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How to Edit and Manage a Successful Scholarly Journal
Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
9781035300167 Edward Elgar Publishing
Drawing on the insights and experiences of authors, editors, and publishing professionals across the humanities, arts and social sciences, this How to guide offers practical advice on how to successfully navigate scholarly journal editorial work.
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Drawing on the insights and experiences of authors, editors, and publishing professionals across the humanities, arts and social sciences, this How to guide offers practical advice on how to successfully navigate scholarly journal editorial work.
From outlining the motivations to take on editorial positions to charting the key responsibilities of an editor, this book outlines the steps to success for aspiring editors. Authors delve into the role and importance of scholarly journal editing in the contemporary academic landscape, providing guidance on the peer review process, how to manage editorial boards, and the ethical considerations of publishing. Consideration is also given to understanding and customizing manuscript management systems, how to navigate emerging publishing trends, and strategies for amplifying the impact of your journal beyond metrics. Expert authors indicate how to manage global shifts in knowledge production and journal geopolitics, emphasizing the ways editors can make a difference to society and practice.
This How to guide is an engaging resource for both seasoned editors wishing to reflect on their practices and aspiring editors taking their first steps towards this form of scholarly leadership. It is also beneficial to early career academics and academic publishing professionals looking to successfully navigate scholarly journal editorial work.
From outlining the motivations to take on editorial positions to charting the key responsibilities of an editor, this book outlines the steps to success for aspiring editors. Authors delve into the role and importance of scholarly journal editing in the contemporary academic landscape, providing guidance on the peer review process, how to manage editorial boards, and the ethical considerations of publishing. Consideration is also given to understanding and customizing manuscript management systems, how to navigate emerging publishing trends, and strategies for amplifying the impact of your journal beyond metrics. Expert authors indicate how to manage global shifts in knowledge production and journal geopolitics, emphasizing the ways editors can make a difference to society and practice.
This How to guide is an engaging resource for both seasoned editors wishing to reflect on their practices and aspiring editors taking their first steps towards this form of scholarly leadership. It is also beneficial to early career academics and academic publishing professionals looking to successfully navigate scholarly journal editorial work.
Critical Acclaim
‘At a time of ongoing turmoil in academic journal publishing norms, this book will endure - as a treasury of advice, experience and reflection - upon which journal editors can draw. For other readers, such as those starting out in seeking to publish their work in journals, or aspiring to become a journal editor, this readable book is full of sound advice and will help them to “see like an editor”’
– James D Sidaway, National University of Singapore
‘I highly recommend this book. Not only to those already in editorial positions or aspiring to lead a journal in the future but also to all those keen to reflect on the importance of knowledge communication. This is a book that goes beyond the basic ideas of journal management, challenging us to think about how the publishing system should move forward. Editors from different backgrounds and areas of research provide readers with a variety of interesting and thought-provoking perspectives. Finally, I hope this book will also be useful for publishers in their endeavour to keep improving research communication.’
– Sandro Carnicelli, University of the West of Scotland, UK
‘This is an engagingly written and insightful book. A must read for any scholar taking on the role of editing an academic journal or with an interest in better understanding how the editorial, manuscript management and review processes of journals work and how they are affected by new technological developments.’
– Jennifer Frost and Warwick Frost, La Trobe University, Australia
– James D Sidaway, National University of Singapore
‘I highly recommend this book. Not only to those already in editorial positions or aspiring to lead a journal in the future but also to all those keen to reflect on the importance of knowledge communication. This is a book that goes beyond the basic ideas of journal management, challenging us to think about how the publishing system should move forward. Editors from different backgrounds and areas of research provide readers with a variety of interesting and thought-provoking perspectives. Finally, I hope this book will also be useful for publishers in their endeavour to keep improving research communication.’
– Sandro Carnicelli, University of the West of Scotland, UK
‘This is an engagingly written and insightful book. A must read for any scholar taking on the role of editing an academic journal or with an interest in better understanding how the editorial, manuscript management and review processes of journals work and how they are affected by new technological developments.’
