Leadership & Policy in Schools, Editorial Board Member
Research on Educational Leadership and Management (REAL), Advisory Board Member
Central Asia Higher Education Review, Editorial Board Member
What does it mean in practice to be a member of the editorial board in your journal?
An editorial board member usually advises the direction of the journal. There are editorial board meetings twice a year. How the journal is doing is discussed in the meeting. Depending on the volume of papers, editorial members review up to 4 papers per year.
What distinguishes a strong academic article from a weak one today?
A strong academic article has a clear definition of the problem, a strong theoretical or practical orientation, and a strong methodology.
What mistakes do authors make most often?
I think the authors do not read carefully and request reviews from their colleagues. Writing a good article takes time and effort. Choosing a journal that publishes on the topic of the article is also important.
How has your participation in the editorial board influenced your professional network?
Have there been new international collaborations?
Yes, networking is always important for communication. It is the same for scholars as well.
Do you interact with authors and editors from different countries?
Yes. Frequently. First, we submit to different journals. Also, journals and editors send invitations to review papers. If you have time, try to review it. But everyone is busy, and it might be difficult to respond positively to all invitations.
How has this role changed you as a researcher and a teacher?
Has it influenced your own academic writing style?
Yes, you can learn a lot from others' work. You have to review others’ work carefully so that the author(s) can improve the study.
What is the most challenging aspect of being an editorial board member?
How do you deal with ethical dilemmas (e.g., controversial manuscripts)?
I have not come across many ethical dilemmas. You do not know who the author is.
Is it difficult to reject submissions?
Yes, since the author(s) put a lot of time and effort into those submissions. You yourself also do it. You are doing your best to improve the manuscripts.
How does editorial board membership influence an academic career?
How important is it for international recognition?
I do not think that it influences your career. It might bring some recognition.
Would you recommend that colleagues aspire to this role?
Yes, this is something that all faculty must do in their careers. The appointments are usually limited to 3 years.
What advice would you give to researchers who want to join an editorial board?
What skills or achievements are most important for this?
I think knowing the literature well and staying up to date with recent trends is important. Also, sound methodological knowledge is important.
Where is the best place to start?
Reviewing manuscripts and publishing book reviews may be a good start.
What does being part of an editorial board mean to you personally?
Contributing to your scholarly field, contributing to the advancement of knowledge,and representing your institution.