Organization
Governance
Clear separation between organizational governance and editorial governance protects editorial independence.
Organizational Structure
Two clearly separated functions protect the integrity of the journal.
Board / Governing Body
Org Management
Administration
Finance
Partnerships
Membership
Events
Editorial Governance
Editor-in-Chief
Associate Editors (2)
Editorial Board (5)
External Reviewers
Editorial Independence
Editor-in-Chief has final authority over all editorial decisions.
Founders cannot direct publication or rejection of specific manuscripts.
Commercial sponsors have no influence on editorial decisions.
Financial workflow separated from editorial decision-making.
Board appointments made by Editor-in-Chief, not organizational board.
Misconduct investigated following COPE guidelines, independent of organization.