The role of an editor plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality, integrity, and overall success of an open-access journal. Here is a comprehensive list of editorial board responsibilities:
Peer Review Oversight:
Oversee the peer review process, ensuring it is rigorous, fair, and timely. Establish and uphold standards for reviewer selection and evaluation.
Decision Making:
Participate in editorial decision-making regarding manuscript acceptance, revision, or rejection. Ensure consistency and fairness in decision-making processes.
Adherence to Ethical Standards:
Uphold ethical standards and ensure the journal’s policies regarding plagiarism, data fabrication, and other ethical considerations are followed. Address and resolve any ethical concerns or conflicts of interest.
Journal Promotion and Outreach:
Contribute to the promotion and visibility of the journal within the academic and research communities. Engage in outreach activities to attract high-quality submissions.
Reviewing and Recommending Editorial Policies:
Regularly review and recommend updates to editorial policies. Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging trends in scholarly publishing.
Editorial Decision Communication:
Ensure clear and timely communication of editorial decisions to authors, providing constructive feedback when necessary.
Quality Control:
Monitor the overall quality of published content and address any issues or concerns raised by readers or authors.
Benefits of being an Editor
Being an editor for our journals can offer benefits both personally and professionally. Here are some of the key advantages:
- A special waiver on the article processing charge will be provided for your article once after the acceptance. This privilege extends beyond the journal for which you serve as an editor and applies to all SOAJ journals.
- Name and affiliation details are showcased on the journal website.
- A certificate acknowledging your role as an Editorial Board Member of the journal.
- Upon request, a certificate of review can be issued to acknowledge your contribution.