Editor Resources
Tools and guidelines to support JDRR editorial board members
Editorial Tools
ManuscriptZone Portal
Access the online manuscript management system to view assigned submissions, track review progress, and submit editorial decisions and recommendations.
Reviewer Database
Search our curated database of qualified reviewers with filtering by expertise, response rate, and review quality to identify appropriate referees.
Decision Letter Templates
Standardized templates for accept, revise, and reject decisions ensuring consistent, professional communication with authors.
COPE Guidelines
Committee on Publication Ethics resources for handling complex ethical situations including plagiarism, authorship disputes, and misconduct allegations.
Reference Materials
Editor Handbook: Comprehensive guide to JDRR editorial policies, procedures, and best practices. Covers manuscript evaluation criteria, reviewer selection, decision-making guidelines, and handling appeals.
Editorial Policies: Complete documentation of JDRR policies on peer review, conflicts of interest, research ethics, and publication standards for reference when evaluating submissions.
Style Guide: Journal formatting requirements and reference style guidelines to assist in evaluating manuscript compliance and providing author guidance.
Training Materials
JDRR provides orientation materials for new editors covering manuscript management procedures, decision-making guidelines, and communication templates. Training modules address common scenarios including conflicting reviewer recommendations, author appeals, suspected misconduct, and revision evaluation. Editors may request refresher training at any time and are encouraged to consult with senior editors on complex cases. Regular editorial roundtables provide opportunities to discuss challenging situations and share best practices across the editorial team.
We maintain a library of example decisions demonstrating constructive feedback approaches, appropriate handling of common revision scenarios, and professional communication templates. These resources support consistent, high-quality editorial practice across all manuscript categories while allowing editors flexibility to adapt communications to specific situations.
Editorial Support: The JDRR editorial office is available to assist with complex situations, answer procedural questions, and provide guidance on challenging manuscripts. Our editorial support team maintains expertise in publication ethics, conflict resolution, and author communication best practices. Regular editorial updates and procedural clarifications ensure consistency across the editorial board. New editors receive comprehensive orientation materials covering manuscript workflow, decision criteria, and quality expectations. Ongoing professional development opportunities include webinars, case discussions, and access to Committee on Publication Ethics training resources. Senior editors provide mentorship for complex situations requiring nuanced judgment or specialized knowledge. Contact us at [email protected] for support.
