• Reviewer selection guidance and expertise matching
• Decision letter templates for major outcomes
• Ethics and conflict of interest checklists
• Reporting guideline references by study design

Editors can request integrity screening support for plagiarism or data concerns.

Structured templates help standardize decisions and reduce delays for authors.

Orientation guidance, workflow checklists, and performance insights are available for editors.

Templates are updated regularly and support is available for complex ethics cases.

The editorial office can assist with reviewer recruitment for specialized translational subfields.

Editors can request brief coaching sessions for challenging decisions or unusual study designs.

Regular updates keep resources aligned with evolving ethical and reporting standards.

Decision checklists align editors on scope fit, methodological rigor, and ethics compliance.

Reviewer performance tracking supports timely follow up and replacement when needed.

Editors can request additional guidance when handling interdisciplinary or sensitive submissions.

Standardized templates improve transparency and reduce reviewer confusion.

Consistent tools help maintain fairness across different editors and study types.

Clear documentation supports audit readiness and internal quality review.

These resources help new editors align with established journal practices.

Shared tools reduce variability in decision making.

Support resources are available throughout the editorial term.

Regular feedback cycles help editors refine decisions and maintain quality benchmarks.

The editorial office provides confidential advice on managing potential misconduct, duplicate submission, or unclear consent documentation.

Templates and checklists help editors document decisions and maintain a clear audit trail.

Consistent handling of ethics cases protects authors, reviewers, and readers.

Editors can request additional support when dealing with sensitive patient data or regulatory requirements.

Ethics support helps maintain trust in the journal record.

When needed, the journal can coordinate external expert input for complex integrity concerns.