Editing a journal
Guide for Journal Editors covering the role of Editor-in-Chief, editorial boards, and journal management
Resources for editors
Editors are champions for their subjects and custodians of the scientific record
Editors are champions for their subjects and custodians of the scientific record, working to build successful journals, book resources and conferences for their community. We are extremely grateful to our editors, all of whom dedicate their time and expertise to helping authors improve their manuscripts.
Editor resources
Resources & Tools
Services including reviewer finder, transfer desk, and case studies of exceptional editors
Research Integrity
How editors can ensure the integrity of everything they publish
Free e-learning courses
This collection of free e-Learning courses for Springer Nature Editors provides help for both new and experienced Editors.
Code of conduct — Journals
Standards and expectations for the role of Editor-in-Chief
Fundamentals of Peer Review
Basics of peer review, confidentiality and conflicts of interest
Research Ethics
Ethics approval, informed consent and clinical trial registration
Editor Resources
Flowcharts and template letters for common editorial situations
Plagiarism
Types of plagiarism, Crossref Similarity Check and how to take action
IRR service
The iThenticate Report & Response service for journal editors
Codes of conduct
Journals
Standards and expectations for editors of Springer Nature journals, covering editorial decisions, conflicts of interest and peer review.
Book volumes
Guidelines for editors of book volumes, including responsibilities for content quality and contributor management.
Book series
Expectations for book series editors overseeing scope, quality and strategic direction of their series.