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Joining an Early Career Researcher Editorial Board: My Experience

Joining the editorial board of an academic journal might seem unattainable for early career researchers – but as Alejandro Ortiz-Hernández tells us, getting involved with a journal is a great way to develop new skills and grow your career. Here’s what he had to say.

Author ServicesRachel WolfeAugust 11, 2023early career researcher, editorial board, TAID, medical students

Peer review: how can early career researchers get involved?

One of the biggest challenges journal editors face is sourcing reviewers. The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic has made this challenge even more pronounced as journal submissions have risen but the number of academics available to review has not. However, many early career researchers are keen to gain experience of reviewing but are not being invited to review. To bridge this gap, SAGE is taking some steps to make peer review more accessible to junior researchers.

Read Human Relations; every paper should have a soul

The scope of Human Relations is very broad and I am particularly positive about this. A recent analysis of the characteristics of published articles shows that about forty percent of articles use qualitative methods, forty percent use quantitative methods and twenty percent of them are conceptual.

Running successful virtual editorial board meetings

Utilising the experience and knowledge of your editorial board is key to any successful journal development strategy and holding editorial board meetings is a great way to bring the board together to collaborate, plan and strategise. By holding these virtually using conference call software, you facilitate the attendance of as many board members as possible!