Join Editorial Board

Join the Editorial Board

International Journal of Psychology and Technology (IJPT)

The International Journal of Psychology and Technology (IJPT) invites distinguished academicians, researchers, clinicians, educators, and professionals from around the world to join its Editorial Board.

The journal is committed to promoting high-quality, ethical, and impactful research in Psychology, Technology, Education, Health Sciences, Rehabilitation Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and interdisciplinary fields. Our Editorial Board plays a critical role in ensuring academic excellence, maintaining publication integrity, and supporting the journal's growth toward international indexing standards.

The Editorial Board consists of internationally recognized experts who contribute their scholarly expertise to strengthen the quality, visibility, and global impact of the journal.

About the Editorial Board

The Editorial Board supports the journal's mission by:

  • Maintaining rigorous peer-review standards.
  • Ensuring publication ethics and transparency.
  • Advising on editorial policies and journal development.
  • Promoting international collaboration and scholarly excellence.
  • Supporting strategic initiatives for indexing and global visibility.
  • Contributing to the advancement of research in psychology, technology, and related disciplines.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should meet the following minimum requirements:

Academic Qualifications

  • PhD Degree in Psychology, Technology, Education, Health Sciences, Rehabilitation Sciences, Social Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related disciplines.
  • Postdoctoral researchers and senior faculty members are encouraged to apply.

Research Experience

  • Minimum 5 publications in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with publications indexed in:
    • Scopus
    • Web of Science
    • PubMed
    • DOAJ
    • UGC-CARE

Professional Experience

Applicants should possess one or more of the following:

  • Editorial board experience
  • Peer-review experience
  • Research supervision experience
  • Academic administration experience
  • Conference organizing experience
  • Research project leadership

 

Editorial Positions Available

1. Associate Editor

Responsibilities

  • Manage assigned manuscripts through the peer-review process.
  • Select qualified reviewers.
  • Evaluate reviewer recommendations.
  • Recommend editorial decisions.
  • Ensure timely processing of submissions.
  • Assist in special issues and thematic collections.

Expected Commitment

  • Handle assigned manuscripts within designated timelines.
  • Provide editorial recommendations within 7–10 days after receiving reviewer reports.

2. Editorial Board Member

Responsibilities

  • Review manuscripts within their area of expertise.
  • Provide guidance on journal policies.
  • Promote the journal among academic networks.
  • Recommend emerging research topics and special issues.
  • Support journal development activities.

Expected Commitment

  • Complete assigned reviews within agreed timelines.
  • Participate in editorial consultations when required.

3. Review Board / Advisory Board Member

Responsibilities

  • Advise on journal strategy and development.
  • Support quality assurance initiatives.
  • Review specialized manuscripts.
  • Provide recommendations on emerging research trends.

Expected Commitment

  • Offer strategic guidance when requested.
  • Participate in periodic consultations.

4. Copy Editor

Responsibilities

  • Review accepted manuscripts for language quality.
  • Ensure grammatical accuracy and consistency.
  • Verify APA style compliance.
  • Improve clarity and readability.

Skills Required

  • Strong academic writing and editing skills.
  • Experience with APA 7th Edition formatting.

5. Technical Editor / Layout Editor

Responsibilities

  • Format accepted manuscripts.
  • Prepare publication-ready files.
  • Ensure consistency of journal layout.
  • Manage article metadata and publication formatting.
  • Prepare final proofs for publication.

Skills Required

  • Knowledge of journal publishing systems.
  • Experience with manuscript formatting and typesetting.

6. Proofreader

Responsibilities

  • Conduct final quality checks before publication.
  • Correct typographical and formatting errors.
  • Verify consistency of references, tables, and figures.

7. Ethics Editor

Responsibilities

  • Monitor publication ethics compliance.
  • Review ethical concerns and misconduct cases.
  • Evaluate plagiarism reports.
  • Ensure adherence to COPE guidelines.
  • Support integrity and transparency throughout the publication process.

Editorial Workflow and Timelines

Manuscript Assignment

Editorial members may receive invitations to handle manuscripts relevant to their expertise.

Acceptance of Editorial Assignment

Editorial members should accept or decline invitations within:

3–4 Days

If additional time is required, members may notify the Editorial Office.

Editorial Evaluation

Assigned manuscripts should be processed promptly.

Recommended handling period:

4–7 Days

Review Monitoring

Editorial members are expected to:

  • Monitor reviewer progress.
  • Communicate with reviewers when necessary.
  • Ensure timely completion of reviews.

Final Recommendation

Editorial recommendations should generally be submitted within:

10–15 Days of assignment acceptance

Extensions may be granted when required.

Editorial Responsibilities and Standards

All Editorial Board members are expected to:

Academic Standards

  • Maintain objectivity and fairness.
  • Promote scientific rigor.
  • Support evidence-based research.

Ethical Standards

  • Follow COPE guidelines.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Declare conflicts of interest.
  • Avoid bias in editorial decisions.

Professional Conduct

  • Respond promptly to editorial communications.
  • Meet agreed timelines.
  • Maintain professionalism in all interactions.

Recognition and Benefits

IJPT recognizes the valuable contributions of Editorial Board members through:

Official Appointment Certificate

All appointed members receive an official Editorial Board Appointment Certificate.

Editorial Board Recognition

Members' profiles will be displayed on the journal website, including:

  • Name
  • Affiliation
  • Country
  • ORCID ID
  • Editorial Position
  • Area of Expertise

Complimentary Publications

Editorial Board members receive:

  • Free electronic copies (E-books/PDFs) of published issues.
  • Priority access to journal publications and announcements.

Professional Visibility

  • International recognition as an Editorial Board Member.
  • Increased academic visibility.
  • Opportunities for scholarly collaboration.

Networking Opportunities

  • Interaction with international researchers.
  • Participation in journal development initiatives.
  • Opportunities to contribute to special issues and thematic collections.

Leadership Opportunities

Outstanding Editorial Board members may be considered for:

  • Senior Editorial Roles
  • Managing Editor Positions
  • Associate Editor Positions
  • Advisory Board Appointments

Editorial Board Structure

Editor-in-Chief

Provides academic leadership, oversees editorial policies, and makes final publication decisions.

Managing Editor / Journal Manager

Coordinates journal operations, editorial workflow, submissions, and communications.

Associate Editors

Manage peer review and provide editorial recommendations.

Editorial Board Members

Support peer review, journal development, and policy implementation.

Review Board / Advisory Board Members

Provide strategic and academic guidance.

Copy Editor

Ensures language quality and APA compliance.

Technical Editor / Layout Editor

Manages article formatting and publication design.

Proofreader

Conducts final manuscript quality checks.

Ethics Editor

Ensures compliance with publication ethics and COPE standards.

Application Process

Please submit the following documents:

Required Documents

  • Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Publication List
  • ORCID ID
  • Areas of Expertise
  • Google Scholar Profile Link
  • Scopus Author ID (if available)
  • Web of Science Researcher ID (if available)

Apply Online

Google Form:

https://forms.gle/gt4H4hpKhybSTuwaA

Contact Information

Email: indiapsychotech@gmail.com

Subject Line: Editorial Board Application

Join the IJPT Editorial Team

Become part of an international editorial community dedicated to advancing high-quality research, promoting ethical publishing practices, and strengthening scholarly communication across psychology, technology, health sciences, and interdisciplinary fields.

Your expertise can help shape the future direction and global impact of the International Journal of Psychology and Technology (IJPT).