PCI is seeking researchers interested in serving as volunteer editors for the upcoming Policy Journal. It would be a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publish original research, reports, and reviews. PCI seeks applications from enthusiastic researchers who can oversee and maintain the editorial direction of the journal to ensure a steady flow of engaging and thought-provoking original research publications.
Meet our current editorial board
Eligibility
- PCI Journal encourages Professors/Associate/Assistant Professors from different fields of Social Sciences to join the journal as an editor.
- PCI welcome applications from editors with a strong academic background and national or international recognized reputation. Applicants with significant publishing or reviewing experience will be preferred.
- To qualify for the post of an editorial board member, applicants must have a PhD degree, and a relevant experience in academic/Industry/ research and international conferences/journals.
- Candidates working in academic and research institutions should be given a preference.
- Applicants shall be considered for two positions i.e. Editor OR Senior Editor (as the case may be)’.
Benefit and Rewards:
As an Editor of policy change initiative (PCI) journal, you have the following benefits and reward.
- Being part of the PCI Journal, one enriches not just the academic calibre and learning experience but also find ample opportunities for research and publication in Seminars and Conferences promoted by the Journal.
- A dedicated webpage showcases your academic and professional profile including your previous publications (books and serial).
- You can publish editorial notes in journal issues free of charge after getting acceptance.
- You can publish your research paper in the journal publication at no cost (subject to three publications per annum)
- You can be nominated for the “Editor’s Award”, which recognizes the outstanding support and role played in building an International image of the journal.
- You will be invited to launch or participate in Special Issue.
- Editors collaboration with the journal gives an international academic/research profile.
Role and Responsibility
In lieu of this request, the following responsibility is expected from every editorial member of the PCI Journal:
- Determine and refine scopes and topics for the journal.
- Collect and attract high-quality papers to maintain quality standard.
- Conduct peer-review for at least 2 papers a year.
- Be able to publish at least 4 issues in a year (Bi-monthly or Quarterly publication)
- The first issue is expected to be published within 4 months after becoming the editor.
- Take the final decision on the disputed manuscript.
- Circulate Call for Papers to colleagues, academics and professional connections to secure timely publication of journal issues.
- Invite editors to strengthen journal editorial board.
- Actively promote the journal to libraries and research centres for possible subscription.
- International marketing of the journals to authors, institutes/universities, conferences/seminars etc.
- Recruit reviewers for the journal to conduct peer-review of assigned manuscripts.
- Improve the quality of the peer-review process to improve the journal impact factor.
- Work to index journal in well-known indexers, databases and websites.
- Timely communicate with PCI Journals and other associate editors.
- Launch special issues for the journal highlighting the latest topics.
- Implements marketing plans, using a combination of online, print and physical channels.
- Increases the journal’s profile using websites, social media and email communications
Procedure
- Due to the high volume of applications, only accepted applicants will be contacted via email.
- Potential candidates may send their 1) Updated CV 2). Cover Letter / Statement of Purpose, 3). Academic reference / Recommendation(s) (If any), and 4). A write-up on ‘Why we should select you?’ to info@pciindia.in
- Please note that candidates apply only to a particular position after reading the eligibility criteria given above.
- INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE SUMMARILY REJECTED.
Last date to apply: March 01, 2019 [23:59].
Contact
You may contact us by email to resolve any queries or concerns regarding publication. Kindly use the contact details over the phone only in cases of urgency. We prefer communication over email.
Email: info@pciindia.in
Phone: +91-9654480046