Role Overview

Editors guide manuscripts through peer review, select qualified reviewers, and ensure that publications meet JBMB standards for rigor and clinical relevance. Editors represent the journal to the research community.

Core Responsibilities

• Assess scope fit, originality, and ethical compliance at screening.
• Assign reviewers with relevant hematology or transplant expertise.
• Evaluate reviewer feedback and deliver balanced decisions.
• Communicate clear guidance to authors during revisions.

Reviewer Selection Standards

Editors should select reviewers with direct expertise in the manuscript topic and no conflicts of interest. Balanced perspectives help ensure fair and thorough evaluation.

• Choose reviewers with relevant methodological and clinical expertise.
• Confirm no recent collaborations or institutional conflicts.
• Seek diversity of perspectives when appropriate.

Decision Criteria

• Scientific rigor, reproducibility, and methodological clarity.
• Clinical or translational significance for marrow biology.
• Ethics approvals, consent documentation, and data transparency.

Decision Outcomes

Editors should provide decisions that are clear, consistent, and supported by reviewer feedback. Decisions should help authors understand the key scientific or reporting issues that must be addressed.

• Accept with minor revisions for strong, well documented work.
• Major revision when methodology or interpretation needs strengthening.
• Reject when scope fit or scientific rigor is insufficient.

Editorial Quality Checks

Editors should verify that manuscripts include essential reporting elements such as data availability statements, clear statistical reporting, and appropriate references. These checks reduce downstream revision cycles.

Handling Ethics and Misconduct

If potential ethical issues arise, editors should consult the editorial office for guidance. JBMB follows standard best practices for addressing misconduct, plagiarism, or data fabrication.

• Request clarification or supporting documentation from authors.
• Flag concerns to the editorial office for review.
• Escalate issues when serious integrity risks are identified.

Timelines and Communication

Editors are expected to respond to assignments promptly, monitor review progress, and maintain clear communication with authors and reviewers.

• Follow up on overdue reviews to maintain momentum.
• Summarize reviewer feedback with actionable guidance.

Special Issue Support

Editors may participate in special issues by advising on scope, reviewer selection, and quality assurance. Editorial independence remains central to all decisions.

Support and Resources

JBMB provides editorial guidance, templates, and policy support. For assistance, contact [email protected].