| Level | Role | Typical Responsibilities | |-------|------|---------------------------| | | Sets overall editorial policy; oversees the entire journal. | | Associate Editors | Manage manuscript flow in specific subject areas; select reviewers; make recommendations. | | Section Editors | Handle niche topics (e.g., tropical diseases, health economics). | | Editorial Board (≈70 members) | Provide strategic guidance; act as ambassadors; sometimes act as reviewers. | | Reviewers | Conduct double‑blind peer review (usually 2–3 reviewers). |

| Initiative | What It Means for Authors | |------------|---------------------------| | (launched 2024) | A dedicated data‑journal companion where you can publish datasets with a DOI, increasing citation potential. | | Special Issues on Climate‑Sensitive Health | Call for papers on heat‑related morbidity, vector‑borne diseases, and resilient health systems. | | Mentorship Programme | Early‑career African researchers can be paired with senior editors for manuscript polishing. | | Video Abstracts | Authors may submit 2‑minute video summaries; these are featured on the journal’s YouTube channel and increase article reach. | | AI‑Assisted Screening | Piloting tools that flag methodological concerns early, shortening review cycles. |