Editorial Roles

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All editorial and advisory appointments are made through invitation or nomination based on scholarly expertise, professional experience, and commitment to academic excellence. Most positions are voluntary and typically appointed for a two-year term, renewable based on mutual interest, contribution, and organizational needs. Selected roles may include modest stipends, publication discounts, professional recognition, or leadership opportunities within STAR Scholars Press and affiliated journals or book series.

A dedicated editorial and production support staff assists all editors, associate editors, and assistant editors throughout the review, communication, copyediting, formatting, and publication process.

To support collaboration and communication, regular editorial support meetings are available Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM EST, where editorial members may join to ask questions, receive technical or editorial assistance, discuss manuscripts, or seek guidance. In addition, two annual Zoom meetings are organized each year for editorial board members, reviewers, advisors, and collaborators to discuss strategic initiatives, publication updates, and future directions.

Senior Editors / Editors-in-Chief

Senior Editors provide strategic and intellectual leadership for journals or book series. These positions are offered by invitation only.

Responsibilities include:

  • Providing overall editorial vision and scholarly leadership
  • Supporting journal growth, quality, and global visibility
  • Advising on special issues, thematic directions, and partnerships
  • Assisting with recruitment of editorial board members and reviewers
  • Supporting ethical publishing standards and academic integrity
  • Collaborating with editorial staff and production teams

Regional Editors

Regional Editors serve as scholarly ambassadors representing different geographic regions and academic communities worldwide. These positions are generally by invitation or appointment.

Responsibilities include:

  • Identifying emerging research trends, regional gaps, and scholarly priorities
  • Supporting outreach and engagement within their region or discipline
  • Recommending potential authors, reviewers, editors, and partnerships
  • Providing ideas for special issues, conferences, and collaborative initiatives
  • Participating in editorial discussions and strategic meetings when available
  • Supporting communication between regional scholars and editorial teams

Co-Editors / Section Editors / Associate Editors

These positions involve active editorial engagement and manuscript coordination.

Responsibilities include:

  • Managing one or two manuscripts at a time based on availability
  • Coordinating peer review processes with reviewers and authors
  • Communicating editorial recommendations and revisions
  • Supporting timely manuscript decisions and publication workflows
  • Assisting with outreach and scholarly engagement in specialized fields

Assistant Editors

Assistant Editors support editorial operations and scholarly communication activities.

Responsibilities include:

  • Reviewing one or two manuscripts annually based on expertise and availability
  • Assisting with copyediting, formatting, communication, or reviewer coordination
  • Supporting authors during revision and submission processes
  • Contributing to outreach, social media, or promotional activities when needed

Book Editors / Volume Editors

Book Editors work closely with contributing authors and production teams.

Responsibilities include:

  • Developing book concepts and thematic directions
  • Coordinating chapter submissions and peer review
  • Communicating with authors regarding revisions and deadlines
  • Working with production teams on formatting, copyediting, and publication preparation

Advisory Board Members

Advisory Board members serve as senior scholarly advisors and ambassadors.

Responsibilities include:

  • Providing strategic guidance and professional advice when needed
  • Supporting outreach, partnerships, and visibility initiatives
  • Recommending reviewers, authors, and collaborators
  • Offering mentorship and scholarly insight for emerging initiatives

Reviewers / Peer Review Board Members

Reviewers play a critical role in maintaining academic quality and integrity.

Responsibilities include:

  • Reviewing approximately 3–5 manuscripts annually based on expertise and availability
  • Providing constructive, timely, and professional feedback
  • Supporting ethical peer review practices and scholarly standards
  • Recommending improvements to strengthen manuscripts and publications

Participation in STAR Scholars Press editorial and advisory activities reflects a shared commitment to advancing global scholarship, interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical publishing, and inclusive academic engagement.

Research Fellow

Research Fellows support the scholarly, editorial, and outreach activities of STAR Scholars Press, journals, and academic programs.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with literature reviews, manuscript preparation, and research projects
  • Communicate with authors, reviewers, editors, and contributors
  • Attend and help host editorial meetings, workshops, webinars, and training sessions
  • Support peer-review coordination and manuscript tracking
  • Develop resources, guides, and professional development materials for authors and researchers
  • Create social media content, flyers, newsletters, and promotional materials
  • Assist with conference, webinar, and scholarly engagement activities
  • Contribute to collaborative publications and special projects

Production Editor

Production Editors oversee the preparation and publication of books, journals, and digital content.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate copyediting, proofreading, formatting, and production workflows
  • Communicate with authors regarding revisions, proofs, and publication schedules
  • Prepare manuscripts for publication and online dissemination
  • Create publication-related flyers, announcements, graphics, and social media posts
  • Maintain publication records, metadata, and production timelines
  • Support website updates and digital publishing activities
  • Host production meetings and provide publication support to authors and editors
  • Assist with the development of author resources and publishing guides

Editorial Staff

Editorial Staff provide administrative, editorial, communication, and outreach support across journals, books, and scholarly initiatives.

Responsibilities:

  • Respond to emails and communicate with authors, reviewers, editors, and partners
  • Schedule and host meetings, webinars, workshops, and editorial support sessions
  • Assist with manuscript processing, peer review, and editorial workflows
  • Prepare correspondence, reports, newsletters, and announcements
  • Design social media flyers, promotional graphics, and marketing materials
  • Manage social media postings and community engagement activities
  • Develop resources for readers, authors, librarians, reviewers, and researchers
  • Support conferences, book launches, webinars, and special events
  • Maintain accurate records and assist with day-to-day editorial operations

Time Commitment: Approximately 2–5 hours per week, depending on role and availability.

Meetings and Editorial Support

Weekly Editorial Support Hours
Monday–Friday
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EST (New York)

Editors, reviewers, and advisory members may join to ask questions, provide manuscript support, offer production guidance, or provide general assistance.

Zoom Link:
Editorial Support Zoom Meeting

Annual Editorial Meetings

Two Zoom meetings are organized annually for all editorial and advisory members to discuss updates, collaborations, and future initiatives.

Spring Meeting: First Tuesday of March
Fall Meeting: First Tuesday of September
Zoom Meeting Link

Editorial Resources
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