by Leah Kristensen | Oct 30, 2017 | For Journal Editors, Peer Review
Inviting external reviewers: how many? when? Upon receiving a new manuscript, a chain reaction is set into motion. The editorial staff will typically contact an Editor-in-Chief, and either this editor or an Associate Editor will then be responsible for inviting...
by Leah Kristensen | Oct 27, 2017 | Peer Review, Quick Tips for Journal Editors
Deciding your journal’s Review Time There has been a big push over the last 10 years to get academic work published as quickly as possible. As time to publication becomes more and more critical, there is a trend to make review times shorter now than before. How...
by Leah Kristensen | Oct 20, 2017 | For Journal Editors, Peer Review
When is an online editorial management system necessary? Many academic journal editors struggle with the question of whether it is necessary to convert to a web-based peer review system. While it’s no secret that the peer review process can be heavy on...
by Leah Kristensen | Oct 19, 2017 | For Journal Editors, Peer Review
Single blind, Double blind or open? When it comes to choosing the reviewer confidentiality for your journal, there are typically three options: Single Blind, Double Blind and Open. A short description of the pros and cons of each follows: Single blind In a “Single...
by Leah Kristensen | Oct 19, 2017 | For Journal Editors, Peer Review
Co-editors: how do I choose the ideal number? Many journal editors struggle with deciding exactly how many “associate” or “co-editors” are needed for their journal. Examining two factors may ultimately help determine that ideal number. Take a...
