section editor
nounPronunciation: /ˈsɛk.ʃən ˈɛd.ɪ.tər/
A senior scholar or expert responsible for managing submissions, coordinating peer review, and making editorial recommendations for a specific thematic section or research domain within a journal. Section editors report to the Editor-in-Chief and maintain editorial standards within their assigned area.
Plain English
A specialist who oversees the review process for articles in a specific research topic area of a journal.
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Usage
"The section editor for neuroscience research assigned the manuscript to three qualified peer reviewers specializing in neuroimaging."
Style guide notes: Capitalize when used as a title before a name; use lowercase when used generically.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifications do section editors need?
Expertise in their assigned research domain, established publication record, and editorial experience typically required.
Do section editors make final acceptance decisions?
Section editors recommend decisions to the Editor-in-Chief, who makes final publication determinations.
Why Test Candidates on This?
Critical for understanding editorial hierarchy and delegation of responsibility in journal management.
Required skill level: Senior