Editors & Reviewers
Supporting Excellence in Scholarly Publishing
Editors and peer reviewers play a central role in maintaining the quality, integrity and credibility of scholarly publishing. NovaVel works with academic experts who contribute their knowledge and experience to the fair and rigorous evaluation of research.
Our Editorial Community
NovaVel's editorial community brings together researchers and subject specialists who support the scholarly development of our journals.
Editors are responsible for maintaining appropriate academic standards, overseeing peer review and making editorial decisions based on the scientific merit, relevance and suitability of submitted manuscripts.
Editorial Independence
Editorial decisions are based on scholarly considerations and are independent of commercial influence.
Research Integrity
Editors help safeguard the integrity of the scholarly record and address ethical concerns appropriately.
Fair Evaluation
Manuscripts should be evaluated objectively and without inappropriate discrimination or bias.
For Editors
Editors contribute to the scientific direction, quality and integrity of NovaVel journals.
Editor Guidelines- Assess manuscripts for suitability within the journal's aims and scope
- Support fair and rigorous peer review
- Select appropriately qualified reviewers
- Maintain confidentiality throughout the editorial process
- Identify and manage potential conflicts of interest
- Evaluate reviewer recommendations objectively
- Support research and publication integrity
- Make decisions based on scholarly merit
- Address ethical concerns appropriately
- Help maintain the quality of the scholarly record
For Reviewers
Peer reviewers contribute specialist knowledge to the evaluation of scholarly research and provide constructive feedback that helps editors make informed decisions.
Expert Evaluation
Evaluate the scientific quality, methodology, originality and relevance of the manuscript.
Constructive Feedback
Provide clear, objective and constructive comments that can help authors improve their work.
Confidentiality
Treat manuscripts and associated information as confidential.
Impartiality
Disclose potential competing interests that could affect objective evaluation.
Timeliness
Accept review assignments only when the review can be completed appropriately within the requested timeframe.
The Peer Review Process
Detailed peer-review procedures are provided in the applicable journal policy.
View Peer Review PolicyEditorial & Reviewer Ethics
Editors and reviewers are expected to maintain confidentiality, disclose relevant competing interests, respect intellectual property and contribute to the fair and responsible evaluation of scholarly work.
Our Journal
Natural Products and Translational Medicine
Learn more about the editorial leadership and scholarly community supporting NPTM.
Contribute to Scholarly Publishing
Researchers with relevant subject expertise who are interested in contributing to NovaVel's editorial and peer-review activities may contact the publisher.