Editorial Roles and Responsibilities

Global Journal of Economics & Financial Management (GJEFM)
ISSN (Online): 2960-5736

The editorial structure of the Global Journal of Economics & Financial Management (GJEFM) has been designed to uphold the highest standards of academic publishing. Each role within the editorial framework contributes to maintaining the integrity, transparency, and quality of the journal’s review and publication process.

This page defines the responsibilities of all editorial members in accordance with COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers and Editors, Elsevier’s Best Practices, and the DOAJ Principles of Transparency.

1. Editor-in-Chief (EIC)

The Editor-in-Chief oversees the entire editorial and publication workflow and ensures the journal’s adherence to global scholarly standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for the journal’s academic direction.

  • Ensure that all editorial policies follow COPE, DOAJ, and ICMJE guidelines.

  • Final authority on editorial decisions, including acceptance or rejection.

  • Manage ethical issues, academic disputes, and appeals.

  • Ensure timely peer-review processes and publication schedules.

  • Supervise the editorial team and maintain high-quality standards.

  • Represent the journal in indexing applications, conferences, and partnerships.

2. Managing Editor

The Managing Editor supports the EIC and oversees the journal’s operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate submissions, communications, and workflow between authors, reviewers, and editors.

  • Conduct preliminary checks (formatting, plagiarism screening, scope evaluation).

  • Ensure timely review cycles and follow-up with reviewers and editors.

  • Oversee proofreading, typesetting, and final publication processes.

  • Maintain documentation, compliance, and archiving procedures.

3. Associate Editors / Section Editors

Associate Editors specialize in specific subject areas and handle manuscripts aligned with their expertise.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct detailed initial evaluations on assigned manuscripts.

  • Select qualified reviewers based on subject expertise.

  • Monitor the double-blind review process for fairness and quality.

  • Provide recommendations to the Editor-in-Chief based on reviewer reports.

  • Ensure that ethical standards are met for originality, authorship, and methodology.

4. Editorial Board Members

Editorial Board Members contribute subject-matter knowledge and review support.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expertise in shaping journal scope, special issues, and content focus.

  • Review manuscripts when required.

  • Advise on the journal’s academic quality and future development.

  • Promote the journal within academic communities.

  • Assist in maintaining scientific integrity and ethical standards.

5. Reviewers (Peer Review Panel)

Reviewers play a crucial role in ensuring the scientific rigor and accuracy of published work.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct constructive, unbiased, and timely double-blind peer reviews.

  • Evaluate originality, methodology, relevance, and contribution.

  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts and reviewer identity.

  • Declare conflicts of interest prior to reviewing.

  • Identify ethical issues, plagiarism, or data manipulation if present.

  • Provide detailed recommendations for acceptance, revision, or rejection.

6. Guest Editors (Special Issues)

Guest Editors may be invited to manage special thematic issues or conferences.

Responsibilities

  • Propose and curate special issue topics in alignment with the journal’s scope.

  • Manage the review process for special issue submissions.

  • Ensure adherence to journal policies and ethical guidelines.

  • Collaborate with the main editorial team for final decisions.

7. Technical Editorial Team

Responsible for the journal’s digital infrastructure and production quality.

Responsibilities

  • Handle typesetting, reference formatting, layout design, and metadata creation.

  • Ensure compatibility with indexing services and digital archives.

  • Publish articles online and maintain website functionality.

  • Assign DOIs, XML metadata, and digital archiving through Crossref or equivalent services.

8. Ethics & Compliance Officer

Ensures the journal maintains strict adherence to international publishing ethics.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor ethical compliance across all submissions and publications.

  • Manage plagiarism checks, authorship disputes, and corrections/retractions.

  • Ensure policies follow COPE, ICMJE, and DOAJ transparency standards.

  • Handle issues related to conflicts of interest and data integrity.

9. Advisory Board

The Advisory Board comprises eminent scholars providing guidance for long-term strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Advise on journal policies, vision, and academic positioning.

  • Support indexing and international collaborations.

  • Provide expert insights on emerging research trends.

10. Responsibilities of Authors (for alignment)

To maintain editorial integrity, authors must:

  • Submit original, unpublished work.

  • Follow authorship contribution criteria.

  • Disclose conflicts of interest and funding sources.

  • Adhere to ethical research and reporting standards.