Join the JCD Editorial Board
We invite experienced chronic disease researchers and clinicians to join the JCD editorial team and help guide high impact evidence.
Experienced Subject Experts
We welcome editors with deep expertise in chronic disease research, clinical practice, or health system delivery.
Editors play a strategic role in shaping submissions that address chronic disease burden, health equity, and implementation challenges across diverse care settings. We welcome applications from global regions to ensure broad perspective.
- Faculty or senior clinicians with peer reviewed publications.
- Expertise in diabetes, cardiovascular disease, COPD, kidney disease, or multimorbidity.
- Experience in peer review and research ethics.
- Commitment to timely, fair editorial decisions.
Editorial Responsibilities
Editors manage reviewer selection, evaluate feedback, and guide authors through revisions while maintaining confidentiality and fairness.
Time Commitment
Editors should be available to review assignments regularly and support a 21 day decision target.
Editorial Impact
Serving as an editor expands your professional influence and supports evidence based chronic disease care.
Academic Recognition
Editorial roles enhance visibility, support promotion dossiers, and demonstrate leadership in your clinical or research specialty.
Research Leadership
Editors help shape publication priorities, identify emerging evidence gaps, and guide research that improves patient outcomes.
Registration Steps
Submit your editorial interest and expertise to the JCD office for review.
- Prepare a short bio and publication summary.
- List your main research or clinical specialties.
- Include prior editorial or reviewer experience.
- Submit your details to the editorial office.
How Applications Are Evaluated
Applications are reviewed for subject expertise, publication quality, and commitment to ethical peer review.
- Alignment with JCD scope and chronic disease priorities.
- Evidence of consistent research or clinical leadership.
- Experience with peer review or editorial service.
- Commitment to fairness, confidentiality, and timeliness.
Editorial Tools and Guidance
JCD provides workflows and staff support so editors can focus on scientific judgment.
Workflow Support
Editors receive access to submission systems, reviewer tracking, and communication templates that streamline decisions.
Decision Timeline
Editors work with the editorial office to maintain the 21 day decision target and keep authors informed.
To register as an editor, contact [email protected] with your credentials.
Apply to Join the Editorial Board
Help shape the evidence base for chronic disease care and improve patient outcomes. Your expertise can guide clinical practice and policy decisions. Your insight matters. Join us this year.
