International Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Editor Benefits
Rewarding opportunities and professional advantages for dedicated editorial board members.
Professional Recognition and Visibility
Editorial board members receive prominent listing on the IJSTD website with biographical profiles highlighting their expertise, research interests, and institutional affiliations. This visibility enhances professional reputation among colleagues, potential collaborators, and funding agencies seeking established experts in sexually transmitted infection research. Editorial experience with respected journals demonstrates leadership and commitment to advancing scientific knowledge.
Editors may cite their board membership in academic curricula vitae, grant applications, and institutional assessments where peer review service and editorial leadership are valued contributions. Annual service letters documenting editorial contributions can support tenure, promotion, and professional advancement documentation requirements at academic institutions worldwide.
Publication Fee Discounts
Active editorial board members receive significant discounts on article processing charges for their own manuscript submissions to IJSTD, reducing publication costs for their STI research while contributing to journal quality through editorial service.
Complimentary Publications
Senior editors may receive complimentary open access publications annually as part of their service recognition, eliminating publication costs entirely for select high-impact research contributions.
Early Content Access
Editors receive early notification of accepted articles, special issue announcements, and journal developments before public release, enabling them to stay current with emerging STI research trends.
Networking Opportunities
Editorial service connects board members with leading STI researchers worldwide through collaborative manuscript evaluation and editorial meetings, expanding professional networks and enabling potential research collaborations.
Skill Development and Training
IJSTD provides orientation materials and ongoing training supporting effective editorial practice. Editors develop expertise in manuscript evaluation, constructive feedback delivery, ethical oversight, and publication process management. These transferable skills enhance professional capabilities applicable across academic roles including research supervision, grant review, and institutional governance positions.
Annual Recognition: Outstanding editorial contributions receive special recognition through annual acknowledgments and potential invitation to serve in senior editorial capacities with enhanced responsibilities and benefits.
Conference Support: Selected editors may receive support for conference attendance where they represent IJSTD and engage with the broader STI research community at professional meetings.
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