Governing Body

SALT JSRH's governing body plays a crucial role in ensuring the journal's quality, ethical conduct, and adherence to its mission of promoting open access healthcare research. While the specific composition and responsibilities may differ slightly between journals, here's a general overview of what you can expect: 

Editorial Board: This group comprises renowned experts in various fields of healthcare research. They provide strategic guidance, set editorial policies, and ensure the scientific rigor and relevance of published articles.

Editor-in-Chief: Leads the editorial board, overseeing the peer-review process, making final publication decisions, and representing the journal at conferences and meetings.

Managing Editors: Support the Editor-in-Chief by managing specific sections or topics, handling submissions, and working with reviewers.

Advisory Board : Consist of additional subject matter experts or representatives from relevant institutions or organizations. They offer insights and guidance on specific research areas or strategic initiatives.

Setting and upholding ethical standards: The governing body ensures SALT JSRH adheres to international ethical guidelines like the ICMJE recommendations for research conduct, authorship, and conflict of interest disclosure.

Guiding editorial policies: They define the journal's scope, submission criteria, peer-review process, and publication ethics. This ensures consistency, fairness, and transparency for authors and reviewers.

Safeguarding scientific rigor: The governing body reviews editorial decisions and addresses any concerns about research quality, data integrity, or potential bias.

Promoting open access and research dissemination: They champion SALT JSRH's open access policy, exploring innovative ways to make healthcare knowledge freely accessible to everyone.· Maintaining financial sustainability: While not directly involved in financial decisions, they may provide guidance on resource allocation, fundraising initiatives, and ensuring the journal's long-term viability without compromising its core values. 

SALT JSRH clearly discloses the composition and roles of its governing body on the website.

Board members' affiliations and expertise are openly shared, allowing authors and reviewers to understand potential conflicts of interest.

The journal's policies and procedures are readily available, promoting transparency and accountability in decision-making. 

The SALT JSRH governing body actively engages with the research community. They welcome feedback, address concerns, and participate in discussions about open access, ethical publishing, and the future of healthcare research. This fosters trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to advancing knowledge in the field.

By having a dedicated and competent governing body, SALT JSRH strives to maintain its position as a trusted platform for high-quality, open-access healthcare research. We believe that transparency, ethical conduct, and collaborative leadership are essential for building a vibrant and impactful research ecosystem for the benefit of all.

If you have any further questions about SALT JSRH's governing body or its role in the journal's operations, please don't hesitate to ask.