Editorial Responsibilities

At Rscope Collective Journals, our editors play a critical role in maintaining the integrity, quality, and impact of the research we publish. They are responsible for upholding rigorous peer-review processes, ensuring ethical publication practices, and fostering scholarly excellence.

Responsibilities of an Editor

Our editors have a duty towards authors, peer reviewers, journal readers, and the broader scientific community. Their primary goal is to maintain and enhance the journal’s standards through meticulous peer review and editorial oversight.

Manuscript Evaluation

Assess whether the submitted manuscript aligns with the journal's scope and scientific standards.

Ensure the research question is important, original, and well-defined.

Determine if the data provided is robust, well-supported, and meritorious.

Identify strengths and weaknesses in the manuscript.

Peer Review Process Management

Select appropriate expert reviewers in the relevant research field.

Ensure a minimum of two expert reviewers evaluate each manuscript, along with a handling editor.

Base final editorial decisions on peer review comments, ensuring objectivity and scientific rigor.

Maintain confidentiality of research work and peer review discussions.

Editorial Decision-Making

Provide a well-reasoned decision based on novelty, quality, and impact of the manuscript.

Make decisions on acceptance, rejection, or revision based on reviewer recommendations.

Clearly communicate review outcomes and guide authors on required revisions.

Manuscript Revisions and Communication

Ensure timely and constructive feedback to authors.

Guide authors in preparing and submitting revised manuscripts.

Maintain active communication with the editorial office and fellow board members.

Timeline for Manuscript Processing

Response to Editorial Office Assignments: Within 24 to 48 hours.

Reviewer Assignment: Editors should assign reviewers or delegate responsibilities to the Editorial Office if unavailable.

Peer Review Timeline: Reviewers are typically expected to complete evaluations within 7 to 10 days.

Author Revision Time: Based on editor recommendations, authors may be given 5 to 10 days for revisions.

Final Editorial Decision: Within 24 to 48 hours after receiving the revised manuscript.

Online Publication: The final version of accepted manuscripts will be published within three business days of acceptance.

Editorial Engagement & Journal Development

Work towards increasing journal citations, indexing, and overall impact.

Conduct meetings with fellow editorial board members to discuss journal growth.

Help in recruiting high-quality submissions from leading researchers.

Benefits for Editors

New Journal Launch Contribution: Editors can submit 5 to 7 manuscripts free of cost for the first issue of a newly launched journal.

Institutional Membership Rewards: Editors bringing institutional memberships receive a 5% reward.

Publication Fee Waivers: Editors are eligible for a complete waiver on publication fees for two articles per year (one editorial and one research/review article).

Funding & Open Access Support: Editors with research funding may be requested to contribute to maintaining open-access publishing standards.

Recognition & Growth: Active editors gain enhanced professional recognition by contributing to journal visibility, impact, and scholarly influence.

Join Us as an Editor!

Become part of a dynamic editorial team dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and innovation. If you are interested in joining our editorial board, please email us at editors@rscope.org with your CV and a brief statement of interest.

📧 Email: editors@rscope.org
📍 Address: Rscope Collective Group LLC
155 Willowbrook BLVD STE 110 4312 Wayne,
NJ 07470, New Jersey
United States of America

We look forward to your valuable contributions to Rscope Collective Journals!