Editor Resources
JLCE provides editors with templates, policies, and resources to support efficient review management.
These tools help ensure consistent decisions and transparency.
What editors can access
Decision templates
Standard decision letter frameworks.
Reviewer database
Profiles of reviewer expertise and history.
Reporting standards
Links to STROBE, PRISMA, CONSORT, and RECORD.
Ethics guidance
Policies on consent, conflicts, and integrity.
Workflow guidance
Step by step submission handling guidance.
Metrics dashboards
Visibility into review timelines.
Using resources effectively
Consistency
Use templates for clear, consistent decisions.
Conflict tracking
Document conflicts and reassign when needed.
Transparency
Encourage data availability statements.
Documentation
Record decision rationale in the system.
Ethics escalation
Flag integrity concerns promptly.
Reviewer follow up
Monitor reviewer timeliness and communicate early.
When to contact the editorial office
For complex ethical issues, reviewer delays, or policy questions, contact the editorial office for guidance.
The office can assist with reviewer recommendations and workflow challenges.
When to contact the editorial office
The editorial office can assist with reviewer recruitment, ethics questions, or policy interpretation.
If complex statistical issues arise, the office can facilitate additional review support.
Tips for clear communication
Structure
Begin with the overall decision and summarize key reasons.
Priority issues
Identify the most important revisions for acceptance.
Tone
Keep feedback professional and supportive.
Reviewer synthesis
Combine reviewer points into clear guidance.
Transparency
Document policy or ethics concerns clearly.
Follow up
Invite questions when clarification is needed.
Resources for complex cases
Ethics templates
Templates for handling consent or conflict issues.
Statistical advice
Guidance for referring statistical reviews.
Checklist tools
Quick checks for reporting and transparency.
Reviewer pools
Access to discipline specific reviewer lists.
Support for complex decisions
Editors receive templates for decision letters, ethics clarifications, and revision requests.
Guidance on statistical review and epidemiology reporting is available for complex submissions.
The editorial office can assist with conflict management or author communication.
Tools to stay aligned
Access reviewer performance guidance and reminder templates through the editorial office.
Policy updates are shared so decisions stay aligned with best practices.
Templates and checklists reduce admin work so editors can focus on scientific quality.
Join the JLCE Editorial Community
Contribute expertise that strengthens epidemiology reporting and peer review integrity.
