Editorial Opportunities

Cortex (Innovation and Discovery) welcomes expressions of interest from experienced researchers, academics, and subject experts who are interested in contributing to scholarly publishing and supporting the development of high-quality academic journals and books.

We invite qualified professionals to explore opportunities to contribute to Cortex in editorial and academic roles.

Why Join Cortex's Editorial Community?

Serving in an editorial role provides an opportunity to:

Contribute to the quality and integrity of scholarly publishing.
Support researchers and authors in improving their work.
Participate in the peer-review and editorial decision-making process.
Engage with emerging research and developments in your field.
Build academic and professional networks.
Contribute to the development of an international scholarly community.
Support the growth of new and emerging journals and research areas.

Cortex aims to build editorial teams based on academic expertise, research experience, integrity, diversity, and commitment to scholarly standards.

Editorial Positions

Depending on the requirements of individual journals and publication programs, Cortex may invite applications or expressions of interest for the following roles:

1. Editor-in-Chief

The Editor-in-Chief provides overall academic and editorial leadership for a journal.

Typical responsibilities include:

Providing strategic direction for the journal.
Maintaining the academic quality and integrity of the publication.
Overseeing the editorial and peer-review process.
Supporting the development of the journal's scope and editorial policies.
Appointing or recommending members of the editorial team.
Making or overseeing editorial decisions.
Ensuring that publication ethics and peer-review standards are followed.
Representing the journal within the academic community.

2. Associate Editor / Section Editor

Associate or Section Editors support the Editor-in-Chief in managing manuscripts within specific subject areas.

Responsibilities may include:

Assessing manuscripts for suitability for peer review.
Identifying and inviting appropriate reviewers.
Monitoring the peer-review process.
Evaluating reviewer reports.
Making recommendations regarding editorial decisions.
Communicating with authors and reviewers through the editorial system.
Supporting the development of the journal within their area of expertise.

3. Editorial Board Member

Editorial Board Members contribute subject expertise and academic guidance to the journal.

Responsibilities may include:

Providing scholarly advice on the development of the journal.
Reviewing manuscripts when appropriate.
Supporting the identification of qualified reviewers.
Contributing to discussions concerning journal scope and development.
Promoting ethical and rigorous scholarly publishing.
Supporting the journal's academic visibility within their professional networks.

Editorial Board Members are not expected to handle every manuscript assigned to the journal. Their level of involvement may vary according to the journal's requirements.

4. Guest Editor

Cortex may invite experienced researchers to serve as Guest Editors for special issues or thematic collections.

Guest Editors may be responsible for:

Proposing a suitable and timely theme.
Developing the scope of the special issue.
Promoting the call for papers.
Identifying appropriate reviewers.
Coordinating the review process in collaboration with the journal's editorial office.
Ensuring that submitted manuscripts are assessed fairly and independently.
Supporting the editorial development of the collection.

All manuscripts remain subject to the journal's applicable editorial and peer-review policies.

5. Book Series / Edited Volume Editors

Cortex also welcomes expressions of interest from experienced researchers interested in developing edited academic books or book series.

Book editors may contribute by:

Proposing academically relevant and timely themes.
Developing the structure and scope of an edited volume.
Inviting qualified chapter authors.
Coordinating chapter submissions.
Supporting editorial review and quality assessment.
Ensuring consistency across chapters.
Working with Cortex during the editorial and production process.

Book proposals are subject to editorial evaluation and applicable publishing requirements.

Who Can Apply?

Editorial opportunities are generally intended for researchers and academics with relevant expertise and an established record of scholarly activity.

Applicants may be considered based on factors such as:

Academic or professional qualifications.
Research expertise relevant to the journal.
Peer-reviewed publication record.
Experience as a reviewer or editor.
Academic or professional experience in the relevant field.
Understanding of research and publication ethics.
Ability to contribute sufficient time to editorial responsibilities.

Early-career researchers with appropriate expertise and a demonstrated commitment to scholarly work may also be considered for suitable roles.

Editorial Responsibilities

Individuals accepting an editorial role are expected to:

Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts and editorial correspondence.
Handle manuscripts objectively and fairly.
Declare and appropriately manage conflicts of interest.
Follow applicable publication ethics and editorial policies.
Avoid discrimination or personal bias in editorial decisions.
Protect the integrity of the peer-review process.
Treat authors and reviewers professionally and respectfully.
Avoid using confidential information obtained through editorial work for personal or professional advantage.

Editors should not make decisions based on an author's nationality, institutional affiliation, gender, personal characteristics, or other factors unrelated to the scholarly merits of the work.

Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions should be based primarily on the scholarly quality, relevance, originality, methodological soundness, and ethical integrity of the submitted work.

Editors should maintain appropriate independence in their academic judgments and should disclose conflicts of interest when they arise.

Cortex does not require editors to accept manuscripts based on commercial, personal, institutional, or other considerations unrelated to the journal's academic and ethical standards.

Conflicts of Interest

Applicants and serving editors should disclose actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest.

Editors should not handle manuscripts where their relationship with the authors, institutions, research, or subject matter could compromise—or reasonably appear to compromise—the impartiality of the editorial process.

Where appropriate, the manuscript should be transferred to another qualified editor.

Editorial Board Diversity

Cortex aims to develop editorial teams that bring together appropriate subject expertise and a diversity of academic and professional perspectives.

Depending on the journal, editorial appointments may consider representation across:

Research areas and specializations.
Institutions and regions.
Career stages.
Relevant professional backgrounds.

The primary consideration remains the individual's expertise, academic contribution, and ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the role.

Appointment Process

Individuals interested in joining a Cortex editorial team may submit an expression of interest containing:

Full name.
Current designation and affiliation.
Academic or professional profile.
Areas of expertise.
ORCID iD, where available.
Relevant publication record.
Previous editorial or peer-review experience.
The journal or subject area of interest.
Preferred editorial role.

Expressions of interest may be reviewed by the relevant editorial or publishing team.

Appointment to an editorial position is subject to the requirements of the individual journal and Cortex's editorial policies.

Expression of Interest

Researchers and academics interested in contributing to Cortex are invited to contact the publishing team with their academic profile and areas of expertise.

Please indicate clearly whether you are interested in serving as:

Cortex welcomes expressions of interest from qualified scholars who are committed to rigorous research, ethical publishing, constructive peer review, and the advancement of scholarly knowledge.

Important Note

An expression of interest does not constitute a guarantee of editorial appointment. Editorial appointments are made according to the academic needs of individual journals and publication programs and are subject to editorial review.

Cortex may periodically invite applications for specific editorial positions as new journals, sections, special issues, and book programs are developed.