Editorial board
Editorial Board
An Editorial Board (pronunciation: /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːrɪəl bɔːrd/) is a group of experts, usually in academia, who oversee the content and quality of a publication or journal. The board typically includes a range of experts in the publication's field, and members are often appointed by the publication's owner or governing body.
Etymology
The term "Editorial Board" is derived from the words "editorial", which refers to the process of preparing content for publication, and "board", which refers to a group of people who manage or oversee an organization or activity. The term has been in use since the late 19th century.
Roles and Responsibilities
Members of an Editorial Board are responsible for reviewing and approving content before it is published. This can include peer reviewing articles, providing feedback to authors, and making decisions about the acceptance or rejection of articles. They also help to set the strategic direction of the publication and ensure that it maintains high standards of research and scholarship.
Related Terms
- Editor-in-Chief: The person who has overall responsibility for the publication's content and direction.
- Associate Editor: A member of the editorial board who assists the editor-in-chief in managing the publication's content.
- Peer Review: The process of evaluating an author's work by experts in the same field before it is published.
- Academic Journal: A periodical publication in which scholarship relating to a particular academic discipline is published.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Editorial board
- Wikipedia's article - Editorial board
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