Editor Resources
Tools and support for editorial board members.
Supporting Editorial Excellence
Fetal Surgery provides comprehensive resources to support editorial board members in their manuscript evaluation responsibilities. Access manuscript management systems, reviewer databases, ethics guidelines, and training materials designed to streamline your editorial workflow and enhance decision quality.
Editorial Systems
ManuscriptZone Portal
Access assigned manuscripts, reviewer reports, and decision tools through our online manuscript management system. Track submission status and communicate with authors securely.
Reviewer Database
Searchable database of registered reviewers with expertise profiles, availability status, and performance metrics to help identify optimal reviewers for manuscripts.
Decision Templates
Standardized templates for accept, revision, and rejection communications ensuring consistent, constructive feedback for authors throughout the peer review process.
Training and Guidelines
COPE Resources
Access Committee on Publication Ethics guidelines, case studies, and flowcharts for handling ethical issues including misconduct allegations and authorship disputes.
Editorial Webinars
Periodic training sessions on topics including statistical review, recognizing predatory submissions, managing difficult authors, and emerging issues in publication ethics.
Journal Policies
Quick reference guides to journal-specific policies on article types, formatting requirements, ethics standards, and peer review procedures.
Technical Support: Our editorial office provides direct support for system access issues, complex ethical situations, and administrative questions. Contact the managing editor for assistance with any editorial challenges.
New editors receive comprehensive orientation including system training and mentorship from experienced board members during their initial assignments.
