Editorial Board Responsibilites

Editorial Board Responsibilities

The Editorial Board of the Journal of AI and Integrative Medicine (JAIIM) plays a vital role in maintaining the journal's scientific quality, editorial integrity, and international reputation. Editorial Board members are expected to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, ethical publishing, and academic excellence while supporting the journal's mission to advance research in artificial intelligence, integrative medicine, healthcare, and biomedical sciences.

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1. Purpose of the Editorial Board

The Editorial Board provides scientific leadership and editorial guidance to ensure that JAIIM publishes high-quality, ethical, and impactful research.

The Board assists the journal by:

  • Promoting scientific excellence.

  • Supporting rigorous peer review.

  • Advising on editorial policies.

  • Encouraging high-quality manuscript submissions.

  • Identifying emerging areas of research.

  • Strengthening the journal's international visibility.

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2. General Responsibilities

Editorial Board members are expected to:

  • Maintain the highest standards of research integrity.

  • Support the aims and scope of the journal.

  • Promote ethical scholarly publishing.

  • Maintain confidentiality throughout the editorial process.

  • Provide timely editorial assistance.

  • Encourage diversity and inclusion within scholarly publishing.

  • Represent the journal professionally within the academic community.

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3. Editorial Independence

Editorial Board members shall make editorial recommendations independently and objectively.

Editorial decisions must never be influenced by:

  • Financial interests.

  • Personal relationships.

  • Institutional affiliations.

  • Political views.

  • Commercial considerations.

  • Article Processing Charges (APCs).

Scientific merit shall remain the sole basis for editorial recommendations.

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4. Scientific Quality

Editorial Board members should help maintain high publication standards by ensuring that manuscripts demonstrate:

  • Originality

  • Scientific rigor

  • Methodological quality

  • Ethical compliance

  • Clinical relevance

  • Appropriate statistical analysis

  • Accurate reporting

  • Reproducibility where applicable

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5. Peer Review Support

Editorial Board members may be requested to:

  • Recommend qualified reviewers.

  • Conduct peer reviews within their expertise.

  • Assess reviewer reports.

  • Provide independent scientific opinions.

  • Assist editors in resolving conflicting reviewer recommendations.

Board members should complete reviews within the requested timeframe whenever possible.

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6. Confidentiality

Editorial Board members must treat all submitted manuscripts as confidential documents.

Board members shall not:

  • Share manuscripts with unauthorized individuals.

  • Use unpublished information for personal benefit.

  • Discuss manuscripts outside the editorial process.

  • Disclose reviewer identities without authorization.

Confidentiality must be maintained before, during, and after the editorial process.

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7. Conflict of Interest

Editorial Board members must disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest before participating in editorial decisions.

Conflicts may include:

  • Financial interests.

  • Collaborative relationships.

  • Institutional affiliations.

  • Personal relationships.

  • Academic competition.

Where a conflict exists, the member should recuse themselves from handling the manuscript.

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8. Ethical Responsibilities

Editorial Board members are expected to promote responsible scholarly publishing by identifying potential concerns including:

  • Plagiarism

  • Duplicate publication

  • Data fabrication

  • Data falsification

  • Image manipulation

  • Citation manipulation

  • Unethical research practices

  • Authorship disputes

Suspected misconduct should be reported promptly to the Editor-in-Chief for further investigation.

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9. Commitment to Professional Conduct

Editorial Board members should demonstrate:

  • Integrity

  • Fairness

  • Objectivity

  • Respect

  • Accountability

  • Transparency

  • Professionalism

All interactions with authors, reviewers, editors, and readers should be conducted respectfully and constructively.

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10. Continuous Engagement

Editorial Board members are encouraged to:

  • Participate in editorial discussions.

  • Suggest special issues or thematic collections.

  • Recommend emerging research topics.

  • Invite high-quality submissions.

  • Promote the journal at conferences and academic meetings.

  • Support the continued growth and international reputation of JAIIM.

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    11. Responsibilities of Section Editors

    Section Editors are responsible for managing manuscripts within their areas of expertise.

    Their responsibilities include:

    • Conducting the initial scientific assessment of assigned manuscripts.

    • Recommending suitable peer reviewers.

    • Monitoring the peer review process.

    • Evaluating reviewer reports.

    • Providing editorial recommendations to the Editor-in-Chief.

    • Ensuring timely manuscript processing.

    • Maintaining confidentiality throughout the editorial process.

    Section Editors shall make recommendations based solely on scientific merit and ethical considerations.

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    12. Responsibilities of Associate Editors

    Associate Editors support the Editor-in-Chief in managing the journal's editorial activities.

    Their responsibilities include:

    • Overseeing manuscript handling.

    • Assisting with reviewer selection.

