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Modified on Mon, 8 Jul, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Editorial boards are an essential and valuable resource for journals, but members typically have other responsibilities and often sit on the editorial boards of competing journals. We encourage you to discuss this with your Publishing Editor, who may have additional insight on what works best for your journal's area of research.
How do you make sure you are using your board effectively?
It is important to find the right balance:
Set out clearly the expected term of service and the parameters of the role: outline duties, responsibilities and expectations.
Peer review: This is an integral part of being an editorial board member, though where possible do spread the workload. If your journal uses Sage track, check to see which reviewers are used frequently and which you have not asked for a while in order to avoid overburdening people.
Journal ambassadors: Board members should act as ambassadors for the journal, sourcing potential authors and readers and also potential subscribers in their region. They can also encourage their students and colleagues to read and cite the journal.
Editorial strategy advisors: Board members can be a huge source of inspiration and advice and are often happy to be involved in the development of the journal. Ask for their input into the future strategy of the journal, considering topics such as:
Some practical management tips:
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