Editorial assistants are the glue that holds any editorial office together. They are the members of the team who keep things moving, pay close attention to all of the moving parts from checklists, perform initial quality control, chase editors and reviewers, and send manuscripts to production, among other tasks.
Are you looking for effective ways to engage your journal community, drive online usage, and boost citations? Podcasts might be just the solution. In today’s ORIGINal Thoughts post, Glenn Collins explores how podcasts offer a cost-effective and accessible way to share journal research with a broad audience. This engaging format allows busy researchers to stay up-to-date with the latest findings, even on the go.
For early-career professionals in the scholarly publishing industry, it’s never too soon to develop leadership skills. In today’s post from ORIGINal Thoughts, Erin Landis and Kristie Overstreet discuss what traits are important to possess or to develop for leadership positions, the skills that are necessary to be an effective leader, and that embracing failure is part of the leadership journey. This article provides a wealth of information for anyone looking to become the next leader on their team, in their department, or in their organization.
In recent years, research integrity has become an increasingly important discussion in scholarly publishing as retractions abound thanks to the rise of papermills, falsified or fraudulent data, image manipulation, and more. A breakdown of research integrity results in a lack of trust in the scientific process and has the potential to endanger patients. That’s why it’s critical for journals to help detect and address research misconduct. In today’s post from ORIGINal Thoughts, Lucy Shen shares a variety of research integrity tools that journals can employ to ensure the research they publish is trustworthy.
Feeling the pressure at work? You’re not alone. Many of us struggle to balance workplace expectations with our own well-being. In today's post from ORIGINal Thoughts, author Randy Townsend MPS suggests that rather than let frustration take over, it’s time to Ctrl+Alt+Delete your stress.
Spin, in and of itself, is not inherently nefarious. It is often defined as “the presentation of information in a particular way, especially a favorable one.” Spin can be used to mislead or misdirect readers. In medical reporting, the presence of spin can influence individuals who rely on objective and balanced research findings to make informed healthcare decisions.
This post was inspired by conversations about the business of publishing during the May 2024 Council of Science Editors annual meeting. It is aimed at those who work in roles at a society where understanding financial performance and the impact of changes in the publishing industry on a society’s financial health are critical. As such, the focus is on issues with direct financial implications as well as matters that indirectly influence the performance of a journal from a business perspective.
For a business to succeed, it must recruit, hire, and retain talented individuals who bring value to the organization. The more value one brings to their job, the more valuable they are to their employer. In the dynamic landscape of modern work environments, the concept of valuing one’s work extends beyond financial compensation. It can also encompass recognition, professional growth, and a sense of fulfillment derived from meaningful contributions. Whether you are a job seeker searching for a new role, an employee seeking advancement within a company, or an independent contractor navigating project-based engagements, understanding how to effectively value and advocate for your work is crucial.
Gen Z faces challenges unlike previous generations when entering the work force relating to their skill development as workplace changes caused by COVID limit in-person opportunities to observe and learn office protocol.
