Editor ResourcesTools for consistent decisions
Resources and guidance to support efficient editorial workflows.
Resources Available
JVB provides decision templates, ethics checklists, reviewer guidance, and policy documents to ensure consistent editorial practices.
Included Tools
What editors receive
Decision Templates
Structured letters for clear decisions.
Ethics Checklists
Guidance for compliance and integrity.
Reviewer Database
Profiles to identify qualified reviewers.
Editorial Support
Direct assistance from the journal office.
Request Editor Resources
Email the editorial office for access to templates and guidance.
Email the Editorial OfficeRequest InformationOngoing Training
Editors receive updates on peer review best practices, ethics guidance, and policy changes.
Decision Letter Templates
Standardized templates help editors craft clear decisions and maintain consistent tone across acceptance, revision, and rejection letters.
Ethics Reference Guide
Editors have access to ethics checklists, COPE guidance summaries, and policies for handling misconduct or data concerns.
Reviewer Guidance
Reviewer expectations and evaluation criteria are provided to help editors select appropriate reviewers and interpret feedback.
Workflow Checklists
Screening checklists support consistent assessment of scope, ethics approvals, and data availability before review begins.
Turnaround Benchmarks
Editors receive suggested timelines for reviewer invitations, follow ups, and decision making to maintain efficient workflows.
Editorial Office Support
The journal office provides responsive support for complex cases, reviewer conflicts, or policy interpretation questions.
Decision Consistency
Editors can access sample decisions and case studies to ensure decisions align with journal standards and precedent.
Reviewer Recognition Tools
Templates for reviewer acknowledgements help editors thank reviewers and reinforce positive peer review culture.
Data Policy Checklist
Editors receive guidance on data availability statements, repository links, and restricted data handling to support transparency.
Communication Templates
Reminder templates support consistent follow ups with reviewers and authors, helping maintain timelines and clear expectations.
Escalation Pathways
Editors can consult the editorial office for complex ethics cases, disputes, or appeals. Clear escalation paths protect consistency and fairness.
Performance Tracking
Editors receive summary reports on review timelines and decision outcomes. These metrics help identify workflow improvements.
Policy Library
Editors can access a centralized library of journal policies, including authorship criteria, corrections, and data sharing standards. Ready access reduces delays in complex decisions. This resource supports faster onboarding for new editors and consistent handling of edge cases across the journal workflow and special issues too when needed.
