Proposed principles
Editorial decisions should be based on the quality and relevance of the work, avoiding bias related to gender or other personal circumstances unrelated to academic assessment.
Recommended practices
Encourage diverse participation in editorial teams and review processes, use respectful language and review the representation of study participants. Where sex or gender is relevant to the research, explain how it was considered in the design and interpretation of results.
Awaiting editorial approval: monitoring mechanisms and procedures for handling concerns.