    • Monitoring editorial timelines.

    • Evaluating revised manuscripts.

    • Advising on editorial policies.

    • Addressing ethical concerns when requested.

    • Supporting the continuous improvement of editorial quality.

    Associate Editors shall maintain impartiality throughout the editorial process.

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    13. Responsibilities of the Editor-in-Chief

    The Editor-in-Chief has overall responsibility for the scientific quality, editorial integrity, and strategic development of the journal.

    Responsibilities include:

    • Providing leadership to the Editorial Board.

    • Ensuring editorial independence.

    • Making final publication decisions.

    • Appointing editors and Editorial Board members.

    • Resolving conflicts arising during editorial review.

    • Addressing allegations of research misconduct.

    • Maintaining compliance with international publishing standards.

    • Representing the journal within the global academic community.

    The Editor-in-Chief ensures that all editorial decisions are made fairly, transparently, and in accordance with the journal's policies.

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    14. Reviewer Selection

    Editorial Board members should recommend reviewers who:

    • Possess appropriate subject expertise.

    • Have no conflicts of interest.

    • Can provide objective and constructive evaluations.

    • Are able to complete reviews within the requested timeframe.

    • Maintain confidentiality.

    Editors should avoid repeatedly assigning the same reviewers when suitable alternatives are available, thereby promoting diversity and reducing reviewer fatigue.

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    15. Editorial Meetings

    The Editorial Board may meet periodically, either virtually or in person, to discuss matters including:

    • Journal performance.

    • Editorial policies.

    • Peer review quality.

    • Publication ethics.

    • Special issues.

    • Emerging research trends.

    • Strategic planning.

    • Indexing and journal development.

    Recommendations from Editorial Board meetings support the continuous improvement of the journal.

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    16. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    JAIIM values diversity and strives to maintain an Editorial Board that reflects a broad range of expertise, geographic regions, institutions, and perspectives.

    Editorial Board members are expected to:

    • Promote inclusive scholarly publishing.

    • Encourage submissions from researchers worldwide.

    • Support equitable editorial practices.

    • Evaluate manuscripts without discrimination.

    The journal welcomes qualified scholars regardless of nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, disability, institutional affiliation, or career stage.

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    17. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    Editorial Board members may use AI-assisted tools only for limited administrative purposes, such as language editing or workflow support, provided that manuscript confidentiality is fully protected.

    Editorial Board members shall not:

    • Delegate editorial decisions to AI systems.

    • Upload confidential manuscripts to publicly accessible AI platforms.

    • Use AI-generated content without appropriate human verification.

    Editorial judgment must always remain the responsibility of qualified editors.

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    18. Compliance with Journal Policies

    Editorial Board members are expected to comply with all journal policies, including:

    • Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement.

    • Peer Review Policy.

    • Editorial Policy.

    • Conflict of Interest Policy.

    • Copyright and Licensing Policy.

    • Open Access Policy.

    • AI Policy.

    Board members should remain familiar with updates to these policies and apply them consistently.

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    19. Appointment, Tenure, and Resignation

    Editorial Board members are appointed by the Editor-in-Chief in consultation with the Publisher.

    Appointments are based on:

    • Academic qualifications.

    • Research expertise.

    • Publication record.

    • Editorial experience.

    • Commitment to ethical publishing.

    Board membership may be reviewed periodically to ensure continued engagement and contribution.

    Members may resign by notifying the Editor-in-Chief in writing.

    The journal reserves the right to discontinue Board membership where there is prolonged inactivity, failure to meet responsibilities, or conduct inconsistent with the journal's ethical standards.

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    20. Confidentiality After Editorial Service

    Editorial Board members remain bound by confidentiality obligations even after completing their term of service.

    Unpublished manuscripts, reviewer reports, editorial correspondence, and confidential information obtained during editorial service must not be disclosed or used for personal or professional advantage.

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    21. Contact Information

    Questions regarding Editorial Board responsibilities, appointments, or editorial policies may be directed to:

    Editorial Office
    Journal of AI and Integrative Medicine (JAIIM)
    Novadex Publications

    Email: editor@novadexpub.com

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    22. Commitment to Editorial Excellence

    The Editorial Board of the Journal of AI and Integrative Medicine (JAIIM) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scientific quality, editorial independence, research integrity, and ethical publishing.

    Through collaboration, transparency, and adherence to internationally recognized best practices, the Editorial Board supports the journal's mission to publish reliable, innovative, and impactful research that advances artificial intelligence, integrative medicine, biomedical sciences, and healthcare.

    Board members continually strive to enhance the journal's reputation, foster global scientific collaboration, and contribute to the advancement of trustworthy scholarly communication for the benefit of researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and society.