Guidelines for Editors
Editorial review at PLOS Genetics is run by an international Editorial Board comprised of working researchers under the leadership of the Editors-in-Chief. The Editorial Board is part of the larger PLOS Editorial Board community and upholds the Code of Conduct for Editorial Board Members.
The Editorial Board includes Section Editors with high-level oversight of the peer review process, and Academic Editors who directly manage the peer review process.
Academic Editor Resources
Getting Started
PLOS Code of Conduct for Editorial Board Members
Invitations to Handle Manuscripts
Initial Evaluation
Helpful Links
- Journal Information, including scope and criteria for publication
- Editorial and Publishing Policies
- What We Publish
- Submission Guidelines
Finding and Securing Reviewers
Video Tutorial
Assessing Reviews and Making Decisions
Additional Quick Guides
- Interactive: An Editor's Guide to Adjudicating Decisions
Helpful Links
- Journal Information, including scope and criteria for publication
- Ethical Publishing Practice
- Guidelines for Reviewers
More
Reassignments
- Quick Guide: Handling Reassignments
Additional Resources
Contacts
For manuscript inquiries, [email protected]
For support or feedback about your role, [email protected]
To recommend a colleague to the Board, [email protected]
Resignation
To resign from the Editorial Board, email [email protected]
Section Editor Resources
Navigating Editorial Manager Videos for Section Editors