Editorial Governance and Appointment Policy

Archives of Veterinary Medicine is published by the Scientific Veterinary Institute “Novi Sad”, an independent public research institution. The journal operates within a clearly defined governance framework designed to ensure academic integrity, editorial independence, institutional oversight, and transparency in appointment procedures.

Institutional Oversight

The Scientific Council of the Scientific Veterinary Institute “Novi Sad” is an independent academic body composed of senior researchers holding the highest scientific rank (Scientific Advisers / Principal Research Fellows), elected in accordance with the Institute’s Statute.

The Scientific Council meets regularly and includes Archives of Veterinary Medicine as a standing agenda item. During its sessions, strategic, scientific, and policy-related matters concerning the journal are reviewed and discussed.

The Scientific Council provides institutional oversight while fully respecting the editorial independence of the journal.

Appointment of the Editor-in-Chief

The Editor-in-Chief is proposed by the Scientific Council and appointed with the approval of the Director of the Scientific Veterinary Institute “Novi Sad”.

The Editor-in-Chief is appointed for a five (5) year term, with the possibility of renewal.

The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for:

Ensuring scientific quality and editorial integrity;

Overseeing the peer-review process;

Proposing the composition of the Editorial Team and Advisory Board;

Representing the journal within the international academic community;

Ensuring compliance with ethical and publishing standards.

Editorial decisions regarding manuscript evaluation, acceptance, revision, or rejection are made independently by the Editor-in-Chief and the editorial team, in accordance with the journal’s peer-review procedures and ethical policies.

Appointment of the Editorial Board

Members of the Editorial Board are proposed by the Editor-in-Chief and submitted to the Scientific Council for approval.

Editorial Board members are appointed for a four (5) year term, with the possibility of renewal based on active contribution and the strategic needs of the journal.

The composition of the Editorial Board reflects:

Scientific excellence and recognized expertise;

Thematic alignment with the journal’s scope;

International diversity;

Experience in peer review and scholarly publishing.

Responsibilities of Editorial Board Members

Editorial Board members are expected to:

Contribute actively to the peer-review process;

Review manuscripts within their field of expertise;

Recommend qualified and independent reviewers when appropriate;

Advise on editorial policy and strategic development;

Promote the journal within the scientific community.

Active participation is considered in decisions regarding renewal of membership.

Appointment of the Advisory Board

Members of the Advisory Board are proposed by the Editor-in-Chief and approved by the Scientific Council.

Advisory Board members are appointed for a four (5) year term, with the possibility of renewal.

The Advisory Board consists of distinguished researchers who provide strategic guidance and contribute to the long-term scientific development and international positioning of the journal.

Advisory Board members may:

Provide expert advice on thematic direction;

Support international visibility and collaboration;

Contribute to strengthening the academic reputation of the journal.

Commitment to Editorial Independence

While the journal operates within the institutional framework of the Scientific Veterinary Institute “Novi Sad”, all editorial decisions are made independently by the Editor-in-Chief and the editorial team. Institutional bodies do not interfere in individual manuscript decisions.

This governance model ensures transparency, accountability, and adherence to international standards of scholarly publishing.