TEJAS Journal of Technologies and Humanitarian Science

Editor-in-Chief

The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for maintaining the overall academic quality, integrity, and reputation of the journal. The key responsibilities include:

• Providing overall leadership and strategic direction for the journal.
• Ensuring that all published articles meet high academic and ethical standards.
• Maintaining editorial independence and ensuring unbiased publication decisions.
• Overseeing the peer-review process and ensuring fair, transparent, and timely evaluation of manuscripts.
• Making final decisions regarding manuscript acceptance, revision, or rejection based on reviewers’ recommendations and editorial policies.
• Ensuring compliance with publication ethics, research integrity, and international publishing standards.
• Developing and updating journal policies in accordance with best practices.
• Selecting and managing members of the editorial board and ensuring their active participation.
• Promoting the visibility, quality, and international recognition of the journal.

Associate Editors

Associate Editors support the Editor-in-Chief in managing the editorial workflow and maintaining the academic quality of published content. Responsibilities include:

• Handling assigned manuscripts within their subject expertise.
• Selecting appropriate reviewers and coordinating the peer-review process.
• Evaluating reviewer comments and providing recommendations to the Editor-in-Chief.
• Ensuring manuscripts meet the journal’s scope, originality, and quality requirements.
• Communicating with authors regarding revisions and editorial decisions.
• Maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards throughout the review process.
• Supporting the improvement of journal quality and academic standards.

Section Editors

Section Editors are responsible for managing specific subject areas covered by the journal. Responsibilities include:

• Providing expertise in their respective research fields.
• Reviewing manuscripts for relevance and academic suitability.
• Recommending qualified reviewers from their research areas.
• Monitoring developments and trends within their subject discipline.
• Ensuring published articles maintain scientific accuracy and relevance.
• Supporting the expansion of high-quality submissions in their assigned areas.

Editorial Advisory Board Members

Editorial Advisory Board Members provide academic guidance and support for the development of the journal. Responsibilities include:

• Providing expert advice on journal policies, scope, and future direction.
• Supporting the journal in maintaining international academic standards.
• Suggesting improvements in editorial practices and publication quality.
• Promoting ethical research and responsible publishing practices.
• Encouraging high-quality research submissions from the academic community.
• Supporting the global visibility and reputation of the journal.

Reviewers

Reviewers play an essential role in ensuring the quality and reliability of published research. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting objective, independent, and confidential peer reviews.
• Evaluating manuscripts based on originality, methodology, significance, and academic contribution.
• Providing constructive feedback to improve manuscript quality.
• Identifying ethical concerns, plagiarism, data issues, or research limitations.
• Completing reviews within the agreed timeline.
• Maintaining confidentiality of all manuscript information.

Editorial Office

The Editorial Office manages the administrative and operational activities of the journal. Responsibilities include:

• Managing manuscript submissions and editorial communication.
• Maintaining accurate records of submissions, reviews, revisions, and decisions.
• Coordinating communication between authors, reviewers, and editors.
• Ensuring timely publication of accepted articles.
• Maintaining website information, journal metadata, and publication records.
• Supporting compliance with publishing standards and indexing requirements.

Editorial Independence Statement