Editors GuidelinesInternational Journal of Blood Transfusion
Editors support high quality peer review and timely decisions across IJBT submissions.
Editorial Responsibilities
Editors assess scope, select reviewers, and make recommendations based on scientific rigor and clinical relevance.
Decision Standards
Decisions consider methodological quality, ethical compliance, and relevance to transfusion practice. Clear communication with authors is expected.
Clinical Impact and Publishing Value
IJBT prioritizes blood safety, clinical relevance, and transparent reporting for transfusion medicine research.
Safety Focus
We highlight donor screening, hemovigilance, and transfusion reaction reporting to protect patients.
Clinical Relevance
Research is evaluated for real world impact on transfusion practice and patient outcomes.
Open Access Reach
Articles are freely available to blood centers, hospitals, and clinicians worldwide.
Ethics Alignment
Policies emphasize consent, privacy, and responsible handling of donor and recipient data.
Timelines
Editors should aim to keep reviews on schedule and communicate promptly with reviewers and authors.
Scope Screening
Check that submissions align with transfusion medicine scope and meet basic ethical requirements before peer review.
Reviewer Selection
Choose reviewers with relevant clinical or laboratory expertise, ensuring balanced perspectives and avoidance of conflicts.
Decision Letters
Provide clear, respectful decision letters that summarize key issues and highlight required revisions.
Ethics Oversight
Escalate suspected misconduct or ethical concerns to the editorial office for guidance and formal review.
Confidentiality
Maintain confidentiality of submissions and reviewer identities. Do not share manuscripts outside the review process.
Communication Standards
Editors should communicate clearly and respectfully with authors and reviewers. Timely updates improve trust and transparency.
Quality Checks
Verify that ethical approvals, consent statements, and data availability information are present before acceptance.
Conflict Management
Editors must identify and manage conflicts of interest, including financial ties, competing publications, or close collaborations. When a conflict is possible, assign an independent editor or seek guidance from the editorial office. Transparent handling protects author trust and reinforces the journal's reputation for objective, patient-centered evaluation. Document the decision in the editorial system to maintain an audit trail.
Revision Oversight
For major revisions, set clear expectations on methodological corrections, data presentation, and statistical transparency. Encourage authors to respond to each reviewer comment in a structured response letter, and verify that critical issues are resolved before acceptance. If revisions introduce new data, ensure ethical approvals and data availability statements are updated accordingly. Flag unresolved clinical safety concerns for re-review by specialists.
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