Instructions for Editors

Triage Queue:

1. View new submissions in dashboard
2. Click manuscript title
3. Review: title, abstract, keywords, cover letter
4. Note: Author info is hidden during triage
5. Make decision:
   • Send to Review – Approve for peer review
   • Request Changes – Ask author to revise before review
   • Desk Reject – Reject without review

Assign Reviewers:

1. After triage approval, full manuscript unlocked
2. Scroll to “Reviewer Assignment” section
3. Select reviewer from dropdown → Click “Invite”
4. Repeat for 2-3 reviewers
5. Track status in “Assigned Reviewers” table

View Reviews:

1. When reviewer submits, you receive email
2. Open manuscript edit page
3. Click “View Review” button
4. Modal shows:
   • Reviewer name (hidden from author)
   • Scores and recommendation
   • Comments to editor (confidential)
   • Comments for author (shared)
   • Decision buttons (see below)

Make Editorial Decision:

1. After viewing review, use decision buttons in modal:
   • ✅ Accept Manuscript
   • 📝 Request Minor Revisions
   • 📝 Request Major Revisions
   • ❌ Reject Manuscript
2. Write comments for author
3. Confirm decision
4. Author receives email notification

Handle Revisions:

1. Author uploads revision → You receive email
2. Open manuscript edit page
3. See revision notes at top (blue box)
4. Triage revisions: Make new triage decision (still anonymous)
5. Review revisions: Re-invite same reviewers or make decision directly