Responsibilities of Board Members

Role:

Editorial Board Members play a crucial role in the publication process of a journal. They are responsible for ensuring the quality, validity, and relevance of the articles published in the journal.

Responsibilities:

  • Manuscript Review: Editorial Board Members are responsible for reviewing manuscripts submitted to the journal. They will evaluate the manuscripts based on their technical merit, validity, and relevance to the journal's scope.
  • Peer Review Process: Editorial Board Members will participate in the peer review process by providing constructive feedback to authors. They will ensure that the review process is fair, unbiased, and timely.
  • Manuscript Selection: Editorial Board Members will recommend manuscripts for publication based on their quality, validity, and relevance.
  • Journal Development: Editorial Board Members will provide input on the journal's development, including suggestions for special issues, guest editors, and new initiatives.
  • Author Guidelines: Editorial Board Members will ensure that authors comply with the journal's guidelines and policies.
  • Conflict of Interest: Editorial Board Members will disclose any conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from the review process if necessary.
  • Timely Response: Editorial Board Members will respond promptly to requests from the Editor-in-Chief and other editorial team members.
  • Maintaining Confidentiality: Editorial Board Members will maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts and the review process.
  • Adhering to Ethical Standards: Editorial Board Members will adhere to the highest ethical standards and avoid any behavior that could be considered unethical or unprofessional.

Benefits:

  • Recognition: Editorial Board Members will be recognized on the journal's website and in print.
  • Networking Opportunities: Editorial Board Members will have opportunities to network with other experts in their field.
  • Access to Latest Research: Editorial Board Members will have access to the latest research in their field.
  • Professional Development: Editorial Board Members will have opportunities to develop their skills and expertise in editorial work.

Term:

  • The term of an Editorial Board Member is typically 4-5 years, renewable based on performance and mutual agreement.

Expectations:

  • Time Commitment: Editorial Board Members are expected to devote a minimum of 2-3 hours per month to editorial work.
  • Performance Metrics: Editorial Board Members will be evaluated based on their performance metrics, including the number of manuscripts reviewed, the quality of reviews, and their responsiveness to requests.

By serving as an Editorial Board Member, individuals can contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their field, develop their skills and expertise, and network with other experts.