Editors Responsibilities
- Protect the reputation of their journal(s) and published work by only publishing content of the highest quality and relevance in a timely and responsible manner.
- Carry out thorough, objective, and confidential peer review for original article submissions that pass the initial quality check and editorial assessment, in adherence with guidelines and International Journal of Web of Multidisciplinary Studies ethics policy.
- Detail and justify any article types that will not be peer reviewed (e.g., editorials, opinion pieces, etc.).
- Provide a transparent review and publication process as far as is possible, with full respect and care paid to the author(s).
- Provide advice and give reasonable explanations and updates to authors during the submission process and once a decision has been made.
- Allow authors the right to appeal any editorial decision.
- Only accept papers based on the original merit, quality, and relevance of their content.
- Support authors in queries concerning the originality of their submissions and request the support of the IJWOS if necessary.
- Advise the publisher of any third-party material that has been included for which they do not believe sufficient permission has been granted.
- Be ready and prepared to publish corrections, corrigenda, and errata when necessary, as well as retract articles that you deem unethical, misleading, or damaging.
- Remain in good communication with both the publisher and the author(s).
