Editor Resources
JM provides resources that help editors make consistent, evidence based decisions.
Templates and guidance support efficient review management.
Tools available to editors
Decision templates
Standardized letters for clear communication.
Ethics guidance
Policies on consent, conflicts, and integrity.
Reviewer tools
Suggestions and reminders for reviewer management.
Checklist tools
Quick checks for reporting requirements.
Statistical support
Guidance for handling complex analyses.
Editorial contacts
Direct support channels for questions.
When to contact the office
Reach out for ethics questions, reviewer challenges, or scope concerns.
Maintain consistent standards
Use templates and checklists to ensure decisions remain aligned with JM policies.
Reliable tools reduce administrative load so editors can focus on scientific quality.
Templates and guidance
Decision templates and ethics guidance help editors resolve common issues efficiently and consistently.
When to contact the office
Reach out for complex ethics questions, reviewer conflicts, or scope disputes.
Align decisions with policy
Use checklists to verify reporting elements and ensure decisions remain consistent across manuscripts.
Reduce administrative load
Standard workflows reduce time spent on routine tasks and keep reviews moving.
Balance novelty and rigor
Editors assess whether manuscripts advance memory science while meeting methodological standards. Clear judgment supports fair decisions and consistent quality.
Guide authors clearly
Decision letters should summarize strengths, prioritize revisions, and provide specific direction so authors understand next steps.
Maintain momentum
Prompt reviewer follow ups and timely decisions protect author experience and keep the journal responsive.
Use consistent tools
Templates, checklists, and clear workflows reduce administrative burden and help editors focus on scientific quality and fairness.
Access guidance quickly
The editorial office can provide clarifications on policy, ethics, or reviewer selection when needed.
Stay aligned with policy
Editorial updates help maintain consistent decisions and reduce uncertainty when new ethical questions arise.
Stay informed
Policy updates and workflow notes help editors maintain consistent standards.
Ask for support
Editors can request guidance on complex reviews or unusual ethical questions.
Use templates
Templates help deliver consistent feedback and save time.
Use shared templates
Shared templates keep decisions consistent across editors.
Ask questions
Reach out when complex cases arise.
Join the JM Editorial Community
Contribute expertise that strengthens memory research, review quality, and publishing integrity.
