International Journal of Structural Biology - Editor Resources
Tools and guidance for editorial board members
Available Resources
Editors receive onboarding materials, policy documents, and review templates that promote consistency and efficiency.
Resources include decision templates, ethics checklists, and guidance on complex cases.
Tools are updated regularly to reflect evolving policies and publishing standards.
The editorial office provides sample decision language and escalation guidance for complex integrity concerns.
Quick reference checklists help editors identify reporting gaps in field, laboratory, and applied structural studies.
Decision templates standardize communication and reduce administrative load.
Ethics checklists support consistent handling of sensitive cases.
Reviewer databases help match expertise to manuscript scope.
Resources are refreshed regularly to maintain consistency.
Resources include reviewer invitation templates and decision letter samples.
Guidance documents clarify ethical screening and conflict of interest handling.
Checklist tools support consistency in methodology and reporting evaluation.
Editors can access scope statements to match manuscripts with priorities.
Resources Quick View
- Decision templates and letters
- Ethics and integrity checklists
- Reviewer database tools
- Policy updates and training
- Guidance for complex cases
- Workflow and escalation support
- Consistency across decisions
- Regular resource updates
Resource Library
Resources support fair and efficient editorial decisions.
Review Checklists
Consistent evaluation across manuscript types.
Ethics Guidance
Support for ethics, conflicts, and integrity issues.
Decision Templates
Clear communication with authors and reviewers.
Support
Editorial office assistance for complex cases.
Resource Library
Tools that help editors maintain consistency.
| Resource | Purpose | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Templates | Decision letters | Consistent communication |
| Ethics guidance | Integrity checks | Clear escalation |
| Reviewer tools | Expert matching | Faster review |
Resource Callouts
Tools are designed to support consistency and efficiency.
Policy Support
Editors can request guidance on ethics, conflicts, or complex cases.
Workflow Tools
Templates and checklists standardize decisions and reduce delays.
Ongoing Support
Editors have access to continued guidance throughout their term.
Updates
Policy updates and workflow improvements are shared regularly.
Training
Access to onboarding materials and best practice guidance.
Templates
Decision and reviewer templates reduce administrative burden.
Support
Editorial office assistance is available for complex methodological questions.
Important Points
- Resources are refreshed each term to maintain consistency.
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