Editor Resources & Toolkit
Operational playbooks, decision support templates, and workflow tools for JBBS editors ensuring consistent, ethical, and efficient peer review.
Your Central Hub for Editorial Excellence
The Journal of Biotechnology and Biomedical Science equips editors with the resources needed to deliver timely, transparent, and rigorous decisions. This toolkit consolidates essential policies, communication templates, reviewer management aids, and analytics dashboards. Whether you are handling your first manuscript or orchestrating a special issue, you will find step-by-step guidance and downloadable assets to enhance every stage of the editorial journey.
Use the quick-start guides below to familiarise yourself with JBBS standards, technology stack, and editorial support channels.
Editorial Orientation Guide
A 20-page handbook covering JBBS mission, scope alignment, manuscript categorisation, and decision expectations. Includes quick links to policies, contact directories, and webinar recordings.
Request the Orientation PDFManuscriptZone Walkthrough
Video tutorials and cheat sheets demonstrating reviewer invitations, decision letter submission, and dashboard analytics. Perfect for new editors or anyone needing a refresher.
Get Access to TutorialsEthics & Compliance Toolkit
COPE flowcharts, conflict-of-interest forms, misconduct reporting templates, and plagiarism assessment guidance tailored to JBBS workflows.
Review PoliciesMaintain consistency and clarity in communications with downloadable templates optimised for JBBS tone.
Initial Decision Letters
- Accept with minor edits
- Major revision request
- Decline with resubmission option
- Scope mismatch rejection
Email [email protected] for the editable Word pack.
Reviewer Communication
- Reviewer invitation scripts
- Deadline reminder messages
- Thank-you notes and recognition certificates
Author Feedback Supplements
- Revision checklist for authors
- Data transparency requests
- Ethics clarification templates
Curating a diverse, responsive reviewer pool is critical. The resources below streamline identification, onboarding, and recognition.
Reviewer Finder Matrix
An Excel-based tracker capturing reviewer expertise, response times, completion rates, and conflict history. Filter by keyword, methodology, geography, or career stage.
Reviewer Onboarding Kit
Pre-built welcome email, reviewer guidelines summary, and confidentiality agreement to set expectations clearly.
Recognition & Retention Playbook
Strategies for acknowledging reviewers via certificates, badges, Publons/ORCID integration, and nomination for JBBS Reviewer of the Quarter.
Checklists help editors ensure nothing falls through the cracks during submission processing, peer review, and post-decision follow-up.
- Pre-Review Screening Checklist: Scope fit, formatting, ethics declarations, data availability statements, and figure quality assessments.
- Revision Evaluation Checklist: Reviewer comment mapping, data updates, statistical reanalysis, and new ethical disclosures.
- Special Issue Planning Checklist: Theme justification, guest editor coordination, submission timeline, and promotional assets.
Keep manuscripts on track with the JBBS timeline framework. Use the following guide to monitor progress and request extensions when necessary.
Confirm scope fit, identify conflicts, and decide whether to send for review or request pre-review revisions.
Send invitations to 3–4 reviewers; use staggered reminders and the reviewer finder matrix for alternatives.
Monitor reviewer responses via ManuscriptZone. Reach out proactively if deadlines approach.
Draft decision letter summarising reviewer feedback, ethical considerations, and next steps.
Access dashboards that quantify your editorial contributions and support promotion dossiers.
Editor Performance Dashboard
Visualises manuscript volume, decision turnaround, reviewer response rates, and author satisfaction scores.
Impact Tracker
Quarterly reports summarising citations, downloads, and media coverage of articles you handled.
Community Insights
Benchmark your metrics against the median across JBBS editors to identify opportunities for efficiency or mentorship.
Editors leading thematic collections can tap into a suite of planning and promotional tools.
Proposal Template
Structure your special issue rationale, proposed topics, guest editor team, and outreach plan.
Author Outreach Toolkit
Includes invitation emails, social media copy, and webinar scripts to attract high-quality submissions.
Production Timeline
Maps key milestones from announcement to publication, ensuring alignment with JBBS production windows.
Stay informed and connected through recurring JBBS programs.
- Monthly Office Hours: Live Q&A with the editorial office to troubleshoot cases and share best practices.
- Quarterly Masterclasses: Deep dives into peer review ethics, data reproducibility, AI-assisted workflows, and inclusive editorial strategies.
- Annual Editorial Summit: Virtual summit highlighting achievements, policy updates, and innovation roadmaps.
How do I access the resource library?
Editors receive a confidential link after appointment. If you need access resent, email [email protected].
Can I request custom templates?
Yes. The editorial office can adapt templates for specific workflows, special issues, or institutional requirements.
What if I encounter suspected misconduct?
Use the misconduct report form within the toolkit and notify the editorial office immediately. We follow COPE procedures discreetly.
Are there resources for mentoring new reviewers?
Yes. The mentor kit includes reviewer onboarding slides, feedback forms, and recognition certificates.
How often are these resources updated?
The toolkit is reviewed quarterly, incorporating editor feedback, policy revisions, and new publishing trends.
Learn from editors who have resolved complex scenarios while preserving author trust and journal integrity. Each case study includes context, actions taken, and measurable outcomes so you can replicate success in your own assignments.
Accelerating a Multi-Centre Revision
A Section Editor coordinated a major revision involving six institutions across three continents. By deploying the revision tracking checklist and hosting a joint author call, the team reduced turnaround from 90 to 45 days without compromising review depth.
Addressing Dual-Use Concerns
An Associate Editor used the ethics toolkit to evaluate potential dual-use biotechnology risks. Collaborating with the JBBS ethics panel, the editor implemented additional safeguards and secured an informed author addendum before publication.
Revitalising Reviewer Engagement
A Guest Editor for a special issue revitalised a fatigued reviewer pool by deploying recognition badges, co-reviewer mentorship, and a Publons integration campaign—achieving a 92% reviewer acceptance rate.
Editors Guidelines
Detailed responsibilities, escalation protocols, and peer review expectations.
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Refer colleagues or update your own availability and expertise profile.
Update ProfileEditor Benefits
Review incentives, recognition programs, and leadership pathways for contributors.
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The JBBS editorial office is ready to tailor support to your needs—from complex ethical cases to special issue planning. Reach out anytime for real-time guidance.
Last updated: September 2025. Resource availability is subject to periodic enhancements and policy updates.
