Meet the Team

The role consists of:

> Proof-read and correct manuscripts and texts for spelling, grammar and punctuation errors;

> verify factual correctness of information (e.g. dates and statistics);

> check text for style, readability;

rewrite text to improve clarity and readability.

Location: can be done remotely. Occasional (bi-weekly) meetings in person or online.

Skills and requirements:

> professional with a high level of skill in written UK English;

> familiar with the proofreading techniques and tools;

> pay attention to details;

> able and willing to work within deadlines;

native English or Proficiency level.

Qualifications: graduate degree.

Time Commitment: The hours for this role vary, minimum 3 hours per week on average, depending on the project.

The role consists of:

> Reviewers participate in the journal’s double-blind peer-review system as experts in an article’s research field.

> They have specialist knowledge on the subject matter, and they provide feedback and comment on the suitability of manuscripts for publication, specifically stating the revision required to Assistant Editors.

> Reviewing assigned manuscripts according to the Reviewing Policy and Reviewer Guidelines, on the OJS platform (fully completing the Reviewer Form);

> Maintaining the quality and integrity of the journal by identifying invalid research and ensuring that manuscripts retain the rigorous standards of the scientific process;

> Determining the scientific merit, originality, and scope of the submitted manuscript; 

> Providing feedback via the OJS platform that identifies revision needs of the manuscript and which recommends its editorial status (i.e. requires revision, resubmission, acceptance or rejection) for publication;  

> Informing the Editor-in-Chief if there is any potential conflict of interest – personal, financial or otherwise;

> Timely notification of their ability to review assigned manuscripts, and timely submission of their review of the manuscript. 

Location: remote.

Skills and requirements:

> demonstrable experience in academic writing and reviewing at scholarly publications;

> excellent time-management skills

> able to give constructive feedback

> ability to meet the time demands of the position is required

> English language skills: Proficiency.

Qualifications: Phd or DLA or demonstrable experience in research.

Time Commitment: The hours for this role vary, the Contributor can provide (a minimum of four (4) hours per week on average.

The role consists of:

> The Associate Editor generally supports the Editor-in-Chief with maintaining high standards and improving the ranking, indexation and status of the journal.

> Ensuring the appropriate implementation of all the policies and guidelines of the journal. This includes maintaining a culture of fairness, objectivity, honesty and transparency, among all staff, volunteers and submitting authors; 

> Ensuring that all publications are in line with the journal’s scope and aims of the journal.

> Regularly liaising with the Editorial Board, as the primary contact person, and being sufficiently responsive to their offered advice and recommendations;   

> Assisting the Editor-in-Chief with revising the roles and responsibilities for all editors, members of the Editorial Board, advisors, reviewers, proof-readers and research associates; 

> Presenting the reviewed manuscripts to the Editorial Board for recommendation for selection;

> Assisting the Editor-in-Chief with making the final decision on the acceptance or rejection of the accepted manuscripts based on the recommendation of the EB;

> Ensuring that there is no conflicts of interest between the authors, editors and reviewers;

> Promoting the journal and encouraging colleagues/students to submit high-quality articles;

> Endorse the journal on different platforms (Publons, ResearchGate, Academia, etc.);

> Assistance with finding indexing platforms in collaboration with the Advisory Board;

> Finding/identifying conferences that the team should attend, motivating them to conduct research together, to cite each other, and occasionally organising/facilitating/moderating (G4Y) conferences – optional

Location: remote.

Skills and requirements:

> several years of editorial reviewing or writing experience

> access to a broad network of experts working in the field

> excellent interpersonal and communication skills

> ability to meet the time demands of the position

> familiarity with the APA, Harvard, Chicago, or similar style guides

> English language skills: A1 – A2 level or Proficiency.

Qualifications: Phd or DLA and demonstrable experience in research and academia.

Time Commitment: The hours for this role vary, the Contributor can provide (a minimum of five (5) hours per week on average.

The role consists of:

› Serving as ambassadors for the journal;

› Collaborate with the Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor in determining Journal Issue topic and focus;

› Offering expertise in their specialist area, and review relevant manuscript when necessary; 

› Supporting Fundraising, finding companies who could advertise – to monetize the journal;

› Ensuring the appropriate implementation of all the policies and guidelines of the journal.

Location: remote.

Skills and requirements:

> solid experience in academia and research

> access to a broad network of experts working in the field

> extensive authoring experience in prominent, peer-reviewed scholarly journals

> a proven record of accomplishment for publishing and editing

> English language skills: Proficiency (or native).

Qualifications: Professionals with academic credentials in the journal’s field

Time Commitment: The hours for this role vary. Minimum four (4) hours per week on average.

The role consists of:

› The Advisory Board members are highly experienced professionals or researchers in fields that pertains to 21^stcentury skills development;

› Recommending specific research areas or themes for the journal that match the needs of employers and industry;

› Supporting the journal and its Editorial Board by guiding and sharing the best practices, experiences and ideas; 

› Giving advice on the research relevancy of sectoral research needs, as well as identifying dissemination networks and platforms to reach a wider readership; 

› Identifying avenues for research collaboration

› Assisting with finding companies who could advertise – to monetize the journal;

› Making suggestions for and approaching potential contributors, to attract article submissions, and encourage colleagues and students to submit their work;

› Can assist generate engagement online with our target community.

Location: remote.

Skills and requirements:

> solid experience in academic writing

> significant networking skills

> English language skills: a thorough knowledge of the English language

Qualifications: Professionals or academics active in the journal’s field.

Time Commitment: The hours for this role vary. Minimum four (4) hours per week on average.