Editor Guidelines

Editorial Role & Responsibilities

Editors play a critical role in maintaining the quality, integrity, and reputation of OAS Publications by overseeing a rigorous peer-review process. Their key responsibilities include:

• Assigning appropriate reviewers to evaluate submissions based on expertise.
• Assessing the novelty and quality of manuscripts to ensure high scholarly standards.
• Considering reviewer feedback but making the final decision on acceptance or rejection.

Assigning Reviewers

Editors must evaluate all manuscripts received from the Editorial Office.

• Exceptional submissions may be accepted outright.
• If a manuscript is to be rejected, the editor must provide valid reasons for rejection.

Decision Making

After peer review and editorial assessment, the editor may choose one of the following decisions:

Accept with Major Revisions – Extensive modifications required before publication.

Accept with Minor Revisions – Small corrections necessary for final approval.

Accept with No Changes– The manuscript is ready for publication.

Reject – Manuscript does not meet the journal's standards.

Editorial Contribution to the Journal

Editors should actively contribute to the journal’s growth by:

• Providing new ideas and suggestions to enhance standards.
• Submitting editorials and manuscripts to maintain journal consistency.
• Encouraging peer-reviewed research and technological advancements.
• Promoting high-quality manuscript submissions from colleagues and experts.

Editorial Responsibilities

• Assess whether submissions align with the journal’s scope and quality.
• Maintain timely communication with the editorial office and adhere to deadlines.
• Respect the academic independence of authors.

Editor Benefits

• Unlimited article publications as an editor.
• 50% discount on publication fees.
• Editorial Certificates & Publication Certificates in recognition of contributions.