Guidelines for Editors

Editorial review at PLOS Computational Biology 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

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Reassignments

• Quick Guide: Handling Reassignments

Additional Resources

• Publication Ethics FAQ for Editorial Board Members
• Observational Studies Quality Assessment Tool
• Quick Guide: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Contacts

For manuscript inquiries, ploscompbiol@plos.org

For support or feedback about your role, edboardsupport@plos.org

To recommend a colleague to the Board, edboardmgmt@plos.org

Resignation

To resign from the Editorial Board, email ploscompbiol@plos.org

Section Editor Resources

The PLOS Computational Biology Section Editor Guide contains guidance and Editorial Manager steps to support you in your SE role.

 Navigating Editorial Manager Videos for Section Editors

• Assigning Editors
• Inviting Reviewers
• Submitting a Decision