Editors’ Responsibilities

Editors of the International Journal for Rapid Research in Engineering Technology & Applied Science (IJRRETAS) (ISSN Online: 2455-4723) play a vital role in ensuring the quality, integrity, and credibility of the publication process. Their responsibilities are as follows:

1. Manuscript Evaluation

  • Editors must evaluate all submitted manuscripts based on their academic merit, originality, significance, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
  • Editorial decisions should not be influenced by authors’ race, gender, institutional affiliation, nationality, or political/religious beliefs.
  • Manuscripts suspected of misconduct (plagiarism, data fabrication, or unethical research practices) must be handled with transparency and in accordance with the journal’s ethical policies.

2. Fair and Transparent Review Process

  • Editors are responsible for overseeing a double-blind peer review process, ensuring fairness, objectivity, and confidentiality.
  • They must assign reviewers who are experts in the relevant field and avoid any conflicts of interest.
  • Editors should provide clear communication to authors regarding reviewer feedback, necessary revisions, and final decisions.

3. Confidentiality

  • All submitted manuscripts must be treated as confidential documents.
  • Editors must not disclose or use any part of unpublished material for personal advantage.
  • Information may only be shared with reviewers, editorial staff, or the publisher as necessary.

4. Publication Decisions

  • Editors hold full responsibility for accepting or rejecting manuscripts based on peer review reports, plagiarism checks, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
  • Decisions must be made objectively and communicated promptly to the authors.
  • Editors must ensure timely publication and uphold the journal’s standards for rapid research dissemination.

5. Ethical Standards and Integrity

  • Editors are expected to promote and enforce the highest ethical standards in research and publication.
  • Any instances of academic misconduct must be addressed promptly, including issuing corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern when necessary.
  • Editors should encourage transparency, originality, and adherence to international publishing standards (e.g., COPE guidelines).

6. Continuous Improvement

  • Editors should contribute to the strategic development of the journal by improving review processes, expanding indexing opportunities, and ensuring wider visibility.
  • They must work collaboratively with authors, reviewers, and the publisher to enhance the academic impact and credibility of IJRRETAS.