Open Access
We would like to inform you that with the Open Access approach, published material can be accessed for free without any subscription charge. Our mission at JEI is to provide the latest research easily and quickly accessible to all, regardless of location or background. Our content is distributed under a Creative Commons open access license to ensure optimal availability.
To continue to provide this service, we finance the publication process through article processing charges (APC). These are to be covered by the authors and their institutions, and they typically cover the cost of managing the peer review process, professional copy-editing, and promoting the research that has been published. It is important to note that JEI currently has no other source of income.
Open Access provides a fantastic opportunity for authors to reach a wider audience with their research papers. It has been shown that open access papers may receive more citations than non-open access papers.
Editor-in-Chief Responsibilities
The Editor-in-Chief is a committed advocate for the journal and their field of expertise. They oversee journal activities, with the goal of ensuring the success of the journal within the scientific community. The Editor-in-Chief is accountable for the scientific quality and advancement of the journal. The Editor-in-Chief is expected to maintain communication with the Editorial Board and support the Editorial Office in managing the journal. The initial term is for 2 years, during which time the Editor-in-Chief will:
- Serve as an ambassador for the journal;
- Make scientific decisions regarding the journal’s scope;
- Invite distinguished scientists to become Editorial Board members;
- Recommend topics for Special Issues;
- Provide assistance and guidance to Section Editors-in-Chief, Editorial Board Members, and Editorial Staff as needed;
- Maintain oversight of the editorial process for individual manuscripts (primarily by making the final determination of whether a paper can be published after peer-review and revisions);
- Comprehend, lead, and uphold JEI’s peer review and ethics guidelines;
Editorial Board Responsibilities
As Editorial Board Members, you hold the power to make impactful decisions in your field of expertise. Moreover, you have the opportunity to shape the discourse on special issues related to your research interests. Your initial two-year term is a chance to make a difference by:
- Being at the forefront of evaluating new submissions related to your field;
- Empowering the creation of at least one Special Issue on a topic that’s important to you – or overseeing one that’s relevant to your research field;
- Encouraging and cultivating a community of experts and young scholars to contribute to your cause;
- Offering valuable insights to the journal’s policies;
- Championing the journal among your peers and at conferences;
- Collaborating with the Board to devise inventive development strategies;
- Providing essential feedback by reviewing manuscripts.
Guest Editor Responsibilities
As a Guest Editor, you hold a significant responsibility in editing Special Issues. We highly encourage you to invite fellow colleagues from your research field to contribute and collaborate with scholars worldwide. To ensure the success of your Special Issue, your main responsibilities include:
- Crafting an enticing title, aim & scope, summary, and keywords
- Providing a list of potential contributors
- Pre-screening and supervising the entire peer-review process, as well as making crucial decisions on new submissions within your Special Issue
- Promoting your Special Issue at conferences, on social media, and other relevant platforms.
Remember, your hard work and dedication as a Guest Editor can make a significant impact on the academic community. Let’s work together to make your Special Issue a success!