Editor Guidelines
Standards and expectations for JOT Editorial Board members.
Leadership in Transplant Publishing
Editors are the custodians of scientific quality. Your expertise and judgment shape the journal's direction and ensure only rigorous, impactful research reaches the transplant community.
Manuscript Assessment
Evaluate submissions for scientific merit, novelty, clinical relevance, and methodological rigor. Determine if manuscripts fit JOT's scope.
Reviewer Selection
Identify qualified experts without conflicts of interest. Balance specialization with perspective diversity for comprehensive evaluation.
Decision Authority
Make accept, revise, or reject decisions based on reviewer reports and independent judgment. Provide clear, constructive feedback.
Timeline Management
Maintain efficient processing. Ensure timely reviewer invitations, follow-up, and decision communication to authors.
- Treat all manuscripts as confidential documents
- Recuse from manuscripts with conflicts of interest
- Avoid using unpublished information from submissions
- Report suspected misconduct to Editor-in-Chief
- Apply consistent standards regardless of author identity
Questions About Editorial Duties?
Contact the Editor-in-Chief for guidance.
