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The Role of Academic Editors

The academic editors play a critical role in the dissemination of scientific knowledge. They are responsible for determining which manuscripts meet the criteria for scientific excellence and relevance to the target readership. The academic editors also need to address ethical considerations related to research and ensure that the publication does not compromise the interests of readers or the public. Editorial decisions must remain unbiased and free from the influence of a manuscript’s origin, including the author’s nationality, ethnicity, political affiliations, race, or religion. 

Academic editors work closely with the publisher to identify and develop emerging, high-impact topics. Their duties include actively soliciting comprehensive research and review papers, ensuring a rigorous and timely peer-review process, and enhancing the journal’s visibility within the scientific community. We are committed to developing journals into influential platforms for scientific discourse and scholarly publishing. Collaboration between academic editors and publishers is crucial, encompassing various duties and shared responsibilities, as detailed in Scilight Press’s Publication Ethics policies.

Executive Advisor

The Executive Advisor is the representative of IAGR [Society that owns this Journal] who serves as the principal architect of the journal’s strategic direction and scientific content. Together with the Society [IAGR] and the publishing partner Scilight, the Executive Advisor defines the journal’s scope and policies and works closely with the Society, Publisher Scilight, Editors-in-Chief, and Editorial Board in leading the Journal, and providing expert guidance and advise on all matters related to the Journal’s administrative and scientific management.

Managing Editor 

The Managing Editor is the Head of the Editorial Office headquarters and works closely with the Executive Advisor and Editorial Secretary supporting all matters related to the Journal management administration, serving as an important link to the Society.

Editorial Secretary

The Editorial Secretary manages the Editorial Office of the Society [IAGR] and routes all submissions to the Journal to appropriate Editors-in-Chief/Associate Editors for review processing and decisions.  The Editorial Secretary handles all the correspondence related to the submissions to the Journal and works closely with the Executive Advisor and Editors-in-Chief.

Editor-in-Chief

The Editors-in-Chief are scientists with notable leadership and academic influence, and are tasked with maintaining the journal’s scientific quality and guiding its development in collaboration with the Executive Advisor and Editorial Board,The Editors-in-Chief select submissions that meet the journal’s quality standards and align with its scope for peer review, and promote the journal at conferences and events to support its growth. Final decisions on manuscripts are generally made by the Editors-in-Chief or an academic editor/Associate Editor authorized by the Editor-in-Chief.

Editor-at-Large

The Editor-at-Large works with the Editor-in-Chief for the journal development strategy and policy guidance. As distinguished academics, Editor-at-Large members are authorized to participate in final manuscript decisions within their area of expertise, particularly for conflict of interest or dispute cases, and are encouraged to promote the journal in professional and public forums.

Associate Editor

The Associate Editors assist the Editors-in-Chief in selecting topics, journal content, and contributors for upcoming issues, commissioning expert contributions, and ensuring efficient peer review. Their responsibilities include managing the review process, communicating with the Editor-in-Chief to identify suitable reviewers, tracking manuscripts through peer review stages, assisting authors and reviewers with submissions, and securing publication agreements for accepted manuscripts.

Editorial Board

Editorial Board members evaluate the quality and originality of submissions, solicit significant papers, promote the journal, and provide guidance on journal policies and strategies. In some cases, they may be authorized to participate in final manuscript decisions within their area of expertise. They support the Editor-in-Chief by reviewing manuscripts, enhancing the journal’s reputation through engagement with the scientific community, and attending board meetings.

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