Editor Guidelines

Notation TrendPlus Publication recognizes the crucial role editors play in ensuring the quality, integrity, and impact of published books and edited volumes. These guidelines outline the responsibilities and best practices for editors who lead multi-author projects.

1. Role of the Editor

Editors serve as the intellectual leaders and coordinators of an edited volume. Their primary responsibilities include:

  • Defining the scope and objectives of the book.

  • Recruiting qualified contributors for chapters.

  • Ensuring academic and ethical quality throughout the volume.

  • Acting as the main point of contact between authors and the publisher.

2. Responsibilities of Editors

a) Planning the Volume

  • Prepare a book proposal including rationale, objectives, target audience, and tentative contents.

  • Ensure that chapter topics align with the theme and add value to the field.

  • Develop a realistic timeline for chapter submission, review, and final delivery.

b) Managing Authors

  • Invite authors with expertise in the relevant subject area.

  • Communicate author guidelines clearly (formatting, word limits, citation style).

  • Collect abstracts/extended summaries before full chapters, if needed, to check fit.

  • Provide regular updates and reminders to authors to meet deadlines.

c) Peer Review Coordination

  • Suggest or identify potential reviewers for submitted chapters.

  • Ensure the double-blind peer review process is followed.

  • Provide constructive feedback to authors based on reviewer comments.

  • Make recommendations to the publisher on acceptance, revision, or rejection.

d) Quality Assurance

  • Check all chapters for originality (plagiarism below 10–15%).

  • Verify proper citation of sources and compliance with ethical standards.

  • Ensure consistency of writing style, formatting, and referencing across chapters.

  • Review figures, tables, and illustrations for quality (minimum 300 DPI).

e) Final Manuscript Preparation

  • Organize chapters in logical order, ensuring coherence across the volume.

  • Provide an editorial introduction summarizing the scope and significance of the book.

  • Submit a complete manuscript (chapters, references, permissions, bios).

  • Approve final proofs before publication.

3. Ethical Responsibilities

  • Maintain confidentiality of submissions and reviews.

  • Avoid conflicts of interest (do not include chapters where impartiality is compromised).

  • Uphold integrity, fairness, and inclusivity in selection of contributors.

  • Ensure that research involving humans/animals has proper ethics clearance.

4. Collaboration with Publisher

  • Work closely with Notation TrendPlus Publication’s editorial team during:

    • Proposal evaluation

    • Review management

    • Copyediting and typesetting

    • Proof correction and indexing

  • Participate in the promotion and dissemination of the published volume.

 

5. Recognition & Benefits

Editors will receive:

  • Formal Certificate of Editorship from Notation TrendPlus Publication.

  • Recognition in the published book (title page, preface, and website).

  • Complimentary e-copy of the published book.

  • Discounted rates for print copies and future publications.