Upon receiving a manuscript assignment from the Editor-in-Chief, the HE must perform a preliminary assessment:

Below is a summarized for the handling editor role based on standard editorial workflows. 1. Initial Screening (Triage)

In academic and technical publishing, a (HE) is the primary manager of a manuscript's lifecycle, from its initial submission to the final publication decision . They act as the "steward" of the peer-review process, ensuring fairness, scientific rigor, and adherence to journal policies.