Editor Handbook: Comprehensive guide to JGE editorial policies, procedures, and best practices covering manuscript evaluation criteria, reviewer selection, and handling appeals.

Editorial Policies: Complete documentation of JGE policies on peer review, conflicts of interest, research ethics, and publication standards.

Style Guide: Journal formatting requirements and reference style guidelines to assist in evaluating manuscript compliance.

JGE provides orientation materials for new editors covering manuscript management procedures, decision-making guidelines, and communication templates. Training modules address common scenarios including conflicting reviewer recommendations, author appeals, suspected misconduct, and revision evaluation.

We maintain a library of example decisions demonstrating constructive feedback approaches, appropriate handling of common revision scenarios, and professional communication templates. These resources support consistent, high-quality editorial practice across all genetic engineering submissions.

Senior editors provide mentorship for complex situations requiring nuanced judgment or specialized knowledge. Regular editorial communications provide updates on journal policies, procedural changes, and topics requiring collective attention. The editorial office is available for questions, guidance, and support with challenging manuscripts.

Resources are regularly updated to reflect current best practices and evolving journal policies. The editorial office welcomes feedback on resource development to better support editorial needs across all manuscript categories.

The editorial office continuously updates resources based on editor feedback and evolving best practices. Request specific guidance on challenging situations, procedural questions, or areas where additional support would be helpful. Our goal is enabling confident, consistent editorial decisions across all genetic engineering manuscripts through comprehensive resources and responsive support.