Editors Guidelines
These guidelines support JPAN editors in delivering fair, rigorous, and timely peer review for pancreatic research.
Scope
Reviewers
Decisions
Ethics
Timelines
Support
Editor Responsibilities
Key DutiesScope Screening
Assess fit with JPAN focus and ensure methodological rigor before peer review.
Reviewer Selection
Invite reviewers with relevant clinical or laboratory expertise and avoid conflicts of interest.
Decision Quality
Provide clear decision letters and prioritized revision guidance.
Ethics Oversight
Verify approvals and conflict disclosures. Escalate ethical concerns to the editorial office promptly.
Timeliness
Maintain efficient timelines by tracking review progress and inviting alternate reviewers when needed.
Serving as editor demonstrates leadership and commitment to advancing pancreatic research.
Join The Editorial Board
Interested in serving as an editor? Email [email protected] with your CV and expertise.
Editor Support
GuidanceDecision Quality
Editors are encouraged to provide clear, constructive decision letters that guide authors.
Timelines
Prompt reviewer selection and timely decisions maintain a strong author experience.
Scope Alignment
Editors prioritize manuscripts that match JPAN focus areas and standards.
Additional Notes
GuidanceSubmission Support
Contact [email protected] with brief questions to avoid delays during submission.
Workflow
Clear documentation and timely responses help keep editorial timelines on track.
Visibility
Well structured manuscripts improve search visibility and long term impact.
Service Support
CommunityGuidance
Editors and reviewers receive templates and policy guidance to support consistent decisions.
Recognition
Service contributions may be acknowledged through certificates and professional visibility.
Community
Participation strengthens the pancreatic research ecosystem and improves quality.
Editorial Workflow
ProcessInitial Screening
Submissions are screened for scope fit, ethics, and completeness before peer review begins.
Peer Review
Specialist reviewers assess scientific rigor, novelty, and clinical relevance for pancreatic practice.
Production
Accepted manuscripts undergo copyediting, proof review, and DOI assignment before publication.
Additional Notes
GuidanceSubmission Support
Contact [email protected] with brief questions to avoid delays during submission.
Workflow
Clear documentation and timely responses help keep editorial timelines on track.
Visibility
Well structured manuscripts improve search visibility and long term impact.
Additional Notes
GuidanceSubmission Support
Contact [email protected] with brief questions to avoid delays during submission.
Workflow
Clear documentation and timely responses help keep editorial timelines on track.
Visibility
Well structured manuscripts improve search visibility and long term impact.
Additional Notes
GuidanceSubmission Support
Contact [email protected] with brief questions to avoid delays during submission.
Workflow
Clear documentation and timely responses help keep editorial timelines on track.
Visibility
Well structured manuscripts improve search visibility and long term impact.
