Editorial Team

Editorial Board

An Editorial Board is a group of experts who advise on journal policy, scope, and direction. They also assist in peer review, identify potential authors and topics for special issues, and promote the journal. Essentially, they act as ambassadors for the journal, helping to enhance its quality and reputation. 

Key Functions of an Editorial Board:

  • Peer Review: They handle submitted manuscripts, either directly or through assigning reviewers, and provide feedback to authors. 
  • Journal Policy and Scope: They advise on the journal's overall direction, including subject matter and target audience. 
  • Attracting Authors and Submissions: They promote the journal to encourage submissions from high-quality researchers. 
  • Identifying Topics: They suggest new topics for special issues, commissioned reviews, and commentaries. 
  • Advising on Editorial Decisions: They assist the editor in resolving issues like plagiarism claims and conflicting reviewer opinions. 
  • Journal Promotion: They endorse the journal to potential authors, readers, and subscribers. 
  • Content Creation: They may contribute to the journal by writing editorials and other short articles. 
  • Board Member Selection: They may be involved in identifying and recruiting new editorial board members. 

Editor-in-Chief   

An editor-in-chief is the top-level editor of a publication, responsible for the overall content, direction, and quality of the publication. They oversee all aspects of the editorial process, including managing staff, delegating tasks, and making final decisions on content. In essence, they are the leader of the editorial team and the face of the publication.

An editor-in-chief, nominated by the president and confirmed by the board of directors. Each editor-in-chief serves a three-year term and may be reappointed for a second term. These persons have overall responsibility for all publications of the respective societies.

Responsibilities:

  • Editorial Leadership: Sets the tone, direction, and overall vision for the publication. 
  • Content Strategy: Develops and implements content strategies to align with the publication's goals. 
  • Quality Control: Ensures the accuracy, clarity, and quality of all content. 
  • Staff Management: Oversees and manages the editorial team, including hiring, training, and evaluating staff. 
  • Decision Making: Makes final decisions on content, including which stories to publish, how to approach them, and what to say. 
  • Brand Consistency: Ensures that the publication maintains a consistent brand voice and style. 
  • Reader Engagement: Works to increase reader engagement and satisfaction. 
  • Collaboration: Works with other departments, such as marketing and sales, to promote the publication and its content. 
  • Industry Knowledge: Stays up-to-date on current industry trends and developments

 

 

Editorial Manager

Editorial Managers play a pivotal role in shaping the voice and direction of content within a publication or organization. They oversee the editorial process from concept to publication, ensuring that content aligns with the organization's standards, goals, and audience expectations.

The journal editor, who serves as chair of the journal’s editorial board, is nominated by the president of the university and confirmed by the board of directors. The editor serves for a three-year term and may be reappointed for a second term. The editor is responsible for the overall quality of the journal’s content and implements policy decisions approved by the board of directors. The editor and editorial board oversee procedures for manuscript submission, acceptance, rejection, and publication, as well as the criteria for review and referee of papers. The editor delegates editorial duties to other members of the editorial board and takes an active part in defining the journal’s aims, scope, policies, and editorial coverage. The editor prepares an annual report for the president of the university describing the journal status and recommendations for changes.

Technical Editors

  • Technical editors are nominated by the journal editor and appointed by the editor-in-chief on behalf of the president(s). As with the duties of editor, the duties of technical editors vary from journal to journal. Some journals have no technical editors.
  • Most technical editors are responsible for rejecting manuscripts, and some also hold the authority to approve manuscripts for publication. The technical editor serves for a three-year term and may be reappointed for a second term.
  • Technical editors work under the direction of the journal editor and are responsible for the technical and intellectual content of the journal in their assigned areas. They direct the work of associate editors in reviewing and evaluating the manuscripts submitted to the journal.
  • Technical editors maintain the overall responsibility for determining that in-depth and timely reviews are obtained from knowledgeable scientists. Technical editors also are responsible for taking an active interest in assisting the editor to define the journal’s aims, policies, and editorial coverage and in recruiting members for the editorial board.

 International Advisory

An International Advisory Board (IAB) for a journal is a group of external experts who advise on the journal's strategic direction and help ensure its international relevance and quality. They may provide second opinions on manuscripts, promote the journal, and suggest topics for future issues.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Advice: IAB members provide guidance on the journal's long-term vision and objectives, helping the editorial board to stay aligned with evolving trends and research priorities. 
  • Manuscript Review: They may be asked to review manuscripts, especially when disagreements arise among regular reviewers or to ensure a broader perspective on submissions. 
  • Promotion and Outreach: IAB members act as ambassadors for the journal, helping to promote it to a wider audience and encourage submissions. 
  • Topic Suggestions: They may suggest relevant and timely topics for special issues or articles. 
  • Ensuring International Reach: IAB members, often from diverse geographic and disciplinary backgrounds, help to ensure the journal's international perspective and relevance. 
  • Quality Assurance: They may provide feedback on published articles and contribute to improving the journal's quality. 
  • Recruiting Reviewers: IAB members can assist in identifying and recruiting qualified peer reviewers. 
  • Supporting the Editorial Board: They provide guidance and support to the editorial board in various aspects of the journal's operations. 

Membership:

  • IAB members are typically prominent scholars and practitioners in the relevant field. 
  • They may be from different institutions and countries. 
  • Their expertise and experience are valued in guiding the journal's development and ensuring its international standing.