– Jennifer Frost and Warwick Frost, La Trobe University, Australia
Contributors
Contributors include: Matej Blazek, Gareth Butler, Kirk Denton, Derek France, Jay Gatrell, Willem Halffman, Serge P.J.M. Horbach, Iain Hay, David Higgitt, Nancy Hoalst Pullen, Catheryn Khoo, Marié Kirsten, Jan McArthur, Allison McCann, Johann Mouton, Paolo Mura, Danielle Padula, Mark Patterson, Guy M Robinson, Matthew W. Rofe, Michael Ripmeester, Katie Sanderson, Elaine Stratford, Gerti Szili, Dallen J. Timothy, Loreta Tauginienė, Marthie van Niekerk, Simon Wakeling
Contents
Contents
PART I BUILDING AND THRIVING IN YOUR EDITORSHIP
1 Leading scholarship: a guide to editing academic journals
in the humanities, arts and social sciences 2
Gerti Szili, Gareth Butler and Iain Hay
2 Why edit a journal? 9
Dallen J. Timothy
3 Becoming an editor and how to build an effective editorial
management team 19
Catheryn Khoo, Gareth Butler and Paolo Mura
4 Managing associate/commissioning editors and your
editorial board effectively 31
Guy M. Robinson
5 Guest editing journal special issues: triumphs, tribulations
and tips to maximise the former and minimise the latter 47
Matthew W. Rofe and Michael Ripmeester
6 Understanding and customising manuscript management
systems as a journal editor 59
Allison McCann
7 Designing journal peer review: diverse expectations,
procedures and concerns 68
Willem Halffman and Serge P. J. M. Horbach
8 Rebound and renewal: strategies and tactics for journal
revitalisation 79
Jay Gatrell, Nancy Hoalst-Pullen and Mark W. Patterson
PART II MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES IN JOURNAL EDITING
9 Working with authors to improve their journal manuscripts 97
David Higgitt and Derek France
10 Open access: definitions, issues and trends 108
Simon Wakeling
11 Empowering editors to select the right publisher and
software for their journals 120
Gerti Szili, Katie Sanderson and Danielle Padula
12 Identifying ethical malpractice by authors and journal editors 127
Loreta Tauginienė
13 Questionable (including predatory) publisher and
publishing behaviours 136
Johann Mouton and Marthie van Niekerk
14 Navigating your journal through a dynamic academic
publishing landscape: an evolutionary case study 146
Marié Kirsten
15 How as an editor to manage global shifts in knowledge
production and journal geopolitics 158
Elaine Stratford
16 Managing an academic journal with care 169
Matej Blazek
17 How to make a difference to society and practice through
your journal 180
Jan McArthur
18 Reflecting on editorial transitions: the case of Modern
Chinese Literature and Culture 193
Kirk A. Denton
Index 202
PART I BUILDING AND THRIVING IN YOUR EDITORSHIP
1 Leading scholarship: a guide to editing academic journals
in the humanities, arts and social sciences 2
Gerti Szili, Gareth Butler and Iain Hay
2 Why edit a journal? 9
Dallen J. Timothy
3 Becoming an editor and how to build an effective editorial
management team 19
Catheryn Khoo, Gareth Butler and Paolo Mura
4 Managing associate/commissioning editors and your
editorial board effectively 31
Guy M. Robinson
5 Guest editing journal special issues: triumphs, tribulations
and tips to maximise the former and minimise the latter 47
Matthew W. Rofe and Michael Ripmeester
6 Understanding and customising manuscript management
systems as a journal editor 59
Allison McCann
7 Designing journal peer review: diverse expectations,
procedures and concerns 68
Willem Halffman and Serge P. J. M. Horbach
8 Rebound and renewal: strategies and tactics for journal
revitalisation 79
Jay Gatrell, Nancy Hoalst-Pullen and Mark W. Patterson
PART II MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES IN JOURNAL EDITING
9 Working with authors to improve their journal manuscripts 97
David Higgitt and Derek France
10 Open access: definitions, issues and trends 108
Simon Wakeling
11 Empowering editors to select the right publisher and
software for their journals 120
Gerti Szili, Katie Sanderson and Danielle Padula
12 Identifying ethical malpractice by authors and journal editors 127
Loreta Tauginienė
13 Questionable (including predatory) publisher and
publishing behaviours 136
Johann Mouton and Marthie van Niekerk
14 Navigating your journal through a dynamic academic
publishing landscape: an evolutionary case study 146
Marié Kirsten
15 How as an editor to manage global shifts in knowledge
production and journal geopolitics 158
Elaine Stratford
16 Managing an academic journal with care 169
Matej Blazek
17 How to make a difference to society and practice through
your journal 180
Jan McArthur
18 Reflecting on editorial transitions: the case of Modern
Chinese Literature and Culture 193
Kirk A. Denton
Index 202
