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When a journal does not provide clear information about the APC on its website, but informs the author of the amount only after acceptance, the author finds the charges…
- Kakoli Majumder
- September 29, 2015
Most editors have to constantly communicate with editors, authors, and reviewers. The Publications Department at the American Geophysical Union came up with and…
- Editage Insights
- September 8, 2015
One of ISMTE's missions is to enhance the professional roles of those who manage peer review and Editorial Offices for academic and scholarly journals. In this article,…
- Editage Insights
- July 13, 2015
Most authors find it difficult to handle peer reviewer comments. On the other hand, they find it equally difficult to step into the shoes of reviewers themselves. This…
- Sandra V. Kotsis
- July 6, 2015
What happens when a journal credits someone else for an article instead of the actual author? Such production errors can occur at the time of publication. But what is…
- Kakoli Majumder
- July 3, 2015
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By getting your journal indexed in a well-known database, you can increase its visibility, accessibility, and readership. This post provides an overview of indexing and…
- Jayashree Rajagopalan
- May 20, 2015
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Journal editors face various challenges while appointing reviewers. This post discusses these challenges and how editors deal with them.
- Dr. Helle V. Goldman
- April 8, 2015
Peer reviewers are supposed to be the gatekeepers of science, but unfortunately, sometimes peer reviewers are also guilty of misconduct. This case study tracks an…
- Kakoli Majumder
- November 28, 2014
This article shares some great tips for regional or local journals that are looking to expand their scope and become international so that they can reach out to a global…
- Jayashree Rajagopalan
- October 27, 2014
This post, co-authored by Sylwia B. Ufnalska and Arjan K.S. Polderman, drafts a list of golden rules for editors.
- Sylwia Ufnalska
- October 8, 2014