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We are blessed with an abundance of extremely talented students in the Graduate Program in Publishing at George Washington University, and we are especially pleased to share the insights of Tia Gracey, one of our stellar graduates in this alumni profile. Tia Gracey, MLA, MPS is Associate Editor for Political Science Today at the American Political Science Association (APSA). An outstanding graduate of GW's Master of Professional Studies in Publishing program (December 2023), she served valiantly as Managing Editor of our GW Journal of Ethics in Publishing, shepherding the second and third issue of the journal to publication. On our blog, she shares some of the lessons she learned as a MPS in Publishing student, as E-Publishing Committee Lead, and as Managing Editor, benefiting from the instruction of Tony Julien, M.A, Randy Townsend MPS, Lois Jones, and many others. The talent and skills of our graduate students in the Graduate program in Publishing, The George Washington University - College of Professional Studies has not gone unnoticed by employers, including Tia's manager and fellow SSP-member Jon Gurstelle. https://lnkd.in/e98QBnEP Excerpts: "This might seem contradictory, but I think the most challenging aspect of the program was the most rewarding to me. There is so much to be involved with in the Publishing program, and it is something I definitely tried to take advantage of, so trying to find a balance between doing all that I could in the program—classes, the book club, the journal—and my own capabilities was challenging." "For any new students that are considering joining a GWJEP committee, I would simply say do it if you can. The journal runs on the students’ ambitions and efforts. Without it, no issues would ever be published. If you wish to learn practical publishing skills and can manage your time well enough to gift some to the journal, then I would say put your best foot forward and go for it! I would also say to keep an open mind. Many students go into the journal wishing to be on the Editorial Committee, and I can completely understand why they do. The Editorial Committee, however, is not the only committee that makes the journal run. If you have your heart set on one committee, though, make sure to let the Editor-in-Chief and the Managing Editor know so they can do their best to fit you in there." "Quite a lot of my skills I’ve learned from the classes in the program, particularly E-Publishing Tools, which taught me Adobe InDesign, and Book Design, which taught me about printing needs and requirements... Another big reason that I was able to get hired was because of my role as E-Publishing Committee Lead for the GW journal... I owe my current role to both the program and the journal." #PublishingCareers #MPSinPublishing #GWPublishing #GWJEP #GWJournalofEthicsinPublishing #SSP

Navigating the Editorial Waters: Tips for Becoming a Successful Journal Editor with CARI Journals According to a study conducted by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), nearly 90% of journal editors believe that maintaining research integrity and ethical standards is the most important aspect of their role. This statistic underscores the critical role that journal editors play in upholding ethical standards in academic publishing and ensuring the credibility and trustworthiness of scholarly research. Did you know that the role of a journal editor is crucial in maintaining the quality and integrity of scholarly publications? With thousands of research articles published daily, how can one excel in this pivotal position? Join us on a journey to uncover the secrets of success as a journal editor under CARI Journals. What does it take to be a guiding force in the world of academic publishing? https://lnkd.in/d8b4jc9Y

Navigating the Editorial Waters: Tips for Becoming a Successful Journal Editor with CARI Journals According to a study conducted by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), nearly 90% of journal editors believe that maintaining research integrity and ethical standards is the most important aspect of their role. This statistic underscores the critical role that journal editors play in upholding ethical standards in academic publishing and ensuring the credibility and trustworthiness of scholarly research. Did you know that the role of a journal editor is crucial in maintaining the quality and integrity of scholarly publications? With thousands of research articles published daily, how can one excel in this pivotal position? Join us on a journey to uncover the secrets of success as a journal editor under CARI Journals. What does it take to be a guiding force in the world of academic publishing? https://lnkd.in/d8b4jc9Y

