Editor Resources: Etiological Diagnosis
Tools and guidance to support consistent, ethical editorial decisions.
Decision Support Tools
Editors receive structured guidance to maintain quality and fairness.
Resources include decision templates, reviewer invitation guidance, ethical screening checklists, and example decision letters. These tools promote consistency across editors and help maintain a clear, constructive review experience for authors.
Ongoing Editorial Development
We provide updates on diagnostic standards and publishing ethics.
Templates
Structured decision forms support efficient, transparent outcomes.
Ethics Guidance
Clear steps for handling conflicts, data concerns, and corrections.
Updates
Briefings on new reporting standards and diagnostic methods.
Support
Direct access to the editorial office for complex cases.
Editors can request one to one support for challenging decisions or unusual ethical scenarios. We also provide reviewer calibration examples to improve consistency.
Decision Support Toolkit
Practical tools help editors maintain consistency across reviews.
Resources include reviewer rating scales, sample decision letters, and ethical escalation pathways. These materials help editors address complex cases such as data transparency gaps, authorship disputes, or conflicting reviewer recommendations.
We also provide guidance on appeals, corrections, and retractions so actions are documented and aligned with publishing standards.
Calibration and Best Practices
Shared standards help editors align decision making.
Regular calibration sessions and example case studies help editors align on diagnostic standards, data transparency expectations, and ethical escalation. These practices reduce variability and improve author experience.
Templates for Author Updates
Clear messaging reduces delays and improves author trust.
Standardized templates help editors explain revision requests, clarify decision rationale, and provide next step guidance. These materials keep communication consistent across the editorial team.
Data and Ethics Checks
Resources help editors identify integrity risks early.
Checklists cover image handling, data availability statements, and conflict of interest disclosures. These tools help editors spot gaps before final decisions.
Consistency Checks
Standard checks reduce variability in decisions.
Editors can use shared checklists to confirm that data statements, ethics approvals, and conflicts are documented before issuing final decisions.
Peer Discussion Sessions
Optional sessions support consistent decisions.
Periodic virtual discussions allow editors to share experiences and align on diagnostic standards.
Resource Requests
Editors can request updated materials at any time.
New tools are shared as standards evolve.
Access Editorial Resources
Request the latest tools for effective, fair decisions.
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