1. Developing a successful journal
Prof.dr. Flemming R. Cassee
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2. What have been the most important factors in raising the profile of the journal among the community?
Tremendous increase in interest in particle toxicology due to developments of nanotechnology
Series of good reviews
Tough review process
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3. Actually…. Not that many Invited reviews (use waivers)
What opportunities have you utilised to attract submissions to the journal
Actually…. Not that many
Invited reviews (use waivers)
No thematic series/ issues or proceedings
PR at conferences
Include logo in signature
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4. Even an AE may (often in consultation with the EiC) reject papers
How do you ensure a thorough and efficient peer review process?
A triage system
Associate Editors are requested to invite editorial board members or researcher whom they know very well
Even an AE may (often in consultation with the EiC) reject papers
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5. You need to know the EB members personally
How have the Editorial Board contributed to the success of the journal? How do you go about recruiting members that will best contribute to the success of the journal?
EB members are more committed to a thorough review than regular reviewers
You need to know the EB members personally
EB members are know to the EiC or
introduced by an Associate Editor
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6. Length (extensiveness) Number of items Line of reasoning
How to identify a “good” reviewer ?
Length (extensiveness)
Number of items
Line of reasoning
Separating major and minor issues...
Timely
Trust…
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7. To maintain our high impact factor Request reviews
What have been your biggest challenges? How did you overcome them?
To maintain our high impact factor
Request reviews
High rejection rate (triage)
Select papers of interest for a large community
Chasing reviewers (and thank them)
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