Editor Guidance

Editor Guidelines

Standards for consistent and fair editorial decisions

Editors ensure that IJCP publications meet high scientific and ethical standards. These guidelines outline responsibilities, timelines, and communication practices for editorial board members.

Editorial decisions should be consistent, transparent, and focused on scientific merit in chemotherapy research.

Editors also serve as ambassadors for integrity and methodological rigor within the oncology research community.

Core Editorial Responsibilities

Editors provide initial assessments, select qualified reviewers, and synthesize feedback into clear decisions. Editorial judgments must remain unbiased and based solely on scientific merit.

Editors should verify ethical approvals, data transparency statements, and conflict disclosures before acceptance to protect the integrity of the record.

When reviewer opinions conflict, editors should provide balanced decisions that reflect evidence strength and study limitations.

Editors should document rationale for decisions to ensure transparency and consistency.

If availability or conflicts arise, notify the editorial office promptly so assignments can be reassigned without delays.

Reviewer Selection

Invite reviewers with relevant oncology expertise and no conflicts of interest.

Decision Letters

Provide clear guidance, required revisions, and respectful communication.

Confidentiality

Maintain strict confidentiality regarding manuscript content and reviewer identities.

Editorial Focus Areas

Scientific Rigor

Evaluate study design, statistics, and conclusions for accuracy.

Ethical Compliance

Confirm approvals and consent for clinical research.

Research Integrity

Identify issues such as plagiarism or data inconsistency.

Communication Quality

Provide clear guidance that helps authors improve manuscripts.

Decision Consistency

Apply standards consistently across manuscript types.

Timely Management

Respond to assignments promptly to keep review timelines on track.

Response Expectations

Timely responses keep authors informed and support efficient workflows.

Primary

Initial

Assignment Response

3 Days

Acknowledge

Timely

Review

Reviewer Invite

1 Week

Select reviewers

Efficient

Decision

Final Recommendation

Prompt

After review

Clear

Best Practices

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Clear Communication

Explain decisions and next steps to authors.

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Ethics First

Escalate concerns promptly to the editorial office.

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Quality

Ensure manuscripts meet IJCP standards before acceptance.

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Timeliness

Respond within expected timelines to support authors.

Editor Support

Contact the editorial office for guidance or policy clarification.

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International Journal of Chemotherapy Research and Practice – Editors Guidelines

Editor Guidelines