribution of the articles/ editorials/ short communications for upholding the issues constantly in the journal.

• An editor should encourage the submission of good quality manuscripts by referring authors/colleagues for manuscript submission.

• To determine the quality of the article once it is received from the editorial office.

• Timely response to the editorial office to complete the review process within the provided timeline.

• Editors need to ensure the protection of individual data and maintain confidentiality. While considering case reports and patient. Photographs, it is always suggested to obtain informed consent in written format.

• Editors may act as peer reviewers if needed.

• For the review process:2-3 peer reviewers should review the manuscript, as per editor discretion. Editors will determine minor revision, major revision, rejection or, acceptance of the manuscript, based on the evaluation of the 2-3 peer reviewers. Editors will recommend a final rejection or acceptance to The Founder Editor-in-Chief.

• Planning for the special issues. (Propose Special Issue)

Following these guidelines, we ensure that our review process will be effective and supportive in maintaining the standard and quality of the articles. This will also be supportive for maintaining good scientific relations between author(s), editors, and reviewers.

Becoming an Editor

Are you interested in being an Editor in the Applied Cell Biology journal? Or are you an existing Editor and wish to propose a colleague to join our Editorial Board? We'd love to hear from you.

Contact us

Our editorial office is always available to offer support. If you have any questions about editorial duties at Applied Cell Biology contact your Editorial Assistant or send an email to editor@appliedcellbiology.com