Official Appointment Criteria & Responsibilities for International Editors

Board Member Appointment Policy

The International Journal of Engineering Research in Robotic Intelligence (IJERRI) is committed to maintaining a diverse, internationally recognized, and academically distinguished Editorial Board. The appointment of International Editors is intended to strengthen the journal's global presence, enhance academic quality, support rigorous peer review, and promote excellence in research publication across the fields of robotics, artificial intelligence, intelligent systems, automation, and emerging engineering technologies.

International Editors play a vital role in supporting the journal's editorial activities, expanding international collaborations, promoting scholarly engagement, and ensuring adherence to the highest standards of research integrity and publication ethics.

1. Eligibility and Appointment Criteria

Candidates considered for appointment as International Editors must demonstrate strong academic credentials, research achievements, professional integrity, and a commitment to scholarly publishing.

1.1 Academic Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

  • A doctoral degree (Ph.D., D.Sc., Eng.D., or equivalent) from a recognized university or institution.
  • Academic specialization in one or more relevant disciplines, including:
    • Robotics Engineering
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Machine Learning
    • Intelligent Systems
    • Computer Science
    • Data Science
    • Automation and Control Engineering
    • Computer Vision
    • Mechatronics
    • Embedded Systems
    • Internet of Things (IoT)
    • Cyber-Physical Systems
    • Advanced Engineering Technologies
  • Demonstrated subject expertise aligned with the aims and scope of IJERRI.

1.2 Research and Publication Record

Candidates should have an established record of scholarly contributions, including:

  • Publications in peer-reviewed international journals.
  • Conference proceedings, book chapters, patents, or research projects.
  • Contributions to emerging areas of robotics and intelligent technologies.
  • Evidence of academic impact through citations, research collaborations, or funded projects.

Preference may be given to researchers with recognized profiles in:

  • Scopus
  • ORCID
  • Google Scholar
  • Web of Science
  • ResearchGate

1.3 Editorial and Peer Review Experience

Candidates are expected to possess experience in scholarly publishing activities such as:

  • Journal peer review.
  • Editorial Board membership.
  • Associate Editor or Guest Editor roles.
  • Conference review committees.
  • Research quality assessment and manuscript evaluation.

A strong understanding of peer review procedures, editorial workflows, and publication ethics is highly desirable.

1.4 Institutional Affiliation and International Representation

To maintain the international character of the Editorial Board, applicants should:

  • Be affiliated with a recognized university, research institution, government organization, industry research center, or professional body.
  • Hold an active academic, research, or professional position.
  • Contribute to international research collaboration and academic networking.
  • Support the journal's mission of global knowledge dissemination.

Preference may be given to applicants with established international academic engagement and professional visibility.

1.5 Official Institutional Verification Requirements

To ensure transparency and authenticity of Editorial Board appointments, all applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

  • Possess an official institutional or organizational email address.
  • Personal email accounts such as Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, Outlook, Rediffmail, and similar services are generally not accepted for editorial appointments.
  • Maintain a publicly accessible professional profile on the official website of their university, institution, organization, or company.
  • The profile should clearly display:
    • Full name
    • Designation
    • Department
    • Institutional affiliation
    • Official contact information

Applications lacking verifiable institutional affiliation may not be considered.

1.6 Professional Integrity and Ethical Commitment

International Editors must demonstrate:

  • High ethical standards.
  • Academic professionalism.
  • Respect for confidentiality.
  • Objectivity and impartiality.
  • Commitment to fair editorial practices.
  • Adherence to international publication ethics principles.

2. Responsibilities of International Editors

International Editors are expected to actively contribute to the academic growth, quality assurance, and international visibility of IJERRI.

2.1 Manuscript Evaluation and Peer Review Support

International Editors may:

  • Recommend qualified reviewers.
  • Assist in reviewer selection.
  • Provide expert opinions on submitted manuscripts.
  • Support timely completion of the review process.
  • Help maintain fairness and objectivity in manuscript evaluations.

2.2 Academic Quality Assurance

International Editors are expected to:

  • Promote high academic standards.
  • Encourage publication of innovative and impactful research.
  • Support originality and scientific rigor.
  • Contribute to improving publication quality.
  • Identify emerging research trends relevant to the journal.

2.3 Editorial Development and Strategic Guidance

International Editors may assist in:

  • Reviewing journal policies.
  • Expanding the journal's scope and coverage.
  • Suggesting special issues and thematic collections.
  • Identifying emerging areas of robotics and intelligent systems research.
  • Supporting strategic development initiatives.

2.4 International Promotion and Outreach

International Editors serve as ambassadors of the journal and may:

  • Promote IJERRI within academic and professional communities.
  • Encourage high-quality manuscript submissions.
  • Establish collaborations with universities and research institutions.
  • Increase journal visibility through conferences, workshops, seminars, and professional networks.
  • Support international indexing and recognition efforts.

2.5 Ethical Oversight and Research Integrity

International Editors are expected to support ethical publishing by:

  • Monitoring adherence to publication ethics.
  • Identifying possible cases of plagiarism.
  • Reporting conflicts of interest.
  • Raising concerns regarding research misconduct.
  • Supporting corrective actions when necessary.

3. Term and Nature of Appointment

The appointment of an International Editor is typically:

  • For a fixed term of one (1) to three (3) years.
  • Renewable based on performance, contribution, and mutual agreement.
  • Honorary in nature.
  • Based on voluntary academic service and professional engagement.

International Editors are expected to remain actively involved throughout their tenure.

4. Performance Expectations

To maintain active Editorial Board membership, International Editors are encouraged to:

  • Participate in peer review activities.
  • Recommend qualified reviewers.
  • Promote the journal internationally.
  • Support special issues and editorial initiatives.
  • Respond to editorial communications in a timely manner.
  • Contribute to the journal's academic development.

Periodic reviews may be conducted to evaluate editorial engagement and contributions.

5. Conflict of Interest Policy

International Editors must disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest.

Potential conflicts may include:

  • Personal relationships with authors.
  • Academic collaborations.
  • Institutional affiliations.
  • Financial interests.
  • Professional competition.

Editors must refrain from participating in editorial decisions where impartiality could reasonably be questioned.

6. Confidentiality Requirements

International Editors must maintain strict confidentiality regarding:

  • Submitted manuscripts.
  • Reviewer identities.
  • Editorial discussions.
  • Publication decisions.
  • Unpublished research findings.

Confidential information obtained through editorial activities must not be used for personal, academic, or commercial advantage.

7. Termination of Appointment

The International Journal of Engineering Research in Robotic Intelligence (IJERRI) reserves the right to suspend or terminate an editorial appointment under circumstances including:

  • Failure to actively participate in editorial responsibilities.
  • Repeated non-responsiveness to editorial communications.
  • Violation of journal policies.
  • Breach of confidentiality.
  • Conflicts of interest not properly disclosed.
  • Academic misconduct or unethical behavior.
  • Actions that may harm the reputation or integrity of the journal.

Termination decisions shall be made by the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher after appropriate review.

8. Acceptance of Appointment

By accepting appointment as an International Editor of IJERRI, the individual agrees to:

  • Adhere to all journal policies.
  • Uphold publication ethics and academic integrity.
  • Support fair and transparent editorial practices.
  • Contribute positively to the growth and reputation of the journal.
  • Promote excellence in robotics, artificial intelligence, intelligent systems, and engineering research.

Editorial Office

International Journal of Engineering Research in Robotic Intelligence (IJERRI)
Publisher: Wissira Research Lab LLC
Carmel, Indiana, United States – 46074
Email: editor@wissira.us
Website: https://ijerri.org