The journal's operations are generally overseen by an Editorial Board comprising distinguished and highly qualified researchers in the field. These experts contribute by inviting high-quality submissions and offering informed perspectives on the suitability of manuscripts. The Editorial board may consist of some or all of the following key positions:

Honorary Advisors:

Honorary Advisors play an important role in guiding the journal’s development. Their insights, recommendations, and subject expertise contribute significantly to the journal’s growth and long-term success.

Editor-in-Chief:

The Editor-in-Chief (EiC) holds a central leadership role and, together with the Publisher, is responsible for major editorial decisions that support the journal’s development and visibility. With substantial expertise in academic publishing, the EiC oversees all critical aspects of the editorial process.

The responsibilities of the Editor-in-Chief include:

• Evaluating submissions to ensure alignment with the journal’s aims and scope.
• Providing guidance on the journal’s editorial and publication plan while ensuring compliance with all policies and quality standards.
• Upholding the integrity and scientific quality of published articles in accordance with ethical publishing guidelines, including COPE guidelines.
• Advising on the journal’s structure, design, and editorial framework.
• Leading the development of the editorial team, including Section Editors, Associate Editors, Regional Editors, Executive Guest Editors, and Editorial Board Members.
• Coordinating closely with the editorial team to ensure smooth journal operations, effective supervision, and a steady inflow of submissions.
• Assessing the journal’s performance relative to industry benchmarks and trends.
• Making key decisions regarding the acceptance of articles for publication.
• Representing and promoting the journal at academic conferences and relevant events.
• Recommending and contributing to special issues, thematic volumes, and high-impact topical content.

Co-Editors:

Co-Editors support the Editor-in-Chief in fulfilling editorial responsibilities and play an active role in peer review, manuscript revisions, and editorial decision-making.

The responsibilities of the Co-Editor include:

• Assisting the EiC and publisher in major editorial decisions.
• Contributing to the ongoing development, visibility, and refinement of the journal.

Section Editor-in-Chief:

Each of our specialty sections, if they exist in a given publication, is led by a Section Editor-in-Chief, who oversees all editorial activities within their assigned section and ensures that all manuscripts fall within the section’s thematic scope. They make the final decision regarding the acceptance or rejection of manuscripts within their section.

Section Editors:

A Section Editor oversees a specific section within the journal, dedicated to an area of expertise within the broader discipline.

The responsibilities of a section editor include:

• Soliciting and reviewing at least one thematic issue per year on trending and emerging topics within their section.
• Contributing to the overall development and ongoing enhancement of the journal.

Country Editor:

A Country Editor is responsible for coordinating thematic issue submissions within a specific country or region.

The responsibilities of the Country Editor include:

• Soliciting and reviewing at least one thematic issue per year, focusing on emerging and impactful topics within their respective section.

Regional Editors

A Regional Editor manages the submission and editorial workflow within a defined geographical region. They represent the journal locally and remain informed about region-specific developments.

The responsibilities of the Regional Editor include:

• Soliciting thematic issues from their region.
• Contributing to trending and emerging issues.
• Promoting the journal regionally and supporting its growth.

Associate Editors:

Associate Editors support the Editor-in-Chief in finalizing manuscripts and ensuring their scientific quality.

The responsibilities of the Associate Editor include:

• Contributing at least one thematic issue in a year.
• Soliciting articles and identifying hot topics for the journal.
• Supporting the journal’s development and continuous improvement.

Guest Topical Issue Editor/ Executive Guest Editor:

A Guest Topical Issue Editor or Executive Guest Editor contributes to and manages special issues developed around specific themes or topics within a journal’s field, ensuring alignment with current research trends and interests. This role involves compiling at least one thematic issue annually and includes the following responsibilities:

• Developing a comprehensive proposal for a topical issue, highlighting its importance, and listing prospective contributors.
• Collaborating with co-editors to effectively organize the special issue and coordinate with authors, ensuring a smooth editorial process.
• Inviting contributors from diverse geographic regions with established research credentials.
• Promoting the special issue to enhance its reach, engagement, and visibility.
• Soliciting and ensuring the submission of one full-length thematic issue annually. These thematic issues may be edited solely by the Executive Guest Editor or co-edited in collaboration with another expert in the field, designated as a Co-Guest Editor. (A Thematic/Special issue is a collection of 8 to 10 comprehensive review articles on a topic of major significance to the field. Contributors should ideally have a strong h-index and come from diverse regions, preferably technologically advanced countries, to ensure varied perspectives. Editorial decisions on all Thematic issue manuscript submissions are made by the Editor-in-Chief (EiC) of the journal. To accommodate potential rejections, Executive Guest Editors (EGEs) should propose a list of 12 to 14 contributors along with tentative article titles.)
• Peer-reviewing submitted articles within their field of expertise (2 to 3 times per year), excluding manuscripts submitted to their own thematic issues.

Editorial Board Members:

The Editorial board is a panel of researchers with expertise in the relevant field. They are appointed jointly by the publisher and the Editor-in-Chief for a term of 2–3 years.

The responsibilities of Editorial Board Members include:

• Conducting peer reviews of submitted manuscripts in accordance with the journal’s policies and scope.
• Organizing and/or contributing to hot-topic or thematic issues.
• Inviting potential authors and contributing articles themselves.
• Assisting in identifying suitable reviewers and providing expert second opinions on manuscripts when needed.
• Promoting the journal and encouraging submissions.
• Recommending qualified candidates for the editorial board of the journal.

Associate Editorial Board Members:

The Associate Editorial Board Members (AEBMs) are early-career researchers or emerging scientists in their respective fields gaining editorial experience through participation in the journal.

The responsibilities of an Associate Editorial Board Member include:

• Submitting and soliciting high-quality manuscripts for the journal.
• Promoting the journal among librarians, colleagues, and researchers within their region.