Editor Resources
Tools to support consistent neonatal editorial decisions.
Resources for efficient editorial workflow
IJNE provides structured resources to support high quality editorial decisions and reviewer management.
These tools help editors maintain consistent standards across neonatal manuscripts.
Decision templates
Standardized decision language for clarity and consistency.
Ethics checklists
Quick references for consent and data integrity issues.
Reviewer tools
Guidance for selecting and managing reviewer invitations.
Reporting standards
Links to CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA, and related guidance.
Editorial training
Orientation materials and support for new editors.
- Confirm scope fit before full review.
- Document conflicts and recusal decisions.
- Provide structured revision guidance to authors.
- Track review timelines to avoid delays.
- Escalate integrity concerns to the editorial office.
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These editor resources considerations help avoid delays, support compliance, and keep neonatal manuscripts ready for rapid publication.
Plan approvals and documentation early so editorial checks can move smoothly and authors remain on schedule.
Clear coordination across teams reduces rework and strengthens trust in the final record.
Workflow clarity
Define roles, responsibilities, and expected response times for editor resources tasks across all contributors.
Documentation readiness
Organize approvals, forms, and supporting files before final submission to avoid last minute delays.
Stakeholder alignment
Align coauthors, departments, and institutions on editor resources decisions and approval pathways.
Timeline control
Build buffer time for reviews, approvals, and compliance checks tied to editor resources.
Quality assurance
Confirm key elements are consistent across the manuscript, metadata, and supplementary files.
Communication cadence
Maintain clear updates with the editorial office and respond quickly to editor resources requests.
Compliance tracking
Record required disclosures and policy statements to keep editor resources documentation complete.
Version control
Keep a clear version history so revisions and editor resources changes are traceable.
- Confirm the responsible contact for editor resources coordination.
- Validate that required statements are included and up to date.
- Double check consistency between forms and manuscript text.
- Record timelines and key dates to avoid delays.
- Retain documentation for institutional or funder reporting.
- Keep a change log for editor resources updates during revision.
- Review policy alignment before final submission.
- Ask questions early if any requirements are unclear.
Quick editor resources reminders help keep expectations clear for all contributors.
Clarity
Keep requirements concise and easy to follow.
Completeness
Confirm the most important steps are visible to authors.
Communication
Provide a clear path for questions and support.
Review readiness
Check that the submission is complete before upload.
- Confirm information is current and accurate.
- Use consistent terminology throughout the page.
- Ensure key actions are visible to authors.
- Recheck links and contact details.
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