1. Editor-in-Chief

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the journal.
• Oversee the editorial process and uphold publication ethics.
• Make final decisions on manuscript acceptance or rejection.
• Appoint section editors, editorial board, and advisory board members.
• Address ethical concerns, conflicts, and complaints.
• Coordinate with the publisher on journal operations and improvements.

2. Section Editors / Associate Editors

• Manage peer review for manuscripts in assigned subject areas.
• Select and communicate with suitable reviewers.
• Recommend editorial decisions to the Editor-in-Chief.
• Ensure ethical standards and timely processing of reviews.
• Promote special issues and quality submissions.

3. Editorial Board Members

• Review 2–4 manuscripts per year (or more if available).
• Provide fair, constructive, and timely reviews.
• Support journal promotion and recommend contributors/reviewers.
• Advise on scope and strategic direction of the journal.
• Declare and avoid any conflict of interest.

4. Advisory Board Members

• Offer strategic guidance and subject-matter expertise.
• Support long-term goals and policy development.
• Recommend ideas for special issues or improvement.
• Serve as ambassadors of the journal within their networks.
• May occasionally review papers on invitation.

5. Conflict of Interest Policy

• Editors must disclose any personal, financial, or academic conflicts.
• They should not be involved in decisions where a COI exists.
• Confidential information must not be used for personal benefit.

6. Appointment Term

Editorial appointments are open-ended unless either the journal or the editor chooses to end the role. Termination can be requested by either party through written notice via email.