Editor Resources
JSEM provides editors with structured resources to support consistent, transparent, and efficient peer review. These tools help maintain quality and align decisions across diverse sports medicine submissions.
Resources Overview
Resources include review templates, policy references, and communication tools that streamline workflows. Updates are provided regularly to reflect evolving standards in sports medicine research and clinical care.
Available Tools
Review Templates
Structured reviewer guidance.
Checklists
Ethics and reporting lists.
Policy Library
Editorial and ethics policies.
Communication
Decision letter templates.
Ongoing Support
Workflow Support
The editorial office provides reminders and escalation paths for complex cases.
Policy Updates
Editors receive updates on reporting standards and data expectations.
Professional Recognition
Editors receive formal recognition and may be invited to lead special issues or contribute editorials.
Best Practices
Clear decision letters and timely reviewer coordination maintain consistency and trust.
Support
The editorial office provides guidance on conflicts, ethics questions, and workflow issues.
Service Expectations
Editors commit to fair, timely decisions and uphold confidentiality.
Decision Accountability
Editors should document key decision rationale and align recommendations with reviewer reports and journal standards.
Workload Balance
Accept assignments that match expertise and availability. Communicate early if workload changes to keep review timelines stable.
Communication Standards
Editors should communicate decisions respectfully and clearly, outlining key reasons and next steps.
Conflict Management
Disclose conflicts of interest and recuse when needed to protect fairness and trust in the review process.
Decision Rationale
Editors should provide concise decision rationales that reference reviewer feedback and journal standards. Clear explanations help authors respond effectively and improve the revision process.
Reviewer Pool
Suggest qualified reviewers and mentor early career experts to strengthen the reviewer network.
Service Recognition
Service letters and certificates are available for institutional reporting and promotion dossiers.
Editorial Consistency
Maintain consistent decision criteria across submissions to support fairness and author trust.
Decision Communication
Provide concise decision letters that explain key reasons and next steps. Clear communication improves author response quality.
Editorial Leadership
Editors provide leadership by upholding standards, mentoring reviewers, and promoting fair decision making. Consistent leadership strengthens the journal community and supports author trust in the review process.
Editorial Service
Consistent service supports author confidence and journal reputation.
Reviewer Support
Support reviewers with clear timelines and respond to questions promptly.
Service Acknowledgment
Editorial service is recognized in annual journal reporting.
Need editorial assistance?
Contact the editorial office for resources or workflow support.
