Editor Resources
Tools and references to support consistent, ethical editorial decisions.
- Editorial Policies for ethics, peer review, and corrections.
- Reviewer invitation templates and decision letter guidance.
- COPE-aligned guidance for ethical concerns and appeals.
- Reporting guideline references (CONSORT, PRISMA, STROBE).
New editors receive orientation materials on journal scope, workflow tools, and review expectations. Ongoing updates are provided when policies or reporting standards change. Editors can request updated templates at any time.
- Scope fit and clinical relevance for women's reproductive health.
- Ethics approvals, consent statements, and data availability.
- Conflict of interest disclosures and funding transparency.
Editors supporting special issues can request call-for-papers templates, timeline trackers, and guidance for coordinating guest editors and reviewers.
Editors are encouraged to review data availability statements and confirm that participant privacy is protected. Refer authors to the Data Archiving Permissions page for detailed expectations.
Clear, respectful decision letters improve author experience and reduce revision delays. When declining, provide concise feedback focused on scope fit and scientific concerns.
Escalate suspected misconduct or disputes to the editorial office promptly.