Editor Guidelines For Academic Publication – Medwin Publishers #MedwinPublishers # EditorGuidelines # AcademicPublication https://lnkd.in/gQe3mKe2 Editor Guidelines At MedWin Publishers, we recognize the pivotal role played by each member of our esteemed editorial boards in maintaining the highest standards of Open Access Publishing. To ensure the integrity and quality of our publications, we outline the following guidelines and responsibilities for our editorial board members: Guidelines and Responsibilities: ·      Editorial Board (EB) members should actively contribute to the development and management of the journal, fostering a positive relationship with each other. ·      EB members must ensure a rigorous peer-review process conducted by distinguished reviewers, maintaining strict confidentiality throughout. ·      Protection of individual data and confidentiality must be upheld by EB members, who are also responsible for ensuring the integrity of published work. ·      Manuscript reviews by EB members should be conducted at their convenience. If unable to review a manuscript due to time constraints, they are encouraged to suggest alternative reviewers. ·      Manuscripts may be assigned to two or three key reviewers in the relevant research field, with the selection of reviewers being at the discretion of the journal editor. ·      The final decision on manuscript acceptance, modification, or rejection lies solely with the editorial team. They must thoroughly assess content quality, writing style, grammar, spelling, data presentation, and organization before making a final decision. ·      All EB members are invited to submit their valuable manuscripts at their convenience. ·      EB members should monitor reviews to provide clear suggestions and honest corrections, fostering constructive feedback rather than resorting to unfair language or offensive criticism. ·      Encourage the submission of quality articles by writing editorials on the journal's performance. ·      EB members must ensure that the submitted manuscript is neither plagiarized nor previously published elsewhere. In the case of plagiarism, EB members have the authority to reject the article outright. ·      Supervise and support the publisher in handling complaints and appeals, addressing ethical concerns related to the publication of duplicate or fraudulent work. ·      EB members are categorized based on experience and contributions to the journal. Roles Defined: Editor-in-Chief: Assumes overall responsibility for the journal's reputation and all content, including overseeing the peer-review process. Advisory Board: Comprises active editorial board members providing valuable suggestions, thus earning a place on the Advisory Board. Editors: Enhance the quality of publications, and MedWin Publishers welcomes the participation of professors, researchers, scientists, and medical practitioners as volunteer editors.

How do you assign authorship in academic writing?    This week at HTQ, we held a Research Integrity Showcase where we delved into the topic of authorship. Professor Frederic Leusch introduced an Author Decision Support Tool, to help guide decisions on assigning authorship. Here's a summary of the key considerations:   🔹 Idea and design: Reflect on who came up with the project idea and who planned it. 🔹 Analysis and interpretation: Identify who carried out the work. 🔹 Writing and revising: Consider who wrote the manuscript and who provided meaningful revisions. 🔹 Stewardship: Consider those who made the work possible (e.g. supervisors of PhD candidates).   Thank you to our speakers for their excellent insights on research ethics and integrity:   🔸 Sonia Hancock: Chair of the Human Research Ethics Committee at Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, and Manager of Research Integrity and Compliance at Metro South Health. 🔸 Professor Frederic Leusch: Dean (Research) and Professor at the School of Environment and Science, Griffith University.   If you missed it, you can view the recording and access the resources here: https://lnkd.in/gtcv697Q

In 2023 more than 80 journals lost their impact factor due to serious ethical misconduct, strange citation behavior, or editorial missteps. This article provides best practices on core editorial tenets. The title is 'How to avoid losing your Impact Factor' but the tips here are just good editorial practice and ethical publishing relevant beyond the impact factor, worth a look! https://lnkd.in/ethHDzSU

In academic publishing, the dissemination of knowledge and the pursuit of truth are of utmost importance.  Nonetheless, there are occasions when errors, misconduct, or ethical issues necessitate the retraction of published articles.  This blog post will explore the concept of article retraction, its importance, the reasons behind retractions, and their effects on the academic community.

Writing a research article for publication is a journey that requires meticulous planning, structuring, and execution. Here's a breakdown of the key steps to guide you through the process: ☑️Identifying a Significant Research Problem ☑️Choosing the Right Journal ☑️Structuring Your Article ☑️Drafting and Revising ☑️Submission Process ☑️Responding to Reviewers ☑️Publication Ethics ☑️Post-Acceptance . . . Its important that we adopt further best practices like: 👉🏼Network and collaborate with the academic community 👉🏼Stay updated with the latest research trends 👉🏼Utilize resources like writing workshops and academic centers find out more visit us at: https://lnkd.in/dcwvswRX . #Research #AcademicWriting #Publication #PeerReview #ScientificResearch #ResearchCommunity #AcademicPublishing #ScholarlyArticles #WritingTips #ResearchImpact #Networking #ContinuousLearning

Interesting! They have a point, but... if scholars were paid for doing peer reviews, publishers would claim they need to raise prices to cover the increased cost. And having our manuscripts in more than one peer review process simultaneously would duplicate work - all reviewers might point out the same shortcomings - and aggravate editors' difficulty of finding qualified reviewers. Access to manuscripts under peer review, finally, varies strongly by field - in management research, e.g., it is usually accepted to circulate working papers. The actual issue is that we don't need publishers. All relevant work - writing, reviewing, editing - is done by the academic community. The challenge in creating free open access journals is to get organized, and to overcome the network effects that stabilize reputed established journals. An old debate...