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Join Bentham Science Publishers as a Guest Thematic Issue Editor
Position Overview:
We invite distinguished researchers and scientists to join us as Guest Topical Issue Editors within our STM (Science, Technology, and Medicine) publishing portfolio, leading a thematic issue in a research area that aligns closely with their field of expertise and contributes to advancing high-quality scholarly communication.
The candidates for the Guest Thematic Issue Editor position should have a proven track record of scholarly publishing and organizing a Topical Issue, and they should be able to assemble a collection of high-quality research/review articles related to their section.
Key Responsibilities:Developing a comprehensive proposal for a special issue, highlighting its importance and detailing prospective contributors.
Collaborating with possible co-editors to effectively organize the special issue and coordinate with authors, ensuring a smooth editorial process.
Inviting contributors from diverse regions, focusing on those with a proven publication record.
Promoting the special issue to enhance its visibility and impact.
*The Article Processing Charges (APC) are offered with a discount to facilitate Open Access publishing by the authors.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Ph.D. in related fields
• A valid Scopus ID.
• Prior experience in publishing guest-edited thematic issues in peer-reviewed journals.
• They must have a list of scholarly authors who can consent to contribute research / review articles in the thematic issue(s) proposed by the Topical Issue.
• Strong networks within the research community.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with scientific publication and peer review processes.
Benefits:
• An honorarium to support thematic issue promotion and academic & research endeavors
• Rapid publication of the special issue, with articles going online within 30 days of acceptance.• Full APC waiver for an article authored by the Topical Issue.
• A free online subscription to all articles published in the journal during the year.
Location:
This is a remote opportunity, offering flexibility and convenience.
How To Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV along with their Scopus Author ID.
Special Instructions:
• Each author/co-author is welcome to contribute one paper to the Topical Issue.
• Contributions must adhere to topics approved by the Editor-in-Chief.
• Manuscript submission extensions will be limited to 60 days.
Additional Offer:
In our ongoing efforts to expand our Editorial team, we are pleased to offer the successful Guest Editors a potential for advancement within the Editorial Board. Based on qualifications and contributions, outstanding editors may be considered for prestigious positions on our Editorial Board.
*The provision of Scopus ID is a MUST for the application to be shortlisted.
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