Editor Essentials

Getting started

This module walks a new Editor through the initial steps and considerations of taking on a journal as the Editor-in-Chief.

Getting started: Essentials for new editorial team members

This module gives new editorial board members an overview of the role, responsibilities and benefits. It’s a great place for new board members to start the Editor Essentials journey.

Initial submission assessment

When a research manuscript first lands in your inbox, it needs to go through a number of checks verifying completeness of the submission, and ensuring that the conducted research and manuscript pre

Desk decisions

Once a manuscript has passed an initial submission check, editors must assess its content to determine whether it is suitable for peer review.

Publishing ethics

This module gives editors an overview of the central concepts of publication ethics and point out some things to look out for when editing a journal.

Building and managing an editorial team

Editors lead a team of experts in the successful publication of a journal, and this course will give you more information about what is involved and how to effectively work together as a team for t

Article types

In this module, new editors will learn about the range of article types published in journals, how they differ and have a bearing on journal performance.

Peer review and revision process

This interactive module gives editors an overview of the core elements of constructive and fair peer-review.

Promoting your journal

This module gives editors an overview of journal promotion. It runs through the Elsevier marketing program and gives advice to editors wanting to boost the profile of their journal.

Commissioning content & special issues

Both new and established journals can benefit from directly commissioned content or special issues.

Guest editors

Guest editors play a vital role in curating high-quality contributions on a particular topic and driving the editorial review process for special issue publications.

Staying in touch

A crucial part of an editor’s job is regular communication with the journal's stakeholders.

Inclusion & diversity

This module provides editors with an introduction to inclusion and diversity and its vital importance for science and society.