Editor Benefits
Join the JBI editorial team and help shape the future of biomaterials research.
Why Serve As An Editor
JBI editors are recognized experts who guide the peer review process and uphold scientific standards. Serving as an editor enhances professional visibility, expands your network, and positions you at the center of new developments in biomaterials.
Editors help shape the direction of the field by identifying rigorous, impactful studies and guiding revisions that improve clarity and reproducibility. The role builds professional credibility and demonstrates leadership in research evaluation.
Serving as an editor also provides opportunities to mentor early career authors through constructive feedback and to reinforce best practices in reporting and data transparency.
Key Benefits
Professional Recognition
Listing on the journal website and formal acknowledgment of editorial service.
Leadership Experience
Strengthen your leadership profile through editorial decision making.
Research Visibility
Early access to emerging findings and trends in biomaterials research.
Networking
Collaborate with global researchers, clinicians, and industry experts.
Editorial Certificates
Documentation of service for institutional evaluation and promotion.
Publication Insight
Deepen understanding of peer review standards and publishing quality.
Special Opportunities
Editors may be invited to lead special issues, contribute editorials, or participate in strategic discussions about the journal scope and emerging trends. These opportunities highlight your expertise and increase academic visibility.
Editors are also eligible for recognition in annual acknowledgments and may receive certificates documenting service for institutional reporting or promotion reviews.
Recognition is renewed annually based on active service.
Support For Editors
JBI provides editorial guidance, policies, and reviewer resources to support consistent decisions. Editors may also be considered for APC discounts based on service contributions.
Editors gain experience with ethical case handling, conflict management, and best practices in peer review. This expertise is valuable for academic promotion, grant review panels, and leadership roles in professional societies.
Peer review tools and templates are provided to streamline decisions.
Time Commitment And Scope
Editorial workload varies by specialty and submission volume. Most editors handle a manageable number of manuscripts per quarter and can align assignments with their expertise. The editorial office provides support for reviewer invitations and workflow tracking.
Assignments are matched to availability whenever possible, and new editors receive onboarding guidance.
Editors are encouraged to provide timely decisions and clear guidance to authors. This helps maintain a high quality publishing experience and strengthens the journal reputation.
Interested In Joining?
Email [email protected] to express interest and request the editor registration form.
