Associate Editor: Role and Responsibilities
The Associate Editor (AE) at Brieflands STM Publisher plays a crucial support role for the Editor-in-Chief (EIC) in the manuscript review process. The key responsibilities of an AE include:
Inviting Reviewers
The AE is responsible for identifying and inviting suitable reviewers for each manuscript. This involves selecting experts in the field who can provide valuable feedback.
Submitting Comments on the Review Process
After reviewing the comments provided by reviewers, the AE submits their own comments and recommendations on the manuscript. This helps guide the editorial decision-making process.
Managing Review Quality
If the AE determines that a manuscript’s review is insufficient, they have the authority to mark it as such and return it to the state where additional reviewers are needed.
Review Status Tracking
The AE can access a comprehensive list of reviewers, including their status, decisions, and time frames. This allows for effective monitoring and management of the review process.
Detailed Review Access
By clicking the “See Review” button, the AE can view the complete review forms submitted by each reviewer, ensuring a thorough understanding of their feedback.
Reviewer Management
The AE has the capability to uninvite reviewers if necessary, send reminders to ensure timely reviews, and review comments from other reviewers via the "Peer Review" table.
The AE plays an integral role in ensuring that the manuscript review process is efficient, fair, and thorough, ultimately contributing to the high standards of publication at Brieflands STM Publisher.