Journal of Prevention - Seeking Managing and Associate Editors for the Journal of Prevention

The Journal of Prevention (JoP) is currently seeking dedicated professionals to join our editorial team as Associate Editors or Managing Editor. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a strong academic background in prevention research and practice to contribute to the advancement of our field.

JoP is dedicated to publishing high-quality research focusing on preventive measures, strategies, and practices aimed at improving public health. It covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, disease prevention, health promotion, lifestyle changes, program evaluation and preventive healthcare services. The journal serves as a platform for academics, practitioners, and policymakers to share and discuss innovations and findings in the field of prevention to advance health outcomes globally. The Journal of Prevention is an official journal of the European Society for Prevention Research (EUSPR).

The standard term for the roles starts in May 2024 and lasts for two years. While the position is volunteer-based and comes without financial compensation, the role offers the opportunity to make substantial contributions towards shaping the Journal's policies and direction. It also serves as a valuable platform for professional networking within the research community and for helping the advance of prevention science worldwide.

The responsibilities and expected profile of the editors are described below.

*Associate Editor*

Expected profile:

• Holding a Ph.D. for more than 5 years.
• Strong academic and publication record, with high-quality articles in recognized journals, with emphasis on senior authorship.
• Expertise in the journal's field.
• Established reputation within the academic community.
• Experience in peer review and editorial processes.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with authors, reviewers, and the editorial team.
• Commitment to maintaining the journal's standards and ethics.
• Willingness to stay updated with emerging research and trends within the field.

Responsibilities:

• Holding a Ph.D. for more than 5 years.
• Strong academic and publication record, with high-quality articles in recognized journals, with emphasis on senior authorship.
• Expertise in the journal's field.
• Established reputation within the academic community.
• Experience in peer review and editorial processes.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines effectively.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with authors, reviewers, and the editorial team.
• Commitment to maintaining the journal's standards and ethics.
• Willingness to stay updated with emerging research and trends within the field.

 *Managing Editor*

Profile

• Early career researcher (up to 5 years of PhD)
• Experience with the peer review process and academic publishing.
• Leadership ability to coordinate between editors, reviewers, and authors.
• Time availability to check the editorial system and communicate with editors.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the publication process to ensure a timely peer review process.Coordinating with editors, reviewers, and authors to manage submissions.Facilitating the peer review process, helping the Associated Editors to find reviewers.Handling communications between all parties involved in publication.Ensure that deadlines are met by both editors and authors, maintaining the publication schedule.Creating and managing the “X” (Twitter) account of the Journal, ensuring it's regularly updated with relevant content.Every two months, produce a one-page bulletin summarizing two articles from the Journal of Prevention.

If you fit the profile and have the time and interest to dedicate to the Journal of Prevention, please send your resume and a letter of interest to the secretariat of the European Society for Prevention Research (office@euspr.org (this opens in a new tab)) and to the Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Zila Sanchez (zila.sanchez@unifesp.br (this opens in a new tab))

Submission deadline: May 15, 2024.