Editorial Guidelines

Advances in Science, Engineering and Society (ASES)

These Editorial Guidelines define the governance structure, roles, responsibilities, ethical framework, and decision-making procedures of Advances in Science, Engineering and Society (ASES). They are designed to ensure transparency, academic rigor, integrity, and consistency in the editorial management of the journal. ASES upholds internationally recognized publishing standards and is committed to maintaining excellence across interdisciplinary domains of science, engineering, social sciences, education, and related fields.

1. Editorial Structure and Responsibilities

1.1 General Editorial Duties

All members of the editorial team are expected to:

  • Evaluate submitted manuscripts based on scope alignment, originality, methodological rigor, theoretical contribution, and scholarly quality.

  • Ensure that all submissions undergo a fair, unbiased, and timely peer review process.

  • Provide clear, constructive, and evidence-based feedback to authors.

  • Maintain strict confidentiality throughout submission, review, and publication stages.

  • Safeguard the integrity of the academic record and prevent unethical practices, including plagiarism, data fabrication, and duplicate publication.

  • Work collaboratively to uphold the mission, vision, and international standards of ASES.

1.2 Specific Roles

Editor-in-Chief

  • Provides strategic leadership and academic direction to the journal.

  • Oversees editorial policy implementation and final publication decisions.

  • Ensures adherence to ethical and publishing standards.

  • Represents the journal in academic and professional forums.

Associate Editors

  • Manage the peer review process for assigned manuscripts.

  • Select and invite qualified reviewers with relevant expertise.

  • Make preliminary editorial decisions (accept, revise, reject) and submit recommendations to the Editor-in-Chief.

Editorial Board Members

  • Support peer review activities.

  • Provide subject-matter expertise and strategic advice on journal development.

  • Promote the journal within academic and research communities.

Editorial Assistants

  • Manage administrative workflows, manuscript tracking, and correspondence.

  • Coordinate communication among authors, reviewers, and editors.

  • Maintain accurate editorial and publication records.

Reviewers

  • Provide objective, confidential, and timely reviews.

  • Evaluate manuscripts based on scholarly merit, methodological soundness, originality, clarity, and contribution to the field.

  • Declare any conflicts of interest prior to accepting review assignments.

2. Appointment and Governance

2.1 Appointment of Editorial Team

  • Editorial team members are appointed by the Advisory Board of ASES.

  • Appointments are based on academic qualifications, research contributions, editorial experience, and alignment with the interdisciplinary scope of the journal.

  • The Advisory Board conducts periodic performance reviews and may reconstitute the editorial team as necessary to maintain academic excellence.

2.2 Appointment of the Editor-in-Chief

  • The Editor-in-Chief is appointed by the Advisory Board based on demonstrated academic leadership, scholarly reputation, editorial competence, and long-term commitment to the journal’s development.

  • The appointment is subject to periodic review.

  • The Advisory Board reserves the authority to revise or terminate the appointment if required in the best interest of the journal.

2.3 Editorial Decision-Making

  • Initial decisions (desk rejection, revision, acceptance) are made by the handling editor based on peer review reports.

  • Final decisions are approved by the Editor-in-Chief.

  • In cases involving ethical concerns, major conflicts, or disputes, matters may be escalated to the Advisory Board.

  • Decisions of the Advisory Board are final and binding.

3. Ethical Standards and Conflict of Interest

3.1 Conflict of Interest

  • All editorial members and reviewers must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest.

  • Editorial decisions must be impartial and free from personal, institutional, financial, or ideological bias.

  • Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts where conflicts exist.

3.2 Ethical Compliance

ASES adheres to internationally accepted principles of publication ethics, including:

  • Prevention of plagiarism, data manipulation, and unethical research practices.

  • Ensuring that research involving human participants or animals complies with institutional and international ethical standards.

  • Prompt correction or retraction of published content where necessary.

The journal is committed to safeguarding academic integrity and maintaining the credibility of the scholarly record.

4. Communication and Operational Transparency

4.1 Internal Communication

  • Editorial members maintain regular and transparent communication.

  • Standardized submission and peer review management systems are used to ensure efficiency and traceability.

4.2 Communication with Authors

  • Authors receive timely updates regarding manuscript status.

  • Feedback is provided respectfully, clearly, and constructively.

  • Queries, appeals, and ethical concerns are addressed in a professional and transparent manner.

5. Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement

5.1 Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Editorial workflows and policies are periodically reviewed to align with evolving international publishing standards.

  • Feedback from authors, reviewers, and board members is actively considered to improve efficiency and quality.

5.2 Professional Development

  • Editorial team members are encouraged to engage in training and professional development related to scholarly publishing, peer review ethics, research integrity, and digital publishing practices.

  • The journal continuously updates its policies to reflect best practices in academic publishing.

Commitment to Excellence

These Editorial Guidelines reflect the commitment of Advances in Science, Engineering and Society (ASES) to scholarly excellence, ethical integrity, interdisciplinary advancement, and global visibility. The journal strives to foster high-impact research that contributes meaningfully to science, engineering, social sciences, education, and policy discourse at national and international levels.