Editorial Roles & Responsibilities

The Celebes Nursing Journal (CNJ) operates an editorial system aligned with COPE Core Practices, the ICMJE Recommendations, and internationally recognized editorial standards. CNJ’s editorial structure consists of the Editor-in-Chief, the International Editorial Advisory Board, Associate Editors, the International Editorial Board, and the Copyediting & Production Team. Each role works collaboratively to ensure scientific rigor, ethical integrity, and consistency across all publications.

1. Editor-in-Chief
The Editor-in-Chief (EIC) serves as the primary leader responsible for the overall editorial process, scientific quality, and strategic direction of the journal.

Key Responsibilities

Establishing the journal’s vision, editorial policies, and quality standards.
Making the final publication decision based on recommendations from Associate Editors and peer reviewers.
Ensuring that all editorial processes comply with ethical standards (COPE, ICMJE, CNJ’s Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement).
Overseeing the implementation of a fair, objective, and professional peer-review process.
Expanding the journal’s academic network, potential reviewers, and international collaborators.
Leading issue planning and ensuring timely publication of each issue.
Advising, mentoring, and providing direction to all members of the editorial board.

2. International Editorial Advisory Board
The International Editorial Advisory Board consists of distinguished scholars who provide high-level strategic guidance to ensure that CNJ’s scientific direction, editorial priorities, and overall development remain aligned with global trends in nursing science.

Key Responsibilities

Offering strategic recommendations to guide CNJ’s long-term scholarly development and international positioning.
Providing expert insight to strengthen CNJ’s academic direction, thematic relevance, and scientific identity.
Supporting the journal’s internationalization efforts by expanding global academic connections and visibility.
Advising the Editor-in-Chief on opportunities for scholarly collaboration, emerging research themes, and editorial improvement.
Serving as expert reviewers only when specifically invited, based on their unique expertise and at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editors.
Not participating in routine manuscript handling or day-to-day editorial decision-making unless formally assigned.

The Advisory Board functions primarily as a strategic and consultative body, ensuring that CNJ remains aligned with global standards and developments in nursing research.

3. Associate Editors
Associate Editors support the Editor-in-Chief in day-to-day editorial operations and oversee manuscript handling within their respective areas of expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Conducting the initial assessment to determine whether a manuscript is suitable for peer review.
Selecting and inviting qualified reviewers aligned with the manuscript’s subject area.
Managing and monitoring the peer-review process until reviewer reports are submitted.
Evaluating reviewer feedback and providing editorial recommendations to the EIC.
Ensuring that manuscripts meet scientific, methodological, and research ethics standards.
Providing scientific guidance and clarifications to authors when necessary.

Associate Editors serve as the academic bridge between authors, reviewers, and the Editor-in-Chief.

4. International Editorial Board
The International Editorial Board is composed of faculty members, researchers, and nursing professionals from various countries who contribute to CNJ’s global scholarly presence and academic credibility.

Key Responsibilities

Contributing to the enhancement of CNJ’s academic reputation through international scholarly engagement.
Providing global perspectives on developments in nursing research, education, and practice to help shape the journal’s intellectual scope.
Supporting CNJ’s international outreach by promoting the journal within their academic networks and professional communities.
Offering disciplinary expertise that informs the journal’s thematic direction and scholarly relevance.
Serving as expert reviewers on an as-needed basis, when invited by the Editor-in-Chief, in accordance with CNJ’s Peer Review Policy.
Not involved in editorial management or operational decision-making unless formally assigned.

The International Editorial Board serves as a globally representative academic body that strengthens CNJ’s visibility, diversity, and scholarly impact.

5. Copyeditors & Production
The Copyeditors & Production team plays a critical role in ensuring the final quality of manuscripts before online publication.

Key Responsibilities

Editing grammar, sentence clarity, and consistency with academic writing conventions.
Ensuring adherence to the journal’s formatting guidelines and reference style (APA 7th edition).
Performing final formatting of tables, figures, graphics, and article layout.
Coordinating technical revisions with the Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editors.
Preparing the final article version (PDF) and ensuring readiness for publication in the OJS system.
Verifying the accuracy of article metadata (title, affiliations, DOI, abstract, keywords).

This team ensures that all published articles are professional, polished, and accessible to readers.

6. Principles of Collaboration & Editorial Integrity
All members of CNJ’s editorial structure:

Comply with CNJ’s Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement (PEMS), Peer Review Policy, and Conflict of Interest Policy.
Maintain strict confidentiality of manuscripts and the peer-review process.
Avoid conflicts of interest in all editorial decisions.
Uphold objectivity, scientific rigor, and research integrity in every stage of manuscript handling.

Conclusion
CNJ’s editorial structure is designed to: