Zoe Genova

Finding willing and suitable reviewers remains the backbone of the editorial process. Due to the increase in submissions many journals are experiencing, however, this is often a source of frustration for editors. We launched the Find Reviewers tool, accessed through Editorial Manager (EM), to help you with this vital task.

In a landscape of increasingly collaborative research and multi-authorship, standard author lists at the top of an article don’t always adequately convey the diverse contributions of different individuals. When trying to secure funding or move up the career ladder, being listed as an “author” might not go far enough to provide the deserved or required recognition for one’s work. That’s where “Contributor Roles Taxonomy” (CRediT) comes in.

In recent years, there has been a call to change research assessment practices to ensure the fair and accurate reflection of the quality and diverse impact of research. After much debate and discussion, research assessment reform is now a top priority for the scientific community in Europe and beyond.