Editor Resources

Tools and guidance to support strong editorial decisions in preventive medicine.

Editors are supported with templates, guidance, and policy tools to promote consistent decisions and clear communication.

• Editorial decision templates and reviewer guidance
• COPE ethics resources and conflict of interest policies
• Checklists for methodological rigor and transparency
• Access to JPMC scope and policy documents
• Sample decision letters and revision checklists

The editorial office provides operational support, reviewer outreach tools, and guidance on complex decisions.

Editors can request assistance with reviewer recruitment, ethical questions, or scope assessments at any stage.

• Decision frameworks for major revisions or rejections
• Guidance on handling conflicts of interest
• Integrity checks for data and reporting transparency
• Access to standards for CONSORT, STROBE, and PRISMA

Editors receive periodic updates on policy changes, ethical guidance, and improvements to the review workflow.

Training materials are provided to support consistent decision making and to address complex submissions.

• Standardized decision letters for minor and major revisions
• Reviewer reminder templates to keep timelines on track
• Conflict of interest declaration forms
• Guidance for escalation of ethical concerns

• Guidance on reviewer selection and invitation messaging
• Templates for revision requests and decision summaries
• Recommendations for handling delayed reviews
• Escalation paths for complex ethical cases

Consistent use of these tools helps maintain quality and ensures timely publication decisions. Editors can request additional support for complex manuscripts or special issue workflows. The editorial office provides responsive assistance when questions arise and can help resolve reviewer delays. Clear workflows reduce administrative burden, align decisions across editors, and keep communications consistent for the team. This supports predictable timelines and a professional experience for authors and reviewers.

JPMC supports authors, editors, and reviewers with timely guidance on scope, policies, and workflows. If you need clarification on requirements, data statements, or review timelines, contact the editorial office at [email protected]. We can provide templates, examples, and best-practice recommendations to help you move forward confidently. Our responses typically include next steps, resource links, and a clear point of contact. Early communication helps avoid delays, ensures consistent compliance, and improves the overall publication experience.