For Editors
Crafting an editorial board for Synsint Research Group journals is a meticulous process aimed at fostering excellence in peer review and journal management. Here’s how it’s done:
1. Appointment by Founder or Editor-in-Chief
- The Founder or Editor-in-Chief appoints individuals to serve on the editorial board.
- The majority of editorial board members are designated as decision editors, responsible for managing the peer review process of submitted manuscripts.
- Several special members on the editorial board oversee specific aspects of each journal but do not serve as decision editors.
2. Selection Criteria
- Candidates are selected based on their expertise in a specific field relevant to each journal’s scope.
- Geographic and topic distribution is also considered to ensure diversity and representation within the editorial board.
- Nomination by existing editorial board members may also influence the selection process.
- Other factors, such as academic credentials, professional experience, and research contributions, may also be taken into account.
3. Term of Service
- Editorial board members serve three-year terms, during which they actively contribute to each journal’s operations.
- Reappointment to a second term is typically expected, but it is not guaranteed.
4. Performance Assessment
- The performance of editorial board members is periodically assessed to ensure continued effectiveness.
- General performance data, such as the number of manuscripts handled, may be shared with the editorial board as a whole to facilitate self-assessment and benchmarking.
- More detailed performance data, such as the number of successful appeals or reviewer satisfaction metrics, are kept confidential to maintain privacy and professionalism.
5. Reappointment Decisions
- Reappointment decisions are based on the overall performance and contributions of editorial board members.
- Performance evaluations, input from the Founder or the Editor-in-Chief, and feedback from authors and reviewers may inform reappointment decisions.
- Editorial board members who consistently demonstrate dedication, integrity, and excellence in their roles are more likely to be reappointed for subsequent terms.
