Join Bentham Science Publishers as a Section Editor for the journal, "The Open Agriculture Journal".
Position Overview:
We invite researchers and scientists to join us as Section Editor (Special Issues) for the journal, "The Open Agriculture Journal", to contribute to a research area (section) most relevant to their field of expertise.
The candidates for the Section Editor position should have a proven track record of scholarly publishing and organizing special issues, and they should be able to assemble a collection of high-quality research/review articles related to their section.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop a comprehensive proposal for a special issue relevant to their research section underlining its importance and the information of prospective contributors.
Invite senior scholarly authors with high h-index scores, preferably from technologically advanced countries, to publish articles in the special issue.
Ensure that the contributing authors are committed to the Open Access mode of publishing and can cover the Article Processing Charges (APC).
Oversee manuscript submissions for adherence to the scope of the issue and the journal.
Utilize the offered honorarium to promote the special issue within the scientific community.
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 Section Editor.
Strong networks within the research community.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Familiarity with scientific publication and peer review processes.
An honorarium to support thematic issue promotion and academic & research endeavours.
Rapid publication of the special issue, with articles going online within 30 days of acceptance.
Full APC waiver for an article authored by the Section Editor.
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 CVs, list of publications, and a special issue proposal by 30th December 2024.
The proposal should include the title and scope of the special issue, relevant keywords, sub-topics, and preferably, the article titles, a list of potential contributors, and article submission deadlines.
Special Instructions:
Each author/co-author is welcome to contribute one paper to the special 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 Section 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.
Please Note: If interested in publishing scholarly articles in Bentham journals, you can submit here:
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