Editors Guidelines

Clear expectations for editorial leadership in preventive medicine research.

• Assess scope fit and methodological quality
• Select qualified reviewers with preventive medicine expertise
• Provide constructive decision recommendations
• Ensure ethical and transparent review practices
• Maintain consistent communication with authors and reviewers

Editors evaluate novelty, relevance to prevention practice, and rigor of methods. Decisions are based on scientific merit, reviewer feedback, and alignment with JPMC priorities.

We encourage timely decisions with clear guidance for authors on revisions and improvement opportunities.

• Confirm manuscript scope and ethical compliance
• Assign expert reviewers and monitor timelines
• Synthesize reviewer feedback into a clear decision
• Communicate revisions and monitor resubmissions

Editors must treat manuscripts as confidential and avoid conflicts of interest. If a conflict exists, the editor should recuse and notify the editorial office.

All editorial activity should align with JPMC ethical standards and COPE recommendations.

• Sound study design and appropriate analysis
• Clear prevention relevance and public health impact
• Transparent reporting and data integrity
• Ethical compliance and participant protections

Editors should aim to keep reviews on schedule and communicate with reviewers when delays arise.

Clear decision letters help authors understand revision priorities and improve resubmissions.

• Accept with minor revisions
• Major revisions required
• Reject with option to resubmit
• Reject for scope or methodological limitations

If authors appeal a decision, editors should provide a concise summary of the rationale and consult senior editorial leadership when needed.

Consistency and transparency are essential to maintaining trust in the review process.

For complex cases or ethical concerns, editors should consult the editorial office to ensure consistent, transparent decisions.

• Scope alignment with preventive medicine and care
• Clear reporting of outcomes and limitations
• Ethics and consent documentation present
• Reproducible methods and data transparency

These checkpoints ensure consistent editorial standards across all submissions and support timely decisions.

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.