The selection of the right reviewers is the primary duty of editorial board members and later evaluating the overall review process as well.
The editor is responsible for deciding whether the published content is falling under the aim & scope of the journal or not.
They should ensure that the peer review process is conducted fairly, unbiased, and as per the journal's guidelines and ethical standards.
Participation in meetings and providing suggestions for the betterment of the journal and also provide guidance to the managing editors/editorial assistants on editorial policies and standards.
They should help in content development by providing editorials, commentaries, or articles for the journal.
Editorial Board members should ensure the quality of published content and should address issues related to research misconduct, plagiarism, conflicts of interest, etc.
The editor should evaluate manuscripts for intellectual content without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the author(s).
Should suggest and help in the appointment of new editorial board members
They should collaborate with other members, the editor-in-chief, the managing editor, and the publisher to ensure the journal's success.
Should help in journal promotion at various conferences, workshops webinars, etc., and also help in improving the standard of the journal.
They should contribute to the development of the journal's quality by suggesting special issue themes, topics, or articles.
Advise on journal policy and scope and participate in journal development.