Editorial Policy

The Journal of Educational Innovation and Research (JEIR), published by DnA Horizon Press, operates under a transparent and ethical editorial management system in alignment with international publishing best practices and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines.

JEIR’s editorial structure consists of four key roles: Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editors, Editorial Board Members, and Editor-in-Charge. Each plays a distinct role in ensuring the journal’s quality, integrity, and global reach.

1. Editor-in-Chief

The Editor-in-Chief holds overall responsibility for the journal’s strategic direction, operational management, and academic quality. Key duties include:

1.     Journal Management and Development

o   Oversee daily operations, publication schedules, and adherence to journal scope.

o   Maintain and advance the journal’s accreditation and indexation status in major scholarly databases.

2.     Editorial Decision-Making

o   Assign an Editor-in-Charge for each manuscript based on subject expertise, workload balance, and absence of conflicts of interest.

o   Ensure manuscripts align with JEIR’s aims and scope before peer review.

3.     Quality and Format Assurance

o   Supervise copyediting and layout to ensure uniformity in style, formatting, and presentation.

4.     Ethics and Compliance

o   Ensure compliance with COPE Core Practices, copyright law, and publication ethics.

2. Associate Editors

Associate Editors are appointed to represent JEIR on a continental basis to ensure regional diversity. Their responsibilities include:

·       Acting as Editor-in-Charge when assigned by the Editor-in-Chief.

·       Proposing new Editorial Board Members, Reviewers, and Regional Ambassadors for JEIR.

·       Advising on regional research trends and potential special issues.

3. Editorial Board Members

Editorial Board Members serve as the scholarly foundation of JEIR. Their duties include:

·       Conducting manuscript peer reviews within their expertise.

·       Advising on editorial policies and journal strategy.

·       Promoting the journal within their professional and academic networks.

4. Editor-in-Charge

The Editor-in-Charge is responsible for the editorial handling of assigned manuscripts and deciding, after peer review, whether a manuscript should be accepted, revised, or rejected.

Editorial Principles:

·       Editorial Independence: All decisions are based solely on academic merit, originality, and relevance, without regard to race, gender, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, or political opinion.

·       Ethical and Legal Compliance: Adhere to laws on defamation, copyright, and plagiarism; follow COPE guidelines for ethical concerns.

·       Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality of all submissions, disclosing information only to relevant parties.

·       Conflict of Interest Prevention: The Editor-in-Charge must not be from the same institution as any author and, where possible, from a different country.

·       Peer Review Integrity: All final decisions are based on at least two independent double-blind peer reviews.

5. Appointment and Term of Service

·       Editors are appointed for a renewable three-year term based on scholarly merit, publication record, and service to the academic community.

·       Editorial performance is reviewed annually by the Editor-in-Chief and the publisher.

·       The editorial board is periodically refreshed to ensure active participation and to reflect current developments in the field.

6. Eligibility Criteria for Editors and Reviewers

·       Must hold an advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in a relevant field.

·       Must have an established record of publications in reputable, peer-reviewed journals.

·       Must have prior experience in peer review or academic editorial work.

7. Evaluation and Replacement

·       Editorial Board Members who do not actively contribute (e.g., failure to review manuscripts, lack of engagement in editorial activities) may be replaced.

·       The journal seeks to maintain diversity and avoid overrepresentation from a single institution or country.

8. Commitment to Diversity and International Representation

JEIR is committed to building an editorial team that reflects diversity in geography, research disciplines, gender balance, and academic perspectives. This ensures the journal serves as a truly international platform for educational innovation and research.