Editorial Policies

The editorial board of Emergency Medicine and Health Care is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical practice and scientific integrity. The following guidelines outline the responsibilities of our editorial team and board members.

Editorial Board Guidelines

• Contribute actively to the journal’s development by soliciting high-quality manuscripts and submitting your own work when appropriate.
• Promote the journal in your professional networks and at scientific meetings.
• Provide constructive and timely peer-review when invited, or recommend qualified reviewers if unable to review.
• Maintain strict confidentiality during the peer-review process and avoid using privileged information for personal advantage.
• Advise the editorial office on emerging topics, special issues and improvements to the journal.
• Uphold fairness and transparency, declaring any conflicts of interest and recusing yourself when necessary.

Responsibilities of the Editor-in-Chief

• Provide overall leadership for the journal and uphold its editorial vision and scope.
• Oversee the peer-review process to ensure objectivity, quality and timely decisions.
• Make final decisions on acceptance or rejection of manuscripts based on reviewers’ reports and editorial judgement.
• Appoint and coordinate senior editors, associate editors and reviewers.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards and handle allegations of misconduct.

Responsibilities of Senior Editors

• Assist the Editor-in-Chief in managing peer review and making editorial decisions.
• Assign reviewers and provide guidance on specialised subject areas.
• Encourage submissions in their areas of expertise and promote the journal among peers.
• Advise on journal policies, special issues and strategic development.

Responsibilities of Associate Editors

• Manage the peer-review process for assigned manuscripts, ensuring timely and rigorous evaluations.
• Select qualified reviewers and provide recommendations to the senior editors and Editor-in-Chief.
• Contribute to the journal’s outreach by identifying emerging topics and potential contributors.
• Uphold confidentiality and declare conflicts of interest when handling submissions.

These policies are designed to ensure that Emergency Medicine and Health Care remains a trusted forum for the rapid and fair dissemination of research in emergency medicine.